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The immortal
245 pages
A sun-drenched Mediterranean vacation slowly twists into an eerie, mythological nightmare where ancient gods demand modern sacrifices.
What it feels like
Reading this feels like stepping into a time capsule of 90s teen thrillers, where the bright, sun-baked beauty of the Greek islands serves as a deceptive backdrop for creeping supernatural dread. The narrative moves at a brisk, addictive clip, pulling you from the mundane frustrations of a family vacation into a dark, mythic undercurrent that feels both ancient and immediate. There is a distinct, nostalgic pulpiness to the dialogue, but it is anchored by genuine philosophical questions about power, sacrifice, and the weight of history. It delights readers who love seeing ordinary teenage angst collide with the terrifying, unforgiving whims of ancient deities, offering an atmosphere that is simultaneously breezy, eerie, and relentlessly suspenseful.
- Mood
- sun-drenched
- eerie
- ominous
- mythic
- Tone
- suspenseful
- melodramatic
- philosophical
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- ancient powers · consequences of hubris · loss of innocence · supernatural bargains
- The writing
- Direct and dialogue-heavy, balancing pulpy teen angst with sudden flashes of dark, mythological grandeur.
- The arc
- Moves from the restless boredom of a family vacation into a gripping, high-stakes struggle against ancient forces.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave the nostalgic thrill of 90s YA horror mixed with dark, modern takes on Greek mythology.
Content notes
- supernatural peril
- mild body horror
- teen drinking
About the book
Josie is on vacation in Greece with her friend, her father and his girlfriend. While visiting the sacred island of Delos, she stumbles upon a statue of a goddess. She takes it with her when she leaves the island. The trouble starts. The Goddess wants something from Josie she doesn't want to give.
Description from Open Library.
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