Author: Rachel
Vincent
Publish Date: August 2009
Publisher: Harlequinn
She doesn't see dead people. She senses when someone
near her is about to die. And when that happens, a force beyond
her control compels her to scream bloody murder. Literally.
Kaylee just wants to enjoy having caught the attention of the hottest guy in school. But a normal date is hard to come by when Nash seems to know more about her need to scream than she does. And when classmates start dropping dead for no apparent reason, only Kaylee knows who'll be next. (From GoodReads)
I never thought a story like
this possible. In knowing a great deal about Irish legends, myths, faery tales,
or what have you I was skeptical. After all how good can a story be that’s
centered on a banshee? I’m very pleased my skepticism was thrown in my face so
to speak.
Kaylee is an enjoyable
character. She’s been dealt a lot of
issues she really has no understanding of.
Instead of buckling under the pressure she sucks it up. She doesn’t have
anyone to talk to that actually knows what’s going on so it’s like a pressure
valve building up. There’s only so much
she can take before she’s going to go off the deep end.
Nash is… adorable. He’s got some
gentlemanly principles that aren’t really common in today’s society let alone
today’s books. He’s funny and charming and while he doesn’t always have all the
answers he knows how to make even a bad situation seem okay. Nash is the reliable sort. He can be leaned on and confided in without judgment.
The story is unique and
original. While I never thought there’d be much to write about concerning a
banshee, Ms. Vincent takes the concept and runs the triathlon with it. There
are so many twists and turns and surprises that leaves the reader’s on the edge
of their seat wanting more. The book is definitely a page turner.
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