The Devouring Gray
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| Author | Christine Lynn Herman |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult, paranormal, horror |
| Publisher | Disney-Hyperion[1] |
Publication date | April 2, 2019[1] |
| Pages | 368 pp[1] |
The Devouring Gray is a 2019 young adult novel written by Christine Lynn Herman.[1][2]
Plot
[edit]A parallel-dimension prison for an ancient evil is connected to a small town's founding families. Seventeen-year old Violet Saunders must uncover a devastating family history to defeat the evil known as the Beast.
Critical reception
[edit]Kirkus Reviews said the novel had "Complex characters and creepy concepts will leave readers chomping for the next volume".[1]
Publishers Weekly said "Herman imbues her setting with a claustrophobic atmosphere filled with intrigue...Herman creates distinct characters and an appealing mystery with an imminent sense of betrayal and tragedy that will keep readers awaiting the next volume." [3]
In the cover reveal, Hypable stated that the novel promised "the character-driven drama of Riverdale and the creepiness of the Upside Down from Stranger Things."[4]
The Devouring Gray was a Kids' Indie Next List Top Ten Pick for Spring 2019.[5]
The Devouring Gray was an Indies Introduce Debut Pick for Winter/Spring 2019.[6]
Themes
[edit]The author has stated the book contains and discusses themes of mental health[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "The Devouring Gray". Kirkus Reviews. December 18, 2018.
- ^ "The Devouring Gray". Publishers Weekly.
- ^ "Publishers Weekly Review". Publishers Weekly.
- ^ "Hypable "The Devouring Gray Cover Reveal"". Hypable. 29 November 2018.
- ^ "Kids Indie Next List". Indiebound.org.
- ^ "Indies Introduce Winter / Spring 2019 Titles". indiebound.org.
- ^ ""Into the Gray"". PowellsBooks.blog.