The Devil's Poetry
Questions are dangerous but answers can be deadly.
Callie’s world will be lost to war – unless she can unlock the magic of an ancient manuscript. She and her friends will be sent to the front line. Many of them won’t come back. When a secret order tells her she can bring peace by reading from a book, it seems an easy solution – too easy. Callie soon finds herself hunted, trapped between desperate allies and diabolical enemies. The Order is every bit as ruthless as the paranormal Cadaveri.
Callie can only trust two people – her best friend and her ex-marine bodyguard. And they are on different sides. She must decide: how far will she go to stop a war?
Dare she read this book? What’s the price – and who pays it?
Commended in the Yeovil Prize 2016, this is an action-packed blend of adventure, fantasy and love story.
‘Twisty, suspenseful and occasionally heart-rending, The Devil’s Poetry is a captivating read. I raced through it.” Emma Haughton, Now You See Me
What were your initial thoughts on the book?
As soon as I started reading this book, I was hooked. You can see what I mean by reading this extract here. It is addictive, spooky and thrilling all at once. I was instantly transported into the world of The Devil’s Poetry and just found it very difficult to put the book down. What is more is that as the book continued, what I really loved was the message of how powerful books can be. I have always seen books as an escape from reality but I have also always known how important they are and this book just really captures this so well.
Who was your favourite character and why?
I absolutely loved Callie. She has such a strong and vibrant personality and goes through a lot in the book. She’s the kind of protagonist that I truly love reading about as they make me feel so much better about life in general. Callie is struggling with the world around her as it collapses and yet she’s still heading forward and not letting life drag her down which is truly inspiring. She definitely made this book for me.
Would you recommend this book?
Without a doubt in my mind. I would recommend this to any who loves books. Especially if you love books that are fast-paced, eerie and hard-hitting. This is a YA thriller that will get your heart pumping as you keep turning page after page. It’s got some fantasy elements which really bring this book to another level and I still cannot get over how wonderful it is that this book shows how poweful and important books and reading can be.
One sentence summary (Verdict)
An action-packed thriller that will keep you hooked from the very first page until the very last.
Reviewed by Faye
