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Brown-Eyed Devil
Eighteen-year-old Myron Mitchell's small-town life is getting strange. First, a handsome, mysterious Native American man named Anoki appears in town, and Myron discovers they share a powerful affection neither of them understands. Second, people in the area have been disappearing. And finally, Myron’s body has begun to change in a deadly way. When Myron’s friend Bette becomes the latest abductee, he vows to bring her back—but his time is shorter than he knows. A necromancer who possesses power over spirits, Anoki has come to stop the person behind the abductions. Unfortunately, he must also stop Myron, the victim of a curse that transforms him into an uncontrollable monster. Despite the inexplicable love he feels for Myron, Anoki will have to banish him to the spirit world to prevent disaster. But Myron wants enough time to find his friend, and Anoki needs Myron’s growing inhuman senses to track down the kidnapper. They agree to work together, but the clock is they need to find Bette and the kidnapper before Myron transforms completely. Then Anoki must banish the man who seems to be the missing part of his heart.
222 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 6, 2012
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Evan Gilbert
22 books16 followersEvan Gilbert lives in Memphis, Tennessee, a Southern boy through and through. He thinks writing is a pretty neat way to make a living. When he's not writing, he enjoys, in no particular order, swimming, going to the movies, reading, long walks in the country, working out, and spending time with family and friends.
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December 15, 2012
4.65 stars
What more can I say about Devil, its creepy and gripping, hard to step away from with ominous undertones that certainly had me edgy throughout a real standout in my opinion. Nonstop and frantically paced almost all the way, its complicated, eerie and pretty intense. Then you have these wonderful MC's, Myron and Anoki, the highly charged feelings run deep and hard. The predicament they are embroiled in, is a challenge and strangely a beautiful torment to be endured. Its a brilliant story and I am desperately waiting for the sequel, so hurry up please!
What more can I say about Devil, its creepy and gripping, hard to step away from with ominous undertones that certainly had me edgy throughout a real standout in my opinion. Nonstop and frantically paced almost all the way, its complicated, eerie and pretty intense. Then you have these wonderful MC's, Myron and Anoki, the highly charged feelings run deep and hard. The predicament they are embroiled in, is a challenge and strangely a beautiful torment to be endured. Its a brilliant story and I am desperately waiting for the sequel, so hurry up please!
March 3, 2014
What if I'd died reading this shitty book?
We will never know.
We will never know.
December 20, 2012
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High school kids are beginning to disappear after one of the coaches goes missing. The only clue in this small town is the presence of wheat straw at the scene, scarecrow sightings and Myron Mitchell's body rapidly changing into something nightmares are made of. Anoki is a necromancer that has been sent to stop the abductions but soon finds that he must stop Myron too before he transforms into a beast. Anoki is able to manipulate spirits and is about to tie Myron to a demon when the two come to an agreement giving Myron another day before he is bound. Anoki and Myron work as a team using Anoki's powers and Myron's heightened senses to track down the other necromancer in town.
This was one of those books that once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down. It's also a book that the reader has to pay attention to because so much is constantly going on that you could easily get lost. I was expecting this story to have a romantic twist to it but there was none which was fine. A romance would probably taken away from the horror/thriller storyline. There was sex but it was just empty screwing. The relationship between Anoki and Myron was interesting to say the least and while there was an emotional spark, Mr. Gilbert kept the fire out. The story was fast paced and interesting but there was little room for character development. Yes, the story was a good read but it was carried by the action and not by interesting characters. I am hoping that there will be more character development in the sequel though it will be a little too late. This is a worthwhile book to pick up if you're looking for a complex roller coaster ride with no HEA but a cliff hanger ending.
High school kids are beginning to disappear after one of the coaches goes missing. The only clue in this small town is the presence of wheat straw at the scene, scarecrow sightings and Myron Mitchell's body rapidly changing into something nightmares are made of. Anoki is a necromancer that has been sent to stop the abductions but soon finds that he must stop Myron too before he transforms into a beast. Anoki is able to manipulate spirits and is about to tie Myron to a demon when the two come to an agreement giving Myron another day before he is bound. Anoki and Myron work as a team using Anoki's powers and Myron's heightened senses to track down the other necromancer in town.
