Sweet Legacy

by Tera Lynn Childs

Overview

The stunning conclusion of Tera Lynn Childs's Greek mythology–based Sweet Venom trilogy is perfect for teen fans of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series.

The girls cannot hesitate as they seek the location of the lost door between the realms, even as monsters and the gods of Olympus descend on San Francisco in battle-ready droves.

Greer must use her second sight to step up and prevent anything from stopping her sisters' mission, even though a god is playing with her mind. Grace wants to trust her adopted brother, Thane; but will his secret put the girls in even more danger? And Gretchen has trained her sisters to stop the monsters, but her role as a huntress comes with more responsibility than she ever imagined.What will the girls' immortal legacy be? Three teenage descendants of Medusa must unite to restore balance to the world in this action-packed series with plenty of romance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062001856
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	09/03/2013
Series:	Sweet Venom , #3
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	5.92(w) x 8.34(h) x 1.23(d)
Lexile:	HL700L (what's this?)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

Tera Lynn Childs is the award-winning author of several books for teens, including the first two books in the Sweet Venom series, the mermaid romances Forgive My Fins, Fins Are Forever, and Just for Fins, as well as another mythology-inspired series, including Oh. My. Gods. and Goddess Boot Camp. Although Tera always dreamed of discovering a secret twin (or triplet), she is sad to report she remains an only child.

Editorial Reviews

Childs’ conclusion to the Sweet Venom trilogy is a compelling wrap-up sure to delight readers. The battle scenes abound, and Childs certainly knows how to write a good fight, as well as a good character. The monsters alone are well-written and just come alive in the narrative. — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

Readers looking for plenty of action and a new take on mythology will enjoy this series. — School Library Journal

From the Publisher

Childs’ conclusion to the Sweet Venom trilogy is a compelling wrap-up sure to delight readers. The battle scenes abound, and Childs certainly knows how to write a good fight, as well as a good character. The monsters alone are well-written and just come alive in the narrative.

Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

Greek mythology comes to life in this action-packed third installment of the Sweet Venom series, with paranormal 16-year-old triplets fighting the ancient-but-not-dead Olympic gods and monsters in contemporary San Francisco. Beginning in the middle of a fierce battle in the Abyssos, the realm of monsters, this story abruptly picks up where the second book left off. Triplet descendants of Medusa, each endowed with a different supernatural power, Gretchen, Greer and Grace fight their way to Mount Olympus to rescue their Gorgon aunts, Euryale and Sthenno. Once they've rescued their supernatural relatives, they search for the door that opens the Abyssos, which, as the Key Generation, they are destined to open lest all the monsters die. Most of the gods oppose them, but a few nicely quirky monsters help the girls, especially cute Sillus, a monkey creature with a limited vocabulary and a comic touch. Three possibly untrustworthy boys enter the mix to add the briefest touch of romance. The story is told in first person in alternating chapters dedicated to each girl, and readers will have to pay attention to the chapter headings, as all three girls speak with identical voices. The ending leaves the door slightly open for another sequel but supplies enough satisfaction for fans. As a whole, this series is a decent bet for teen girls graduating from Rick Riordan. (Paranormal adventure. 12 & up)

Kirkus Reviews