The Demon's Lexicon (Hardcover)
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From Booklist What if the bad-boy hunk in your class was actually a sword-wielding demon slayer? Thats the enticing scenario offered up in Brennans debut, and although the results are periodically workmanlike, they will satisfy...
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From Booklist What if the bad-boy hunk in your class was actually a sword-wielding demon slayer? Thats the enticing scenario offered up in Brennans debut, and although the results are periodically workmanlike, they will satisfy the legions currently clamoring for this brand of dark fantasy. Nick (the aforementioned hunk) lives with his empty-shell mother and older brother Alan, but theyre constantly on the move as they huntand are hunted byevil magicians and their conjured demons. Their brutal routine is interrupted by the arrival of two teen siblings in need of help, one of whom has been marked by a demon for certain death and the other of whom fosters a growing desire for one of the brothers. Though unique, the mythology has some holes and feels needlessly convoluted. That said, Brennan excels when she dwells upon her characters more human emotions (desire, loneliness, loyalty), and hits her stride in the final stretch, creating several scenes of unexpected horror and piling on some truly surprising twists. Stick with it, and youll be glad you did. Grades 9-12. --Daniel Kraus Review "Witty, dark, and moving, this novel will keep your eyes glued to the pages." -- Cassandra Clare --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition. See all Editorial Reviews
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