In the kingdom of Sempera, time is currency—extracted from blood, bound to iron, and consumed to add time to one’s own lifespan. The rich aristocracy, like the Gerlings, tax the poor to the hilt, extending their own lives by centuries.
No one resents the Gerlings more than Jules Ember. A decade ago, she and her father were servants at Everless, the Gerlings’ palatial estate, until a fateful accident forced them to flee in the dead of night. When Jules discovers that her father is dying, she knows that she must return to Everless to earn more time for him before she loses him forever.
But going back to Everless brings more danger—and temptation—than Jules could have ever imagined. Soon she’s caught in a tangle of violent secrets and finds her heart torn between two people she thought she’d never see again. Her decisions have the power to change her fate—and the fate of time itself.
This already is a top read of the year for me. I didn't want to put this down!
Everless is an even paced, easy read with great world building. The characters are complex and great! You actually get a wide array of characters with very different personalities. Which doesn't typically happen when you're reading a book like this. I hate to say it, but the twist in this book actually caught me off guard. Which like never happens!
I'm pretty good at guessing things that are going to happen. Especially in these types of books, since there are so many out there alike nowadays. This one is like no other, I love the concept of this book. How time is the currency and punishment. Reminds me of that Justin Timberlake movie, but better!