This review is way overdue and the sad thing is that I can't remember how I felt about finishing the book. 0.o Still, Everneath was a refreshing take on the Hades/Persephone and Orpheus/Eurydice myths. I liked how Nikki's character was written. Her pain at having to lose her family once again was very believable and I felt very sorry for her. 
 Like most YA romances, there's a love triangle here but it's actually done well here. It's obvious that Nikki has a preference when it comes to the matters of her heart but due to circumstances out of her control, she has to put up with the OTHER GUY as well. By the way, he's so annoying! He's extremely persistent and while he has some good moments, we never forget that he is the bad guy. 
 I actually didn't see the ending coming. I thought this was going to be a standalone novel so when the ending came, I was all, "WHAT? CLIFFHANGER!" Still it sets things up very nicely for the sequel, so I'm actually looking forward to it. :)