This was one of those books that once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down. It's also a book that the reader has to pay attention to because so much is constantly going on that you could easily get lost. I was expecting this story to have a romantic twist to it but there was none which was fine. A romance would probably taken away from the horror/thriller storyline. There was sex but it was just empty screwing. The relationship between Anoki and Myron was interesting to say the least and while there was an emotional spark, Mr. Gilbert kept the fire out. The story was fast paced and interesting but there was little room for character development. Yes, the story was a good read but it was carried by the action and not by interesting characters. I am hoping that there will be more character development in the sequel though it will be a little too late. This is a worthwhile book to pick up if you're looking for a complex roller coaster ride with no HEA but a cliff hanger ending.
August 27, 2016
This book was unexpectedly amazing and what a page turner. Fast paced, terrifying and I couldn't put it down. Myron is changing into something evil due to a legacy curse that can manifest randomly down the family line. Anoki has come to stop him and solve the disappearances. The writing was very gripping. Myron is fascinating, I could feel his emotions and struggles when he has a grip on his humanity and when he doesn't. Even though, the book is told from Myron's POV, I slowly got to know Anoki and eventually realized there was much more to him and that something is making him live a lonely life. I was glad when he expressed how he really felt about Myron. The fight scenes were terrifying. I love the book, I love those characters, I can't wait to read the next installment. I really want to know about Anoki's mother and why every entities and even Anoki is scared of her. There's a sneak peak of the sequel at the end of the book, I really like what I read so far.
December 14, 2012
Holy fuck. That was literally my reaction when I finished. I even said it out loud, too. Argh, this book. Just... this book. It. I. Have no idea what to say. It's weird and deeply complex and all conflicted and it's kind of disjointed, but it gave me chills and I cannot wait for the sequel. I am, actually, quite rabidly awaiting any further installments. And I know it's very illogical of me, seeing as this book literally almost just came out, but I want the sequel. And I want it now. *throws a virtual temper tantrum. Argh. Why couldn't I have put off reading this for a couple more months like everything else I put in my to-read shelf?
If ever there were any star-crossed lovers, then surely it would be Myron and Anoki. Oh, how my metaphysical heart aches...
If ever there were any star-crossed lovers, then surely it would be Myron and Anoki. Oh, how my metaphysical heart aches...
December 9, 2012
Reading this again tomorrow before reviewing properly. Need to give my head some time to unscramble.
** Thoughts about the book now?
- It was amazing and really unexpected.
- Dark and horrifying but strangely appealing.
- The title of this book is very, very accurate.
- The monster-attack scenes were scary as hell
- Anoki makes my heart beat faster. & I'm really curious about his mother.
- The mythology in this book was so cool.
- How have I not heard of this author before?
- The sequel to this, Red Rogue, needs to come out soon. NOW would be great.
** Thoughts about the book now?
- It was amazing and really unexpected.
- Dark and horrifying but strangely appealing.
- The title of this book is very, very accurate.
- The monster-attack scenes were scary as hell
- Anoki makes my heart beat faster. & I'm really curious about his mother.
- The mythology in this book was so cool.
- How have I not heard of this author before?
- The sequel to this, Red Rogue, needs to come out soon. NOW would be great.
April 10, 2013
To characterize this book as an m/m romance is not only inaccurate but also absurd. There were two sex scenes in the story, neither of them romantic, and in my opinion, they could have just been left out completely. The story did not need them because this wasn't a story about a romance.
If I had to label it, I'd say Brown-Eyed Devil was a paranormal horror novel that happened to feature a gay protagonist. Arguably it might even be classified as young adult being that it was about a young hero, coming of age.
The story is extremely well written and edited, and it's amazingly complex. It's adventurous, fast-paced, and exciting. It has realistic dialogue, side-splitting humor, and really likable characters. It's the first story I've read in a long time that kept me up all night, and I felt that if this had been a movie, I'd have been on the edge of my seat with almost every scene.
The story involves a mystery which is anything but predictable. The ending is a cliffhanger, and at the story's conclusion, I was yearning for more.
If you want to judge this novel by comparing it to formulaic m/m romance novels, you'll probably be disappointed. Don't expect an angsty story about two hot young guys falling in love and having loads of passionate, steamy sex. This book is a thriller complete with ghosts, demons, and hideous creatures from the pit of hell, with a little bit of sex thrown in.
I loved every second of it and eagerly await the next installment.
If I had to label it, I'd say Brown-Eyed Devil was a paranormal horror novel that happened to feature a gay protagonist. Arguably it might even be classified as young adult being that it was about a young hero, coming of age.
