AcheronAcheron
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What it's about
Eleven thousand years ago, a god was born cursed into a human body, and he endured a lifetime of hatred. His death unleashed a horror that nearly destroyed the earth, and he was brought back, against his will, to defend humanity. For centuries Acheron has fought and hidden his past, and now his survival depends on the woman who threatens him most.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and it's the book fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark-Hunter series waited years for: the full story of the series' central figure.
You'll love it if you liked
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Interview with the Vampire
OutlanderGood to know
It's part of the long Dark-Hunter series and best read after several earlier books. Its first half is a harrowing account of abuse.
By the numbers
- Readers100 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller50 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #24 of the 233 romances we rank
- #47 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #192 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #381 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Epic, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is Acheron worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and it's the book fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark-Hunter series waited years for: the full story of the series' central figure. It ranks #381 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 80.2 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Acheron about?
Eleven thousand years ago, a god was born cursed into a human body, and he endured a lifetime of hatred. His death unleashed a horror that nearly destroyed the earth, and he was brought back, against his will, to defend humanity. For centuries Acheron has fought and hidden his past, and now his survival depends on the woman who threatens him most.
How long does it take to read Acheron?
About 19 hours (763 pages), or about 5 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Acheron?
If you liked it, try A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice or Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.