Soulstice
The Devouring Book 2
by Simon Holt
Every once in a while, I find a book that reminds me of why I adored horror as a teen.
The first book in this series did exactly that and Soulstice pulled me right back
into that world. It's been six months since Reggie saved her little brother Henry from
possession by the demonic Vours. But these monsters are far from done with her family.
Reggie's ability to return a soul to its possessed body has the Voors particularly
interested in her. But are they afraid of her or do they intend to use her in some plan
she can't even imagine? This is a wonderfully creepy novel, filled with nightmare fears
and stomach clenching tension. My only nit to pick with the novel—and it's a small
but annoying one—is that it doesn't have quite as satisfying an ending as the first
book. Instead, this book leaves us at a cliffhanger with Reggie definitely in peril,
making us anxious to grab the next book in the series and find out what happens to Reggie
in the words ahead! But despite the ending, I found Reggie's struggles just as compelling
and scary as in the first book and the plot twists still caught me by surprise again and
again. If you love horror that keeps you clutching the book's spine for hours, this series
is definitely a "must read." |
The Book |
Little Brown |
September 1,2009 |
Hardcover |
9780315035712 / 0316035718 |
Teen / Horror |
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The Reviewer |
Jan Fields |
Reviewed 2010 |
NOTE: Reviewer Jan
Fields is the editor of Kid Magazine Writers emagazine and has written dozens of
stories and articles for the children's magazine market. |
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