This is a YA book but although I don’t fall into that category of reader I still enjoyed this book. It is the second in the series and develops the world and the characters of the first book. Don’t let YA put you off, if you enjoy fantasy and romance this will have you hooked.

Betrayed is the second book in the Luxor Everstone series so read this review after reading Unveiled because there will be spoilers.

The Luxor Everstone series is a YA paranormal romance featuring Nephilim! Continuing on from Unveiled Betrayed follows the story of Luxor Everstone. Her powers are growing and evolving and are at times hard to control. On top of that being revealed as the daughter of the devil himself and Cane lying in wait it has required Luxor to have suffocating around the clock surveillance for her own safety.

Daher’s concept for this series is one of my favourites. I have a huge love of supernatural stories and particularly ones that feature the more obscure beings. The lore in this series is well constructed and really easy to be drawn into the world. The mystery is an added bonus and its combination with fantasy leads to an intriguing read.

Betrayed took a deeper approach to the characters and I really enjoyed the complexities that were revealed. Ayla and Hunter gave the plot an extra oomf but it was Theo who really intrigued me and I really wanted more of him throughout the book.

Betrayed is action packed with an appropriate amount of teen angst and deception for a YA book. It was nice to read a book about a teenager who acted their age and wasn't “aged up”. It is filled with plot twists that were surprising and kept me on my toes the entire book. It also left some things unanswered that have me waiting anxiously for the next book in the series.

this was really good
I didn't realize this was the second book
however, it was still very fun to read and enjoyable
I loved the writing and how this story was told
highly recommend

sorry that this review is really bad, but I read this a while ago and forgot to give feedback so my exact thoughts from finishing this book have somewhat been forgotten...

This is the second book in the Chronicles of Luxor Everstone. Luxor was Unveiled in the first book and after all the drama and heartache that she went through she doesn't want to be close to anyone. She just wants space.
I appreciated getting more of Astrid and Orion's stories. Luxor's father is still after her and she doesn't know who to trust. Just as she gets close to someone she uncovers some untruth or betrayal, small or large that just chips away at her heart.
Luxor wants to be able to control her powers and those around her are trying to help her but all sides aren't truthful enough to be helpful. No one seems to understand what she is going through and is constantly making her out to be irrational. Typical teen behavior!
The relationship between Hunter and Luxor developed and grew even more. I will cross my fingers for them! There might have been a wedge that someone tried to place in between them, ok maybe a few wedges.
We get to meet some new characters and learn more about characters we met at the end of the first book. Some of the new characters have some cool abilities and very interesting personalities.
She was able to still go to school while investigating a bunch of stuff that was happening. Way better work ethic than I remember having with extracurriculars in high school.
It is really hard to not give anything away! So many things happen in this book you have to read more than the beginning to really get into all the action.
I was lucky enough to be able to read a partial early copy of this book but that doesn't bias my opinion.
Thank you The Next Step PR for the ARC copy for my voluntary and honest review

~ I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own ~

Although I love reading YA, this book was maybe too YA for me, if that can be said. Lots of Twilight and Fallen vibes, or maybe I've read too many books on this genre lately.

3 stars!

ARC received from the The Next Step PR.

DNF @ 15%.

Unfortunately, I struggled to get into this. Book one was okay, but I think it set me up to not be fully into this one. I’m reading good reviews, so give it a shot, but this just wasn’t for me. Personally, I feel these stories drag on a little too long than necessary and it’s hard to stay engaged.

But I do give 5 stars to this BEAUTIFUL cover! It's what pulled me into this series to begin with.

I received an e-arc of this from netgalley for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Betrayed is a paranormal Romance, and is book two in the Luxor Everstone Chronicles. I hadn't realised this was book 2 when I requested the arc so that's my own fault.

The premise sounds intriguing. Which is what originally drew me to the book. Sadly I didnt want to read this and review this unless I had read the first book. I will come back to this eventually when I can get my hands on the first book, Unveiled.


Summary taken directly from goodreads: "Betrayal is like a snake; either it slithers and blindsides you, or the attack will be so swift, you’ll be struck before you could blink. Either way, prepare to suffer.”

With the revelation Luxor Everstone is the daughter of the Prince of Darkness, an entirely new door fraught with danger is opened. As Cane lays in wait, Luxor is forced to have constant protection, leaving her suffocated.

When new help arrives in the form of a witch, and a mysterious and dreamy boy who seems to soothe her more than anyone else can, she doesn’t hesitate to invite them into her life despite her growing affection for Hunter.

As fresh dangers loom on the horizon, she begins to unravel different details about her past, while greater powers are introduced, and the others continue to evolve. Conflicted between the pull toward her darkness and her desire to be good, Luxor juggles the priorities—and her opinionated guardians—while trying to find some semblance of balance.

When the darkness returns to claim her completely, can she trust herself to make the right choice?

Betrayed is YA paranormal Romance, and is book two in the Luxor Everstone Chronicles.

In this version of the Nephilim story, Luxor is the daughter to the all mighty, Lucifer. She has over whelming powers, that are constantly evolving. Luxor had a rough start in book 1, but now that she is unveiled and has a support team to help her she should turn into a glorious, butt kicking heroine right?
Nope.
She throws a tantrum, hurting people in the process and refuses all the help she’s been offered. Causing more damage and hurt every time someone says something she doesn’t like.

Every chapter Luxor’s feelings were completely flipped, from tolerating /liking someone, to hating their entire existence, being friends or maybe more, to kissing other people! And not just Luxor, but Hunter and Ayla and even Evie! No one could just keep one thought process throughout!

Everyone of these sneaky “good people” has ulterior motives for everything they do. No one is truly there for Luxor. Painfully Luxor can’t, or won’t see this, and things get a little wild.

Alas, the ending gave us some reveals of character, and some intense moments, left us with lots of questions and another cliff hanger, so buckle up, Betrayed is one bumpy ride.

Betrayed is the second book in the young adult Sci Fi/Fantasy series of "The Chronicles of Luxor Everstone". Luxor's mother, Astrid was a sweet, kind, pure of heart human who died during her birth and its finally been revealed that her father Cane is the Prince of Darkness. Cane is desperate for a daughter but for what purpose is yet to be revealed. Luxor is trying to fight the darkness within but continually finds herself in trouble and losing control. No one seems to be who they are, the lies, half truths and deception have Luxor not trusting anyone. Does Hunter love her or will he destroy her?This is a fast paced story that keeps you guessing, pay attention or you will be lost. I have enjoyed reading this series which left us on a bit of a cliff hanger. Which direction will Luxor take the darkness or the light?