Reviewed by Leigha on
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.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 5 March, 2016: Finished reading
- 5 March, 2016: Reviewed