Publisher : Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published : Reprint edition (August 30, 2011)
page count : 576
Series : Nevermore
Blurb
At once an homage to one of America's greatest writers and a page-turning psychological mystery that is equal parts horror, humor, and romance, NEVERMORE is the story of Varen -- a Poe-fan and goth -- and Isobel -- a cheerleader and unlikely heroine. When a Lit. project pairs the two together, Isobel finds herself steadily swept into Varen's world, one that he has created in his notebook and in his mind, one where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life. Isobel slowly learns that dreams can be much more powerful than she'd ever expected, and that pain and despair come in all shades. As labels of "goth" and "cheerleader" fade away, she sees more in Varen than a tall, pale outcast, and a consuming romance is braced against the ever-clearer horror that the most terrifying realities are those within our own minds.
When Isobel has a single chance to rescue Varen from the shadows of his own nightmares, will she be able to save him -- and herself?
My review
Kelly Creagh takes you into an exciting world full of danger and romance. Books like Nevermore are books I usually wouldn't read and I was afraid when I first picked it up that I wouldn't like it and I was wasting my money, but after reading it I was highly impressed and I even started reading more of this genre. Nevermore adds a dark twist to the romance of Isobel and Varen. Kelly Creagh is able to bring her imagination to life in vivid descriptions that are neither lengthy or boring. All in all I give nevermore four stars.
