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    Daimon: The Prequel to Half-Blood
    Daimon: The Prequel to Half-Blood
    Daimon: The Prequel to Half-Blood
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    Daimon: The Prequel to Half-Blood

    Written by Jennifer L. Armentrout

    Narrated by Justine Eyre

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    "Love in my world usually ended up with someone hearing 'I smite thee!' as she was cursed to be some lame flower for the rest of her life."

    For three years, Alexandria has lived among mortals-pretending to be like them and trying to forget the duty she'd been trained to fulfill as a child of a mortal and a demigod. At seventeen, she's pretty much accepted that she's a freak by mortal standards . . . and that she'll never be prepared for that duty.

    According to her mother, that's a good thing.

    But as every descendant of the gods knows, Fate has a way of rearing her ugly head. A horrifying attack forces Alex to flee Miami and try to find her way back to the very place her mother had warned her she should never return-the Covenant. Every step that brings her closer to safety is one more step toward death . . . because she's being hunted by the very creatures she'd once trained to kill.

    The daimons have found her.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateMar 4, 2014
    ISBN9781452689760
    Daimon: The Prequel to Half-Blood
    Author

    Jennifer L. Armentrout

    Jennifer L. Armentrout (also known as J. LYNN) is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Wait for You and the Young Adult Lux and Covenant series, among other books. She writes steamy and fun New Adult and Adult romance under the pen name J. Lynn. She is published with Entangled Teen and Brazen, SHP, Disney/Hyperion, and Harlequin Teen.

