Deity

Covenant #3

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Originally published November 2012
Now includes bonus novella ELIXIR
History is on repeat, and things didn't go so well the last time.

Alexandria isn’t sure she’s going to make it to her eighteenth birthday—to her Awakening. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her, and if the Council ever discovers what she did in the Catskills, she’s a goner... and so is Aiden.

If that’s not freaky enough, whenever Alex and Seth spend time "training"—which really is just Seth's code word for some up-close and personal one-on-one time—she ends up with another mark of the Apollyon, which brings her one step closer to Awakening ahead of schedule. Awesome.

But as her birthday draws near, her entire world shatters with a startling revelation and she’s caught between love and Fate. One will do anything to protect her. One has been lying to her since the beginning. Once the gods have revealed themselves, unleashing their wrath, lives will be irrevocably changed… and destroyed. Those left standing will discover if love is truly greater than Fate...

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult, Mythology, Romantasy, Fantasy Romance, Paranormal

337 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 18, 2017

About the author

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# 1 New York Times and # 1 International Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Charles Town, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. In early 2015, Jennifer was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and death of cells in the retina, eventually resulting in loss of vision, among other complications. Due to this diagnosis, educating people on the varying degrees of blindness has become of passion of hers, right alongside writing, which she plans to do as long as she can.

Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Tor, HarperCollins Avon and William Morrow, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her Wicked Series has been optioned by PassionFlix. Jennifer has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Reviewers Choice Award for Wait for You, the 2015 Editor’s Pick for Fall With Me, and the 2014/2015 Moerser-Jugendbuch- Jury award for Obsidian. Her young adult romantic suspense novel DON’T LOOK BACK was a 2014 nominated Best in Young Adult Fiction by YALSA. Her adult romantic suspense novel TILL DEATH was a Amazon Editor’s Pick and iBook Book of the Month. Her young adult contemporary THE PROBLEM WITH FOREVER is a 2017 RITA Award Winner in Young Adult Fiction. She also writes Adult and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.

She is the owner of ApollyCon and The Origin Event, the successful annual events that features over hundred bestselling authors in Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult Fiction, panels, parties, and more.

Reviews

[Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, there’s a lot to unpack with this book. Many aspects were incredibly predictable for starters. Seth, Lucien, etc. but the one most predictable thing that seriously pissed me off is the fact that Alex will do stupid and impulsive things that she was warned not to do and it will get her in trouble. If she would literally only just LISTEN! Holy fuck it’s not hard. That’s the reason for the lower review cause her obnoxious personality is getting old. You don’t have to punch and assault everything that pisses you off, too. That’s also getting old. I feel like she hasn’t really had any growth, more just is suffering from the consequences of her own actions. But, all that being said, the plot was fun and I enjoyed the pace of the book. I’m excited for the next one!

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been VERY sick, so I didn't read for five days. WHO AM I? Regardless, this book was what I needed.

Is this series great, well-written, thought out, and unique? Absolutely not! Do I have a good time, love the romance, giggle, kick my feet, and get so invested? Absolutely!

This series just gets better and better for me. The romance FINALLY sparked in this book and I was a goner. I love this man, I fear. The first half of this book definitely felt a bit slower-paced, but it picks up as you go on. This edition includes the novella, Elixir but I will be reviewing that separately!

[A · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one really pissed me off. Aside from the infuriating story line, this book was overall way too long in my opinion🤷🏻‍♀️

[Alyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️:3.75

No wayyyyyyy!!!!! I cannot wait to read the next book.

I honestly enjoyed this one way more than the first two and while the twists were extremely predictable (you saw it from book 1) and still a slower paced series, I did enjoyed the contents of this book and where the story is heading. The writing is extremely easy to follow and while we’ve seen this storyline before I think there is some uniqueness in the Apollyons / God plot.

My heart kind of hurts… because I really do like Seth. I’m so mad. Alex is also a dumbass but she is 17-18 so I guess 🙄

Aiden is boring to me, idk why but I really do feel like he lacks depth while Seth is way more complex and explored. Leon ….is all I’m going to say. I knew it from the moment Alex said that joke about Apollo and he got all pissy 😂.

Super interested in how or if JLA will continue to incorporate more gods into this series, I hope she does.

Also, this is not a series I would read for the romance. It’s weird and I’ve never really been a fan of YA romance so….

[vee ﾒ𝟶 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5. rtc.

[Kerry · Rating 3 out of 5]

The breakneck speed of this series kinda slowed down in this book because the twist/reveal wasn't strong enough to support a whole-book-long mystery when it was super obvious from the start. I wasn't expecting some of the details of the confrontation which kept me interested, but I'm hoping that the next book(s) pick back up again now that we're no longer pretending we don't know what we all know. IYKYKIKLK.

[Sammy Storey · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars it was fine

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

exCUSE ME

These books make me feel like I’m in sixth grade and it’s wonderful

[crusadeannihilation · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMGGGG

[Kalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loving this series so much holy !!!!

[Holly hesketh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just gets better and better

[Mercedez · Rating 3 out of 5]

★★★☆☆Characters
★★★★☆ Character Development
★☆☆☆☆ Spicy
★★★☆☆Plot/Storyline
★★★★☆ Ending
★★☆☆☆ Writing


What Kept/Didn’t Keep Me Reading:
I truly didn’t think that Deity could redeem itself, but it has. It was a difficult obstacle to tackle when it came to the beginning of the book. It felt like it was a lot of Alex whining, and nothing life altering happening. Once she had hit eighteen, the stakes truly changed, and I had found my interest re-peeked. Will we truly lose Alex?

