Title: Everlasting
Author: Elizabeth Chandler
First published January 1, 2012
320 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9781442409217 (ISBN10: 1442409215)
Rating: 4.02
Overview
Everlasting by Elizabeth Chandler is a thrilling story of love, redemption, and sacrifice. Ivy and Tristan are finally reunited, but their happiness is short-lived.
Tristan, now in the body of a murderer, is on the run from the police. Desperate to clear his name and start a new life together, they must uncover the truth behind the murder.
But as they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that their fate is intertwined with something far more sinister. With enemies on all sides and time running out, Ivy and Tristan must risk everything to fight for their love and each other.
The stakes are higher than ever, and the price of their love may be their lives.
About the Author
Mary-Claire Helldorfer goes by the pen name Elizabeth Chandler and currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland.
Editoral Review
Everlasting by Elizabeth Chandler is a young adult novel published on January 1, 2012. Chandler is a bestselling author who has written multiple young adult and children’s books.
Everlasting is a paranormal romance novel that explores themes of love, death, and redemption. The plot of Everlasting revolves around the main character, Ivy, who is a teenage girl dealing with the sudden death of her boyfriend, Tristan.
Ivy is devastated and struggling to move on when she starts experiencing strange phenomena that she can’t explain. She soon discovers that it is Tristan trying to communicate with her from beyond the grave.
Together, they work to uncover the truth behind Tristan’s death and prevent Ivy from suffering the same fate. The characters in this novel are well-developed and relatable, especially Ivy and Tristan.
Chandler does an excellent job of showing the depth of their emotions and how they deal with grief and loss in different ways. The setting of the novel, a small town in Maryland, adds to the eerie and mystical vibe of the story.
Chandler’s writing style is engaging and descriptive, incorporating poetic language and vivid imagery. She masterfully weaves a compelling and emotional plot that keeps readers invested until the very end.
Furthermore, her exploration of death and the afterlife, presented in a thoughtful and unique way, makes it a valuable read for young adults. However, some readers may find the plot predictable or clich at times.
Additionally, the pacing of the novel can feel slow in certain parts, which may cause readers to lose interest. Overall, Everlasting is a satisfying and entertaining read that will likely appeal to young adult fans of paranormal romance.
The book is well-written, the characters are dynamic, and the storyline is emotionally gripping. Elizabeth Chandler presents a unique take on the typical paranormal romance that will leave readers satisfied.
I highly recommend this book and give it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
