What a pleasant surprise this turned out to be! Although perhaps ‘pleasant’ isn’t the best word to use when describing a book that can, at times, be rather gruesome (but in context).
I was lent this by one of my students and I thought it was going to be hard work, but instead I have to say I found it a rollicking good read.
The plot is interesting (a bit derivative of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but that can be forgiven), the characters likable and the dialogue snappy and typical of exchanges I hear between teens all the time.
It’s the first in a series, but each book would appear to be a complete story, so you’re not left with an annoying cliff-hanger, impelling you to purchase the next instalment - thank you Kendare Blake. With that in mind, I’m looking forward to the next book: Girl of Nightmares.
Highly recommended for teens who like a mix of horror, humour and a touch of romance.