It was also pleasant to see Deacon and Aiden’s life outside of the Covenant a little bit as well, plus you see more into their brotherly bond.

Funny side note, can I just say how hilarious it is that Persephone is always portrayed not serious in any version of a Hades x Persephone inclusion. [Insert Spoiler Name here] lets her win a round of Mario Kart on the Wii, so she owes them a favor. Haha!


What Would I Read Next from This Author:

Apollyon is next on the list, but I’ll be waiting closer to October 1st when the reprint of Sentinel comes out.

[Juli · Rating 5 out of 5]

H-How do I go back to other books after this?
So far I have been holding my breath for way too long without realizing, been absolutely devastated by and about fictional characters (again) and have seriously questioned my taste in books at thirteen (also again).
And, as a loving addition, had my heart destroyed by the included novella. I expect to be straight out sobbing within the next book.
Don't get me wrong, I know there's "Erwachen des Lichts" as a whole sequel-series after this - I read them some (long) time ago, but it's nOt gonna be the same (aNd I only own the german version). How did I wait so long to get those books??? Imagine If I had never read them again (okay, I would have anyway - but imAgIne).
Oh, and THEY WATCHED SUPERNATURALLLLL I LOVE THEM SO MUCH HOW COULD THEY BE ANY BETTER - THAT'S RIGHT THEY COULDN'T BECAUSE ThEY ARE WATCHING SUPERNATURAL
*skips off to start the next one*

[Nikki Barlow · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️ This book has made me dread the next books and I hate that. I hate when I start a series and love it and then the books start getting on my nerves to the point I don’t even want to read them. Alex is annoying. And dumb. I’m trying sooooo hard not to hate her but I’ve never been this annoyed by a FMC written by JLA ever. Like girl, for someone so reckless and brave and who’s supposed to be a bad ass you sure are making some dumb af choices.. 🤞🏻 the next book makes me enjoy this series again and that I don’t drag through it. Because let’s be honest, at this point I’m not going to dnf, even if it may be tempting.

[Jamie Lynn Dizon · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took every ounce of effort but I finished the book. I really hate the romance aspect of this book, which is a significant part of it, so I really considered DNFing several times throughout the middle of the book. However, the fantasy plot of this book is so interesting and the book ended at a place where I'm excited to continue.

I also think I don't really love the MFC.... she just seems to lack connections a lot of the time?? I can't tell if it's just because that's who she is or if it's because this is a YA book?

[⊹༚⋆𖤍⋆༚⊹ ℛ𝒶𝒸𝒽ℯ𝓁 ⊹༚⋆𖤍⋆༚⊹ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was honestly so boring until I swear to god the last 20 pages.Like it was an actual waste of time but I did love the characters.I love Alex although she is annoying at times and honestly I don’t know why but I still like Seth 😘😭but like everyone hates him.I just find him so sexy and cute 🥰 ,but Aiden is so cutie 🩷🩷🥹he makes me want to cryyyy.Jennifer needs to learn to get to the point.😭😩😅😦

[Melanie Dirks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was excellent, the best in the series so far! The drama, the angst, and all the twist and turns? Perfection! I love a rebellious Aiden and I’m crossing all my fingers and toes that Seth comes back to himself! I don’t like him like this but man is it adding to the story! I love how we are finally seeing the gods and goddesses in the book. They’ve been in the background too much and never felt like part of the story until now. I’m excited to see where it goes! And that ending? WTF….

[Salla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jennifer L. Armentrout.

You have sentenced me to the painful death of choking into my own emotions. This book was so painfully perfect that I have lost all my desire to live before I have finished the whole series.

Thank you.

Sincerely:
-Salla

[Amber Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read for entertainment. This series is highly entertaining.

[Kelsey Lehman-Kasper · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so in love with this series. It's so intense and there is always another twist.

[K.M. Crow · Rating 4 out of 5]

That ending???? And I have a novella to read before the next one???? So not fair

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

*3.5

This one started to irritate me more than the others but that ending!!! I really don’t know why I’m so obsessed with these books

[Ashley Salcedo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was pro both men, but not anymore. My sweet, sweet, Aiden, I love you.

[Sierraaa · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5⭐️


the novella “Elixir” really saved this one for me

[Devon · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 ⭐️

[Gretel A · Rating 4 out of 5]

More action and we are finally getting deeper into the meaning of two apolloyns and how it's all going to unfold. I'm so glad after 2.5 books we finally got somewhere on the love triangle. I'm hoping it's not going to fall apart now. It was so satisfying to finally get the acceptance of the love between these characters. Seth has spiraled and although I want to have hope he can be redeemed, it's not looking too great. It's kind of disappointing but, not surprising that Lucian is truly the snake Alex always thought he was.

[Viki Toria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finally, something happened! It only took until the third book: the gods are finally here! It was noticeable that Leon/Apollo was always there when Alex needed help or wanted to do something incredibly stupid. But that he's a god, I wouldn't have guessed that right away. And can every one of the Pures now be traced back to a god? That's sure to be exciting...

I still don't think it's entirely clear who the God Killer is. It hasn't been stated anywhere that it has to be Seth. Seth's good side will resurface. He's currently only under the influence of Lucian, who, surprise surprise, is actually evil. But which god is helping him? I'm curious.

[Azriel Robison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got lost in reading this so many times. I can't even begin to explain how much I enjoyed this, and how shocked I am from all that has happened. I can't wait to continue reading, because that cliffhanger was not fair. ❤️

[Victoria Nebolsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is so good, and each installment just keeps getting better. It’s the perfect mix of fantasy, not overly done to the point saturation.

[Crystle McClaugherty · Rating 5 out of 5]

😳