Review: A fantastic read!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 23, 2014
Divine Vices is a fantastic read, with an Angel/Demon theme like none I've read before. I really enjoyed the story, even though it started off a little slow for me, but it built up to a gripping plot with elements of horror, thriller, intrigue, not too mention teen angst and romance.Sixteen year old Cassie moved to New Haven to live with her Dad after the death of her mum and older sister. She has settled in well, hanging out with her best friends Ian and Gwen, striving to achieve her best at school. The body of a girl is found in a near by town with evidence of cult involvement, research shows there have been others and the new guy, bad boy Jack, arrives at school taking a special interest in Cassie - her life will never be the same. With weird nightmares, unexplainable incidences not to mention a crazy stalker in a trench coat hunting her down, Cassie's life is turned upside down and inside out. Why is she being hunted? What has Jack got to do with it? What secret is her best friend Ian hiding? Will she be the next murder victim?Cassie comes across as strong and confident with who she is. She is in no way your typical 16 year old with that vocabulary or cynicism. I understand Cassie is supposed to be "not your typical teenager", but her "holier than thou" attitude and demeanor were a little off putting at times. In saying all that, the book had me reading into the wee hours of the morning, so she can't have bothered me too much!Jack and his seducing antics were an absolute delight. The chemistry and banter between him and Cassie lightened the mood of the book considerably.Ian, Cassie's best friend was also a gem. His support and devotion to Cassie were admirable. Their friendship actually reminded me of Clary and Simon from the Mortal Instruments.I'm going to admit, I'm so glad my kindle app has a dictionary because it was like I was reading another language some of the time; some of the words I've never come across. It may just be that I'm Australian, and we don't use the same or as big a vocabulary, but let's just say, I'm starting to question my intelligence! LolThe biggest kicker of all, and one I wasn't expecting, was a bloody cliff hanger! Nooooo!!! I want to know what happens NOW!! I'm so frustrated because I really wanted closure! The author should have no doubt that all her readers will be waiting with baited breath to buy the next installment to see what will happen next! Touché Ms. Parkin! ;D