The story is extremely well written and edited, and it's amazingly complex. It's adventurous, fast-paced, and exciting. It has realistic dialogue, side-splitting humor, and really likable characters. It's the first story I've read in a long time that kept me up all night, and I felt that if this had been a movie, I'd have been on the edge of my seat with almost every scene.
The story involves a mystery which is anything but predictable. The ending is a cliffhanger, and at the story's conclusion, I was yearning for more.
If you want to judge this novel by comparing it to formulaic m/m romance novels, you'll probably be disappointed. Don't expect an angsty story about two hot young guys falling in love and having loads of passionate, steamy sex. This book is a thriller complete with ghosts, demons, and hideous creatures from the pit of hell, with a little bit of sex thrown in.
I loved every second of it and eagerly await the next installment.
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December 16, 2012
Almost, but not quite 4 stars.
This is not a romance, but a very good paranormal story. Sure, the two main characters are gay, but their mutual attraction has something of predestined quality in it and, apart from a couple of sex scenes, they spend most of the time solving the mystery of disappearances. So, there's hardly any time for a real connection to develop between them.
The story is much better than the other Gilbert's book I've read (Blue Diesel v.s. The God of Sex). The setting is more vivid, the characters have more depth, even if this is, sort of, a setup piece, being the first book in the series. The setting of high school at the beginning of the book, including Myron's friends, seemed especially authentic. Even if some of the dialogue needed some work, this was really a very small part of the book.
The world of necromancers, spirits and demons was inventive and it held my interest. The book ends with a cliffhanger and from the excerpt at the end of it, the sequel will be written from Anoki's point of view (this one's told by Myron).
It's hard to rate this book, because it's the first in the series and because, while there's nothing really wrong with it, it doesn't have a satisfying conclusion. Sure, the mystery was solved, but There is so much stacked against the guys that I hardly felt any satisfaction at the end of the book. Hopefully, we will not have long to wait for the sequel. I hope it will lift some of my anxiety. Until then, this is only a temporary rating.
This is not a romance, but a very good paranormal story. Sure, the two main characters are gay, but their mutual attraction has something of predestined quality in it and, apart from a couple of sex scenes, they spend most of the time solving the mystery of disappearances. So, there's hardly any time for a real connection to develop between them.
The story is much better than the other Gilbert's book I've read (Blue Diesel v.s. The God of Sex). The setting is more vivid, the characters have more depth, even if this is, sort of, a setup piece, being the first book in the series. The setting of high school at the beginning of the book, including Myron's friends, seemed especially authentic. Even if some of the dialogue needed some work, this was really a very small part of the book.
The world of necromancers, spirits and demons was inventive and it held my interest. The book ends with a cliffhanger and from the excerpt at the end of it, the sequel will be written from Anoki's point of view (this one's told by Myron).
It's hard to rate this book, because it's the first in the series and because, while there's nothing really wrong with it, it doesn't have a satisfying conclusion. Sure, the mystery was solved, but There is so much stacked against the guys that I hardly felt any satisfaction at the end of the book. Hopefully, we will not have long to wait for the sequel. I hope it will lift some of my anxiety. Until then, this is only a temporary rating.
June 29, 2013
Very good story.
Myron's dealt a completely shit hand or cards due to his curse, but his bravery and love for his friends and family really show you his true strength of character.
I hopefully waited for some twist of fate to save Myron in the end, because if anyone deserved saving, it was definitely him.
But people in Hell want ice water, too. Let's hope in that the sequel, 'Red Rogue', Myron gets that ice water in spades. And the saving that I was really hoping would appear in this book.
Highly recommended and I can't wait to read the sequel.
Myron's dealt a completely shit hand or cards due to his curse, but his bravery and love for his friends and family really show you his true strength of character.
I hopefully waited for some twist of fate to save Myron in the end, because if anyone deserved saving, it was definitely him.
But people in Hell want ice water, too. Let's hope in that the sequel, 'Red Rogue', Myron gets that ice water in spades. And the saving that I was really hoping would appear in this book.
Highly recommended and I can't wait to read the sequel.
January 22, 2013
Well Hot Damn! When is the next one coming out? I was so pleasantly surprised by this book. It is more of a supernatural adventure than a romance, which was a nice change. I absolutely loved it. I felt so bad for Anoki, having to give the person he loves over to the demon. For some reason I also feel sad for the Shade.
