Book details
Velveteen
Description
Readers ofCarrie Ryan andRichelle Meadwill love this dark revenge fantasy.At sixteen, Velveteen Monroewas kidnapped and murdered by a madman named Bonesaw. But that's not the problem.The problem is she landed in the City of the Dead. And while it's not a fiery inferno, it's certainly no heaven either. Grey, ashen and crumbling more and more by the day, and everyone has a job to do there. Which doesn't leave Velveteen much time to do anything about what's really on her mind.Bonesaw.Velveteen aches to deliver the bloody punishment he deserves. And she's figured out just how to do it. She'll haunt him for the rest of his days.It'll be brutal...and awesome.But crossing the divide between the living and the dead has devastating consequences. Velveteen's obsessive haunting could actually crack the foundation of her new world, not to mention jeopardize her very soul. A risk she's willing to takeexcept fate has just given her reason to stick around: an unreasonably hot and completely off-limits coworker. Velveteen can't help herself when it comes to breaking rules . . . or getting revenge. And she just might be angry enough to take everyone down with her.
Age
12-15
Text complexity
proficient
Length
304 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: The book offers an intriguing plot that keeps readers hooked from the beginning to the end, making it a page-turner.
- Unique Characters: The characters in the book are well-developed and unique, providing a fresh perspective and relatable experiences for the reader.
- Emotional Depth: The story may delve into deep emotional themes, allowing readers to connect with the characters on a personal level.
- Creative World-Building: The author might have created a rich and imaginative setting that transports readers to another world, offering an escape from everyday life.