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Vega, Danielle
3 Reviews
(3)
YA
This third volume is a prequel to The Merciless, exploring how the villainous Brooklyn embarked on her journey toward depravity. Hoping to save an anonymous caller to her teen helpline, Brooklyn infiltrates a cultish church youth group and the situation turns deadly. Characterized by graphic violence like its predecessors, this entry could serve as character-building background or as a compelling introduction to the series.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
(3)
YA
Sofia is still processing the disturbing events of The Merciless when her mother suddenly dies. She gets the fresh start she's desired, relocating to a Catholic boarding school in a small Mississippi town. There a foreboding atmosphere and stifling religiosity help heighten Sofia's growing fears that she harbors evil. This unabashedly grisly sequel isn't for everyone, but true horror-loving readers will relish it.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
(4)
YA
Mean Girls meets The Exorcist in this truly gruesome horror novel that lacks real character development. Sofia, a vulnerable newcomer at school, too easily falls under the spell of charismatic Riley and her quest to (literally) cut the sins out of others. Extremely violent scenes of torture will keep horror-loving readers hooked but may turn off those with weaker stomachs.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
3 reviews
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