Review: The Demon’s Lexicon

Apr •  27 •  2011

Title: The Demon’s Lexicon
Series: The Demon’s Lexicon # 1
Genre: Young Adult- Paranormal/Fantasy
Author: Sarah Rees Brennan
Publisher: Margret K. McElderry
Release Date: June 2, 2009
Book: Gift sent by blogger friend YA Bibliophile

“Nick and his brother, Alan, have spent their lives on the run from magic. Their father was murdered, and their mother was driven mad by magicians and the demons who give them power. The magicians are hunting the Ryves family for a charm that Nick’s mother stole — a charm that keeps her alive — and they want it badly enough to kill again. 
Danger draws even closer when a brother and sister come to the Ryves family for help. The boy wears a demon’s mark, a sign of death that almost nothing can erase…and when Alan also gets marked by a demon, Nick is desperate to save him. The only way to do that is to kill one of the magicians they have been hiding from for so long.

Ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse, Nick starts to suspect that his brother is telling him lie after lie about their past. As the magicians’ Circle closes in on their family, Nick uncovers the secret that could destroy them all.

This is the Demon’s Lexicon. Turn the page.”

I am so happy (dances around) that I had a chance to read this book. I loved Nick. His sarcasm had me laughing a lot. The whole plot of this book is great! I loved the whole witches, warlocks and demon fighting. Demon fighting rocks! Nick and his brother Alan kick butt at what they do! 

The plot is what instantly grabbed me. I enjoyed all the sword fighting, kick butt, demon killing action. Alan is a great older brother who took care of his brother and mother. Nick and Alan both are on the move in order to avoid meeting up with demons who want their mothers charm. 


Now I love secrets. And the secrets revealed in this book were absolutely yummy! I was shocked to find out but it also made sensed when I thought back in the things in the book. But shocked I was. I felt for them and the secret they were harboring. I can only hope that in the next book they will fight till the very end. My only gripe was the pace of the story. I really wanted just to dive in but it sort of held back a bit.


The Demon’s Lexicon is dark, adventurous read that had a secret like no other. It held me from the first page and I love it. I can’t wait to read the second book!


I give it 4 BITES!



Happy Reading!


 

Posted by on Apr 27, 2011 in 2011, Review, Sarah Rees Brennan, Young Adult | 7 comments

7 Comments

  1. Two Readers Reviews
    Apr 27, 2011

    Great review! I got this book at the library thanks to Heidi’s recommendation. Can’t wait to get started on it!

  2. YA Bibliophile
    Apr 27, 2011

    Yea! I’m so glad you loved it!! I get really nervous about people reading books I gush about 🙂 I CANNOT WAIT for book three!!!

  3. Anna
    Apr 27, 2011

    I have yet to pick this series but all the reviews I’ve come across are really good.Thanks for sharing!

  4. Jenny
    Apr 27, 2011

    A book full of secrets and sarcasm? Sounds like the book for me! I haven’t heard much about these books so I’m off to look them up:) Thanks for a great review Savy!

  5. Melissa (Books and Things)
    Apr 27, 2011

    Oh I’ve been curious about this one. So glad you reviewed it. Ah… love a fun book full of sarcasm. lol I need to read it!

  6. Nic @ Irresistible Reads
    Apr 28, 2011

    I have heard amazing things about this series. Especially the snarky characters. Great review Savy. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

  7. Small Review
    Apr 30, 2011

    I didn’t see the secret coming at all! I liked Nick a lot 🙂