<i>The Dark Divine</i> (review)
2010; Johns Hopkins University Press; Volume: 63; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1353/bcc.0.1508
ISSN1558-6766
Autores Tópico(s)Gothic Literature and Media Analysis
ResumoReviewed by: The Dark Divine Kate Quealy-Gainer Despain, Bree. The Dark Divine. Egmont, 2009 [384p]. Library ed. ISBN 978-1-60684-065-8 $20.99 Trade ed. ISBN 978-1-60684-057-3 $17.99 Reviewed from galleys R Gr. 7–10 Three years ago, Grace’s brother Jude stumbled home covered in blood. The next day Grace and Jude’s best friend, Daniel, disappeared without a trace. The family never spoke again of the events of that night, leaving Grace in the dark completely, but now Daniel is back, suddenly showing up in Grace’s art class and putting the whole family, particularly Jude, on edge. Stranger still are the mysterious disappearances and animal maulings that have started back up again with Daniel’s return. Unable to resist her attraction to her long-lost friend and convinced only she can put the broken pieces of her family back together, Grace embarks on a search for the truth, discovering a centuries-old secret that threatens to make her choose between love and loyalty. An intriguing mystery, a rather little-known legend, and some serious chemistry between the two main characters make this an innovative and satisfying addition to the paranormal romance shelf. Grace’s narration rings true with a simple eloquence, and her retellings of events past provide a believable motive for her connection to Daniel and her obsession with the truth. While some of the secondary players are essentially stock characters, Jude is compelling both in his role as the supposed “good son” and his complicated relationship with Grace. The final scene in which Jude and Daniel finally have it out is as heart-pounding as any action scene and the bittersweet conclusion is satisfying and uncontrived. Hand this to fans of Stiefvater’s Shiver (BCCB 10/09) or Alyson Noel’s Immortals series. Copyright © 2010 The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
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