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    • 4/5
      This is my first time listening to this narrator & I enjoyed her voice.
    • 5/5
      Interesting, would like to see how Alexandria get out of her current situation and the path she takes so i'm onto Book one.
    • 5/5
      Interesting, would like to see how Alexandria get out of her current situation and the path she takes so i'm onto Book one.
    • 5/5
      Ok everyone I was lucky enough to read this and now I recommend everyone to add it their TBR piles u will not be disappointed this is gonna be a series that u are gonna want to own. Just so u can keep rereading it.
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed this prequel to the Covenant series. It totally got me hooked :)
    • 4/5
      I liked this little novella. Good introduction to the Covenant world. I have a feeling Alex is going to be one badass half-blood.
    • 4/5
      I thought it was interesting, and I have already started the first book now.
      With that being said, other reviews have pointed out the similarities between this and the Vampire Academy novels. I have yet to read this series, so this story-line is still new to me. That being said, I may go back and read the other series as well.
    • 2/5
      OK novella. Expected more. But its okay.
    • 4/5
      This is a great prequel to Half-Blood. Because of how Jennifer Armentrout leads up to the beginning of Half-Blood in Daimon, you can either read this before, or after and get a good sense of the characters. It doesn't really matter. I read it after, since prequels tend to come out after first books in series, and I wasn't left scratching my head at all. It flowed into the first book perfectly.
    • 4/5
      This novella was a great introduction to the Covenant series, which I have yet to read. I am usually not one to read a pre-quel, to be honest. I prefer to read the first book and then go back. I feel as if I learn even more from doing so. But I was too tempted to get a glimpse without having to immerse myself in a brand new book at this time.As always, JLA has me wrapped right into another one of her stories. She really has the ability to pull you in within the first few paragraphs of her stories. I am totally intrigued by a series of books that is based on Gods, Pure Bloods, Half-Bloods and anything in between. I am a lover of mythology and this will fit right in with that!So far I really love Alex (Alexandria). I can feel her sorrow and pain at the loss she has experienced. I can feel her determination at needing to keep going and find out what her purpose really is. I can feel her fear. As always, Armentrout makes the feelings of her characters palpable.And Armentrout's writing style is easy and flowing. She makes you want to just keep reading and turn her pages. There was nothing dull about this story. And, despite there being barely any dialogue at all, I still felt like I wanted to keep going and was never bored.I am really looking forward to reading Half-Blood!4 out of 5 stars from me, only because it left me wanting so much more!
    • 5/5
      Wow! This short prequel captivated me from beginning to end! Full of action, suspense, and emotion, I couldn't help but like and root for Alex. Looking forward to reading Half-Blood!
    • 4/5
      I really really liked this book. It's a prequel to the Covenant Series of about 80pp or so. This is a brand new author and I must say that I am quite impressed. We are introduced to seventeen year old Alexandria(Alex), a Half-Blood, and her Hematoi mother. Hematoi are children of gods and mortals, children of two Hematoi's are Pure- Bloods with god-like powers and half-bloods are children of a Hematoi and mortal with not so god-like powers. Alex and her mother run away from the Covenant, a place where the Hematoi live and train their Pure-Bloods and Half-Bloods alike to protect the Hematoi. Something tragic occurs and we are introduced to Daimons, Pure bloods who had become a type of vampire...I will leave you to read the FREE prequel so that you can get the rest of the details. I loved the whole gods/mortal/pure bloods/half bloods focus. Something that kept me hooked was that it wasn't a story about vampires or the fae. This book has humor, wit, sadness, action and hints at a possible romance to be seen later in the series. The first book Half-Blood will not be released until September 2011 which kind of sucks because I'm definitely hooked and will have to wait until then. Note to author: *There were a few spelling mistakes* but great job so far!
    • 4/5
      Synopsis:For three years, Alexandria has lived among mortals—pretending to be like them and trying to forget the duty she'd been trained to fulfill as a child of a mortal and a demigod. At seventeen, she's pretty much accepted that she's a freak by mortal standards... and that she'll never be prepared for that duty.According to her mother, that’s a good thing.But as every descendant of the gods knows, Fate has a way of rearing her ugly head. A horrifying attack forces Alex to flee Miami and try to find her way back to the very place her mother had warned her she should never return—the Covenant. Every step that brings her closer to safety is one more step toward death… because she's being hunted by the very creatures she'd once trained to kill.The daimons have found her.Review:This is a fabulous introduction into the world of Half Bloods and Pure Bloods and the arch enemy - Daimons.A mixture of greek mythology and new vampire traits combine in a story of a young girl who's been forced by her mother to reject the life she should have had.Alex is no ordinary girl and soon after a horrific encounter she realises that her future lies in her past, and finally she meets her worst nightmares.This is a great introduction, carefully written to make a complicated storyline quite easy to follow. A must for anyone who wants to read Half-Blood.
    • 5/5
