Juniper, working two jobs to help keep a roof over her brother’s head, is introduced to Lee in the most hilarious of ways when a rogue dog causes her to fall into his lap. Just to add s little more humiliation to the situation, she ends up dropping a junk punch and his breakfast on him. Thinking that she’ll never see him again, she’s surprised to find that he’s her brothers new baseball coach, and for some reason, quite hostile toward her. He still seemed pretty mad. A good sign of this was when his chest started to rise and fall as if he'd been running, which it was doing now. Abandon is not only extraordinary but extremely entertaining with a creative twist intertwining modern day times with age old mythology but the thrills, chills and suspense factor is what kept me reading well into the night. There wasn’t as much outward romance as I was expecting but the undercurrent was there and it was powerful! I’m so thankful this is a trilogy because I think Ms. Cabot has only scratched the surface of her incredibly imaginative and creative version of the Underworld mythology. Personally, I can’t wait to read more about John and Pierce but I am also interested in the secondary characters, which played a critical part in the book. A One-Sit-Read for this reviewer! He constantly refers to himself as old. But he is 39/40 in the book. And refers to her as innocent and too young but she’s 24/25. Ugh. I probably don't even have to say this, but it's clear I will never be reading Cabot again*. She hurts me deep inside.

The mythology, too, is confused. The sexton of the cemetery explains to Pierce his theory that there are several different underworlds for people of different faiths. He thinks that John is only one of several death deities governing the afterlife. In fact, he goes on to mention how the Buddhists and the Muslims and the Jews have different afterlives. In this case, why is Pierce's afterlife Greek? Because in so far as I know, Christian beliefs don't involve a the river Styx or boatmen or Furies. Why would the Greek Underworld be present in modern-day America? Shouldn't it be in- I don't know- Greece?! Also, just like in The Goddess Test (which is also a retelling of the Persephone/Hades myth), the narrator keeps talking about " that"". Apparently, spelling out the word sex is a capital offense. Newsham Park has been abandoned since the mid-1990s and is a popular spot for ghost hunters. They explore the spooky rooms and long corridors, which are scattered with abandoned wheelchairs, in search of signs of paranormal activity. Numerous reports of ghost sightings, eerie shadows, and haunting voices have left many visitors with an uneasy feeling. I decided to read two myth-inspired books last week and was extremely disappointed with the other book. (Fury by Elizabeth Miles). Yes, that's right girls. When you are in an abusive relationship, trying to escape, it's not his fault. It's totally your fault for not being sweet enough to him. Because there is no such thing as personal accountability and it is your job to make sure he remains calm enough to not destroy you and everyone you love in a hurricane. But don't worry. He loves you. Gag me.That's great, Pierce! That is just so great that your daddy has to pay more than a million dollars for your BS. Seriously, your optimism is so endearing and just so freaking great.

Abandon is the first book in a new trilogy based on the Hades and Persephone myth. Unfortunately, Abandon isn’t the dark reimagining that I expected. I love Greek Mythology, so I had high expectations. Abandon has an interesting premise, but the story never lives up to its potential. It’s repetitive, slow, and somewhat uneven in developing its characters’ motivations. Oxfam in Swansea received so many copies of The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown that the manager built a tower and asked for saleable donations, especially vinyl. In 2014 they had built a fort out of Fifty Shades of Grey and again asked for vinyl instead.Last thing the author had way too many subplots. I have so many questions! Why was Alex happy? Why did he detest the A-wings? What happened with Uncle Chris? What is the whole Coffin Night thing and will the seniors get caught? I think I was more wrapped up in the high school drama than the actual Underworld plot. WARNING: This review contains mentions of wanting to throttle, strangle and maim book characters, and includes potentially traumatizing pictures. What makes even less sense is that Pierce, who for the majority of the book had been smart enough to actually want to avoid John, suddenly does a 180 and decides that she's in love with him. She does this because she meets with the cemetery sexton, who tells her that she should be 'sweeter to that boy' and she obediently takes his advice even though she wants absolutely nothing to do with John and then? They're making out. Evidently John has been in love with her all along, which is ridiculous and creepy and gross because 1. they have met all of five times prior to that and 2. John first met her when she was seven and had apparently decided that she was his Underworld Queen right there and then and has been stalking her ever since. Yeah, so if you're wondering why I'm being so "mysterious" it's because this book was pretty much a foreshadowing of a warning of a portent. Thoughtful and sweet, Abandon may not have been a favourite, but it was a beautiful start to a bound-to-be enticing trilogy. You should definitely give it a shot! I'm really excited to see where Meg Cabot will take this story with the future installments! :)