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January 28, 2013
I know I mentioned the writing earlier but I have to mention it again. It flowed so easily that before I knew it the book was done and I am now a hopelessly devoted fan of Evan Gilbert.
January 28, 2021
I liked this book enough that I was interested to read the sequel.
It had issues. I don't feel like the cover image represents the story. The main character is 18 and just into puberty. The story is basically love at first sight. The romance isn't that well developed. But the magic system I found decently developed. With decent characters and a bit of plot. The ending was deeply unsatisfying. Basically a Sad-For-Now ending. So the story had done just enough to make me want to see how that got resolved, although maybe not quite enough to actually find out. Anoki was a sympathetic character. I got upset with some of the torture that Myron experienced. The story had draw. Evil magic, twists and turns... it was intriguing.
It had issues. I don't feel like the cover image represents the story. The main character is 18 and just into puberty. The story is basically love at first sight. The romance isn't that well developed. But the magic system I found decently developed. With decent characters and a bit of plot. The ending was deeply unsatisfying. Basically a Sad-For-Now ending. So the story had done just enough to make me want to see how that got resolved, although maybe not quite enough to actually find out. Anoki was a sympathetic character. I got upset with some of the torture that Myron experienced. The story had draw. Evil magic, twists and turns... it was intriguing.
May 12, 2020
Annoyed at "black guy", almost DNF at "black father with white mother", lost me at "white guy with a tan" + the general cheesiness of the writing with vexing undertones.
October 7, 2013
When you finish a story, then find out there is to be a sequel and your heart kind of pounds in anticipation, you know you've read a great book. And 'Brown-eyed Devil' is exactly that, a fantastic, wild adventure that starts out as a typical YA story and then takes a left turn into supernatural/paranormal land.
I must confess I did not read the second paragraph of the blurb, as I picked this up when I was looking for something light to read and the high school setting in the initial pages deemed the book appropriate for my mood. So I was extremely surprised when the left turn came and sped through the first quarter of the book trying to guess… What exactly was Myron, the tender high-schooler who is the lead of this tale…transforming into?
While he exhibited symptoms that were traditionally given to werewolves, vampires and ghosts, he was none of those things. Even when the identity of his new form was revealed, it was uncommon, increasing my eagerness to slip into Myron's new skin and discover its strengths and weaknesses.
Written in first person, we see the world through the eyes of the eighteen-year-old lead and one of the first things we see, is a hot Native American whom Myron finds so magnetic, he almost cuts school to follow for the choice male. The Native American turns out to be Anoki, a necromancer who has arrived in Killebrew, the small country town where Myron resides, because he has sensed that something dark is brewing. Believing that Myron is, if not the entirety of that darkness, certainly a danger to the townspeople, Anoki traps Myron with the intent to ensnare him forever. Anoki, too, feels the fierce attraction between them and so when the boy begs him for twenty-four hours in which to save his friends, who are in danger, Anoki grants him this.
Together the two men embark on a journey through the town and the surrounding rural area, racing the clock to locate and save Myron's missing friends and discover a much larger threat. Throughout the rapid unfolding of the story, the two men grab moments to act on their feelings, but Anoki insists that the intense chemistry between them cannot amount to anything; Myron must still be put down at the journey's end. This bittersweet twist in the story is tempered by the fact that this is the first book of a series. And judging by the initial chapter of the sequel that I was treated to at the book's end, this is going to be a hell of a series.
This is a lightening fast, dynamic read that is sure to leave your heart beating a bit faster. The few harsh, whirlwind sex scenes add to the mysterious appeal of Anoki and the beast that is bound to him. They also illustrate the desperate quality of the chemistry between two men who clearly belong together and yet are torn asunder by unknown forces. The supporting cast is wonderful and I give Evan Gilbert large perks for maintaining the high school atmosphere of the story while showing us large snatches of otherworldliness.
Thank you, Evan Gilbert, for this intense, lively journey into one small town boy's supernatural plight. I eagerly await the second installment of the series.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
I must confess I did not read the second paragraph of the blurb, as I picked this up when I was looking for something light to read and the high school setting in the initial pages deemed the book appropriate for my mood. So I was extremely surprised when the left turn came and sped through the first quarter of the book trying to guess… What exactly was Myron, the tender high-schooler who is the lead of this tale…transforming into?
