The Mephisto Kiss: The Mephisto Covenant Book 2 (The Redemption of Kyros) [Hardcover]

Trinity Faegen (Author)

Book Description

Release date: September 25, 2012 | Series: The Redemption of Kyros (Book 2)

The eyes never lie. No one’s eyes are darker than Eryx’s. Not even the Devil’s. When Jax and Sasha first see Jordan Ellis, they know she is no ordinary teenager. She’s the daughter of the president, after all, but she’s also Anabo — a descendant of Eve.

What they don’t know is that Eryx plans to kidnap Jordan and force President Ellis to pledge his soul. If Eryx’s plot succeeds, the consequences would be catastrophic.
But the Mephisto brothers do know about Jordan’s secret identity. And for one of them, she could be the match that leads to his soul’s salvation.

Now it’s a desperate race against time to save Jordan and prevent Eryx’s haunting eyes from discovering her true identity.

A thrilling story of romance, danger, and intrigue, The Mephisto Kiss continues the marvelous mythology that began in The Mephisto Covenant.  

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About the Author

Trinity Faegen’s fascination with the afterlife began with Paradise Lost. She found an outlet for her curiosity about Hell by researching what other people imagined, then creating her own mythology in her debut young adult novel, The Mephisto Covenant. Trinity lives in the outback of West Texas with her husband and a mean cat. Visit her online at www.trinityfaegen.com.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: EgmontUSA (September 25, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1606841718
• ISBN-13: 978-1606841716
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 1.5 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #475,390 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Trinity Faegen wasn't always a writer. She had an illustrious career as a Campus Cop in college, led many children astray as a camp counselor, and decorated Christmas trees for sweet, and notsosweet, little old ladies. These days, she's a tax CPA, but only to pay the light bill until she becomes a famous author. Trinity lives in the outback of west Texas with her husband and a mean cat.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as sexy as the first. September 25, 2012

By Vivien (deadtossedwaves)

Format:Hardcover

After reading The Mephisto Covenant, I knew that I would have to read the sequel. There was something about the lore that this series is centered on that I find really intriguing. The Mephisto Kiss is more of a companion in the series as it follows a different set of characters. While Sasha and Jax make an appearance, this story is centered on Jordan Ellis and a different brother.

Jordan is the daughter of the President. Her life already being chaotic is only about to become more so. After discovering that she is one of the rare Anabo and her life is in danger, Jordan has a life changing decision to make. Does she choose salvation or will temptation lead her into darkness?

The one thing I remember vividly about The Mephisto Covenant was how steamy it was. Unfortunately, I felt this installment lacked in that department. But it made up for it in action. From the beginning of the novel, this book has a steady pace up until the very end.

Even though this is a companion novel, I do recommend reading the first. This book doesn't completely cover a lot of the plot lines that are addressed in book 1. The writing style is the same, so if you enjoyed The Mephisto Covenant, I do think you would like this sequel.

The Mephisto Kiss is a book about finding love and accepting that person fully. I enjoyed the ending and I'll be keeping my eye out for the next book in the series. I have a feeling, the brother with the most intriguing tale is yet to come.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Better than the first! October 27, 2012

By Angie

Format:Hardcover

I didn't realize that this one was going to focus on Kyros rather than Jax and Sasha, but when I did find out, I was a little relieved. As much as I'd love to continue their story, it's been over a year since I read it, so a fresh couple definitely helped me stay focused. I really appreciated the refresher on all of the mythology at the beginning of the book, although recent readers of the first book will probably want to skim it. However, it does make it possible to pick this one up without having read the first and not be totally confused.

I do think i enjoyed this one more than the first. I liked how it had this almost political thriller feel to it, since Jordan is the president's daughter, and the Mephisto boys believe their estranged brother, Eryx is trying to get Mr.President to pledge his soul to him in order to take over the country. Of course there's still the paranormal conflicts, mainly that Jordan has no clue she's Anabo until Key rescues her.

I also appreciated that there was no instalove, lust sure, but definitely not love. Jordan actually has a brain, and uses it to stay alive and protect those around her rather than simply pining after Key. In fact, she tells him she doesn't want him in the beginning, and she has a boyfriend! It was refreshing, and I always love a good enemies to lovers story. Although, they're not technically enemies, but I'm sure you get my point!

While I did enjoy The Mephisto Kiss, it suffers from the same repetitiveness as the first book. I felt myself being super frustrated with Jordan and Key as they had this constant back and forth about the same thing over and over for the first 2/3 of the book. But then in the last third, things change and I found myself more hooked than I had been.... I just wish the ending hadn't been so rushed. Read more ›

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome December 27, 2012

By Gabriela I. Lara

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I love this series. Absolutely legendary in my opinion. I think it might be better than Twilight sadly. Cross your fingers for a movie but a movie won`t live up to it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE IT! October 29, 2012

By A Book Vacation

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I love, love, love, this book! The series has turned out to be amazing, and I am in awe of Faegen's sheer writing abilities! She is so creative and her novels quickly enrapture the reader; I read this in one sitting because it is that good! If you haven't started the series, trust me, you need to read this!

One of the aspects that I love so much about the series, and this novel in general, is that it follows a different male lead in each book. In The Mephisto Covenant, we met Jax and learned everything through his eyes. He's exceptionally dreamy and I was in love. In The Mephisto Kiss, it's Kryos' (Key) story, and though he has a lot of issues, and I do mean a lot, so does Jordan, his intended Anabo, and their banter and interactions throughout the novel make this fictional tale seem so real. I can't imagine being in Jordan's shoes... not only is she the president's daughter, but she undergoes a very life-threatening ordeal only to be whisked away and learn that her long time boyfriend is severely injured, that her father believes her dead, and that she's an Anabo destined to live on a mountain, take down demons, and never set foot in her old life again. At times, I thought Jordan was being a bit childish, but then I'd step back and go through all the steps of her ordeal again, and then I'd think that Key was actually being childish... I flip-flopped allegiances so many times in this love story that it isn't even funny, but it made me love the story all the more. Especially with the climactic ending... I was screaming, and I do me screaming at the characters, crying, sniffling, the whole nine yards. Faegen really can spin a tale, keeping the reader glued to the pages as the suspense and sheer terror of it all rises.... And, Faegen write characters so in depth that you feel everything they do... I'm already on pins and needles for the next installment! Pick this series up, seriously, you won't be disappointed! Read more ›