Invincible by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Nick Gautier's day just keeps getting better and better. Yeah, he survived the zombie attacks, only to wake up and find himself enslaved to a world of shapeshifters and demons out to claim his soul. Being a teenager is no picnic either. His new principal thinks he's even more of a hoodlum than the last one, his coach is trying to recruit him to things he can't even mention, and the girl he's not seeing, but is, has secrets that terrify him. But more than that, he's being groomed by the darkest of powers, and if he doesn't learn how to raise the dead by the end of the week, he will become one of them...

3.5 Stars

Part II of the #Gautierathon complete. This book had a lot more worldbuilding and explaining than the first. For me there was a stark difference between the two. I really enjoyed all the action in Infinity. But at the same time, I really enjoyed all the explanations and lessons in Invincible. We are also introduced to another important character in Grim. I loved the banter between Nick and Grim during their lessons. It really added to the sarcasm and humor I loved from the first book.

One thing I'm still struggling with is whether or not I should have read the Dark Hunters Series before starting this. This is technically a prequel spin-off so I would think not. But there are times we meet a new character and I get the vibe that it is expected that I know more about them then I really do.

I'm really hoping Infamous has more action in it but still has some elements of the worldbuilding in Invincible.

Finally, I am enjoying how we seem to have one main threat in each book. This book we had Devus who Nick had to defeat on is own. I appreciate that Nick's learning is intertwined with overcoming challenges own his own (or at least with his small group of friends/companions).

Also I don't trust Kody at all. I don't think she is going to continue to be an ally.

Well...this is definitely a fun read, though not completely serious. There isn't a lot of world building, as much as demons, shape-shifters, werewolves, Death, and a lot of other characters simply being introduced out of nowhere to push Nick along on his journey to either save the world, or destroy it. But maybe if I read the authors adult series, Dark-Hunters, I would have more idea of what is going on. Other then that, the book was fine, though I did notice a couple editing/spelling mistakes. But hey, I guess no one is perfect. Personally, I am rooting for Kody and Nick to get together. I wonder of the author has taken a different path with the rest of the series, or gone the traditional road of the young hero discovering his powers and turning away from the Darkness and living happily ever after. I hope not, because even having super fun and interesting side-characters won't be able to make up for that. Well, I guess I'll have to keep reading and find out...

not as fun as the first one but this series definitely has potential. i recently heard about the cassie clare drama surrounding this series and i def like this series more than TMI

As I've said before, I'm listening to an audio book of this series. That being said this book was an excellent installment towards the series. Nick is starting to learn more about himself and what those around him are. Whilst keeping that sarcastic humor that makes him hilarious. I am waiting on the edge of my chair for the next audio book to come into my possession.