Pinehurst: The Search for the Oracle

Pinehurst #2

by Nicole Grane

The nightmare continues . . . After rescuing her father and friends from Hell of all places, Evie is forced to make good on her bargain with the Lord of the Underworld—who by the way isn’t Satan! Her midnight excursions to Hell to unleash Hades’ demons, prove not only inconvenient, but scary beyond words; and then there’s the little problem with Hades looking like a male model! The cunning and extremely handsome God has his sights set on Evie—big time—and he’ll do anything to entice her to gain control of the gates of Hell—he just didn’t expect to truly fall in love with her.
In order to obtain the cure for her father’s failing condition, Evie’s off to find the Oracle—a fury no less—who happens to be guarded by Hades’ hell-hound, Cerberus! Can life possibly suck anymore? Havoc and Chaos add to her torment with their pixy logic and incessant complaining—not to mention opening the gateway to Hell in the middle of Ms. Leech’s manicured garden, after witnessing Hades planting an earth-shattering kiss on Evie.
But Antonio isn’t sitting on the sidelines . . . he refuses to watch his Evie be seduced by Hades. He accompanies her on her quest, and is forced to reveal his secrets . . . secrets that will put Evie in more danger than she ever dreamed possible.

Genres: Young Adult

229 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 8, 2013

About the author

Fantasy author for teens and adults. I live with my three children who are absolutely wonderful to let me do what I do. I am the author of the Immortal Wounds & Pinehurst the Pinehurst Series, as well as Tokens from Juliet. All of my stories can be found on Amazon and B&N. Please view my website: nicolegrane.com for more info.

Reviews

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book continues seamlessly from the first book which I found refreshing because I didn't want to miss a second of the book. The story continued and had continuous character growth as well. Slower than the first book, it was still enjoyable but less riveting. My main disappointment was with Antonio. I like the character and the twists that surround him, but he is so hot and cold with Evie it is annoying. He keeps saying how he loves her, but they can't be together and never really says why. I really wanted to like him because of how attractively Evie describes him. The thing I do like about this though is that Evie eventually learns and starts to pull away from him-she doesn't just keep going back to him again and again. She ultimately falls for him which was inevitable, but she doesn't just pretend like his treatment of her was okay. Hades was an interesting character for me. It was obvious that he was evil, but Evie could see a side to him that obviously no one else could. Her semi-falling for him was an interesting plot twist which was kind of expected, but the genuine feelings were not. Overall a good story and I really want to read the next installment.

[April McAbee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genre change...

Nicole Grane took this story to higher and lower places in a way that works. Love the pixies. They find me of house elves but with way more character. A love triangle has begun that could result in chaos. Hades is very good at deceiving and manipulating Evie. What will Evie do to save her love Antonio who by the way was keeping some info away from Evie that as she says would have been some good need to know information. All this pressure just to claim the child of light. Who will get to "claim" her first? No really Nicole could you just email me and let me know just how bad things might get.....

[sunni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

I can not wait for book 3!!!!! One of the best series I've read in a long time. Didn't even sleep finished book 2 in one night

[Lacy Osman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

This series just keeps getting better. Evie and Antonio are looking for the cure for her father while dealing with Hades and Zeus. Evie has her hand full trying to convince Antonio that they can be together while staying one step ahead of Hades who has decided he loves her and Zeus who wants to make sure she doesn't make love to Hades even if he has to take her himself or kill her. Looking forward to the next book.

[Gina Clabo (Look at that Book!!!!) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Book two is so much better than one. I was talking to my book, gasping and clapping and yelling at Evie she a wreck..This series is sit on the edge of your bed not wanting it to end...If I could only be kissed like Evie is I think I would never quit kissing... Recommend to all get these series they are so awesome as well as the characters...Thank You Nicole for such great entertainment...Gina Clabo..

[Tia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shit just got read and I loved it. It's really an amazing novel that made me crave the third one. Nicole is damn talented!

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

All I'm going to say is I just can't get enough of mythology romance. In this book I'm torn between Antonio the Demigod and Hades.

[Tammy Donnelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cannot wait for book 3!!!!

[Catrina Donnelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the sequel, it builds well on book 1. I can't wait for number 3 following the cliffhanger we've been left with!

