Demon in My View (Den of Shadows)
by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
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Author: Amelia Atwater-RhodesEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-09-11
ISBN: 0440228840
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Book Reviews of Demon in My View (Den of Shadows)
Book Review: The second book from one of my favorite authors!
Summary: 5 Stars
"Demon in My View" is the second book by one of my favorite authors, Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. Although I am arguably too old for teen books, I re-read this one recently and still found it enjoyable.
The story follows Jessica, a writer of vampire novels. What she doesn't realize is that her stories are true, and they may get her into big trouble with the denizens of the night. Despite the fact that Jessica is clearly based on the author herself, I still found the story to be interesting and not to "Mary-Sue-ish". I know alot of other reviewers have complained about this problem, but it really doesn't bother me. I know it isn't realistic for characters to all be beautiful and perfect, but sometimes it's fun to read a story with dark, sexy, cool characters. It's just a bit of self-indulgent fun sometimes. Anyway, despite the fact that the last time I read this book was in Middle School (many many years ago), I still found the story to be entertaining. The dark atmosphere of Amelia's books really draws you in and keeps you glued to the pages.
Another thing I'd like to mention is the references to the previous book, "In the Forests of the Night". I really enjoyed the connection to the previous story, because it helps you feel that the stories are all intertwined within the same world. There's even a short reference to Jessica in "In the Forests of the Night", which is a nice "easter egg"-type surprise for those who have read the book either before or after reading "Demon in My View".
"Demon in My View" is perhaps my favorite of Amelia's books. So, I'd definitely recommend this book to teens and even adults who are fans of vampire novels.
Summary of Demon in My View (Den of Shadows)
Though nobody at her high school knows it, Jessica is a published author. Her vampire novel, Tiger, Tiger, has just come out under the pen name Ash Night. Now two new students have just arrived in Ramsa, and both want Jessica?s attention. She has no patience with overly friendly Caryn, but she?s instantly drawn to Alex, a self-assured, mysterious boy who seems surprisingly familiar. If Jessica didn?t know better, she?d think Aubrey, the alluring villain from her novel had just sprung to life. That?s impossible, of course; Aubrey is a figment of her imagination. Or is he?The teen queen of horror fiction Amelia Atwater-Rhodes is on the prowl again! Continuing in much the same vampire vein that established her reputation, the young writer's sophomore novel also includes a touch of autobiography. Jessica Allodola is a high school senior who pens vampire tales under the pseudonym Ash Night. (Hmmm, sound familiar?) Because of her funereal clothing and cynical demeanor, Jessica is shunned by her sunnier classmates. No matter, she prefers the company of the undead she creates on her laptop, anyway. But Jessica is shaken when a creature from her novel, the suave vampire Aubrey (who fans will remember from In the Forests of the Night) shows up as a new student at her school. Not knowing whether he plans to seduce or harm her, Jessica plays a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Aubrey as she tries to discover the secret of his existence. As she delves deeper into the midnight world of her own novels, she encounters other supernatural beings, like Fala, an evil Egyptian vampire, and Caryn Smoke, a teenaged good witch. When she finally unearths the shocking truth that explains the tangibility of her imaginary world, Jessica must decide if she loves that dark world enough to leave the light forever.
Atwater-Rhode's writing, while still showing strong traces of Anne Rice and Stephen King, is maturing nicely as she cleverly constructs this story within a story. Her vampires, while thousands of years old, have adolescent mood swings and tempers, which will sit well with the under-16 crowd. Demon in My View will undoubtedly find its way into many backpacks and Trapper Keepers. (Ages 12 to 15) --Jennifer Hubert
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