scarr
Written on Aug 27, 2020
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Covenant and Lux series comes the second novel in the pulse-pounding, electric Titan series. In The Return, Seth and Josie's story ended on the ultimate cliffhanger. Now, things are about to get even more dangerous...
The Covenant University has become the frontline for the escalating violence between pure-bloods and half-bloods. War between the races seems inevitable, and it couldn't come at a worse time. Seth must prepare Josie for battle, which means teaching her how to control her newfound demigod abilities...and they need to find and rescue the other demigods before their enemies - the Titans - find them first.
Only one thing is more dangerous than a bunch of starved Titans, and that's an out-of-control Apollyon in the form of Seth. The aether in Josie is drawing Seth in deeper, and when lust mixes with love and gives way to power, he knows being close to her is becoming explosively dangerous. But letting her go requires a level of selflessness that just isn't Seth's style.
When the danger from the Titans erupts with devastating consequences, the dark allure of power calls to Seth again - but this time, Josie may not be able to pull him back from the brink...
- ISBN10 147362598X
- ISBN13 9781473625983
- Publish Date 25 February 2016 (first published 23 February 2016)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
- Imprint Hodder Paperback
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 352
- Language English
Reviews
Leigha
Written on Mar 5, 2016
Once again, I loved the mythology and the setting. However, the main plot seems to be pushed to the side to focus on the romance and the disintegration between the two factions (full and half bloods). I really wish more time was spent fleshing out the main narrative. I want to know more about the titans and more about the demigods!
Gods help me, I really wish Aiden and Alex had not been a part of the narrative. While I really enjoyed the Covenant series plot and setting, I actually was not the biggest fan of Aiden and Alex. Adding them to the story not only made it boring for me, it did not help the characterization of Josie at all. Is it just me, or do her and Alex have way too many similar character traits? It's honestly a little disturbing thinking Seth has ended up with an Alex knock-off. I would have preferred Alex stay in the underworld until maybe the end of the trilogy (if she made an appearance at all).
Finally, I'm really disappointed at the ending. What's the point in having demigods if Seth can handle the job? I want more of an active role from Josie, and I would rather the trilogy had spent more time pulling in the other demigods rather than focusing so much on previous characters.
tl;dr While the story has a wonderful mythology, the characters, plot, and setting are losing their initial drive within the narrative.
Cocktails and Books
Written on Feb 23, 2016
THE POWER brought all sorts of feelings out. It was like a big ole reunion and I couldn't contain my excitement!
THE POWER picks up where THE RETURN ended. Having destroyed one of the Titans, Josie practices becoming a badass so she can find other demigods to take down the other titans, while Seth discovers his darkness is looming closer to the surface. And if that weren't enough, two old friends return, changing the dynamics between Seth and Josie.
I have always been a big fan of Seth's, even when he was being lead around like and evil minion. But this version of Seth is one that's really hard not to love. He's still a badass, but he'll go to any lengths to ensure Josie is safe...even if being safe means being away from him. He steps up. He puts others before himself. He proves to those in their little group that he can be trusted. He's turning into that hero you can't help but love and it couldn't have happened to a better guy.
And I loved Josie. She's coming into her own. Embracing her powers and learning what she can do. She seems to hold onto her humanity while at the same time always questioning if the path their following is the only way. And she continues to see the good in people. That trait proves important towards the end of the book, because it's that faith she has in people's goodness that is going to help her and the other save someone she loves.
My review wouldn't be complete without mentioning the return of Alex and Aiden. They're secondary characters to Josie and Seth, but they have an important role to play. Of course, just the fact that they were back had me all giddy.
THE POWER lived up to my expectations. I quickly devoured the book and then moped around in a book hangover. It's a fast-paced, glorious read that is full of action sprinkled with Sethie hotness, laughter and emotional angst. Now, how many months for the next book?
chemicalscream
Written on Feb 23, 2016
This book kind of dragged for me a bit in the beginning but it really started to pick up when we got towards the middle. We see quite a few people from the Covenant series in this book series (OMG guess who shows up in this book?! I bet you'll never guess! :P) and we even meet a new demigod in the Power. Hercules. Yes, THAT Hercules shows up to help out a bit... and WOW. I don't think I've ever rolled my eyes so hard at a character in a book before. He made for some good entertainment in this book, that is for sure.
Wow, the end of the book. I have no words.. I was definitely not expecting that to happen and neither was Seth or anyone else for that matter, it seems. Something's changed.. and Josie hasn't given up on Seth, and I don't think she should. Because even though he doesn't see it, I don't think the situation he's found himself in is anywhere near as bad as everyone thinks it will be. Hopefully Josie will be able to fix everything in the next book, I have faith in her love for Seth!!
Thanks to the Publisher for giving me an ARC for an honest review!