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lestaslettering's review against another edition
2.0
Not my cup of tea but 2 stars for just the time before the ending(I wouldn't've given even that, under different circumstances). I wish he didn't come back because that's not the stupid underwhelming reaction the other characters including Alan should've given when a demon you set free comes back for you, leaving its freedom. All characters suck. The plot sucks. Nick's perspective is stupid. Mae & Jamie are irritating, as much as all the characters are. I don't care enough about Nick to start fighting for him now, but the way everyone treats him, is just too cruel.
impybelle's review against another edition
3.0
You ever think to yourself, "huh. Why don't I read more books about sociopaths that end when the main character realizes he is one?" No? Well... there's probably a reason for that. But really, by the end it was either sociopath or demon and I'm not sure the two aren't the same in this world so there you go.
mazikem's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of my favorite books of all time! I love all the characters.
The author has written short stories in the same universe too on her LiveJournal.
The author has written short stories in the same universe too on her LiveJournal.
kateslowreads's review against another edition
5.0
This was the best book of the summer - dark, moving, and funny. You can look at it on two levels. There's the book that's a harrowing adventure, rife with demons, goblin markets, magic, sword-fighting and everything I like in a story. Then there's the deeper book, the book that makes you ask questions about what love means, what being human means, or what does it mean to have a soul? An excellent book!
hayleewhalee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wetdryvac's review against another edition
5.0
Well now, that was just plain fascinating, and even with a trope set I usually can't stand, I found myself moved by it.
missprint_'s review
5.0
Nick Ryves has a lot of things to worry about. Usually a leaky pipe wouldn't register as even a minor priority. Except that he also keeps his favorite sword under the sink. Dodgy houses and leaky pipes are nothing new for Nick and his brother Alan. After all, who has time for home improvement when you're on the run from evil magicians and the demons who give them power?
After years of running across England, the magicians are finally closing in on Nick and Alan in The Demon's Lexicon(2009) by Sarah Rees Brennan. The solution should be simple. The Ryves know exactly what the magicians want. But the stolen charm is also the only thing keeping their mother alive.
Nick is furious when Alan decides to help a hapless brother and sister who stumble into their lives. Don't they have enough problems? But Alan is family, and even if Nick doesn't know much about feelings or bonding, he knows family matters.
The only problem is that the more Nick learns about his past and the closer they come to the magicians, the more obvious it is that Alan has been lying to him. Nick is determined to stop the magicians and uncover the truth . . . even if it means nothing will ever be the same.
Brennan herself has said (on twitter) that she doesn't much like the television series Supernatural. Still, comparisons between it and her debut novel are inevitable because, well, they're really similar. That said, the entire vibe of The Demon's Lexicon is sufficiently different from Supernatural that it won't seem too familiar to fans of the TV show nor will it lack appeal for those who don't appreciate the series.
Unsurprisingly, the story is filled to the brim with action and battles and, of course, magic. Happily, and less expected, was the humor that Brennan has added to the story. Nick is ruthless and he doesn't understand other people at all. But he is very funny--as is Alan. The nice thing about the added humor is that it gives both of the Ryves brothers that little extra dimension that makes them feel like real people instead of scary thugs.
The writing itself is filled with similar contrasts for added complexity. Aside from being a really fun and exciting book, The Demon's Lexicon is a great book about family and what love really means because, really, it can mean a lot of different things for different people. It's also a book that will have wide appeal because it is widely awesome (and the first part in a trilogy that will continue in The Demon's Talisman).
Possible Pairings: Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer, Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba, Supernatural (television series), The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud
After years of running across England, the magicians are finally closing in on Nick and Alan in The Demon's Lexicon(2009) by Sarah Rees Brennan. The solution should be simple. The Ryves know exactly what the magicians want. But the stolen charm is also the only thing keeping their mother alive.
Nick is furious when Alan decides to help a hapless brother and sister who stumble into their lives. Don't they have enough problems? But Alan is family, and even if Nick doesn't know much about feelings or bonding, he knows family matters.
The only problem is that the more Nick learns about his past and the closer they come to the magicians, the more obvious it is that Alan has been lying to him. Nick is determined to stop the magicians and uncover the truth . . . even if it means nothing will ever be the same.
