Styxx

Sherrilyn Kenyon

Sep 2013 · Dark-Hunter Novels Book 17 · Sold by St. Martin's Press

About this ebook

Sherrilyn Kenyon's most highly-anticipated novel in the New York Times bestselling Dark-Hunter series since Acheron is here—the unforgettable story of Styxx, Acheron's twin brother and one of the most powerful beings on earth

Just when you thought doomsday was over . . .

Centuries ago Acheron saved the human race by imprisoning an ancient evil bent on absolute destruction. Now that evil has been unleashed and it is out for revenge.

As the twin to Acheron, Styxx hasn't always been on his brother's side. They've spent more centuries going at each other's throats than protecting their backs. Now Styxx has a chance to prove his loyalty to his brother, but only if he's willing to trade his life and future for Acheron's.

The Atlantean goddess of Wrath and Misery, Bethany was born to right wrongs. But it was never a task she relished. Until now.

She owes Acheron a debt that she vows to repay, no matter what it takes. He will join their fellow gods in hell and nothing is going to stop her. But things are never what they seem, and Acheron is no longer the last of his line. Styxx and Acheron must put aside their past and learn to trust each other or more will suffer.

Yet it's hard to risk your own life for someone who once tried to take yours, even when it's your own twin, and when loyalties are skewed and no one can be trusted, not even yourself, how do you find a way back from the darkness that wants to consume the entire world? One that wants to start by devouring your very soul?

Ratings and reviews

This book, and the book, "Archeron" by the same author, is about pain, torture, and humiliation. In addition, the story of Archeron and Styxx is in no way consistent. I hardly recognize Styxx and Archeron in this book. No where did the previous, Archeron book describe Styxx and suffering anything. He was the doted upon twin while Archeron suffered unbelievable torture and humiliation. I cannot remember Archeron ever getting to play and laugh with Ryssa while Styxx had to be isolated and continually punished unfairly. Styxx was always the selfish, favored son, while Archeron was despised. Ryssa is portrayed differently here as well. She sought to protect Archeron, but she was never the spoiled, selfish, unfair sister. I wonder if she is trying to attract the Masochistic crowd. If so, warn me first! I will certainly keep reading her novels, but I am less of a fan now.

This is an incredible story of life, lessons, love, nightmares and far too much rape. Be forewarned that 3/4 of this book is a far too detailed story of utter degradation and rape! Male rape. If someone had warned me of how physically and mentally sickened I'd be reading this book I'd have passed. I seriously would! Kenyon is an incredible writer, but she could have been less graphic and if she had been, the book would be cut in half. That's how much man on man rape is in this addition to the Dark-Hunters.

This was a hard read for me. At times it felt like over kill it was so heart breaking. If not for my need to know the full story I don't think I would've finish. She is an incredible writer and I'm glad I read the book. Just be warned this is not the normal quick heart breaking story before finding love. It's several chapters of pain.

About the author

New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon is a regular in the #1 spot. This extraordinary bestseller continues to top every genre in which she writes. With more than 30 million copies of her books in print in more than one hundred countries, her current series include The Dark-Hunters, The League, and Chronicles of Nick. Her Chronicles of Nick series is soon to be a major motion picture. And the Dark-Hunters will soon be gracing both the big and little screens.