The Mephisto Covenant - Trinity Faegen
Sasha is desperate to find out who murdered her father. When getting the answer means pledging her soul to Eryx, she unlocks a secret that puts her in grave danger—she is an Anabo, a daughter of Eve, and Eryx’s biggest threat.
A son of Hell, immortal, and bound to Earth forever, Jax looks for redemption in the Mephisto Covenant—God’s promise he will find peace in the love of an Anabo. After a thousand years, he’s finally found the girl he’s been searching for: Sasha.
With the threat of Eryx always looming, Jax knows he has to keep Sasha safe and win her over. But can he? Will Sasha love him and give up her mortal life?
The Mephisto Covenant unexpectly sucked me in. I was sort of thinking through half of the book, "Well, this is okay. Well, don't really like that so much. Okay...Huh, not sure I really like this book." I was actually pretty set to chalk this one up to a disappointment, but then suddenly I realized that I just needed to know what happens. I read this book straight through in one afternoon. I couldn't stop.
So, there are things I really don't like about it. I don't like the love situation. It feels way too engineered. He's too much like a love sick puppy and she's too much like, I need SOMEONE in my life, and it just happend he was the one offering. Also, Sasha sets women back like, 200 years. Seriously, this could have been a Victorian novel. She in essence becomes orphaned and sent to live with new guardians. Then she has to make this decision wheter to be with Jax or not, knowing that if she is with Jax she has to live confined in his house or else she dies. Also, if she does love him, he has a chance to go to Heaven where Sasha will likely become the equivilant of a fallen woman. OH and let's not forget the fact that if they actually have sex he wil "mark" her. Um. Yeah.
My issues aside, I think Faegen has a talent for storytelling. Even though I had problems with the characters I was still very invested in what happened to them. The tension in this novel is incredible. Sasha is nearly completely surrounded by people who see her as the enemy and they have no qualms about punishing her. She does have to stand up to immense pressure. She is meant to be an unwaveringly good person, which provides an interesting aspect as she's dealing with the evils of her world. Also, there's a unique angle into the whole demon/angel story line that is beginning to wear thin in YA. I really liked the history that Faegen provides and I like the fact that Sasha has Russian roots. Little refreshing things like that can sometimes make all the difference.
All in all, this wasn't my favorite, but it was entertaining. The ending seemed geared towards a sequel, and if there is one, I will definitely read it. So, I apologize for the rant, but I needed to get that out. Despite some flaws, there are great aspects of this book. If you've thought about checking it out, but weren't sure, I'd say go for it. If you were already leaning towards it, you'll likely enjoy it.
The Mephisto Covenant - Trinity Faegen
Sasha is desperate to find out who murdered her father. When getting the answer means pledging her soul to Eryx, she unlocks a secret that puts her in grave danger—she is an Anabo, a daughter of Eve, and Eryx’s biggest threat.
A son of Hell, immortal, and bound to Earth forever, Jax looks for redemption in the Mephisto Covenant—God’s promise he will find peace in the love of an Anabo. After a thousand years, he’s finally found the girl he’s been searching for: Sasha.
With the threat of Eryx always looming, Jax knows he has to keep Sasha safe and win her over. But can he? Will Sasha love him and give up her mortal life?
The Mephisto Covenant unexpectly sucked me in. I was sort of thinking through half of the book, "Well, this is okay. Well, don't really like that so much. Okay...Huh, not sure I really like this book." I was actually pretty set to chalk this one up to a disappointment, but then suddenly I realized that I just needed to know what happens. I read this book straight through in one afternoon. I couldn't stop.
So, there are things I really don't like about it. I don't like the love situation. It feels way too engineered. He's too much like a love sick puppy and she's too much like, I need SOMEONE in my life, and it just happend he was the one offering. Also, Sasha sets women back like, 200 years. Seriously, this could have been a Victorian novel. She in essence becomes orphaned and sent to live with new guardians. Then she has to make this decision wheter to be with Jax or not, knowing that if she is with Jax she has to live confined in his house or else she dies. Also, if she does love him, he has a chance to go to Heaven where Sasha will likely become the equivilant of a fallen woman. OH and let's not forget the fact that if they actually have sex he wil "mark" her. Um. Yeah.
My issues aside, I think Faegen has a talent for storytelling. Even though I had problems with the characters I was still very invested in what happened to them. The tension in this novel is incredible. Sasha is nearly completely surrounded by people who see her as the enemy and they have no qualms about punishing her. She does have to stand up to immense pressure. She is meant to be an unwaveringly good person, which provides an interesting aspect as she's dealing with the evils of her world. Also, there's a unique angle into the whole demon/angel story line that is beginning to wear thin in YA. I really liked the history that Faegen provides and I like the fact that Sasha has Russian roots. Little refreshing things like that can sometimes make all the difference.
All in all, this wasn't my favorite, but it was entertaining. The ending seemed geared towards a sequel, and if there is one, I will definitely read it. So, I apologize for the rant, but I needed to get that out. Despite some flaws, there are great aspects of this book. If you've thought about checking it out, but weren't sure, I'd say go for it. If you were already leaning towards it, you'll likely enjoy it.
