Review: Brilliant Read!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 23, 2012
Review for Ocean of Red Volume One , Rise of the Demons by Willow Cross.Oceans of Red takes place in modern day Los Angeles in a post-apocalyptic world where demons invade the minds of people to cleanse the human race of any individuality and free-will.  It appears there was a huge hostile takeover where the humans were on the losing end.  When all hope seemed to be absent from this demon infested world, we are introduced to Remy, the main character and her two siblings.  I immediately became intrigued by this warrior girl with extra human strength and ability to outwit the demons in several confrontations and admired her youngest sibling, Shane, for her superior intelligence and selflessness to help preserve what was left of the human species.  Cross is extremely brilliant in her character building.  The protagonists are immediately identified and likeable.  I love the dynamic that Cross creates with Remy and her father.  There is a lot of love present but also a constant push and pull that is pivotal in the decision making of missions.  The dialogue was perfectly inserted throughout the book. It is evenly balanced with description.  Cross uses colorful words to build the scenery which I greatly appreciated.  I love reading a book that captures me with the plot but flows smoothly to where I feel like I'm floating between chapters and anticipating the next event. I am caught up in what will happen next with Remy and her siblings.  Will they succeed in the next missions to come?  Do they truly have an alley on the other side or is it a trap? I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates the apocalyptic world where humans have to bond together to fight an alien force. This book is exciting and intriguing and moves at a rapid rate.  You will not be disappointed if you are looking for a quick adventure.  Five stars from me.Michelle HunterWAAR