Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan
I lived in utter terror that this wouldn't be as awesome as I wanted it to be, because I am paranoid that way. But it is awesome and it's deep and it's dark and it's moving and it's funny (though not quite as funny as I expected, but it makes up for that by being way more intriguing than the first few chapters might imply).
So, what's it about? I can't tell you, I am sworn to secrecy. Well not really, only about info that hasn't been released yet. Cause the book doesn't come out till the 1st of June (oh my God that is forever away, why are they sending out advanced copies now? You will all have forgotten I told you to buy it by then, so you better pre-order it from Amazon now so you don't forget).
It's about a 16 year old boy called Nick, who has a big shiny sword and an older brother called Alan. Alan and Nick and their mother are being hunted by his mother's ex and his circle of magicians, cause when she left him she stole something and he really, really wants it back. As if that's not bad enough, Alan keeps trying to help people and manages to get himself marked by a Demon in the process.
The story is about family and about needing to connect with people. It's a chase and a mystery and a fantasy world within our world. And it's dark and sexy and unexpected. It creeps up on you, by the end of Chapter 5 you know you're well and truly hooked.
You will like this book if you like dark fantasy and occult literature. It's sold as young adult, but just cause the lead character is 16 doesn't mean adults won't enjoy it too. I already pre-ordered 5 copies to give to people I know, so I'm not just saying it's good cause I got a free advance copy, I'm putting my money where my mouth is too.
Pre-order it now at http://www.amazon.co.uk/Demons-Lexicon-Sarah-Rees-Brennan/dp/1847382894
Read the authors lj at sarahtales
So, what's it about? I can't tell you, I am sworn to secrecy. Well not really, only about info that hasn't been released yet. Cause the book doesn't come out till the 1st of June (oh my God that is forever away, why are they sending out advanced copies now? You will all have forgotten I told you to buy it by then, so you better pre-order it from Amazon now so you don't forget).
It's about a 16 year old boy called Nick, who has a big shiny sword and an older brother called Alan. Alan and Nick and their mother are being hunted by his mother's ex and his circle of magicians, cause when she left him she stole something and he really, really wants it back. As if that's not bad enough, Alan keeps trying to help people and manages to get himself marked by a Demon in the process.
The story is about family and about needing to connect with people. It's a chase and a mystery and a fantasy world within our world. And it's dark and sexy and unexpected. It creeps up on you, by the end of Chapter 5 you know you're well and truly hooked.
You will like this book if you like dark fantasy and occult literature. It's sold as young adult, but just cause the lead character is 16 doesn't mean adults won't enjoy it too. I already pre-ordered 5 copies to give to people I know, so I'm not just saying it's good cause I got a free advance copy, I'm putting my money where my mouth is too.
Pre-order it now at http://www.amazon.co.uk/Demons-Lexicon-Sarah-Rees-Brennan/dp/1847382894
Read the authors lj at sarahtales