If you're like me and you've been in a bit of a paranormal funk as of late, you're probably searching for the next gem that'll break you out of that mold. From what I can see, it looks like 2015 is going to have a bit of a resurgence of amazing young adult paranormal novels that, I truly hope, will break the previous mold that was set by the likes of Twilight, etcetera. Here's hoping!
Author: Rachel Vincent (Twitter)
Publisher: Delacorte
Publish Date: June 9, 2015
Genre: YA, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy
Pages: 368
Sixteen-year-old Nina Kane should be worrying about her immortal soul, but she's too busy trying to actually survive. Her town's population has been decimated by soul-consuming demons, and souls are in short supply. Watching over her younger sister, Mellie, and scraping together food and money are all that matters. The two of them are a family. They gave up on their deadbeat mom a long time ago.When Nina discovers that Mellie is keeping a secret that threatens their very existence, she'll do anything to protect her. Because in New Temperance, sins are prosecuted as crimes by the brutal Church and its army of black-robed exorcists. And Mellie's sin has put her in serious trouble.To keep them both alive, Nina will need to trust Finn, a fugitive with deep green eyes who has already saved her life once and who might just be an exorcist. But what kind of exorcist wears a hoodie?Wanted by the Church and hunted by dark forces, Nina knows she can't survive on her own. She needs Finn and his group of rogue friends just as much as they need her.
In all truth, I've read only a handful of urban fantasy novels. With a twist of paranormal activity and what seems like a pretty badass protagonist, you'd best believe that The Stars Never Rise is hot on my must-read list though. There's something awesomely different about this one - perhaps it's the exorcisms and demons that remind me a bit of Supernatural (still the world's best show, kids) - and I'm loving it. I must read this one. I must read it now. What do you think, and what are you waiting on this week?
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Hm. This sounds interesting. I just finished Soul Screamers Volume 1, and I really liked it. Have you read that?
ReplyDeleteWOW this sounds freaking amazing! I love how it's in the darker YA genre and the mention of exorcists really intrigued me. I have added to my TBR :) I love urban fantasy.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds pretty good, although it may scare me since I am a baby when I read scary stories. Also, you recommend the show Supernatural? I've been hearing a lot about that show lately. Maybe I need to check it out! Anyway, thanks for putting this book on my radar!
ReplyDeleteYES! I've been waiting anxiously for another Rachel Vincent series since Soul Screamers ended. I cannot wait to read this one!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this as well, Melissa. It sounds epic in every way!
ReplyDeleteLovely pick!
Yesssssssssssss. I'm a complete Rachel Vincent fangirl so I will be counting the days to this one! Which is going to take a while unfortunately, because there are a lot of them. June of 2015? THAT IS FOREVER! :)
ReplyDeleteYES, YES, YES! I absolutely love Vincent's writing so I'm sure this one will be just as amazing and her previous books and it sounds absolutely AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fantastic and I saw it on another blog a pair of weeks back and added it to my TBR list!
ReplyDeleteGreat pick, Melissa!!
I prefer UF Adult picks to UF YA, but this certainly does seen extremely interesting and I'm curious to see how the story unfolds. Thanks for putting this on my radar, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteOh yes! Most definitely excited for this one!
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I love UF. I'm a UF fiend...but you probably know that. And this one is DEFINITELY on my list. Plus, pretty cover!
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