World Famous Comics: Acheron (Dark-Hunter, Book 12)
Acheron (Dark-Hunter, Book 12)
By: Sherrilyn Kenyon Publisher: St. Martin's Press Average Rating: Binding: Hardcover Label: St. Martin's Press Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 736 Publication Date: August 05, 2008 Release Date: August 05, 2008
The most anticipated story in the blockbuster Dark-Hunter series. The never-before-revealed story of the Dark-Hunter leader, Acheron. He was made human in order to escape death, but in death he was reborn a god. . .
Eleven thousand years ago a god was born. Cursed into the body of a human, Acheron spent a lifetime of shame. However, his human death unleashed an unspeakable horror that almost destroyed the earth. Then, brought back against his will, Acheron became the sole defender of mankind.
Only it was never that simple. For centuries, he has fought for our survival and hidden a past he’ll do anything to keep concealed. Until a lone woman who refuses to be intimidated by him threatens his very existence.
Now his survival, and ours, hinges on hers and old enemies reawaken and unite to kill them both.
Acheron A truly fascinating, in depth, story of a child/man deprived of care and love who still ends up a giving, caring adult. A man who gives his "all" to those he considers his responsibility. I totally enjoyed the book.
Archeron I couldn't put this book down. My emotions were on a roller coaster, always asking myself how could people be so cruel. Then everything fell into place. Without the roller coaster ride of emotion this book would not have been as terrific, exciting, edge of your sit nail bitter. Always wondering what else could they possible do to Ash. Dark Hunter fans will enjoy, love, and keep this book forever. This is another keeper for collection of books. Ms. Kenyon has done it again.
Agree with the person that said should be 2 books. I'm obviously going to be in the minority here but I just can't give this book a glowing review. I LOVE Acheron and I've loved almost every single book that SK puts out but she didn't do enough justice to the character that she's been building up. I liked the first half of the book where it gives you the background of what makes Ash who he his today. That was great. But I think she really should have stopped there and dedicated a whole separate book to the current day and his love story. It felt WAY too rushed and quick for a man who has lived 11,000 + years. And too easy and unbelievable. She sort of turned Acheron into a sissy man or something compared to the force to be wreckoned with that he his in every other book. I think his love story should've been been way more explosive and dangerous than it was. The character she wrote to play his love interest was extremely bland and seemed undeserving of Ash, maybe its because SK spent almost zero time creating that character so there was nothing really to love or relate to with her. This won't keep me from eagerly awaiting the next book from SK but I do think she did a disservice to Acheron.
Wow I love the Dark Hunter books and I have to say that this is probably my favorite. It's like all the rest were building to this and it didn't disappoint for me. Sherrilyn Kenyon did it right.
I actually liked the whole thing, even the beginning. What was even better was that she actually warned people before they started reading that it wasn't the typical funny, sarcastic Ash for the first half of the book. I have to respect an author of a series who does that. If you are going out of the norm and you have a loyal following, you should warn people so if they don't want to read it they don't have to, but at least they aren't going to be surprised. There have been all too many authors who take advantage of their loyal base of readers and just go in a totally opposite direction. This wasn't the case with Acheron.
It all fell in line with what we know (or didn't know) about Ash. It may not have been pleasant, but it explained a lot.
I loved this book. I loved the length too. It's too bad her publisher/editor don't let her go longer on the other books.
If you love tortured heroes and feeling their pain along side them. This book is for you! For those whom love their tortured heroes, it doesn't get much better then Acheron. For the first 400 pages my heart, hurt, ached for the horrible things that was done to him. If you like a book that makes you feel, if you like a hero that makes you want to pull him off the pages and comfort him. Wow this book is for you..
Without giving away anything. Ms Kenyon goes into a lot of detail of not just telling, (which is the case for a lot of tortured heroes.) but she actually shows us what was done to him. Let me tell you everything horrible that could be done to Ash was done to him, shown and driven home in this book. If such things offend you, then you are probably better off reading a less tame book.
That said, the sad thing is this is dealing with a harsh brutal times when slavery and treating people like cattle was common place. In that regard, I too will go along with all the reviews as well as Ms. Kenyon that the details of Ash life was much needed. Even though it was some 400 pages into the book before the actual romance started to happen, I honestly didn't miss it to that point. Ash life while horrible, was engaging and hard to pull yourself away.
I really grew to hate Artemis in this book. I had a on and off love for Ash's sister. She meant well bless her but sometimes you wanted to scream at her to leave him alone, she was only making things worse for him. Then when she died, I felt really bad because aside from his true mother, she was the only one in the world that loved him and tried to do right by him.
This book while 700 pages is a short read. It grips you so hard to keep turning the pages that before you know it, its nearly over.
I think I would have liked this book to be 800 pages and devote a little more time to the love story. I mean Ash went 11 thousand years and suddenly fell in love fairly quick. I would have liked to see a little more time in developing the romance, but other then that minor complaint, it is THE best of the dark hunter books. I didn't think she'd top Zarek's story, but even his horrid life seems tamed compared to what Ash went through.
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