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Creagh, Kelly
3 Reviews
(4)
YA
To save her beloved Varen, Isobel ventures once more into the dreamworld of Edgar Allan Poe for a final confrontation with the demon Lilith that will decide not only Varen's fate but the world's. Pacing issues break up the tension and drag out elements to the detriment of characterization, but series fans will be happy with the trilogy's conclusion.
Reviewer: Lauren Chambers
(4)
YA
With boyfriend Varen trapped in a dream, Isobel (Nevermore) believes the only way to free him is to meet a mysterious figure on Edgar Allan Poe's birthday at the poet's grave. The story moves slowly as Isobel vacillates between hope and depression. Her emotional turmoil grows wearisome, but the explosive ending leaves suspenseful questions to be answered in the trilogy's final volume.
Reviewer: Lauren Chambers
(4)
YA
Straight-laced cheerleader Isobel is annoyed to be paired with creepy goth classmate Varen for a school project. Her feelings (predictably) turn into attraction; she's then ensnared in Varen's fantasy world that integrates Edgar Allan Poe's dark plots and images. For those unfamiliar with Poe, this text's many twists may be frustratingly confusing; conversely, Poe fans will likely enjoy the copious allusions.
Reviewer: Lauren Maggio
3 reviews
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