Deity

Advance Praise for Deity

“My TOP BOOK OF 2012. This is the best Covenant book so far.”

— The Book Goddess

“5 stars: a must read. I’ve never had a book I felt more like giving more than 5 stars to than this book!… The ending will absolutely shake you to your core!”

— Valerie, Stuck in Books

“Deity
will leave you breathless, aching for a clue about what is next for Alex, for Aiden, for Seth—and for the fragile world that rests upon their shoulders.”

— YA Sisterhood

“A great blend of action, drama, and romance…
Deity
was just simply amazing from beginning to end.”

— The Reading Geek

“Deity ramps up the action, suspense, and romance without ever losing a step, and it makes me crave the sequel like I need it to breathe.”

— Sydnee Thompson, Dreams in Tandem

“5 out of 5 stars: This book was all sorts of amazing and I am still in shock…
Deity
is a perfect addition to this series that had me on the edge of my seat from the first to the very last page.”

— Sharon, Obsession with Books

“It’s no secret that Jennifer L. Armentrout is one of my very favorite authors but seriously, if you haven’t picked up this series yet, go out and get it! You will be caught up in the story and you will not regret it!”

— Book Loving Mommy

“I just can’t express how much I love this book… addictive prose, lovable characters, and jaw-dropping twists in the insane plot. I am positively dying for
Apollyon
.”

— Sophia, The Book Basement

“I want more! Need more! CRAVE MORE! The series demands it! I thought
Pure
was the epitome of AWESOME! Yes that indeed it was, but this book! This book goes right up there with it!”

— BookLove101

“Oh. My. Gods. There are no words to explain just how phenomenal this book is.”

— Kayleigh, K-Books

“Without a doubt the best book I have read in 2012. That is saying something since
Pure
was released earlier this year.”

— Cassandra’s Reviews

“
Deity
… has all the romance anyone could ask for, plus a whole lot of action and suspenseful drama as well.’’

— Laura, The Revolving Bookcase

“5 of 5 stars: I’ve never read a book that screwed with my emotions as much…
Deity
made me want to throw my book across the room numerous times, and to me, that just shows how great Armentrout is at her craft. Because when a reader is that invested in characters from a book, the author has clearly done something right.”

— Nicole Sobon

“Aiden has stepped up his GAME this time around! I LOVE HIM! I WANT TO MARRY HIM! HAVE SENTINEL BABIES WITH HIM!”

— Alice Belikov

“Overall Awesomeness? Freaking 10/10!
Deity
has got to be Jennifer’s best book so far and that’s saying a lot, since pretty much everything written by Jen is amazing.”

— Kindle and Me

“Every time I read a Jennifer L. Armentrout novel, I always become so absorbed and invested in the story. I feel like with each new book her stories keep getting more and more awesome and exciting!
Deity
is no exception, and it is by far my favorite out of all the books and novellas I’ve read by JLA.”

— Collections

“Deity
is action-packed and full of romance. This emotional roller coaster will have fans begging for the next installment!”

— Amber, Fall Into Books

“If you’re a crier you will cry! I bawled in a few places but the crying is so worth it! This story absolutely rocks and the ending?!?!? …you will be dying to get your hands on
Elixir
like I am!”

— Jaime, Two Chicks On Books

“Deity
is an AMAZING book. It has a lot of twists in it that you will love. I read in one day and still can’t get over it. I loved it from the beginning to the end.”

— Savanna, Sucked into Books

“I read this book in one sitting. I wanted to take it slow and enjoy it like a fine wine, but Jennifer just dragged me in and I ended up slamming this book back like a lush!”

— AwesomeSauce Book Club

“The Covenant series just keeps getting better and better! Deity is my favorite so far!

— The Readers Den

“Deity ramps up the action, suspense, and romance without ever losing a step, and it makes me crave the sequel like I need it to breathe.”

— Quill Café

“5/5:
Deity
was an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G read from beginning to start.”

— Amanda, Stuck In YA Books

“Deity
…Oh my god…. It’s officially my favourite read of 2012!”

— Book Passion for Life

“Deity
was insanely thrilling right to the core. The twists hit me like a hurricane when I wasn’t expecting it.”

— Coffee, Books, and Me

“5/5:
Deity
was one of the most intense books I’ve read! A real rollercoaster of emotions… I gave 5 stars to books 1 and 2 but if I could I would give
Deity
a 10 + stars!”

— Steffy, Book Reader Addicts

“Every page leaves me feeling the WOW factor!… This is one of my most favorite series!”

