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Acheron (Dark Hunter) (Dark Hunter)

Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon
Publisher: Piatkus Books
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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

9 reviews
Sales Rank: 58

Media: Paperback
Pages: 736
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 2.1

ISBN: 0749908661
EAN: 9780749908669
ASIN: 0749908661

Publication Date: August 7, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant...Ms Kenyon has done it again!!! August 19, 2008
*****SPOILERS*****

What can I say other than this book is absolutely breathtaking!

I have followed this series from book 1 and love everything about it. This book is the cherry on top of the cake and leaves you desperate for her next installment.

The first half is heartbreaking, raw and utterly devastating in it's truth of the human life of Acheron. It is totally necessary to read this part as it gives you a much better feel of who he is and how hard things are for him and to trust his heroine.

The second part is funny, moving, happy and completely satisfying. The part he is on the floor with his arms wrapped round his legs would bring a tear to a glass eye. Artemis also gets as my Mum would say 'a good kick up her a*&$!!!' which having read the book is very satisfying.

If you buy any book this year buy this one you won't be disappointed!!!

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing! August 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I loved this book, even though I was concerned it woulnt live up to my expectations of Acheron. Through out the rest of the series you have been given little glimpses of him and I had such high expectations of him as a god/Dark Hunter. I was not disappointed. Part one of the book was hard to read at times and made me cry at certain points, but that is what I think makes a good book, one that you actually have emotions about. It explains why he is guarded and un trusting and makes you love him even more than before. Part two is set in New Orleans in the present day and reverts to the old humour of the other Dark Hunter books. You still see the side of Ash that you do in other books but now you understand why he is like this.

I didnt want this book to end and even after I had finished I was thinking about Ash and his life for hours after wards. I cant wait for the next part of this series, even though it will be from a completley different point of view. As I am sure we will then understand why the demons and daimons are the way they are, as we have seen with Urian.

I wouldnt recomend reading this book as your first dark hunter book as it would be too much to take in. Start with some of the others first to get an idea of how everyone fits together.

But as I said this book was amazing as is the whole Dark Hunter series!

5 out of 5 stars

Sooooo worth the wait August 16, 2008
It's been nearly five years since I read "Night Pleasures"; the first official Dark-Hunter novel and I've been waiting for Ash's book ever since. So the big question; is "Acheron" worth the wait? ...... yes, yes, YES! Although this is an absolute massive book (over 700 pages) I could have read it in one sitting; yet I found myself needing several "time outs" following some particularly emotive chapters to allow my heart beat to slow to a healthy speed.

Part one of this book; some 400 pages, starts with the pregnancy of Apollymi and the threat against her unborn son Apostolos (who we know as Acheron). As he is fated to bring about the destruction of the Atlantean Pantheon, the Gods decide to kill him; however the devoted Apollymi puts plans in motion to safeguard the life of her son. Extracting him from her womb and ordering that he be placed inside the body of a human queen, she believes Acheron will be granted a life of privilege, wealth and adoration before claiming his Godhood and freeing her from her imprisonment. Much more is learnt of Apollymi throughout part one of "Acheron", and yes by the end of this book I liked the Goddess of Destruction; despite her "destroy the Earth" fixation.

Acheron's mortal life is far from what Apollymi assumed it would be. Brutalised by his father and brother and later degraded in every way imaginable; physically, mentally and sexually, Acheron is an empty shell until reluctantly falling in love with the Goddess Artemis and believing her when she tells him she will never betray or hurt him. Well, we all know how that turns out!

The second part of this book is set in the modern day and we finally meet Acheron's match; a woman who loves him unconditionally (blue skin, horns, destructive powers and all); something Artemis despite her own declarations of love is unable to do. There has been great debate over who Ash would be matched to, and to my delight it is the woman I thought it would be (sorry folks I'm not giving away her name but as SK hinted at, she does appear in a previous book). SK got it spot on with this match and does so in such a way to completely negate Ash's need for Artemis in his life.

There are chapters in this book where I actually began to think mmm Artie isn't so bad after all and she really does love Acheron then bam .. straight back to the heifer Goddess we love to hate. Let's just say Acheron's love interest is able to firmly stake her claim on her man and warn Artemis away with threats she is more than capable of dolling out.

So much happens in this book that a short review could never do it justice. An avid fan or a novice to the Dark-Hunter world, you'll love "Acheron"; both the character and the book. What a hero; he's completely ruined me for any other fantasy man!

5 out of 5 stars

Incredible.... August 13, 2008
Completely satisfiying read....amazing.

If this book doesn't bring tears to your eyes...then you must be a corpse. It was everything I hoped for and I felt it was great closure for the first arc of this series. You will go through such a range of strong emotions while you read this book, from intense hatred to exhileration and sheer joy. A smattering of new characters but they were mostly in the past. I think SK's latest additions to the series seem to be bombarded with so many new characters but with this one we had quite a few old favourites making a reappearance.