      Daimon is the short, action-packed prequel to Half-Blood, the first book in Jennifer L. Armentrout’s Covenant series. I first heard all the hype about Daimon sometime in early July, so I purchased it right away since I was on the hunt for a good story. I was not disappointed!We’re first introduced to Alexandria “Alex” Andros, a half-blood descendant of the gods, as a young girl in the Covenant where the Hematoi berate and accuse her of being nothing but a mere, useless mortal. Present day, seventeen year old Alex is now in hiding from the Covenant with her pure-blooded mother, though she doesn’t understand why. But there’s something other than the Covenant for them to worry about… A horrifying daimon attack sends Alex on the run, to the one place her mother warned her to stay away from. It’s time for Alex accept her destiny and fight the daimons like she was meant to.Alex is a great main character, there’s no choice but to love her with her headstrong, kick-butt attitude. I mean come on, you just gotta love her snarky retorts. Oh and this mysterious, off-limits guy with the stormy eyes? Ooh la la, I’m intrigued.Daimon is fast-paced, exciting read that is extremely well-written and does a great job setting up the storyline for the rest of the series. You don’t necessarily have to read Daimon before Half-Blood, but I myself would recommend it. Trust me, you don’t want to miss one word from this series. Half-Blood comes out in less than a month but I was fortunate to get the chance to read it early so my review will be up as soon as it gets a little closer to the publication date.
    • 4/5
      This book is the prequel to the first book in the Covenant series, Half-Blood. Damion was a great short read, at only 62 pages plus a free sample of Half-Blood. I loved the main character, Alexandria, and her witty personality. She is a very strong character. A tragedy happens that would make any normal person want to give up, but she gathers her courage up, and continues on her journey. Alexandria is very tough and can hold her own in a fight, wheter she's fighting against humans or daimons. This ebook kind of reminded me of Vampire Academy. Daimon made me want to pick up Half-Blood and start reading just to find out what happens next. I would definitely recommend Daimon as a short fun read.
    • 4/5
      Daimon is a short prequel to Half-Blood, the first book in Armentrout's Covenant series, due out in September. In Daimon, we are introduced to the main character of the series, Alexandria or Alex. She and her mother have been "on-the-run" for three years, living among mortals and pretending to be them when in fact, they are not. Alex's mother has never told her why they left the Covenant, only that she should never return.Unexpectedly, Alex and her mother have been found. Not by the Covenant, but by daimons. This is exactly what Alex has been trained for, or should have been training for. Now Alex finds herself returning to the one place her mother told her she must stay away from, the Covenant, for they are the only ones who can help Alex now... the only ones who can train her to fight the daimons like she was always supposed to.For being so short, Daimon is extremely action-packed. Alex finds herself fighting against foe that so far she has only ever had dreams of fighting. She's not quite ready for the real thing, the Covenant hasn't trained her properly. But she must survive and find them if she wants to receive the training.Alex is a great MC. She is spunky, snarky, funny and headstrong. She's the kind of girl to look danger in the eye and dare it to touch her. I enjoyed her sarcasm and witty retorts.Daimon happened to have a sneak-peek of the first chapter of Half-Blood. Here was are introduced to the infamous Aiden, owner of the storm-cloud-colored eyes. You get just enough of Aiden to begin feeling weak-in-the-knees and begging to read Half-Blood.Armentrout has superb writing skill and weaves a marvelous story. I'm preparing for Half-Blood to be even more action-packed, funny and swoon-worthy. I can not wait to read it, or the rest of this series. I believe Armentrout has a hit series on her hands. Get your hands on Daimon and then Half-Blood as soon as it comes out.
    • 5/5
      I love novellas and I love that so many authors are starting to release them either to introduce a series (as in this case), or to bridge a gap between two books. Granted, not all of them are great…”Daimon” is.“Daimon”, the prequel to “Half Blood” (releasing in September), is a tease in the sense that you’re going to want “Half Blood” as soon as you finish reading. Thankfully, there is a sneak peek at the end of the novella.Alex is a seventeen year old half blood (she is the daughter of a mortal and a Hematoi). Alex is the kind of character I love seeing in the YA world. She’s tough, she’s fun, but she has those moments in which she breaks down and you get a glance at the human side of her. She’s been on the run with her mother for the past few years. She isn’t sure why, but her mother insists they cannot return to the Covenant because it isn’t safe for them.Alex has been living in the human world for a few years now, she’s adapted for the most part to the human world, though at times her fighting habits kick in. Her mother had prepared her for if the daimon’s ever came after them, but unfortunately not everything goes to plan. She’s forced to run, leaving her mother behind. That’s when we see the first glimpse of Alex’s soft spot so to speak. She’s strong, she’s a fighter, but for a while you actually get to watch as she struggles to cope. Unfortunately for her, she doesn’t get much time to get over what happened to her mother because the daimon’s are after her.The way the story ends, it’s a huge cliffhanger, but it sets up the beginning of “Half Blood” nicely. I’m eagerly anticipating getting “Half Blood” because I need to know what happens next.Don’t forget, you can get “Daimon” for free (e-book) — you can also purchase a paperback copy from Amazon for $3.99!
    • 4/5
      This novel will serve to make the reader more excited to read Half-Blood, the next novel in this series. The reader will meet Alex, the main character. Alex is of mixed heritage, she is both human and god-a half-blood. Her mother is murdered by Daimons, forcing Alex to run to a place and people she isn't sure will help her. Alex is a strong, determined main character who will endear herself to the reader very quickly. This novel is short, but it is meant to be a prequel. The reader will be taken into a fascinating world of gods and humans. The author makes the facts of the world very clear to the reader, he/she will not be confused. The novel is fast-paced and exciting. There are surprises and intriguing events throughout the novel. The short novel ends on a huge cliff-hanger! The reader will be looking forward to Half-Blood. This novel is terrific for young adult/teens who enjoy fantasy novels with plenty of action.
    • 5/5