— Mindy, Books Complete Me

“Deity
took me on one exhilarating roller-coaster of a ride, leaving me in emotional turmoil by the end. In short, I cherished every minute of it.”

— Sam, Realm of Fiction

“Undeniably Epic! Pure Awesomesauce!”

— Tina Gagnier

“HOLY FREAKING COW! That’s what I said upon finishing Jennifer Armentrout’s
Deity
! It was one heck of a thrill ride! Jennifer never ceases to amaze me with what she can do with this series!”

— Jessica, A Great Read

“Perfect for fans of both Greek mythology and romance,
Deity
will enrapture the reader with its world building, romance, and to-die-for characters. This series is utterly captivating, and I cannot wait for more!”

— Tiffany, About To Read

“WOW, JUST WOW! …I just can’t get enough of this series, the storyline, the characters and the dialogue just has me in stitches from constantly laughing… I cannot praise this book, series or author enough! I give this a huge 5/5.”

— Head Stuck in a Book

“The book leaves you on the edge of your seat and crying because the book is over. I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK!”

— Cora, Stuck in Books

Praise for
Half-Blood
USA Book News BEST BOOKS 2011 Finalist
National Indie Excellence Awards 2012 Finalist

“I’ve found my new favourite series.”

— Safari Poet

“If I could describe this book in one word it would be: AMAZING!”

— Catching Books

“Amazing doesn’t even do this book justice.”

— The Magic Attic

“This is one debut that will rock you off your toes!”

— Books Over Boys

“Jennifer Armentrout has delivered an action packed book full of twists, romance, and paranormal powers and a great unique Greek Mythology.”

— Mundie Moms

“I was completely blown away and left utterly speechless.”

— Amy G., The YA Sisterhood

“Half-Blood
is a book that will sink its teeth into you and won’t let go.”

— [Fict]shun

“Intense, dramatic, and downright un-put-down-able.”

— 365 Days of Reading

“This book is perfect! A total MUST READ!!”

— Darkest Sins

“A wonderful new YA series that no one should miss reading.”

— Books to Brighten Your Mood

“This is a book you will finish, and weeks later still be mind blown about, just trying to think of the words to use for how much you loved it.”

— Ya-Aholic

“Completely entertaining and utterly compelling,
Half-Blood
has definitely earned its place high up on my favourites list!”

— Mimi Valentine

“Paced with precision, the story unfolds gradually to the perfect end, filled with unanswered questions and a desperate longing.”

— Writing Jewels

“It’s literally impossible to put
Half-Blood
down until totally devoured….and then you are licking your lips for more.”

— Novels on the Run

Copyright © 2012 by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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Spencer Hill Press

This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

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First Edition: November 2012.

Armentrout, Jennifer L. 1980
Deity : a novel / by Jennifer L. Armentrout – 1st ed.
p. cm.
Summary:
As her Awakening draws nearer, Alex faces new threats from those who fear what she will become.

The author acknowledges the copyrighted or trademarked status and trademark owners of the following wordmarks mentioned in this fiction:
BMW R1200 C Motorcycle, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charlie Brown Christmas, Cheetos, Dial, Dr. Evil, 5-Hour Energy, Godzilla, Google, Hallmark, Hostess CupCakes, Hummer, James Bond/007, Kleenex, Mario Go Cart, Mortal Holiday Tree, My Little Pony, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Pepsi, Popsicle. Ritalin, Royal Rumble, Scrabble, Spider-man, Super Mario Brothers, Supernatural, Taco Bell, Terminator, Tomorrow Never Dies, Twinkies, Valium, Wal-Mart, Wii

Cover design by K. Kaynak with artwork by Misha and Eduardo Fuentes Guevara.

ISBN 978-1-937053-14-7 (paperback)
ISBN 978-1-937053-15-4 (e-book)

Printed in the United States of America

Deity

The Third Covenant Novel by

Jennifer L. Armentrout

S
PENCER
H
ILL
P
RESS

The
Covenant
Series

Daimon
(novella)
Half-Blood
Pure
Deity
Elixir
(novella)
Apollyon
(April 2013)
Sentinel
(Fall 2013)
Covenant novellas are available as free downloads in several formats at
www.SpencerHillPress.com
.

Also by Jennifer L. Armentrout

From Spencer Hill Press:
Cursed

Coming from Disney-Hyperion:
Don’t Look Back

From Entangled Publishing:
Obsidian
(Book 1 in the Lux Series)
Onyx
(Book 2 in the Lux Series)
Opal
(Book 3 in the Lux Series) (December 2012)

Writing as J. Lynn:
Tempting the Best Man
Unchained