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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9780316035736
ISBN number: 0316035734
Label: Little, Brown Young Readers
Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 240
Printing Date: September 01, 2008
Publishing house: Little, Brown Young Readers
Age index: Young Adult
Sale Popularity Level: 36844
Studio: Little, Brown Young Readers
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'When dark creeps in and eats the light,
Bury your fears on Sorry Night.
For in the winter's blackest hours,
Comes the feasting of the Vours,
No one can see it, the life they stole,
Your body's here but not your soul...'
THE VOURS: Evil, demonic beings that inhabit human bodies on Sorry Night, the darkest hours of the winter solstice.
When Reggie reads about the Vours in a mysterious old journal, she assumes they are just the musings of an anonymous lunatic. But when her little brother, Henry, begins to act strangely, it's clear that these creatures exist beyond a madwoman's imagination, and Reggie finds out what happens when fears come to life.
To save the people she loves, Reggie must learn to survive in a world of nightmares. Can she devour her own fears before they devour her?
The Devouring is an engrossing tale of terror that will have you wondering: what if your worst fears became your living nightmare?
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From start to finish this book kept me on the edge of my seat. I loved the detail that the author put into his writing and I hope there is more to come! I could easily see this book turned into a creepy horror film.
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Reggie and her little brother Henry live with their father. Their mother ran off a while ago and Reggie has had to take over for her since her father is always busy. It's a lot of work, but she puts up with it because she loves her brother. One day, she finds a mysterious journal that talks about creatures called "Vours", which feed on fear and devour souls on Sorry Night. Reggie is a daredevil, so she and her best friend Aaron decide to face their fears and try to taunt these Vours. On this Sorry Night, something will happen. Someone will fall prey to unspeakable evil. Someone will lose their soul. Now Reggie must face the most horrifying nightmares imaginable as dreams become reality. She will be forced to fight to save the souls of those she holds dear. Everyone she knows will become a target or a suspect, and there is a whole world of terror out there for Reggie to discover.
The Devouring is a very scary make you jump and cringe kind of story. It hit upon two of my biggest fears, but that didn't stop me from devouring this book. It is incredibly intense and frightening, but it is so beautifully written and exciting that I could not put it down. I recommend this to fans of the supernatural who are not faint of heart. And anyone else looking for a good scare.
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The very first few lines I thought this was another too tame teen book, but I turned the page and got creeped out. This book knows how and when to get creepy. If you like genuine chills, give this book a read. You have to face your fears(or perhaps eat them)to survive.
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This book was better than I expected. It is quite accurately described as "horror," and fulfills the genre quite nicely. If you are prone to nightmares or have a weak stomach, I would recommend skipping this one. I feel that YAs are sometimes toned down for the age of their readers, but not in this case--in the prologue alone, there is a very disturbing scene where a drunken father lashes his son to a scarecrow stand--super creepy! If you like a good scare and books on the darker side, this one is for you. Leave the nightlight on!
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"When dark creeps in and eats the light,
Bury your fears on Sorry Night.
For in the winter's blackest hours,
Comes the feasting of the Vours,
No one can see it, the life they stole,
Your body's here but not your soul..."
THE VOURS: Evil, demonic beings that inhabit human bodies on Sorry Night, the darkest hours of the winter solstice.
When Reggie reads about the Vours in a mysterious old journal, she assumes they are just the musings of an anonymous lunatic. But when her little brother, Henry, begins to act strangely, it's clear that these creatures exist beyond a madwoman's imagination, and Reggie finds out what happens when fears come to life.
To save the people she loves, Reggie must learn to survive in a world of nightmares. Can she devour her own fears before they devour her?
The Devouring is an engrossing tale of terror that will have you wondering: what if your worst fears became your living nightmare?
The Devouring is a truly horrifying read. The writing catches your attention from the beginning and you devour the book in one sitting. Some parts of the book just sent shivers up and down your spine. The book kept you on the edge of your seat and it made you cringe in horror as you read the book. Regina was a great character who never gave up, she tried to save her little brother no matter the cost.She also had real problems as well as demonic ones. The plot went in a steady pace that wasn't too slow but it wasn't too fast as well. It was just right. Brother/Sister relationships were tested, fears were overcome, and friendships were strengthened in this book.If you are a truly horror book fan you will not be disappointed. I eagerly await for the sequel!
-Carol
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