Inspired by the Persephone myth, this stunning conclusion to the Everneath trilogy, whose captivating first book earned a VOYA Perfect Ten of 2011 and a Whitney award, explores the resiliency of the human spirit and the indomitable power of true love. Perfect for fans of Fallen and Beautiful Creatures!

Now that Nikki has rescued Jack, all she wants is to be with him and graduate high school. But after being tricked by Cole, she's begun the process of turning into an Everliving herself . . . which means she must feed on a Forfeit soon-or die. Nikki and Jack begin a desperate attempt to reverse the process, using everything they can think of. Even Cole, who they expected to fight them at every turn, has become an unlikely ally-but for how long? Nikki needs to feed on Cole to survive, Cole needs Nikki to gain the throne in the Everneath, Jack needs Nikki because she is everything to him-and, together, they must travel back to the underworld to undo Nikki's fate and make her mortal once more.

Will Nikki be forced to spend eternity in the underworld-or does she have what it takes to bring down the Everneath once and for all?

• High Stakes Romance: To save herself, Nikki must rely on Cole, the boy who tricked her. But her heart will always belong to Jack, the boy she rescued from the underworld.
• An Unlikely Ally: Cole needs Nikki to claim his throne in the Everneath, but helping her could mean losing his power forever. Can he be trusted when his own future is on the line?
• A Journey to the Underworld: To break the curse and make Nikki mortal again, she and Jack must return to the dark and dangerous realm of the Everneath for one final confrontation.
• The Epic Final Installment: Discover the stunning conclusion to the complete Everneath trilogy, a paranormal romance series perfect for fans of star-crossed lovers and forbidden worlds.