      Don't let the size of this novella fool you. If there is one thing Jennifer L. Armentrout did with Daimon it is pack this Prequel to Half-Blood with a whole lot of punch.When I noticed how few pages there were in Daimon I really did wonder, How much am I going to get from this? Very few prequel novellas have ever left me feeling satisfied and usually annoy me more than anything. More times then not I have found they are not a great representation of the Author's writing and usually turn me away from further reading. In the case of Jennifer L Armentrout and The Half-Blood Prequel, Daimon, the answer to that question is a lot!When Daimon first opens we are introduced to Alex followed by her mother. All in a short few pages time we are given a glimpse into the type of person Alex is and the struggles she endures fitting into a world she struggled to call home for three years despite the fact that she knew she'd never truly fit in. The dialog and brief explanations that pass between Alex and her mother act as a quick study guide version of who Alex and her mother are, who and what they should be, where they should have been living and what they left behind. The whole situation left tons of questions on the tip of my tongue and is extremely mysterious, but Jennifer L Armentrout quickly gave up just enough information to sedate my questions for the time being.Daimon is a novella with a point full of substance. Not only does Daimon draw us in and give us a sneak peek at what 2011 YA Debut Author, Jennifer L Armentrout, has to offer us, it gives us something to grasp onto and prepares us for the journey of Alex and those she is finds herself with at the end of Daimon.Fast paced, thorough, and extremely addicting, Daimon is a novella that is a must read. Just know, while Daimon left a satisifying and lingering taste on my tongue it is barely enough to tide me over until Half-Blood hits the shelves! Daimon truly is Flippin' Fabulous!
    • 5/5
      Woo! Hoo! I found a new fave and I only read the Prequel! OMG…this book had my blood pumping, I think I should have my blood pressure checked! And then bam, you leave me at that? AND now I have to sit here and wait to see if I can get an ARC to fulfill my fix! To make it even worse, if I don’t get an ARC, I have to wait until September for the release date?This series is going to seriously ROCK! Alexandra (also goes by Alex and Lexie…I love that BTW), is the type of heroine I absolutely love in a series. She isn’t afraid to run but if she is caught up in a split second moment, the fighter in her comes out.I’m going to call her Lexie because I like that name. Anyways, Lexie is a Half-Blood (Demi-God). Half-Bloods are trained at a young age to protect Pure-Bloods from daimons, the freaky, scary, looking’ creatures!Lexie and her mother have been on the run for the last 3 years, taking her away from the only life she has ever known to live in the real world.My predictions is that Lexie isn’t just a Half-Blood, there is something special about her and that is why her mom has had her in hiding for so long. I guess we will have to see! PLEASE DON’T MAKE ME WAIT!!!
    • 5/5
      Review: After reading so much about Half-Blood and "patiently" waiting for it to be released (September, WHY do you have to be so far away??), we were all graced with Daimon, which is the prequel to Half-Blood. I knew Daimon was going to be a free eBook, but I chose to buy it for my Nook. I definitely was not disappointed!We are introduce to Alexandria "Alex" Andros, a half-blood. A half-blood is the child of a god and a mortal; they are very valuable because unlike pure-bloods, they can see daimons in their true form. For years Alex and her mom lived at the Covenant, with Alex training to one day fight the daimons. One day, however, her mom insists that they must run away and never come back. Alex has no idea why, but she trusts that her mom knows what is best for both of them.Alex certainly doesn't fit in well in the mortal world. She tries her best to fit in and act normal, but when you're a trained fighter and know of the true evil in the world, you view everything differently. I felt for her, because she desperately wants to return to the Covenant to continue her training and be with people who understand her. And to have no idea why you can never return to your friends would be tough to bear; obviously she can't talk to her mortal friends about her previous life. So basically she has to keep everything bottled up inside, and besides her mom she has no one to confide in. Her mom seemed like a very loving, caring person and I'm sure she had a very good reason for leading them away from that life - and I'm DYING to know why!Daimon was a great novella, plenty of action and humor throughout. It was like buying a full novel and reading the first few chapters then having it abruptly cut off. You turn the page thinking there must be more, PLEASE let there be more! But alas, we have to wait until September to buy Half-Blood to see what happens. I know some people don't like cliffhangers (and this one's a doozy, trust me), but it only adds to the suspense and makes you want to read Half-Blood that much more. Even if you aren't sure if you'll like it or not, what do you have to lose? It's FREE! Or if you're like me, support the author and buy the eBook ($0.99) or the paperback ($3.99). See above under the picture for the links. I promise, you won't be disappointed, so go check it out now!!My rating: 5/5 stars
    • 4/5
      Daimon is a short novella released as a prequel to Half-Blood, which is the first book in The Covenant Series that releases September 2011.The story is told in the first POV by Alexandria (Lexie/Alex) Andros who is 17 years old, and mostly mortal, unlike her mother who is Hematoi, or pure blood. Alex is daughter of a Mortal and a Hematoi, or a god. They have been on the run moving from place to place, but the one negative I have is that the author doesn't actually say why they are running. Hopefully that will be explained in Half-Blood.It has been 3 years since she has been around the Hematoi world. She is a descendant of the gods. As the story opens, she and her mother are living in Miami, Florida. Alex has god-given strength and speed that she learned while training to fight from the age of seven at the Covenant school. The Covenant is where children of the gods train to defend the Hematoi from beings like the Daimon: DEE-mun. Daimons thrive on aether —the essence of the gods- the very life force that runs through their veins. A Daimon is a pure-blood who has turned his/her back on the gods and become addicted to aether. The Book/Ebook officially releases today, May 10th 2011 by Spencer Hill Press. You can even read it for free! Can't be that! This is a wild ride of a story. Alex is one of those characters, to me, that you can't help but to cheer and feel for at the same time. She's gone through so much, and then goes even farther in order to survive after a brutal attack on her mother by the Daimons leaves her fleeing from Miami and heading for the Convenant in Tennessee where she believes she will be safe. Naturally, this story does it's best to whet your whistle while you are waiting to buy, borrow, or steal the next book in the series when it comes out in September.