Book Summary

Abandon is the first book in Meg Cabots Abandon Trilogy, a young adult paranormal romance series inspired by the Greek myth of Persephone and Hades. The story follows Pierce Oliviera, a teenage girl who survived a near-death experience after briefly entering the Underworld. Since returning to life, Pierce has struggled with strange visions, emotional isolation, and the mysterious presence of John Hayden, a dark and powerful young man connected to death itself.

When Pierce moves to a new island community, supernatural events begin to intensify, and she gradually uncovers secrets about John and her own unusual destiny. As their relationship grows, she is drawn deeper into a world involving death, immortality, and ancient mythological forces. The novel combines romance, suspense, mystery, and fantasy while exploring themes of fate, grief, identity, and forbidden love.

About the Author

Meg Cabot is an American bestselling writer known for young adult and adult fiction, particularly romantic comedies and fantasy novels. She became internationally famous through The Princess Diaries series and has written numerous books across genres including paranormal romance, fantasy, and contemporary fiction.

Cabots writing is known for humor, emotional storytelling, engaging dialogue, and relatable heroines, making her one of the most popular authors in young adult literature.