Dreamless

Author: Josephine Angelini
Publisher: HarperTeen

Release Date: May 29, 2012

Format: Hardcover

Source: Purchased

Goodreads Description:

"Can true love be forgotten?

As the only scion who can descend into the Underworld, Helen Hamilton has been given a nearly impossible task. By night she wanders through Hades, trying to stop the endless cycle of revenge that has cursed her family. By day she struggles to overcome the fatigue that is rapidly eroding her sanity. Without Lucas by her side, Helen is not sure she has the strength to go on.

Just as Helen is pushed to her breaking point, a mysterious new Scion comes to her rescue. Funny and brave, Orion shields her from the dangers of the Underworld. But time is running out--a ruthless foe plots against them, and the Furies' cry for blood is growing louder.

As the ancient Greek world collides with the mortal one, Helen's sheltered life on Nantucket descends into chaos. But the hardest task of all will be forgetting Lucas Delos.

Josephine Angelini's compelling saga becomes ever more intricate and spellbinding as an unforgettable love triangle emerges and the eternal cycle of revenge intensifies. Eagerly awaited, this sequel to the internationally bestselling "Starcrossed" delivers a gritty, action-packed love story that exceeds all expectations."

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Josephine Angelini is one of those amazing authors that can create both fantastically developed characters and a kick-ass plot. Dreamless was just as amazing as Starcrossed—there was tons of adventure, mystery, romance, and of course, mythology! What more could you ask for?

As Helen parades around the Underworld trying to find and destroy the Furies, we get an in depth look at one of the most explored places in Greek mythology. There was nothing interesting about Angelini’s Underworld, but we did get to meet an awesome new character, Orion. Orion adds a lot to the story and I am really looking forward to seeing more of him in the next novel.

Angelini manages to keep romance alive in the story despite the ridiculous Lucas/Helen situation (this is the only aspect of the trilogy that truly irritates me beyond belief). Even though Lucas and Helen spend a lot of time a part, they are constantly thinking about each other and I still believe in the strength of their relationship.

The storyline in Dreamless is just fantastic. Not only is it action-packed, but it is also surprising and incredibly exciting. As soon as Dreamless was over, I wanted to pick up the sequel (which unfortunately won’t be released for another year). The ending is just amazing and I need to see where Angelini takes us next.

Dreamless is a fantastic read that will undoubtedly leave you wanting more. It was nearly impossible to tear my eyes away from the pages and I cannot wait to read Josephine Angelini’s next novel. If you are looking for action, romance, and mythology Dreamless is the perfect choice.

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