The heat is on, and a new threat to humanity has risen…
Nick has his driver’s license and he’s not afraid to use it. But turning sixteen isn’t what he thought it would be. While other boys his age are worried about prom dates and applying for college, Nick is neck deep in enemies out to stop him from living another day. No longer sure if he can trust anyone, his only ally seems to be the one person he’s been told will ultimately kill him.
But life spent serving the undead is anything except ordinary. And those out to get him have summoned an ancient force so powerful even the gods fear it. As Nick learns to command and control the elements, the one he must master in order to combat his latest foe is the one most likely to destroy him. As the old proverb goes, fire knows nothing of mercy, and if Nick is to survive this latest round, he will have to sacrifice a part of himself. However, the best sacrifice is seldom the sanest move. Sometimes it’s the one that leaves your enemies confused, and you even more so.
And sometimes, you have to trust your enemy to save your friends. But what do you do when that enemy is you?
With this latest installment of the Nick Chronicles, we find Kody and Nick on the splits. This story picks up right where the last book left off. This book is riddled with emotions. There are several points where our heart will melt when reading the dialogue between Nick and his mother. We get to see more of Caleb and Ash's past. As well as the relationship that develops with each and Nick are amazing.
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Inferno
The story also gives us a glimpse into how Caleb was made a slave and Nick's father plays a very important role in this book. There is a fruition to their relationship that I am not going to spoil for you.
As for the evil plot in this book. One has to wonder. We know that Grimm and his allies have a plan to get Nick to chose the dark side. We get to see glimpses of several alternate realities. Nick and Kody's future is given to us. Casey and her possession is spelled out.
Even with all of this, do we really know who, what, where, when, why, and how? NO!!!! The ending of this book ending with an Illusion. (hence the pun!)
I am not giving anything up! Here are some quotes from the book.
“It doesn’t matter what other people think. The only opinion that really matters is yours. We are all the writers of our lives. We can make our stories comedies or tragedies. Tales of horror, or of inspiration. Your attitude and your fortitude and courage are what determine your destiny, Nick.… Life is hard and it sucks for all. Every person you meet is waging his or her own war against a callous universe that is plotting against them. And we are all battle-weary. But in the midst of our hell, there is always something we can hold on to, whether it’s a dream of the future or a memory of the past, or a warm hand that soothes us. We just have to take a moment during the fight to remember that we’re not alone, and that we’re not just fighting for ourselves. We’re fighting for the people we love.” -- Acheron”
are those who see the evil coming for others and refuse to confront it. For it is not out of fear that
heroes are born, but rather out of their selfless love that will not allow them safety bought from
the torture, death, and degradation of others. It is better to die in defense of another than to live
with the knowledge that you could have saved them but chose to do nothing.
And to those who think that one person cannot make a difference, I say this … the deadliest tidal
wave begins as an unseen ripple in a vast ocean. Live your life so that your integrity will motivate
others to strive for excellence long after you’ve passed on, and know that no good deed or
sacrifice, or offer of sincere friendship or love, is ever forgotten by the one who receives it.”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Inferno
Until Next Time,
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