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Book: Demon Chick
Authoress: Marilyn Kaye
Pages: 215
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
My condensed version: Promised to the devil by her mother, Jessica must learn to navigate hell and figure out a way to stop her mother from ruining the world.
My take: Like a moth to a flame I am usually attracted to light tales. This story just did not do it for me. In an attempt to be as kind as possible I will keep my review short and simple.
- The good: Kaye's take on hell is unlike anything I have ever read or heard of before. For good or bad it is definitely different and I could not help but think of the song "Little Boxes" by Malvina Reynolds.
- The bad: This book is very political and the writer repeatedly attacks and demonizes political and social stand points other than her own.
- The ugly: Jessica's selfishness made it difficult for me to sympathize or root for her.
My rating: 2 stars = I really did not like this story. But the inventive premise and character Brad kept me from hating it.
3 for 3:
Main character: Self-absorbed ninny
Plot: Unique & oddly plausible
Setting: Dark sad thinkable
Setting: Dark sad thinkable
The Meter Readings:
Adventure-o-meter: Very low
Kiddie-o-meter: This is a story about hell so it has neglect, sin, sex, death, murder, temptation, and a overabundance of political and social commentary. In essence keep this away from tweens.
Adult-o-meter: This is definitely a book geared toward older teens and adults.
Love the love?: No but I did really start to love Brad. Weird considering he was a demon but in the book being a demon is like a 9-5 job. Underneath it all he is a young man that made a mistake, got sent to hell, and does his best to make the best out of his lot. He continuously shows Jessica kindness, patience, consideration, respect, and love.
Worth-a-read?: Check it out from the library or scroll down to contest for directions on how to win my ARC copy.
Cover Love: What do you think? Which do you prefer? Pint sized cutesy devil (from the Advanced Readers Copy) or the main character (final cover)?
Contest:
Beauty and book love is in the eye of the beholder.
So if you are interested in giving this story a read (and live in the U.S. or Canada) enter to win my ARC (little devil cover) copy. I only ask you be (or become) a follower and comment with your email address below.
Existing followers will receive an additional entry.
Contest ends September 30th.
Shout out: Thank you Mandy from Edge of Seventeen for making this contest possible. You rock darlin'!
Quotable: "It was interesting, though, to learn that even the devil's flunkies could be intimidated by a cheerleader."
Noteable: This book is schedule to release in the US September 15, 2009.
Psst: This is the answer to last week's Wordless Wednesday: Can You Name That Cover?
My final say: I told husbandbear I felt like I needed a shower after this one.
31 comments:
I would LOVE to be entered in your draw. I am a follwer of your blog.
wandanamgreb(at)gmail(dot)com
I was already a follower.
I'm sorry that you didn't like this one, but unlike you I am very into dark stories and this one sounds very intriguing!
shutupjessicasreading at gmaildotcom
I think I'll stay away from this one... I like the ARC cover much better.
No need to enter me in the contest. Great review as always :D
♥ Nely
I like the ARC cover better, but I can see why the finished cover might be more marketable.
Don't enter me in the contest. I enjoyed your review much more than I think I would like the actual book.
I don't think I'll be picking this up, I liked your honest review. No need to enter me in the contest
I love the new cover.who is BRAD lol i really want 2 read this book
already a follower
redleocat at yahoo.com
Just the name makes me not want to read it. Is this really what teenagers want to read?
Not entering, just wanted to say thanks for the review. It's always great to know what I can leave *off* the wishlist.
I love the cover, it's disappointing you didn't like it. But it would be good for my Helluva Halloween, so I am going to go ahead and enter. Been a follower for awhile now. :)
~Misty (mbradenwf@gmail.com)
Thanks for giving us the answer! I feel so much better now. You're kinda sneaky, you know that? lol
I never would have guessed this one. Why did it look so familiar to me? Hmm...
Another excellent review. Thank you for your honesty. :)
I'm sorry you didn't like this one! I'm a fan of darker tales, so perhaps I'd like it? At any rate, please enter me to win it!
+1 I'm already a follower
celialarsen(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks for commenting on my picture today. I love to see what everyone thinks and how differant we can all see the same space.
Hm, please enter me in the giveaway! I liked your honest review, but I always like to get my hands on books to try them out, even if they're horrible. I'm an old follower. :)
Don't enter me because I already won one, but I did want to comment on the review! It sounds like an interesting premise, but I think it's definitely a turn-off that the author only focuses on their own political and social views. I might try it, if I can pick it up at the library...we shall see. Great review, thanks for being honest!
If I wanted to read political opinions I would read political books, NOT ya ones. As such, this seriously puts me off this story.
In a weird way, I do want to read this book, maybe I'll end up liking it? Who knows.
Great review, Juju! :) And I like the cover with the blond chick more than the one with the baby.
Please enter me. I like books that other people didn't like so much...or rather...I sometimes like reading books I know I might not like...wow - does that make any sense at all? :)
I'm a follower
WilowRaven[at]yahoo[dot]com
Oh my, is it that bad? The whole thing about hell is something I haven't heard of before. It may appeal to some, but I'm not so sure.
As for the cover, I'm not sure... If I were buying a copy, I'd buy the one with the little devil on it, not the other one. I'm just saying ...
There is an award waiting for you on my blog -- http://redhousebooks.blogspot.com/2009/09/awards.html
I am a new follower
zenfoxflowerATyahooDOTcom
Hummm.... Great review but I think I might skip this title. There are just so many books on my TBR pile already....
Please include me.
I am a follower
bacchus76 at myself dot com
I already follow and love all the book ideas :)
danielledrn(at)yahoo(dot).com
I dont know whether this is my taste, but each to their own and getting published is an achievement of it's own!
The bad ones help you appreciate the good. Sorry it didn't work for you. Doesn't sound like I'd enjoy it either. I need lots of action.
So glad to hear your honest reviews. I don't want to waste my time with so many good reads out there!
already a follower!
andrearobbins10@yahoo.com
Aw, to obad on this one. It looked cool enough. Thanks for the review, though.
I like the cutesy demon cover better. It remind me of those cute 30's babies that have pointy heads.
already a follower :)
danielleeloko78@aol.com
I would like to be added into the drawing! I have just become a follower!
titania86[at]yahoo.com
I would love to be entered to win your ARC. I love the little devil baby on the cover. =]
I am already a follower.
katieb206@gmail.com
****Please note***************
This contest is closed.
The winner was announced October 1st
To view the results visit:
http://www.talesofwhimsy.com/2009/10/demon-chick-contest-winner.html
Thank you for visiting and entering.
:)
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