While he exhibited symptoms that were traditionally given to werewolves, vampires and ghosts, he was none of those things. Even when the identity of his new form was revealed, it was uncommon, increasing my eagerness to slip into Myron's new skin and discover its strengths and weaknesses.
Written in first person, we see the world through the eyes of the eighteen-year-old lead and one of the first things we see, is a hot Native American whom Myron finds so magnetic, he almost cuts school to follow for the choice male. The Native American turns out to be Anoki, a necromancer who has arrived in Killebrew, the small country town where Myron resides, because he has sensed that something dark is brewing. Believing that Myron is, if not the entirety of that darkness, certainly a danger to the townspeople, Anoki traps Myron with the intent to ensnare him forever. Anoki, too, feels the fierce attraction between them and so when the boy begs him for twenty-four hours in which to save his friends, who are in danger, Anoki grants him this.
Together the two men embark on a journey through the town and the surrounding rural area, racing the clock to locate and save Myron's missing friends and discover a much larger threat. Throughout the rapid unfolding of the story, the two men grab moments to act on their feelings, but Anoki insists that the intense chemistry between them cannot amount to anything; Myron must still be put down at the journey's end. This bittersweet twist in the story is tempered by the fact that this is the first book of a series. And judging by the initial chapter of the sequel that I was treated to at the book's end, this is going to be a hell of a series.
This is a lightening fast, dynamic read that is sure to leave your heart beating a bit faster. The few harsh, whirlwind sex scenes add to the mysterious appeal of Anoki and the beast that is bound to him. They also illustrate the desperate quality of the chemistry between two men who clearly belong together and yet are torn asunder by unknown forces. The supporting cast is wonderful and I give Evan Gilbert large perks for maintaining the high school atmosphere of the story while showing us large snatches of otherworldliness.
Thank you, Evan Gilbert, for this intense, lively journey into one small town boy's supernatural plight. I eagerly await the second installment of the series.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
June 1, 2013
Wow, I just finished
Brown-Eyed Devil
, a book which really takes the reader for a ride. This is another of those stories that drew me in very quickly, and kept me reading non-stop because I simply had to know what would happen next. The tale grows ever more bizarre and grim as the story progresses. Events certainly escalate as Myron is drawn deeper into the world of the supernatural, a world he didn’t even know existed until that fateful day on which the story begins…
This story can’t really be called a romance; it’s more of a supernatural thriller, though it does contain some adult erotic content. And that’s the one thing I would have changed about the book, becaue I think this would have made an excellent young adult novel. I would have toned down the more explicit/erotic passages and aimed this squarely at the young adult/new adult crowd; (that is to say, kids in their upper teens). It would have worked even better this way---after all, there’s a whole lot of gay-themed paranormal stuff out there meant for adults, not nearly as much for mature teens. And the shift in focus wouldn’t even require major rewriting, since to me the explicit stuff didn’t really seem organic to this story in the first place; it could easily be trimmed.
I would also have liked to see just a little more exploration of the mysterious bond that exists between Myron and Anoki. Despite the erotic passages, it isn’t really clear what’s going on here (though I do have a couple of guesses). I’m assuming that the second book is going to focus on this bond, but I really did think it needed to be fleshed out a bit more immediately, instead of waiting for part two.
The book ends on a bit of a cliff-hanger. Oh, the central mystery of the missing students is neatly solved, but there are many hanging plot threads that could use further explanation. And man---I want that explanation NOW! Heh, heh---can’t wait for the sequel. Recommended for paranormal fans.
This story can’t really be called a romance; it’s more of a supernatural thriller, though it does contain some adult erotic content. And that’s the one thing I would have changed about the book, becaue I think this would have made an excellent young adult novel. I would have toned down the more explicit/erotic passages and aimed this squarely at the young adult/new adult crowd; (that is to say, kids in their upper teens). It would have worked even better this way---after all, there’s a whole lot of gay-themed paranormal stuff out there meant for adults, not nearly as much for mature teens. And the shift in focus wouldn’t even require major rewriting, since to me the explicit stuff didn’t really seem organic to this story in the first place; it could easily be trimmed.
I would also have liked to see just a little more exploration of the mysterious bond that exists between Myron and Anoki. Despite the erotic passages, it isn’t really clear what’s going on here (though I do have a couple of guesses). I’m assuming that the second book is going to focus on this bond, but I really did think it needed to be fleshed out a bit more immediately, instead of waiting for part two.
