Now her father, the town’s mayor, doesn’t trust her her relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Jack, is in flux and everyone else thinks she’s a recovering drug addict. Libraries are advised to buy multiple copies-this one will fly off the shelves.Seventeen-year-old Nikki Beckett has just returned from the mythical underworld known as the Everneath, where her six-month stay felt (to her) like a century. Praise for EVERNEATH: “The author brings a fresh, innovative concept to young adult fiction with well-developed characters and a fantastic plot line. Praise for EVERNEATH: “Enthralling and suspenseful, EVERNEATH is pure indulgent escapism!” - Becca Fitzpatrick, New York Times bestselling author of HUSH, HUSH and CRESCENDO Drawing inspiration from such myths as Osiris, Orpheus, and Persephone, it explores the nature of loss and longing and what it means to be alive.” - Publishers Weekly Praise for EVERNEATH: “Ashton’s debut is complex and intriguing. Wonderful!” - Ally Condie, bestselling author of MATCHED and CROSSED

Ashton’s lovely storytelling and strong-on-her-own-terms main character set this one apart. Praise for EVERNEATH: “I was pulled under by this bittersweet, beautiful retelling of the Persephone myth. Praise for EVERBOUND: “Intense, intriguing and highly addictive.” - Kirkus Reviews Praise for EVERBOUND: “Will leave stunned fans pleading for more.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)

“Will break some hearts.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Fans of the series will not be disappointed” - Booklist “A well-written, satisfying conclusion.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review) Will Nikki be forced to spend eternity in the underworld-or does she have what it takes to bring down the Everneath once and for all? Even Cole, who they expected to fight them at every turn, has become an unlikely ally-but for how long? Nikki needs to feed on Cole to survive, Cole needs Nikki to gain the throne in the Everneath, Jack needs Nikki because she is everything to him-and, together, they must travel back to the underworld to undo Nikki's fate and make her mortal once more. Nikki and Jack begin a desperate attempt to reverse the process, using everything they can think of. which means she must feed on a Forfeit soon-or die. But after being tricked by Cole, she's begun the process of turning into an Everliving herself. Now that Nikki has rescued Jack, all she wants is to be with him and graduate high school.

Perfect for fans of Fallen and Beautiful Creatures! Inspired by the Persephone myth, this stunning conclusion to the Everneath trilogy, whose captivating first book earned a VOYA Perfect Ten of 2011 and a Whitney award, explores the resiliency of the human spirit and the indomitable power of true love.

Everneath book series