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As the best-selling Dark-Hunter series about the centuries-spanning adventures of the immortal warriors of Atlantis enters its second decade, international phenom Kenyon extends the story of her most popular character, Acheron (Acheron, 2008), to include his identical twin, Styxx. Styxx appears to have it all, but the apparent glamor and privilege of being the crown prince of Didymos is merely an illusion. The king has impossible expectations for Styxx and doesn't understand that every beating he gives Acheron, whom he hates, is also felt by his twin. When the twins were young children, the only peace Styxx experienced was when he and Acheron lay down with the soles of their feet touching. As a teenager, Styxx goes to Atlantis and attempts to rescue Acheron from their cruel uncle, who viciously retaliates. For the next 11,000 years, the brothers despise each other. Kenyon's epic tale of sibling rivalry and hatred fueled by the manipulations of gods from multiple pantheons features enough depravity and underhanded politics to give The Game of Thrones a run for its money. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Kenyon is such a mega-seller, this Dark-Hunter title has a 350,000 initial print run and a six-figure marketing budget for a glitzy launch and media and online blitz.--Tixier Herald, Diana Copyright 2010 Booklist

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If you thought that Acheron was tortured, wait until you hear what his twin, the "real" heir, endured. In 11,000 years, Styxx has asked only for someone to love him back. There has been no gentleness in his life, no softness, no hope, but suddenly it is his responsibility to keep the world from ending. Surely he deserves love. Fred Berman is a welcome addition to the stable of readers in this world. He transitions Styxx from child to man gracefully. Since the character remains ageless once in his twenties, so does his voice, while other characters, such as his beloved weapons master Galen, have aged. Berman effectively vocalizes the female characters, keeping their voices pegged to their behaviors. Verdict Although the torture and abuse get repetitive, this is a solid story, well read. Expect demand.-Jodi L. Israel, Birmingham, AL (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.