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Release Date: October 12, 2010
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
343 Pages
Sam leads a pretty normal life. He may not have the most exciting job in the world, but he's doing all right—until a fast food prank brings him to the attention of Douglas, a creepy guy with an intense violent streak.
Turns out Douglas is a necromancer who raises the dead for cash and sees potential in Sam. Then Sam discovers he’s a necromancer too, but with strangely latent powers. And his worst nightmare wants to join forces . . . or else.
With only a week to figure things out, Sam needs all the help he can get. Luckily he lives in Seattle, which has nearly as many paranormal types as it does coffee places. But even with newfound friends, will Sam be able to save his skin?
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Release Date: October 12, 2010Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
343 Pages
Sam leads a pretty normal life. He may not have the most exciting job in the world, but he's doing all right—until a fast food prank brings him to the attention of Douglas, a creepy guy with an intense violent streak.
Turns out Douglas is a necromancer who raises the dead for cash and sees potential in Sam. Then Sam discovers he’s a necromancer too, but with strangely latent powers. And his worst nightmare wants to join forces . . . or else.
With only a week to figure things out, Sam needs all the help he can get. Luckily he lives in Seattle, which has nearly as many paranormal types as it does coffee places. But even with newfound friends, will Sam be able to save his skin?
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Meet Samhain Corvus LaCroix, or Sam, as everyone calls him. College dropout, fast food restaurant employee and… necromancer?
Who knew a normal game of potato hockey could turn into a night that would Sam would never forget? Douglas Montgomery is the most powerful necromancer in Seattle, or so he thinks. He's a member of the Council, a group of paranormal beings who basically control the other paranormal beings within a certain area. He is also researching ways to become stronger. He's evil, through and through. When he discovers Sam, he believes the kid is no threat to him, but a necromancer with as little power as Sam has could still prove to be a real nuisance. So he gives Sam a couple of options that will change the course of his entire life - including his love life. Insert creepy eyebrow waggle here.
The first time I read this book was on a whim. I was at the library, perusing the young adult aisles and saw Hold Me Closer, Necromancer. Maybe it was the reference to Sir Elton John, maybe it was the paranormal aspect of the novel, either way, it was fate that made me choose to borrow Hold Me Closer, Necromancer that day. And there isn't a day where I don't thank John Travolta for allowing me to read it. Hahaha, that was such a weird way to explain it… but really, it's a good freaking book.
Sam is absolutely hilarious. His perspective is very easy to read from and his reactions are very realistic. He has great humor, but knows when to be serious. The reader can understand and feel his emotions clearly - there was more than one time that this book has me teary-eyed. All of the characters in Hold Me Closer, Necromancer are pretty great, except you know… the evil ones. My personal favorites would have to be Sam, Ashley, Brooke and Ramon. The chemistry between these characters was just natural. Their friendships never seemed forced and it was very easy to not just love Sam, but to love his entire gang. Brid and the other weres were also really interesting. I loved the interactions and the way the family responded to each other. Reading this book felt like real life, except, ya know… the fact that almost everyone in this novel has supernatural abilities.
The plot of this novel is captivating. I found myself unable to put the book down, even during my second time reading it. Ms. McBride's writing will suck you in immediately and keep your interest 'til the very last page. I never felt like the plot was moving too slowly, or too quickly and it was very easily to keep up with! I JUST LOVE THIS BOOK, OKAY? And can I just say, these new covers are so swanky! Makes me like the series even more. Honestly, I wasn't a huge fan of the original cover, but the new one is so shiny, dark and intriguing. LOVE IT! And it matches the cover of the sequel. That always gets a bonus point.
The point that I'm really trying to get across here is that this book needs to be read by everyone. It's got everything you need: paranormal elements, some dark action, a bit of romance, a ton of humor, great friendships and some villains that you will most definitely love to hate! I must read the sequel immediately. So while I do that, you should go and buy this book. Okay?
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Yay! I'm so glad you liked this one. I think #2 is even better. :)
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They were both awesome. WHHHHY IS SHE WRITING TWO BOOKS BEFORE SHE WRITES THE THIRD BOOK OF THIS SERIES? WHYYYY.
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