Pyromantic (Firebug, 2) - Hardcover

McBride, Lish

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805098631 ISBN 13: 9780805098631

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2017

Synopsis

Ava is having a rough time. Getting rid of Venus didn't set her free―she's still Coterie. Her new boss seems like an improvement, but who knows if he'll stay that way? The Coterie life changes people. And since Ava's currently avoiding her friends after (disastrously) turning down a date with Lock, well, everything kind of sucks. And that's not even taking into account the feelings she might have for him.

But when a mysterious illness starts to affect magical beings, it's up to Ava and her team to stop its spread . . . or else one of them might be next.

About this title

About the Author

Lish McBride grew up in the Pacific Northwest. It rains a lot there, but she likes it anyway. She spent three years away while she got her MFA in fiction from the University of New Orleans, where she managed to survive the hurricane. She enjoys reading, having geek-laden conversations about movies, comics, and zombies with her friends, and of course trying to wear pajamas as much as humanly possible. She lives happily in Mountlake, WA, with her family, two cats, and one very put-upon Chihuahua. Her debut novel, Hold Me Closer, Necromancer was named an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults and was a finalist for the YALSA William C. Morris Award.

Reviews

Gr 8 Up—Following the defeat of Venus in Firebug, pyromancer Ava, who can start fires in her mind, begins working for a new boss of the Coterie. Yet her long, supernatural to-do lists are just a small part of her problems. A disease that afflicts the paranormally inclined seems to be sweeping through her community. Assisted by a range of other magical beings, Ava struggles to discover what's gone wrong while simultaneously dealing with her difficult personal life and her hard-to-read new boss. The Northeastern U.S. settings are vivid, from small-town Maine to bustling Boston. While the protagonist occasionally suffers from overwhelmingly brooding sarcasm, teens will find her reactions entertaining. Infused with light romance that never gets in the way of the fast-paced narrative action, this is an entertaining sequel, and there is much for fans of paranormal narratives with a human touch to savor in this continuation of the series. VERDICT This engaging, quippy novel will appeal to paranormal readers as well as those who like well-drawn characters, from protagonists to background players. Purchase where the previous volume is popular.—Erinn Black Salge, Saint Peter's Prep, Jersey City, NJ

Edition details

• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805098631
• ISBN 13: 9780805098631
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 336