[Misti · Rating 5 out of 5]

SHE TAKES FOREVER to get her books out! -_-

[Lilly Anna barton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

I can not for the third and fourth book to come out! I just..........
wow. That's really all l can say wow

[Jessica F · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

AMAZING this book is amazing I can't believe that I hadn't read it before now this is a read that makes you long for more

[Gina Clabo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this series, but it gets old after a while on everyone trying to bed Evie before her 18th birthday. Is there action throughout yes, when you read on and on about Zeus, and Hades fighting to save each other's realms and Evie just trying to save her father and have a normal life is just too much in this book. This is fast paced and can be read quickly just don't put it down because for me I just did not want to pick it back up, I made myself finish this. I don't think I will continue on because as of right now I just don't care if Evie loses her V or not... Antonio who is a Demigod has vowed to avenge Evie if his dad Zeus touches her, or Hades touches her, Hades has a curse on her at the moment where he will be taking her for his bride on her 18th birthday. This does have good quotes and some very funny moments throughout the book which I loved... Recommend for 16yrs and up. If you like Hades, Zeus and hells minions running lose then you will like this series. Gina Clabo

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

MINOR SPOILERS*** This book really frustrated me. It wasn't because of the writing style and the story was fairly engaging, but mostly the main character Evie made me want to scream! Her childish tantrums, emotional blackmail, and terrible decision making was bad enough, but it was mostly the love triangle part of the story that annoyed the crap out of me. Her feelings jump from one guy to the next and as this was mostly a romance, I found it ruined the book for me. She supposedly loves Antonio, but then she's off making out with Hades, forgetting that hes the one who hurt her father and is forcing her to make horrible deals, real love isn't like that! Shes ready to give up everything within minutes of being with Hades, but shes throws tantrums at Antonio at the drop of a hat. Aargh!

i really enjoyed the first book, with the exception of a few things, so this book was a major disappointment to me, I think the author had the makings of a great series here, but just didn't make it for me. Lastly, I am so sick of love triangles!!

[Phoenix · Rating 2 out of 5]

Over it! I can't stand Evie! Too frustrating. She is not the kind of girl I like to read about. I like someone with a little more backbone who doesn't always depend on a guy to save her!! "Oh Hades save me! Even though you keep screwing with me and shown that you could be abusive, I still love you!" "But wait, I love Anthony. Oh Anthony save me! I can't stand you because you can't make up your mind about wanting me even though I'm doing much worse by loving Hades." Also, How can she call herself a Slayer when she hasn't slain anything!! All that training and power and the one doing all the fighting and saving is Anthony and Hades. Agh! What a waste of a story! This storyline has the potential for so much more, but with aggravating Evie, I can't read to find out if it ever reaches that potential.

[Meghan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love Hades as a book character. so much potential for good times. but this missed the mark in pretty much all other cookie cut characters. the main squeeze is a weenie. the hot boy from school can be found in countless other ya. so sad. if they worked the hardscrabble with less instalove with our girl for pretty much every dude she sees. I like that Zeus is a douche. I hate the Angel tie in. cooler if he was like half harpie or something equally awesome.

[Saio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well...I guess it was okay, but really disappointing compared to the first book. I found my self being constantly annoyed with Evie, honestly I didn't think it was possible for someone to be so indecisive. so I'm not so pumped to read the next one.

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book but wish Evie and Antonio would just speak to each other and stop thinking too much about it,they both love each other and need to get together to stop Hades and Zeus's war.

[Jillian · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit steamier than I think YA should be, but it was still pretty good. The ending was pretty lame and I sure wish the guy was a bit more tough and as steamy as Hades was made out to be.

[Vanessa Comer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good book, I enjoyed the story and characters like the first book. I gave it 4 stars because I felt it was repeated alot of details.

[France · Rating 5 out of 5]

Y can't I find the next one. ??

[Destiny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hades is beautiful and deserves the world I love him so much and the wait for book 3 is killing me :(

[Elizabeth Knecht · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!

I loved this book, my only complaint is that the 3rd is not yet released and I can't find a release date or any new posts from the author. She is such a great writer.

[Jennifer Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book