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Sixteen-year old Desolation Black wants nothing more than to stay in Hell where it’s cold and lonely and totally predictable. Instead, she’s sent back to Earth where she must face the evil she despises and the good she always feared.
When Desi is forced to embrace her inner demon, she assumes her choice has been made—that she has no hope of being anything other than what her father, Lucifer, has created her to be. What she doesn’t count on, is finding a reason to change—from something she’s never
had before—a friend.
I know what you are thinking: not another paranormal book but this book is different. Trust me!
- I know I always say this - but hey I don't read books much if the cover doesn't grab me. It's what I look at first. This cover is awesome. That is a big compliment coming from me b/c my friends will tell you I am picky. I love that it is a badass angel figure. I love the purple and grey. And I love sacrificial undertones. I am actually jealous this is not my cover.
- Desi is a badass. She is so true to a teen and jumps off the page. She is flawed and I love that she's not perfect and doesn't pretend to be. She's actually okay with not being perfect. Who doesn
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Thanks so much for your generous comments Shelli! I'm actually kind of speechless. So I'll give you a ((hug)) instead!
You have me at:
Sixteen-year old Desolation Black wants nothing more than to stay in Hell where it’s cold and lonely and totally predictable.
I'll be checking this one out on that cool date of 11/11/11
Thanks Shelli for the review.
Yes, yes, and yes! This is the perfect review of BECOME. I agree with every one of your bullets, Shelli, esp. #7 and #8. ALL of them! I absolutely LOVED this book! :-)
Sounds like an awesome book. So excited for Ali. I'll have to check it out.
Wow, what a review! And that cover! I'm convinced. :)
Ooh! I hadn't heard of this, but I'm definitely adding it to my Must-Read list! Thanks for the fabulous review, Shelli!
Thanks so much for reviewing my book, Shelli! I loved your "top ten loves"! It's always interesting to see what readers will take away from your story, ya know?
Thanks again!