The overwrought action continues for the modern-day Hades and Persephone in this follow-up to The Shadow Prince (2014). Hayden has defied his father, king of the Underrealm, and refused to sacrifice his love, Daphne, the Cypher destined to find the Key of Hades and save the mortal world from invasion by Hayden's father. Aided by Daphne's friends and Hayden's allies, the two race the clock to uncover the key before it's too late. Short chapters told from multiple perspectives, the simmering love story, and ever-escalating stakes culminating in a dark cliff-hanger will leave readers breathless for the final installment.

Gr 9 Up-This modern adaptation of the Persephone and Hades myth continues to hit all the right notes. After choosing his love for Daphne over his family honor and the survival of the Underrealm, Haden, along with Daphne and friends, must uncover the Eternity Key. Rich world-building and a swoon-worthy romance will thrill fans of mythology-based sagas and will keep readers anticipating the conclusion.

Though back in Olympus Hills, Daphne Raines and Haden Lord are far from safe in this second installment of the Into the Dark series. As Daphne begins to explore her powers as the Cypher and work through her complex relationship with her father, she and Haden also seek the Key of Hades to prevent the horrors that will result if Keres is released from the Underrealm. Daphne and Haden must also come to terms with their feelings for each other and ultimately decide whether their love can survive the work they must do to overcome the cataclysmic dangers that lie before them.Extending the contemporary retelling of the myth of Persephone and Hades, The Eternity Key will entrance readers familiar with the series. Told in the alternating perspectives of Daphne, Haden, and Tobin, the story continues to chronicle a dynamic group of teens as they seek answers and engage in a harrowing quest that forces them to question who they can trust and how much they can rely on or care for one another. The secondary characters bring a particular depth to the story, not only adding humor and intrigue, but making clear that this is not simply a romance, but a story of overcoming obstacles as a team. Fans of the series will enjoy the continued fast-paced action and heartfelt romance, woven to provide a unique spin on a classic tale, and readers will end the novel asking for more, eager for the saga to continue.Meghann Meeusen.