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Stanton initially appears indistinguishable from other teens inhabiting seamy Los Angeles streets, but he actually is an Immortal, enslaved in 1239 by the ancient evil, Atrox. Stanton's role is converting others, and most readers will note how easily misfit teens fall prey to his attentive flattery, unmindful of Atrox's consequences. Number five in the Daughters of the Moon series, this formulaic novel rises above the standard good versus evil plot through Stanton's emotional ambivalence. Because he entered Atrox unwillingly and through betrayal, Stanton retains human emotions. He loves Serena, a goddess who wields the balance between good and evil. Stanton soon becomes embroiled in a lengthy battle for Serena: Lambert, his own betrayer craves her power; Atrox forces demand that Stanton destroy her; and Stanton fights his human desire for her. Assisting him in this explosive fight are the powerful and intrepid three Daughters of the Moon and Cassandra, an Atrox outcast. Stanton fluctuates over his desires for Serena. He escapes Atrox for mortality but returns in a sacrificial gesture that saves Serena. When he emerges as Prince of Atrox, his tame romantic designs regarding Serena turn malevolent. Her present safety is threatened by a more sinister reunion. The clever and shrewd Daughters model strength and the solidarity of friendship.
This book was excellent. I loved it. It is one of the Favorite Dotm series. I like that it told from a guy point of veiw. I like the fact even though he was suppose to be evil he still liked the suppose to be enemy.