Definately worth the wait.

5 out of 5 stars

Acheron: the Man, the God and the Dark-Hunter leader... August 11, 2008
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

Quote Author's note to the reader:
"I want to warn you that the first half of this book is very different from the previous ones. Ash's human life is grim and it's harsh. I promised you the whole sordid truth of it, and that's exactly what I've written. I've pulled no punches.

Part One:

And with that I considered myself warned for an emotional rocky road ahead of me. Is Part One of Acheron grim? Yes. Does it speak of gruesome acts? Most definitely! Is it sometimes difficult to read? You bet. Despite, or perhaps because of it, Part One packed a punch with a sledge hammer and without a shadow of a doubt Ash stirred my emotions unlike anything I've read lately. Seeing him grow up through the eyes of Ryssa I cried for him, I ached for him to be hold in love, and I got angry for him. Everything that happens makes me say this is not a story for the faint of heart but for those who are well acquainted with the Dark-Hunter stories knew that his back story wasn't going to be pretty.

From the events leading up to his birth, to the moment he barters with Artemis outlining the Dark-Hunter's rules and every event in between I was mesmerized by what was put in front of me. How resilient can de soul be, before it becomes jaded and hollow? I loved to see Ash through Ryssa eyes but when we go to the point of view of Ash himself at a certain moment in the story I was swallowed whole by his personality. Ryssa is an intense character but Ash made my emotions soar in empathy for him. I would say every character is intense, Apollymi, Styxx, their human father the King, Estes, Artemis, everyone got a rise out of me, whether this was good or bad. Every dark trade known to human nature is portrayed in Acheron's past which makes the acts of kindness and love shine like a phoenix flame in contrast.

Sherrilyn Kenyon puts it all out there for us to read in the first part of Acheron's epic journey and I for one am thankful for this story. In every dark and light facet of it, Ash his story cannot be read and not stir your every emotion. It speaks of his origin in both attitude and quirks to his character and I feel I've got to know him in all the ways that is important. After Part One I was more than ready for Part Two and his HEA! And wondering what kind of woman would be able to bring down the walls surrounding his heart.

Acheron is probably bound to captivate you in the most unlikely of ways as his story unfolds.

Part Two:

Part One was steeped with so much life altering events it was a shock to get back to the present and pick up on everything Sherrilyn Kenyon is renowned for. Her calling card of barbed comments intertwined with acerbic humor and fast paced dialogues was present from page one and it starts off with a verbal bang as Ash meets his heroine. I got that giddy feeling riding my stomach again, something I hadn't felt in quite a while regarding this series.

The feelings between Tory and Ash are one that carefully blossoms. It is a slow dance that is both tender as it is sensual. Though the physical heat is present it is the heart that carefully cast tendrils of trust towards one another that endeared me. I was enamored to witness this as I eagerly indulged myself to succumb to the compulsion to read on and way beyond the midnight hour. Tory is in search for Atlantis but most of all to restore her father's reputation. She is serious, but with a spunky attitude and I enjoyed her chemistry with Ash. Now that we got to know where Ash is coming from more things make sense. He is intrigued by Tory but at the same time doubts ride his conscience. They have a magnetic pull and at the same time they can irk each other. Conflicts, choices and the heart that needs to make decisions as the past catches up is what Part Two is all about.

Of course some of the most beloved Dark-Hunters make an appearance and I immediately went head over heels for each and every one as the witty banter was there again. I got a wave of old Dark-Hunter vibe that I couldn't get enough of. A moment between Tory and her friends in Tabitha's shop was hilarious. But then again, Tabitha and her unique view on matters always managed to bring a grin to my face.

As I closed Acheron's book I felt that the weakest thing in Part Two was the plot, it fell to the background as the story focused on the journey of Ash and Tory which could have been even more deepened if there would have been more pages. I didn't get the sense of closure with the plotlines that were set up in previous novels. It is rather pushed forward, making me wonder what lies ahead and if certain characters/plotlines will be further more explored. Now I am only looking with more eagerness towards the release of One Silent Night!

Throughout the complete novel we get to witness more of Acheron "the man/God" than Acheron "the Dark-Hunter leader". It was different from what I expected yet it was an utterly satisfying read. This is Acheron's book and he took center stage in a formidable way from cover to cover, sating all my wants for him.

Let a new ARC begin with One Silent Night! I'm more than ready...

quote:
friend of Tory to Ash
"I've never had a man pick me up before and not grunt like he's dying. I'm in heaven. Marry me, Ash, please!"
"I would say yes, but I come with more baggage than even samsonite can cover."

4,5 stars

reviewed by Leontine
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