The book ends on a bit of a cliff-hanger. Oh, the central mystery of the missing students is neatly solved, but there are many hanging plot threads that could use further explanation. And man---I want that explanation NOW! Heh, heh---can’t wait for the sequel. Recommended for paranormal fans.
May 19, 2013
A friend of mine is into adult gay romance novels, which I'm not really crazy about. He knows I like gay young adult books, especially when they feature minority characters, so he gave me this book and another one, Chulito, because he thought I'd like them. (I'll write a review of Chulito separately.)
I did enjoy Brown-Eyed Devil very much. It's sort of a mystery adventure combo with all kinds of demons and spirits thrown in. The blurb pretty much summarizes the plot, and I don't want to give anything away about the mystery. I liked Myron, the main character, right away, and I was on edge a lot because of the curse that is turning him into a monster. All of the characterization is good, and so is the writing. To me, there is more mystery and action than romance, but the story makes clear that Myron and Anoki, the mysterious necromancer he is attracted to, have had some kind of relationship in the past, or in some other world. There is a sequal coming, so I guess we'll get more about that relationship in the next book.
I liked the romance, too, but there are a couple of porno scenes, which is a must-have in gay romance novels. I think these scenes could have been left out, or at least not described in complete detail, and the book would have been just as good. That's my big problem with gay romance novels, which all seem to have detailed descriptions of sex for no particular reason. I know that's partly why people who are into gay romance read the books, like my friend, but for some reason it takes away from the story for me. And that's why I took away a star from my review on this book. But it's still a great read.
I did enjoy Brown-Eyed Devil very much. It's sort of a mystery adventure combo with all kinds of demons and spirits thrown in. The blurb pretty much summarizes the plot, and I don't want to give anything away about the mystery. I liked Myron, the main character, right away, and I was on edge a lot because of the curse that is turning him into a monster. All of the characterization is good, and so is the writing. To me, there is more mystery and action than romance, but the story makes clear that Myron and Anoki, the mysterious necromancer he is attracted to, have had some kind of relationship in the past, or in some other world. There is a sequal coming, so I guess we'll get more about that relationship in the next book.
I liked the romance, too, but there are a couple of porno scenes, which is a must-have in gay romance novels. I think these scenes could have been left out, or at least not described in complete detail, and the book would have been just as good. That's my big problem with gay romance novels, which all seem to have detailed descriptions of sex for no particular reason. I know that's partly why people who are into gay romance read the books, like my friend, but for some reason it takes away from the story for me. And that's why I took away a star from my review on this book. But it's still a great read.
December 16, 2012
HOLEE Schnicky's!!!! This story was awesome. It was a little scary at times but man it grabbed me and I just barely held on to this roller coaster ride of a story.
I have to say this story reminded me of Dean Koontz Odd series (more of how the story was written) and not in a bad way at all. I love Dean Koontz and this reference is meant as a compliment. Go Evan Gilbert!!!
I have to say this story reminded me of Dean Koontz Odd series (more of how the story was written) and not in a bad way at all. I love Dean Koontz and this reference is meant as a compliment. Go Evan Gilbert!!!
August 14, 2013
I hated this book. I have rewritten this review many times now but I just can't express how angry this book made me. I won't go into details because there are a lot of them, very mean ones too, and I'm sure some people might have liked this book but I did not. If you like super weird, super confusing, super sad, and left feeling unsatisfied at the end then go for it.
July 2, 2015
Dark themes and interesting world building here, with demons and witches, and a curse that the main character has to endure. It kept me engaged, needing to see what happens to everyone. The end is very much a cliff hanger, but didn't bug me as much as those usually do. Need to get to the next one soon.
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February 7, 2014
There are darker realms in this book, and I love how the main character must struggle against an evil - not of an outside force, but one within him. It is original, as is the tension of the main relationship in the book. It's a fast read, but thankfully there is a sequel!!
November 25, 2016
This was a really interesting and intriguing story. Loved the MC's - different than the usual that's for sure! I definitely suggest reading Red Rogue directly after this one as the 2 books are closely tied.
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January 18, 2013
Not enough character development. Blossoming love between two protagonists was not believable.
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May 4, 2014
Scarey parts worked ok for me but I did not feel drawn to either MC.
May 8, 2020
This was not at all what I expected. It was intriguing from beginning to end. You had no idea where it was going and what would happen next. I cannot wait to read the next one.
December 28, 2015
Not my kind of story.
did-not-finish
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