Goth Girl Virgin Queen Author provided 4.5 Stars
by JoAnne Keltner
A high school senior, Jackie, isn't exactly part of the "in crowd," and she's ok with that; she prefers to be left alone. She's deemed an outcast in her town because of a "Virgin Mary vision" she experiences as a child, in the middle of Sunday morning church service, with the entire town watching. Why does this deem her an outcast? Maybe Jealousy, lack of tolerance, or it could just be that people are scared of what they can't understand. Regardless of the reasoning; her school life was unpleasant. Jackie is a strong young woman and this doesn't bother her...much; she loves her mother and great grandmother, and enjoys time with the latter more than anything.
She does have a "gift" but she's not sure how to use it, or what it even is, for that matter; she just goes about her life as best she can by doing what she can to keep it at bay. I was drawn into this story from the very beginning, but it really sped up when Jackie is faced with the necessity to use her gift she was given by God, or the demons, she really doesn't know.
Goth Girl Virgin Queen is written extremely well; I felt a part of the story. The characters are perfectly developed, with their own quirky, one-of-a-kind personalities. The story is unique; a combination of religion, psychics and demons with so many twists, you'll never guess what will happen next. In addition to being a great book, it is also appropriate for students in upper middle to high school. There's someone for everyone to relate to, my favorite was the local Madame that came to Jackie's rescue when she needed it.
I would have liked more information about David at the end. That part was a little rushed; unless it's left for a second book. Overall, this is a strong 4.5 Star book; I loved it a lot.
by JoAnne Keltner
A high school senior, Jackie, isn't exactly part of the "in crowd," and she's ok with that; she prefers to be left alone. She's deemed an outcast in her town because of a "Virgin Mary vision" she experiences as a child, in the middle of Sunday morning church service, with the entire town watching. Why does this deem her an outcast? Maybe Jealousy, lack of tolerance, or it could just be that people are scared of what they can't understand. Regardless of the reasoning; her school life was unpleasant. Jackie is a strong young woman and this doesn't bother her...much; she loves her mother and great grandmother, and enjoys time with the latter more than anything.
She does have a "gift" but she's not sure how to use it, or what it even is, for that matter; she just goes about her life as best she can by doing what she can to keep it at bay. I was drawn into this story from the very beginning, but it really sped up when Jackie is faced with the necessity to use her gift she was given by God, or the demons, she really doesn't know.
Goth Girl Virgin Queen is written extremely well; I felt a part of the story. The characters are perfectly developed, with their own quirky, one-of-a-kind personalities. The story is unique; a combination of religion, psychics and demons with so many twists, you'll never guess what will happen next. In addition to being a great book, it is also appropriate for students in upper middle to high school. There's someone for everyone to relate to, my favorite was the local Madame that came to Jackie's rescue when she needed it.
I would have liked more information about David at the end. That part was a little rushed; unless it's left for a second book. Overall, this is a strong 4.5 Star book; I loved it a lot.