Let's start with the characters. The protagonist, Pierce, is a bit skittish, but likable nonetheless. I could easily relate to her and understand her emotions. The secondary characters weren't especially developed but due to the advancement of the story, I imagine we will get to know them more in the following books. This one was primarily about Pierce and her relationship with John - which is very love/hate. John is… I haven't quite figured him out really. He's like a charming jerk - but that may simply be perception since his motives weren't all disclosed. So we'll see where it goes. I thought it couldn't get any worse, but when I bring my brother to baseball practice, I discover his new coach is none other than Lee, owner and founder of Powell Dog Sanctuary, and he's not happy to see me. Meg is now writing a new children's series called Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls. Her new paranormal series, Abandon, debuts in Summer of 2011.

Abandoned Buildings UK

Let's talk about that boy man male thing, shall we? His name is John, and he exists only to tell Pierce how perfect, innocent, and pretty she is. Yet, he's also mercurial enough to yell at her tons. He has a disposition towards being violent, but that's okay, because he's just sad! And also, he gave her this huuuuuge diamond to protect her from evil, so wow, he's awesome, and no matter what an asshole he is, Pierce will just forgive him. The balance in the plot between the romance and the tough moments was really well done, and despite this book dealing with some heavier topics, it never felt too dark or like anything other than a romance book. The author did a good job of telling an entertaining story that showcased both the tension between the MCs, and the darker issues they dealt with alone while also keeping things lighthearted and fun. This book covered a lot of ground and yet felt too short—even if the story is complete I want more of the characters!

Comprising both a Medieval fortress and an Elizabethan mansion, Berry Pomeroy Castle was originally built by the Pomeroy family during the 15th century and later sold to Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset, in the mid-16th century. It remained inhabited until the late 17th century. There are many original and restored buildings to admire, including The Row, a collection of terraced houses constructed in the late 19th century with classic thatched roofs; Tyneham School, which has been refurbished to replicate a 1920s classroom; Tyneham Farm; and Tyneham Church. You might find that what you initially found a distasteful read is now refreshing and fun. How magical! If you’re feeling brave and looking for a day out with a difference, head to one of these abandoned places in the UK. From deserted villages to derelict hospitals and eerie, empty churches, you’ll find a variety of fascinating and chilling abandoned places to choose from. Cabot does a wonderful job of taking that story from Greek mythology and implanting it in today's teen society. The MC, Pierce, is authentic, as she's not only trying to normal--with a death deity longing for your loins, that's not all that easy--but fit into a new school with the typical high school cliques and head games.Where do I begin? I liked both main characters but I think i needed more non-physical interactions between the two of them or equally less-shallow exchanges in parallel with all their friends with benefits stuff. I felt like their 'Sort of relationship' began and then centered only on one another's attraction and had not increased from that point. Considering all what was going on in Jupiter’s life with her abusive father and the tragic death of her mother add to that the male's MC and the baggage he was carrying from his past, in my opinion more sharing/talking was needed. A.M. Wilson had me hooked from the first chapter. I was drawn in by the abandonment issues Lee has. His feeling, his actions, they're all very real. It's what you would expect from someone who went through the hardships he did as a child. His character was beautifully written and perfectly constructed.