Natasha R. (yukinakid) -
This book was definitely good, but leaves you with a sort of bittersweet aftertaste after you're done. I think that this is really because I couldn't fully trust any one character in the book. Saying anymore would spoil it. The descriptions are amazing and the characters are really in depth. Every piece of the story comes together so perfectly at the end, it's a wonder that the author could keep track of them all!! This book is definitely worth the read, and worth buying at full hardback price as well. I hear there is a sequel in the works, but on the author's website there's no news. Also on the author's website are awesome illustrations of the characters. This book is worth every bit of each word, including the bittersweet aftertaste!!
Definitely a great book for young adults. It's a bit dark for kids, and the humor does nothing to dull the "darkness" in it, but it still can get really intense. I was left irritated when pulled away from it, so it's best to read it in one sitting if possible. Otherwise, it's a fantastic book and like nothing I've truly ever read before! 5/5 stars!
Definitely a great book for young adults. It's a bit dark for kids, and the humor does nothing to dull the "darkness" in it, but it still can get really intense. I was left irritated when pulled away from it, so it's best to read it in one sitting if possible. Otherwise, it's a fantastic book and like nothing I've truly ever read before! 5/5 stars!
Stephanie S. (skywriter319) -
16-year-old Nick Ryves' life has always consisted of running away from the magicians, who want an amulet that Nick's mother stole from them--an amulet that's keeping her alive. Nick spends all his time protecting his crippled older brother, Alan, and trying to avoid his mother, who hates him. For the longest time, those two were the only constants in his life...until a brother and sister walk into their house one day, the brother bearing a demon's mark on his body.
Demon's marks allow magicians to track them and eventually a demon to possess the body, and when one appears on Alan, Nick will do anything to save his brother's life. Their journey takes them through England, in and out of magic circles, but secrets abound, and there's the greatest family secret of all that threatens to be even more dangerous and deadly than the demon's mark.
THE DEMON'S LEXICON starts off with a bang, and the action and excitement--and my love for the characters--just keeps building from there. It is a unique and exceptionally well-written fantasy/action story that kept my eyes glued to the pages, never wanting it to end.
Nick is without a doubt the best part of the book. If you like bad boys, Nick is your guy: he's apathetic and prone to anger, sword-happy and never remorseful. And in spite of all that, we love him. He is dedicated to his brother, and his thoughts are wonderfully portrayed, so that we can understand completely how his brain works. Often in YA fantasy/paranormal novels the "bad boy" is the main character's forbidden love interest; here, he is the medium through which we absorb the story, and we grow to adore him and his peculiar, rough ways.
Sarah Rees Brennan is a master at writing and storytelling, two very different skills that do not always intersect. She weaves fascinating prose in and out of a compelling plotline, all carried along by the strength of Nick's character. Whenever the plot slowed into possible dull moments, or secondary characters felt unclear to me, Nick was always there, keeping me enjoying the story.
THE DEMON'S LEXICON is a wonderful novel that will appeal to both genders. I have now proudly joined the crowd of Nick adorers, and can't wait for what Sarah Rees Brennan has to show us next.
Demon's marks allow magicians to track them and eventually a demon to possess the body, and when one appears on Alan, Nick will do anything to save his brother's life. Their journey takes them through England, in and out of magic circles, but secrets abound, and there's the greatest family secret of all that threatens to be even more dangerous and deadly than the demon's mark.
THE DEMON'S LEXICON starts off with a bang, and the action and excitement--and my love for the characters--just keeps building from there. It is a unique and exceptionally well-written fantasy/action story that kept my eyes glued to the pages, never wanting it to end.
Nick is without a doubt the best part of the book. If you like bad boys, Nick is your guy: he's apathetic and prone to anger, sword-happy and never remorseful. And in spite of all that, we love him. He is dedicated to his brother, and his thoughts are wonderfully portrayed, so that we can understand completely how his brain works. Often in YA fantasy/paranormal novels the "bad boy" is the main character's forbidden love interest; here, he is the medium through which we absorb the story, and we grow to adore him and his peculiar, rough ways.
Sarah Rees Brennan is a master at writing and storytelling, two very different skills that do not always intersect. She weaves fascinating prose in and out of a compelling plotline, all carried along by the strength of Nick's character. Whenever the plot slowed into possible dull moments, or secondary characters felt unclear to me, Nick was always there, keeping me enjoying the story.
THE DEMON'S LEXICON is a wonderful novel that will appeal to both genders. I have now proudly joined the crowd of Nick adorers, and can't wait for what Sarah Rees Brennan has to show us next.
Lauren K. (hoshikuzu03) -
This is by far one of the best books I've ever read. It is very difficult to surprise me with a YA fantasy novel but this book threw me for a loop. Every page is exciting and the characters are truly memorable. The whole series is exciting and fantastic. A must read for any YA fan.
