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The Devouring by Simon Holt
Dec. 23rd, 2008 07:44 pmThe Blurb On The Back:
When dark creeps in and eats the light
Bury your fears on Sorry Night.
For in the winter's blackest hours
Comes the feasting of the Vours.
No one can see it, the life they stole,
Your body's here
But not your soul ...
Reggie Halloway didn't believe in the Vours. She thought they were make-believe. It didn't occur to her that if she summons the demons in a midnight ritual, they would come. But they did. And now a petrifying race to rescue her brother Henry has begun.
Because Henry is possessed - and Reggie is trapped in her worst nightmare. If she can't save him ... they'll both be sorry.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Although possibly too gory for younger teens and in spite of an ending that was far too abrupt, this was a fun read that knows its horror heritage. It’s definitely something likely to appeal to male teens and I look forward to reading more in the series.
Bury your fears on Sorry Night.
For in the winter's blackest hours
Comes the feasting of the Vours.
No one can see it, the life they stole,
Your body's here
But not your soul ...
Reggie Halloway didn't believe in the Vours. She thought they were make-believe. It didn't occur to her that if she summons the demons in a midnight ritual, they would come. But they did. And now a petrifying race to rescue her brother Henry has begun.
Because Henry is possessed - and Reggie is trapped in her worst nightmare. If she can't save him ... they'll both be sorry.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Although possibly too gory for younger teens and in spite of an ending that was far too abrupt, this was a fun read that knows its horror heritage. It’s definitely something likely to appeal to male teens and I look forward to reading more in the series.
