Demonglass Review

Author: Rachel Hawkins
Release Date: March 1, 2010
Pages: 368 (ARC)

Publisher: Hyperion

Most Appropriate For Ages: 12+
Where I Got It: For review from publisher
Other titles in series: Hex Hall

Sophie Mercer thought she was a witch.

That was the whole reason she was sent to Hex Hall, a reform school for delinquent Prodigium (aka witches, shapeshifters, and fairies). But that was before she discovered the family secret, and that her hot crush, Archer Cross, is an agent for The Eye, a group bent on wiping Prodigium off the face of the earth.

Turns out, Sophie’s a demon, one of only two in the world—the other being her father. What’s worse, she has powers that threaten the lives of everyone she loves. Which is precisely why Sophie decides she must go to London for the Removal, a dangerous procedure that will destroy her powers.

But once Sophie arrives she makes a shocking discovery. Her new friends? They’re demons too. Meaning someone is raising them in secret with creepy plans to use their powers, and probably not for good. Meanwhile, The Eye is set on hunting Sophie down, and they’re using Acher to do it. But it’s not like she has feelings for him anymore. Does she?

This is probably--OK, definitely--the most hilarious paranormal series I've ever read. But it's not all laughs. This book, and series, brilliantly combines the light and the dark to put a new, wonderful spin on the paranormal genre.

These are such fast reads. Probably because it's completely un-put-downable. And because the plot moves at a perfect pace. It's not too fast, not too slow, and it always fully kept my attention.

Her father, who we meet for the first time in Demonglass, quickly turned from a character I didn't love to one of the best fathers I've ever read about. He's so much like a bigger, dude-r Sophie that how can you not like him? And I loved his and Sophie's relationship, which was developed wonderfully. I love ALL of them characters in this series, actually.

The ending was a huge cliffhanger, and I'm DYING to get my hands on the third book. Literally, people. It was bad.

OK, I probably should stop fangirling now before I blurt out anything spoilery. Lemme just say this: Demonglass topped Hex Hall, which I didn't realize was possible. This is one of my favorite paranormal series, and you'd be a complete fool to not read them.

Book Report:

Plot: Faaaantastic.

Characters: Lovin' em!!

Writing: Descriptive, but still funny and easy to read.

Ending: DYING FOR BOOK 3.

Kid friendly? Pretty. There's a little teen drinking, but not much swearing or anything else.

Should I read it? Read Hex Hall first, of course. But YESYESYES.

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Hex Hall Mega ARC Giveaway!!

As I'm sure some of you know by my rave review of Hex Hall, Rachel Hawkin's Hex Hall series is quickly becoming one of my favorite paranormal/magic/fantasy series out there, and reading an ARC of Demonglass only confirmed why (review coming soon). So, because I have a pretty hardcover of Hex Hall now, and an equally pretty hardcover of Demonglass with my name written on it, I wanna spread the Hex love. SO. I am giving away THESE:

Yes, an ARC of Hex Hall...AND Demonglass! Yep, one winner will receive BOTH! CAN YOU TELL BY MY CONTINUOUS USE OF CAPITAL LETTERS THAT THIS EXCITES ME?

If you haven't heard of Hex Hall, let's change that.

Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It's gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie's estranged father-an elusive European warlock-only when necessary. But when Sophie attracts too much human attention for a prom-night spell gone horribly wrong, it's her dad who decides her punishment: exile to Hex Hall, an isolated reform school for wayward Prodigium, a.k.a. witches, faeries, and shapeshifters. By the end of her first day among fellow freak-teens, Sophie has quite a scorecard: three powerful enemies who look like supermodels, a futile crush on a gorgeous warlock, a creepy tagalong ghost, and a new roommate who happens to be the most hated person and only vampire on campus. Worse, Sophie soon learns that a mysterious predator has been attacking students, and her only friend is the number-one suspect. As a series of blood-curdling mysteries starts to converge, Sophie prepares for the biggest threat of all: an ancient secret society determined to destroy all Prodigium, especially her.

To enter, fill out THIS FORM. This giveaway will end on midnight, February 15. And sorry, but this one's only open to the USA. (Sorry to my international friends! I looked into it, and the shipping costs would just be way too high.) Good luck!