Synopses & Reviews
Tavia Michaels has discovered that shes an Earthbounda fallen goddess with the power to remake the Earthand that a rival faction of Earthbounds, the Reduciata, has created a virus that is literally wiping swaths of the planet out of existence.
Tavia is captured and imprisoned before she can act on this information, along with her eternal lover, Logan. Huddled in a claustrophobic cell, they lose track of the days, their attempts to escape proving as ephemeral as Tavias newly gestating powers. But then Tavia and Logan are mysteriously rescued. . . .
Theyre brought to the underground headquarters of the Curatoria, another group of Earthbounds that Tavia doesnt fully trust. There, shes told that she can save the Earth before it disappears. She agrees.
Tavia quickly realizes that she isnt like other Earthbound, and as her abilities continue to awaken, they begin to threaten her centuries-long relationship with Logan. When BensonTavias former best friend and romantic interestappears at Curatoria headquarters, Tavia will again have to make a choice about who to be with even as she tries to stop the virus that is destroying the world and uncover the truth about the two Earthbound organizations that have her tangled up in their webs.
Review
"Readers who loved Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games (2008) will find much in this series to enjoy." --
Booklist "A worthy addition to most high school library collections, and would appeal to fans of the urban fantasy subgenre." --VOYA
"Pike is a master world-builder and this novel will not disappoint." --Library Media Connection
Praise for Earthbound:
"[A] riveting page-turner. . . . Sure to satisfy romantics, mystery fans, fantasy aficionados, and thrill seekers alike."—Booklist
"Pike's . . . solid writing, particularly in her descriptions, will have readers hooked."—Publishers Weekly
"Readers of supernatural romance will be clamoring for this one."—School Library Journal
"The premise of Earthbound is enough to give even the most jaded of readers the shivers."—Romantic Times
"Promising start to a new series that offers history, romance, and action."—Kirkus Reviews
"A magical, mythical tale, The mystery simmers." -Becca Fitzpatrick, New York Times bestselling author of Hush, Hush
About the Author
Aprilynne Pike (www.aprilynnepike.com) is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wings series. She has been spinning stories since she was a child with a hyperactive imagination. When not writing, Aprilynne can usually be found out running; she also enjoys singing, acting, and (of course!) reading books about magic and kissing. Aprilynne lives in Arizona with her husband and four kids.