Pure: The Second Covenant Novel (Covenant, #2)

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Being destined to become some kind of supernatural electrical outlet isn't exactly awesome - especially when Alexandria's "Other Half" is everywhere she goes.

• ISBN10: 0983157227
• ISBN13: 9780983157229
• Publish Date: 3 April 2012 (first published 13 March 2012)
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 30 May 2017
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Spencer Hill Press
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 360
• Language: English

Reviews

[alindstadtcorbeax]

Star Rating: —> 5 Stars

I repeat. I LOVE JLA. THIS FREAKIN SERIES!

IN-CRED-I-BLE.

[Vicki]

3.5 stars

[Cocktails and Books]

Holy Hell! What a start to the series. And Aiden....gotta love him!

[Hixxup]

You know its hardfor me to not like Seth especially after reading his point of view. But something just doesn't feel right with him, I have a feeling he's going become nefarious In future books. Aiden well I like him, but I think he's been a big pussy, up until the end of the book when the battle scene ended. I also am unclear on Lucians motives as well. Marcus I have a feeling he's against Alex.

now onto the next book.

Ohh Pure. How I had had such high hopes for you and how you just fell so flat.

I felt like nothing happened in this book. It felt like a filler book instead of a book with a plot. Everything about it annoyed me. The 'romance', the 'love triangle'. It was cliche and predictable, the world was flat and bland, Alex pissed me off.

The love triangle pisses me off more than anything else. I hate that she is so hung up on Aiden. I really don't like the guy, he's just not that interesting and feels like such a bore. I do however love Seth, he has all the sex appeal. The only thing is I know where this triangle is going; heart break. Alex can't be with both guys yet she's given herself over to both in different ways. So unfair.

Alex is treated like a princess and it drives me crazy, she acts like her relationship with Aiden is the only thing in the world that matters, she's still self-centered, and I still never felt like she was in any real danger. I just knew she would end up being alright because everyone else would protect her or let her off with a lighter punishment. It annoyed me. She annoyed me. The fact that everyone loves her annoys me.

But of course I now have to finish this series. I'm already dying to know what happens next.

Miss Book Reviews

[littleread1]

As much as I want to punch Alex in the face most of the time, her heart is in the right place.

Also, I am very much a "the first guy is the right guy" kind of reader, but Armentrout is making me second, and third, guess myself. At this point I cannot pick between Aiden and Seth! Way to go!

[Kelly]

http://divainpyjamas.blogspot.com.au/

Pure is explosive, emotional and edgy. Alex Andros is a kick ass heroine. She's strong and isn't afraid to stand up for what she believes in. She is irrational though and that can be her downfall, and hurt those around her. Well written. It's brilliant how the back story of the covenants, pure and half bloods and gods are woven throughout each book, it only tells you what you need to know at that particular point, so there are no long drawn out lectures. A step up from Half Blood by far. Itching to start Deity.

[Romance Schmomance]

I'm pretty sure this series will just get better as each book comes out! And be prepared to love Aiden more than you already do. I couldn't stop highlighting all the sweet things he'd say to Alex as I kept reading. Forever swooning. But boy, he just keeps fighting the impossible, when it comes to them two. You'll constantly be asking the universe, why?! I want nothing more than them two to just be together with nothing to worry about.

The way I saw this book, there was a lot of struggle. Alex has more on her doorstep, makes you wonder how she handles it all or if she even does? If you were #TeamAiden in the first book, be prepared to have your mind to switch sides to #TeamSeth. Let me just, I'll forever and always be #TeamAiden, but you will gain a soft spot for Seth. Armentrout made it impossible to hate Seth! Yes, he's very cocky, extremely arrogant, but you'll learn more about his story in this one. And the time Alex and Seth spend together, it's pretty humorous. It's evident that there's a strong connection between them, so I'm curious to see how it'll all unfold (or not) as the series goes on.

I'm completely hooked on this series, it's ridiculous or well maybe it's not. The story and the world just keep on developing and one thing that I love witnessing is the growth of Alex. It's little by little, but I'm sure by the time we reach the end of the series, she will have faced so much, she'll be a strong woman. She's already there, but I know her path has so many barriers to get through. There's just so many things to love and I'm ecstatic for the next one, keep the good times rolling!

[journalingirl]

Where is this?

[bookishzelda]

This installment was pretty heart wrenching. I’m pretty sure Jennifer L. Armentrout wanted to make sure she not only ripped my heart out but stomped on it a little. Big things happen in this book and Alex’s actions are not without consequences.
Alex was a little tamer I think. It’s interesting how her character has changed from book to book. From Daimon, to Half-Blood to now Pure. She is still “irrational” and wild but there but it seems she is more aware of that the things she does effect more than just her own life. I think the ending events in Half-Blood helped her make this transition.
So I am sorry, I did like Seth better in this book but there is just something off about that boy. I’m still 100% team Aiden. I feel like Seth has definitely changed and especially the way he treats Alex. I just feel like there’s a darker side to his intentions. While even though Aiden might not admit to it, he does everything for Alex simply because he cares about Alex. Aiden comes across as being duty bound but I think in the case of Alex, it’s more about keeping her safe. He would rather protect her than get what he wants whereas Seth. Not so much. Aiden has his hot headed moments but Seth seems to have almost no control. Maybe reading so many books has made me less trusting. I don’t we will see.
The pacing was perfect and I of course found myself stealing away a few minutes even if it meant I could only read about 10 pages. I didn’t want to put it down and it’s one of those series where having 5 books is going to kill me! Absolutely!
This book has a pretty powerful punch to it. I don’t want to give anything away but those leering Furies statues are not just for show. Freaking creepy. We also learn more about the New York covenant and how the council works. We get some peeks into their meetings. There were parts of this book that had my heart breaking and not always the way you would think. I don’t want to give too much away on the plot because there are a ton of things that happen in this book that I think will be important as the series develops. Plus plenty of plot twist, I think Jennifer L. Armentrout has that mastered.
A great side character, Leon has quickly become a favorite of mine. I love the way you can tell he cares about the other characters even though he doesn’t show it. He’s a strong presence throughout the book. Also Caleb, Deacon and Luke make me laugh.
I started this series because I was a fan of The Lux series and I can tell you I’m at a point that I’m not sure if I could choose between the two. Just another amazing series from Jennifer L. Armentrout and I am most certainly a fan-girl now.