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Carmilla Reads
Carmilla Reads rated it 5 years ago
I actually think this might be better than most of the old Point Horror I read as a teen. Sure Reggie/Regina is a little too perfect, but characterisation is often one of the things missing in books for younger people. She's a cross between Cinderella in the fairy tale and Nancy from A Nightmare on ...
Juuli's Bookshelf
Juuli's Bookshelf rated it 6 years ago
It took me a month to finish the second book in this trilogy and then less than 24 hours to read the third. Really weird.I liked the story. It was spooky and action packed. Reggie was suddenly so witty, she even made me laugh a couple of times. But horror is still not my cup of tea. There were some ...
Reading With Cass
Reading With Cass rated it 11 years ago
Ok so although I do agree that this book was creepy in places, I don't think it was written all that well. I felt like things were too obvious and that the writing style was a little childish. I found myself wishing that the book would just end because it wasn't really holding my attention. I gave i...
Always in Wonderland
Always in Wonderland rated it 12 years ago
The devouring was a such a good surprise! +:-The Devouring has such an interesting and exciting plot. At some points it felt like I was watching a movie instead of a book and I must say that I quite liked that. I haven't read a lot of ya horror books so far but I'm sure that I will now that I've r...
Ireland
Ireland rated it 12 years ago
I will admit there were parts in this book where I was like Wha?!? What that stands out is the eating of the big hairy spider. I do not have a super weak stomach but it kind of grossed me out.Overall the writing was well done and it ended with me having a mild curiosity about what is to come next. I...
Bookish Thoughts
Bookish Thoughts rated it 12 years ago
There is nothing like a great horror story and this book deliviers! Unlike other supposed "horror" stories the horror aspect isn't a simple side plot it is front an dcenter through this action packed book. It gave me the creeps and when Reggie fet fear I did too. If horror is your thing and you want...
Becca @ Nawanda Files
Becca @ Nawanda Files rated it 13 years ago
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Books of Amber
Books of Amber rated it 13 years ago
Full review here: http://www.booksofamber.com/2012/11/the-devouring-by-simon-holt.htmlEveryone was talking about this trilogy a year or so ago, and I immediately wanted to pick it up once I heard it was a YA horror. Those don't happen too often! As a fan of Darren Shan, I was excited to read some cr...
Booknut 101's Bookworm Haven
Booknut 101's Bookworm Haven rated it 13 years ago
Brilliant, freaky and addictive. I read it all in one sitting and now I'm kinda afraid of going to bed, seeing that it's cold and dark. Cold = Vours, now. Forever. This is why you read books in a well-lit daytime environment when the birds are singing and everyone else is awake to witness the Vours ...
The Fiction Fairy
The Fiction Fairy rated it 13 years ago
So, This was my second time reading this book.I don’t usually re-read things but I was pretty young when I first read this and had no idea it was in a series. Simon Holt has created an entirely new breed of monster in this awesome Paranormal Thriller. The Vours aren’t just your worst nightmare.. The...
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