Brennan herself has said (on twitter) that she doesn't much like the television series Supernatural. Still, comparisons between it and her debut novel are inevitable because, well, they're really similar. That said, the entire vibe of The Demon's Lexicon is sufficiently different from Supernatural that it won't seem too familiar to fans of the TV show nor will it lack appeal for those who don't appreciate the series.
Unsurprisingly, the story is filled to the brim with action and battles and, of course, magic. Happily, and less expected, was the humor that Brennan has added to the story. Nick is ruthless and he doesn't understand other people at all. But he is very funny--as is Alan. The nice thing about the added humor is that it gives both of the Ryves brothers that little extra dimension that makes them feel like real people instead of scary thugs.
The writing itself is filled with similar contrasts for added complexity. Aside from being a really fun and exciting book, The Demon's Lexicon is a great book about family and what love really means because, really, it can mean a lot of different things for different people. It's also a book that will have wide appeal because it is widely awesome (and the first part in a trilogy that will continue in The Demon's Talisman).
Possible Pairings: Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer, Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba, Supernatural (television series), The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud
sonaderon's review against another edition
5.0
Holy crap.
I saw this on a list of books that should be more popular.
THIS BOOK SHOULD BE MORE POPULAR!
I saw this on a list of books that should be more popular.
THIS BOOK SHOULD BE MORE POPULAR!
chasm's review against another edition
4.0
Truth be told, I liked this a lot more than I expected - The Demon's Lexicon adds a fresh take on the grossly overdone supernatural-fantasy-paranormal genre and makes it into a star novel!
Simple in its exposition, The Demon's Lexicon is a novel about two brothers Nick and Alan running away from demons hunting down their mother. The two must move constantly, stay inconspicuous and hide their demon-butt kicking weapons. All this changes when Mae and her brother Jamie go to the brothers for help - Jamie's gotten a demon mark and needs their help. As the quest goes on to save Jamie, a secret past, irreconcilable differences and a surprising twist conclude a tense yet wonderful YA novel.
What I liked initially about the novel was the two male narrators, and their clear contrast. Alan is more bookish and polite while Nick is more of the typical bad boy type of guy. The two later that join them - Jamie and Mae also have clearly defined roles - a bit of the sheepish innocent male and the flaming unconventional girl. A tad cliche, but I thought it was interesting. Also, the prose is clear, terse - exactly like how Nick speaks, so nothing seems superfluous. The wonderful twists along the way make The Demon's Lexicon stand out as well, because it keeps you thinking..and sincerely, I never expected that kind of twist at the end!
I can't really seem to think of any big faults, but I must say I disliked Nick's attitude at points and wondered more about his thoughts - but there's an explanation at the end for that. But regardless The Demon's Lexicon is constantly exhilarating with multiple demon slaying scenes, magician face offs and a whole lot more. Definitely not a novel to be missed, The Demon's Lexicon breaks barriers in the world of YA - making it a edgy, dark yet highly addictive novel.
I'm way too hyped for the third book as well..because I read The Demon's Covenant right after this one!
Simple in its exposition, The Demon's Lexicon is a novel about two brothers Nick and Alan running away from demons hunting down their mother. The two must move constantly, stay inconspicuous and hide their demon-butt kicking weapons. All this changes when Mae and her brother Jamie go to the brothers for help - Jamie's gotten a demon mark and needs their help. As the quest goes on to save Jamie, a secret past, irreconcilable differences and a surprising twist conclude a tense yet wonderful YA novel.
What I liked initially about the novel was the two male narrators, and their clear contrast. Alan is more bookish and polite while Nick is more of the typical bad boy type of guy. The two later that join them - Jamie and Mae also have clearly defined roles - a bit of the sheepish innocent male and the flaming unconventional girl. A tad cliche, but I thought it was interesting. Also, the prose is clear, terse - exactly like how Nick speaks, so nothing seems superfluous. The wonderful twists along the way make The Demon's Lexicon stand out as well, because it keeps you thinking..and sincerely, I never expected that kind of twist at the end!
I can't really seem to think of any big faults, but I must say I disliked Nick's attitude at points and wondered more about his thoughts - but there's an explanation at the end for that. But regardless The Demon's Lexicon is constantly exhilarating with multiple demon slaying scenes, magician face offs and a whole lot more. Definitely not a novel to be missed, The Demon's Lexicon breaks barriers in the world of YA - making it a edgy, dark yet highly addictive novel.
I'm way too hyped for the third book as well..because I read The Demon's Covenant right after this one!