Introducing us to modern-day Greek Gods, their hidden world, and the mortal world they sometimes interact with, sets the stage for the series really well. Even so, there were some surprises that set everything in motion for book 1, Half-Blood. The plot is somewhat lacking since the purpose of the prequel is to set up the series, which is why this isn't necessarily a compelling read. In fact, I think if you read in that order, Book 1, Prequel, Book 2, then Daimon is actually a pretty good story. It isn't necessary to read this prequel to enjoy the series, but after you've read the first book, it might be good to go back and read the prequel to help understand how things got to be the way they are.

If I wasn't already a devoted JLA fan, I'm not sure I would have bothered reading the first book in the series. This short prequel does a really good job of establishing the world and Alex's character, but it fell short of really engaging me. Until the daimons, evil creatures driven to drink the blood of demigods, find them, then all bets are off. They live a life on the run, never staying in one place too long. As a half blood (half demigod, half human) Alex is stronger than mere mortals, and that strength and her strong will, keep getting her into trouble in the mortal world. In flashbacks, we see a young Alex stand up to her elders and her mom abandoning their world to protect her daughter. Armentrout, introduces us to headstrong Alex, swoony Aiden, Alex's mom, and the world of Greek Mythology that these characters inhabit. This prequel to the Covenant series by Jennifer L.

Daimon the prequel to half blood