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I liked this series a lot (Vampire Academy copy-cat aisde), but in this book Jennifer L. Armentrout starts inserting really out-of-place and annoying references to pop culture. They don't fit with the writing or theme of the book, and read like she's trying to be like, "LOOK I UNDERSTAND THE YOUTHS." And they start picking up like crazy as the book goes on.

So let's go through some of my favorites!

It was a reddish-gold color, and a crudely shaped wing was etched into it. "Ha," I said. "It's like Harry Potter and the invisibility cloak." (Apollyon, Chapter 17)

"Wasn't that a season finale on Supernatural?" (Apollyon, Chapter 17)

Persephone giggled. "I feel like I'm in Indiana James and the Lost Ark." Caleb rolled his eyes "It's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." (Apollyon, Chapter 25). UGH. It's so much worse when she starts having the GODS do it.

"I'm excited," he replied. "I'm looking at this road trip like a real life game of Oregon Trail." (Apollyon, Chapter 29)

Marcus looked like he wanted to duct tape the two boys' mouths shut after two hours of their nonstop rundown of the last season of Supernatural. I wasn't complaining. Then, Luke moved on to this new show about thrones and dragons. (Apollyon, Chapter 30) Oh lookie, she managed a Game of Thrones AND Supernatural reference in one paragraph.

"Did you just Jedi-mind trick him?" (Apollyon, Chapter 30).

"Release the Kraken!" Several sets of eyes settled on me. "What?" I gave a lopsided shrug. "I've always wanted to yell that since I saw that movie." (Apollyon, Chapter 31)

Oh, it was on like Donkey Kong. (Apollyon, Chapter 32)

When he nodded, I was close to doing the Muppet arm-thing. (Apollyon, Chapter 34)

But that's not all, oh no, in a completely obsessed-with-ones-self way Jennifer even puts in a reference to her OWN Lux series:

Turning the book over, my brows flew up as I got an eyeful of the hottie on the cover. "Wait. Is this book about aliens?" She snatched it back from me. "Yes." "Really?" "But they're hot aliens." She tapped on the guy's face with one thin finger. "And he can be my ET any day." (Apollyon, Chapter 15)

Come ONNNN. That one also gets a bonus for the pop culture reference to ET.

I mean I did love Jennifer's Lux series, but WHY did she need to toot her own horn so much like that?

Never fear- these annoying references continue in the 5th book!


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Apollyon The Fourth Covenant Novel Jennifer L Armentrout Books Reviews

Events at the start of the book tidied up the previous novella, and I did enjoy "evil Alex" probably more than I should have.
Then when all was good and Alex and Adrian's relationship heated up, I lost a bit of momentum with the story. But about half way through, the action picked up dramatically, and I've been very reluctant to put this down until finished.
It has been great, but I have been dragging my feet in places, I think I've been ruined from other YA series where the characters are a lot more mature. The action and fight scenes are stellar though, and I love that Alex (when not being whine or pouty) is a kickass heroine when under pressure, and gets the job done and saves the day without a man.
I have been waiting on pins and needles for this latest installment in the Covenant series by Jennifer Armentrout. I really enjoy this series. Alex is snarky and kick-butt but is also thoughtful, honest and full of integrity. I was a bit worried how the transformation from half-blood to Apollyon would affect her personality. I should have known JA wasn't going to let us down!

While I felt in this book Alex and Aiden were a little too lovey-dovey, I recognized, as I read the last word, that they deserved the time to indulge in their relationship. Both fought long and hard to bring the real Alex back from the brink. I think Alex finally realizes that she is her own person and that no one can take that from her unless SHE allows it. Overall, in Apollyon, Alex becomes an adult. She embraces her power, begins to strategize what is best for the people she loves and for the world as she knows it and she makes hard decisions. Very little of this book has Seth directly as an influence in it. This story is about Alex and Aiden. How trust, hope, love and determination can shape outcomes they weren't sure could be controlled. This story is about family. Those you are born with and ones that you choose to belong to. Apollyon is about walking that thin line of right/wrong, sinner/sin, want/need, freedom/oppression and finally, honest, open and fulfilling love.

It was beautifully written and while I am an admitted Jennifer Armentrout fan-girl, I promise that if this story had sucked I would have been sad to say it, but say it I would. Honestly, the only downfall I could find with the book is that there are quite a few typos and for me, at times, they sort of took away from my momentum and emotional connection (because there is a lot of action and emotion is this book!)

If you have been with this story from the beginning and have read Elixer then you MUST read this one. As soon as I am done this review, I'm reading it over again, slowing my pace this time to really enjoy the story and the nuances. It's just a fantastic book! Thank you Ms. Armentrout for an outstanding story!!

Shelly - [...]
I liked this series a lot (Vampire Academy copy-cat aisde), but in this book Jennifer L. Armentrout starts inserting really out-of-place and annoying references to pop culture. They don't fit with the writing or theme of the book, and read like she's trying to be like, "LOOK I UNDERSTAND THE YOUTHS." And they start picking up like crazy as the book goes on.

So let's go through some of my favorites!

It was a reddish-gold color, and a crudely shaped wing was etched into it. "Ha," I said. "It's like Harry Potter and the invisibility cloak." (Apollyon, Chapter 17)

"Wasn't that a season finale on Supernatural?" (Apollyon, Chapter 17)

Persephone giggled. "I feel like I'm in Indiana James and the Lost Ark." Caleb rolled his eyes "It's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." (Apollyon, Chapter 25). UGH. It's so much worse when she starts having the GODS do it.

"I'm excited," he replied. "I'm looking at this road trip like a real life game of Oregon Trail." (Apollyon, Chapter 29)

Marcus looked like he wanted to duct tape the two boys' mouths shut after two hours of their nonstop rundown of the last season of Supernatural. I wasn't complaining. Then, Luke moved on to this new show about thrones and dragons. (Apollyon, Chapter 30) Oh lookie, she managed a Game of Thrones AND Supernatural reference in one paragraph.

"Did you just Jedi-mind trick him?" (Apollyon, Chapter 30).

"Release the Kraken!" Several sets of eyes settled on me. "What?" I gave a lopsided shrug. "I've always wanted to yell that since I saw that movie." (Apollyon, Chapter 31)

Oh, it was on like Donkey Kong. (Apollyon, Chapter 32)

When he nodded, I was close to doing the Muppet arm-thing. (Apollyon, Chapter 34)

But that's not all, oh no, in a completely obsessed-with-ones-self way Jennifer even puts in a reference to her OWN Lux series

Turning the book over, my brows flew up as I got an eyeful of the hottie on the cover. "Wait. Is this book about aliens?" She snatched it back from me. "Yes." "Really?" "But they're hot aliens." She tapped on the guy's face with one thin finger. "And he can be my ET any day." (Apollyon, Chapter 15)

Come ONNNN. That one also gets a bonus for the pop culture reference to ET.

I mean I did love Jennifer's Lux series, but WHY did she need to toot her own horn so much like that?

Never fear- these annoying references continue in the 5th book!