 | Within these wicked walls : a novel Author: Blackwood, Lauren | |
| Price: $9.83 | ||
Summary:
As a debtera, nineteen-year-old Andromeda performs exorcisms to cleanse households of the Evil Eye, but when she agrees to work for handsome, young heir Magnus Rorschach, her job becomes truly terrifying.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: UG Reading Level: 5.30 Points: 14.0 Quiz: 515429 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (09/01/21)
Booklist (02/15/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/10/21)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/15/2021 *Starred Review* Set in a desert region of East Africa, Blackwood’s debut follows teenage Andromeda, who is looking to survive beyond the care of Jember, the closest thing to a parent she’s had. While he may not have given her any tenderness or physical affection, Jember did give her something of extreme value—he trained her in the trade of exorcism, making her a debtera. Forced from Jember’s home with only her training, Andi has no choice but to take a job cleansing Magnus Rochester’s nearby mansion of the Evil Eye, a curse that only one debtera to date has both cleared and survived. Not your average haunted house tale, this title doubles as an unlikely and intense romance (á la Jane Eyre), heightening the stakes of Andi’s work as her success is tied up in both her survival and that of Magnus, her newfound and often insufferable lover. Andi’s character is often headstrong to a fault, creating adventure and drama in lieu of commonsensical action. This is to the delight of readers though, as Andi’s nature awakens an intensity in surrounding characters that creates a fast-paced and heart-wrenching tale. Perfect for lovers of light horror, romance, and suspense, Within these Wicked Walls will be a surefire pick for the coming autumn nights. - Copyright 2021 Booklist.
