Endless

September 1, 2013
Grades 9-12 Picking up where Emblaze (2013) left off, the popular Embrace series' fourth entry finds 17-year-old Violetpart-human, part-angelgrappling with her mother's improbable reappearance. Any family bonding must wait, however, as Violet; her Grigori partner-soulmate, Lincoln; and their allies discover the plan of dark exiled angel Lilith, mother of Phoenix, to dominate both human and angelic realms. But for Violet to stop Lilith means trusting Phoenix and possibly forever altering her relationship with Lincoln. There are also potential life-or-death consequences for Violet and those she's trying to protect. Like previous books, this is an absorbing blend of supernatural romance and suspense juxtaposed with several violent, gory confrontations. Violet, an engaging contemporary protagonist, provides a first-person narrative that intimately details her struggles to navigate familial and celestial relationships. The familiar and extraordinary challenges illuminate her abilities and unique role in the ongoing fight against evil. A vivid supporting cast and intricate mythology continue to enrich the series' arc. The intense, nearly breathtaking culminating events and their aftermath will have fans anxiously awaiting the next title. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY - With a television series in development, this popular series will get even more hype.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2013, American Library Association.)

January 1, 2014
With her mother returned from the dead, tensions with her love Lincoln running high, and an angry Assembly summoning her, half-angel Violet has a lot on her plate. Above all, if the group is unable to track down the potion that may stop exiled angel Lilith then hundreds of future Grigori will die. An intense and well-paced penultimate installment.

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