Reviewed by Karin Librarian for TeensReadToo.com
Candice (Dice) has been transplanted from busy New York City to quiet Swoon, Connecticut - and nothing much happens in Swoon. She spends her time hanging out with her cousin, Pen, since her parents stay away most of the time because of their jobs. Mostly just home for the weekends, they aren't involved in Dice's daily life.
Dice's life gets a little more interesting after Pen has an accident during a dangerous stunt while climbing a tree. While unconscious, Pen is inhabited by a vengeful ghost named Sinclair Youngblood Powers.
Dice is aware of this change due to her heightened psychic abilities and immediately feels drawn to Sin, but after she realizes what he plans to do, she makes it her mission to send Sin back to where he came from and out of Pen's body.
But, things don't go as planned. Sin becomes flesh and blood and way more dangerous than before. Dangerous to the town because of the revenge he is exacting on its inhabitants, and dangerous to Dice because of the deep feelings Sin brings out in her.
SWOON is dark, sensual, and edgy. There are a lot of references to sex and drugs, so be aware when recommending this book to adolescents. This would definitely be a book for high school students and above.
Nina Malkin should be commended for creating a unique paranormal story. She weaves together many loose ends to create a thought-provoking story. SWOON will stay with you long after you read it.
Candice (Dice) has been transplanted from busy New York City to quiet Swoon, Connecticut - and nothing much happens in Swoon. She spends her time hanging out with her cousin, Pen, since her parents stay away most of the time because of their jobs. Mostly just home for the weekends, they aren't involved in Dice's daily life.
Dice's life gets a little more interesting after Pen has an accident during a dangerous stunt while climbing a tree. While unconscious, Pen is inhabited by a vengeful ghost named Sinclair Youngblood Powers.
Dice is aware of this change due to her heightened psychic abilities and immediately feels drawn to Sin, but after she realizes what he plans to do, she makes it her mission to send Sin back to where he came from and out of Pen's body.
But, things don't go as planned. Sin becomes flesh and blood and way more dangerous than before. Dangerous to the town because of the revenge he is exacting on its inhabitants, and dangerous to Dice because of the deep feelings Sin brings out in her.
SWOON is dark, sensual, and edgy. There are a lot of references to sex and drugs, so be aware when recommending this book to adolescents. This would definitely be a book for high school students and above.
Nina Malkin should be commended for creating a unique paranormal story. She weaves together many loose ends to create a thought-provoking story. SWOON will stay with you long after you read it.
