Everneath was good, but I think it could have been better. In fairness, it may be that it only pales because I just read the amazing Crown of Midnight and that set the bar pretty high. 
 What I liked: 
 I've been seeing this book around for quite a while now so I was thrilled to find it at the library. It's quick and to the point which was nice, though I think it could have been a little longer. It's told through alternating time points: now and 6 months in the past. I really liked the way the two story arcs wove together, helping me to understand the choices and mistakes in the past that lead Nikki to her current predicament. It made her a sympathetic character. I liked her personality a lot, she never struck me as stupid or selfish or whiny. 
 What I didn't like: 
 I'm not sure if it was so much that I didn't like it, but I didn't really feel the romance and love between Nikki and Jack. He was sweet and a good guy, but this didn't feel like a go through hell and back to be together kind of love. 
 My recommendation: 
 Everneath is good and definitely worth the read and although it isn't one of my favorites, I'm glad I read it and will be reading the next one. Read it and see what you think=)