The Rose and the Beast: Fairy Tales Retold by Francesca Lia Block Fantasy Horror * * Stars (Just ok) This book is a series of short stories. And they are short. It’s a good book, but some of them are disturbing. All the stories are retellings of old fairy tales, but with modern settings and some very dark themes like drugs, cutting, and rape. It’s a great book, but only some people will probably like … Read more
Lord Loss Demonata series #1 by Darren Shan Horror Supernatural * * * * Stars (Great!) The plot is about a boy who encounters his family’s gruesome death, and his need to figure out why this and many other things that happen – including his just-gained magical powers. The main character is Grubbs Grady. The evil villain is named Lord Loss. I really enjoyed this book and many other teens that like dark and demonic … Read more
Coraline by Neil Gaiman Fantasy Graphic Novel Horror Review #1 * * * * * Stars The main characters are Coraline, the Other Mother, and a cat. The plot is very intense. Coraline Jones believes that her parents don’t love her. When they move to their new home, an apartment, Coraline finds a hidden door that leads nowhere. After opening it and going in, she discovers a fantastic world where everything is better. There, Coraline … Read more