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all that we see or seem
But a dream within a dream

This was my second time reading Nevermore and it's safe to say that I loved it just as much as the first time around.
I stayed up until three last night to finish it because I just couldn't get enough of the sinister world Kelly Creagh created, Also, I couldn't for the life of me remember some very important details which is why, at times, it felt like I was reading it for the first time.
Thanks, brain, for forgetting almost everything that happens during the lastpages!

Now, for this review I thought I'd just make a recipe sort of thing and present you the ingredients that made Nevermore such a spectacular read.


Ingredient: Edgar Allan Poe

Because whose tales and poems would make a better foundation for a gothic and slightly creepy book about disappearing into otherworldly dreams I can't think of anyone suited better than Mr.
Poe. His stories and verses were so seamlessly woven into and intertwined with this story and added just the right amount of literature and grotesquerie,
I never even read any of Poe's tales or poems before I was introduced to his genius through this book and actually bought a special edition of his complete collection, just like the one Varen has in Nevermore.
So not only did his stories enhance this one in the most beautiful way, but it also introduced me to a writer whose works I might never have bothered with otherwise.


Ingredient: Likable Heroine

“Just because I live in the sunlight, enjoy being blond, and wear a cheerleading uniform, that doesn't mean I'm stupid.
I'm so sick of that, ”

Yes, Isobel Lanley is a cheerleader, and a pretty good one at that, And yes, she's also dating Mr, Popular, football player Brad in the beginning of the book, So yes, I must admit Nevermore starts out a little cliché, and while that never bothered me, it might some people, But really, don't let that deter you, Give the book a chance and wait it out because later there'll be no trace of it, And Isobel, while being a cheerleader and all that, is actually a great heroine, albeit at times a bit clueless, She doesn't let others pressure her into unhealthy relationships and actually recognizes them as such, She stands up to bullies and isn't afraid to do her own thing, I really enjoyed that. All in all she came across as a pretty realisticyear old,

Ingredient: Interesting Hero

“Just because I wear black and keep a private journal, that doesn't mean I'm going to blow up the school.
Or terrorize mindless cheerleaders, for that matter, ”

Yep, Varen Nethers definitely belongs to the gothic crowd of Trenton High and with his lip ring and dyed hair he couldn't be farther from Isobel's world of pom poms and meatheads cough Brad cough.
I was intrigued with Varen from the moment he first showed up in the story, Everything about him kind of fascinated me, His beautiful handwriting, always in purple, The little black notebook he always carries around, His obsession with everything Edgar Allan Poe, His cool and scowling demeanor, Because who doesn't like some teenage angst I wanted to know more about him, find out how he became the way he is, You could say I was a little obsessed myself, And firmly stayed that way throughout the book, I loved seeing him warm up to Isobel! When he started to become a bit playful or when he actually smiled I nearly died, I love all sides of his character and can't wait to read more about him in the sequel, Enshadowed,

Ingredient: THE CHEMISTRY

Varen and Isobel, how much I love them, In spite of some other clichés, their story is in no way one of insta love and for that I am forever grateful, When the two of them first have to interact with each other yes, I admit, they're partnered for an English project against their will, but WHO CARES, Those things happen all the time in school well, they don't like each other, As I already mentioned above, they're from different high school worlds, He thinks she's some dumb, blond bimbo, and she thinks he's slightly okay very creepy, But because of that their chemistry has time to evolve slowly and perfectly, As the reader, you barely notice how their feelings change because of the subtle way it's done, and next thing you know you're shipping them so hard and you don't even know how it happened.
The pace is restrained and beautiful and just the way I like it,

Ingredient: The Sidekicks

Because let's be real, they are so important to every story! Gwen, the girl who saves Isobel from a depressing friendless existence after the fallout with her former clique, is my absolute favorite and gives the otherwise dark read some truly needed funny scenes.
She's straightforward, honest and has an outgoing, slightly crazed demeanor, She provided some laughoutloud moments and is the best friend every YA heroine needs,
There's also this other guy who will remain nameless in this review because you need to meet him yourself, He's in the habit of talking like a fortune cookie and only showing up when it pleases him, which just made him even more mysterious and interesting, I can't wait to find out what odd things he'll say or do in the next book,

Ingredient: The Atmosphere

Kelly Creagh really knows how to take some Victorian horror lit and a few good old high school kids and turn that into an absolute pageturner.
I loved the creatures she added to Poe's gory stories and how she created a nightmarish dreamworld out of it, Reading Poe's tales and poems, and then finding bits and pieces in this book was so much fun, And even if you don't read them, Poe's verses are included where they're needed,
Creagh's writing

is extremely beautiful, especially when it comes to describing the scenes in the dreamworld later on, The way she makes Poe's stories come to life is magical and enthralling,

Deep into that darkness peering,
long I stood there wondering, fearing,
Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal
ever dared to dream before,

Edgar Allan Poe, "The Raven"

I definitely recommend you give this book a try, Especially next month around Halloween would be the perfect time to dive into the world of Varen and Isobel,
For me all that's left now is impatiently waiting for tomorrow, when the sequel will finally be in my hands, It better be, Amazon, or else!

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What I want you to know about this book: Of all thereleases I've read this year, NEVERMORE ties with Tyger Tyger as my favorite.
The only drawback to it is the length of time we have to wait for the second installment! So just be prepared to take up chewing your nails, pacing, and crawling up the walls once you finish this.
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The basic setup for the story loner, reclusive goth boy and Miss Peppy cheerleader are paired for an English project just really doesn't begin to cover this epicpage saga.
I was so curious as to how the author would incorporate Edgar Allan Poe and his works into a modern high school drama setting, But boy howdy, she did, I saw so many Poe references brilliantly and cleverly inserted into the story, and that made reading so very, very enjoyable, Watch for scenes from Cask of Amontillado, a glasseyed dude bearing strong resemblance to the old man from The Tell Tale Heart, a raven or two, and more! Also, one of the chapter titles is called "Ulalume," which is one of my alltime favorite poems.
What I'm trying to say is that this book doesn't just namedrop Poe a few times or make vague, random references to the poet or his works, Instead, Kelly blends Poe's masterpieces with her own incredible imagination to create an original, engaging and highly addictive story,
The characters, too, were so amazing, First off, the main character, Isobel, is not really what you'd expect: she is a cheerleader, but instead of being an overlycheerful, hyperactive airhead, she actually is really smart, witty, and wellspoken.
Varen, too, is not quite what you'd expect either, He was definitely likable, but his cold and aloof personality made him very peculiar he was actually kind of the mean one in the relationship, While maintaining a steady pace throughout, the firstpages gave me a chance to really see the characters interact and get a good understanding for them, Everybody, this is how to portray wellrounded, dynamic characters, And at the same time, Creagh subtly built up the suspense: something's not quite right with Varen, and his peculiar "gift" turns out to be quite a curse, The lastpages BAM accelerate you into a fantasticalbutcreepy dreamworld that Poe himself would probably enjoy, And oh, the ending! How it will make you desperate for the next installment!

Quick say: Everybody, NEVERMORE is an exceptional debut by an amazingly gifted author.
You will not want to pass this up, I have a new favorite! And Kelly Creagh has definitely set the standard and raised the bar for exceptional Young Adult paranormal fiction, THIS is what creativity and originality looks like, THIS BOOK RIGHT HERE!.