The Demon's LexiconBy Sarah Rees Brennan
Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2009. 322 pgs. Young adult fiction.
Nick's world consists of battling and running from magicians and their captive demons, along with his brother, Alan. When two siblings become tangled in their world, all sorts of complications arise, the most important being that Alan is death marked by a demon. In Nick's relentless quest to heal Alan, he uncovers devastating truths that could break him completely.
Great characters and an unusual plot make this an interesting novel. Nick's particularly dark, brutally honest personality really contrasts with Alan's sweet but deceiving nature. I definitely struggled with wanting Nick to show more compassion and yet admiring him for his nerves of steel. With the addition of other unique and complex people in the mix, this story is captivating. I'm certainly looking forward to the next book in the series, especially with the cliffhanger ending.
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