He went to art college but left after a year. He has written two screenplays that have been made into films. The book was published on the 27th of August Amber Lamont is sent to the principal for getting into an altercation with a fellow student at her highschool, Saffron.
It is only the latest in a idiosyncratic spree of fights Amber has gotten into recently. It was followed by Desolation. Thumbnails Document Outline Attachments. Find Previous. Highlight all Match case. Rotate Clockwise Rotate Counterclockwise. The story is also the basis of a series of television documentaries and dramatizations released between and You don t drive the Dodge Demon, you Listen to official albums more.
Would you look at my arms? See the goosebumps? What the hell was that? That was creepy! The last pages were more disgusting than creepy. I thought I should mention this, because I originally thought this would be scary as hell.
I would definitely recommend this book to readers who love a good supernatural book. Pure awesomeness, combined with lots of fights, blood and humor. A perfect October read! So pretty! View 2 comments. Actual rating: somewhere around 3. Most of it. I'd probably give four stars to the first three quarters of it, and.. I should say right away that - as anyone who knows me even a little bit will probably be aware of - I'm a huge fan of Skulduggery Pleasant.
This is both a good thing and a bad thing when it c Actual rating: somewhere around 3. This is both a good thing and a bad thing when it comes to reading and reviewing Demon Road because comparisons are going to be inevitable. And I was both anticipating this book and rather expecting to be disappointed, because really, how could anything measure up to the glory that is Skulduggery?
Would I love it? Would I hate it? Would I go "well, it's an okay book, but somewhat disappointing? The answer, as said above, is that I did in fact enjoy it. Most of it, anyway; most of it a very great deal. It absolutely has all the things that have become Derek Landy's trademarks: the wit, the humour slightly less of it than in Skulduggery Pleasant, possibly, but plenty there , snappy dialogue, rounded, interesting and well-developed characters, including even very secondary or tertiary, etc side characters who only appear in one or two scenes.
Lots of fighting. Lots of gore. Action, adventure, chases, fantastical creatures, a cool classic car. In that sense, I suppose it didn't really feel that different from Skulduggery: anyone who is a fan of that should probably enjoy this, I think. It's also definitely different enough in its plot and setting that it never felt like a rehash of the same basic story, which can be an issue with some writers with one massively successful series under their belts.
The good. The characters! Well, most of them. I loved Amber's parents. I liked Milo, although I think it might take another book or two to really get a handle on this guy; what I saw so far, I did like. I think. He has potential, anyway.
Most importantly, what with her being the main character and all, I enjoyed Amber. And pacing. I didn't have problems with that really - I enjoyed the slower bits as much as if not more than the faster-paced parts. The flow was good and I only put the book down once, when I really had to go to sleep and there was just a bit too much left to persist. Otherwise it was just hours of reading, which isn't something I've managed a lot this year.
The less good. I'm sorry, but I just never really warmed to him, for a multitude of reasons that I will not go into here because I want to keep this as spoiler-free as I can. The fighting and the gore. I know, I know; how can I be a Derek fan and not enjoy that? Other than the obligatory gory fighting stuff, did I love it? Yes, I did. Not as much as Skulduggery, no, but more than I frankly expected to.
I came to care about Amber and her plight very quickly, there were bits that made me grin and bits that made me nod appreciatively, there's enough intrigue about this world and certain characters that I very much hope to learn more about them.
As I said above, I could barely put the book down, and I am very much looking forward to the second instalment, out in March. View all 17 comments. Jul 17, Jeann Happy Indulgence rated it liked it Shelves: review-copy , young-adult , arc. I'm so conflicted about this book.
On one hand, Amber really pissed me off with how naive she was during the book, but she somehow redeemed herself too little, too late? Combined with the most annoying character I've ever met, Glen with his constant blabbering and lack of self preservation, it was just such an annoying read. On the other hand, there were really cool parts though, like all the supernatural occurrences and creatures that they needed to avoid.
Lots of blood and gore and hair-rais I'm so conflicted about this book. Lots of blood and gore and hair-raising action scenes. Full review to come! On one hand, I really liked the supernatural creatures and the anti-hero main character, on the other, the characters really annoyed me which resulted in my struggling to finish the book. Therefore, this is going to be a tough review.
What I liked - Supernatural setting. When I first read the blurb, I thought it was exactly like my favourite show, but it added so much more to the plot. Although finding someone for the crossroads demon is the main goal of the book, Amber and Milo made multiple stopovers along the way which lead to different supernatural encounters.
A sinister serial killer, vampires, demons and hexes which made it so exciting! I loved the variety and the depth in Demon Road. But as a demon herself, Amber kills people and does demonic things from time to time. They engage in some hilarious dialogue with each other that was really entertaining. Where anyone could walk in! She believes the lies of a tricky serial killer and gets herself trapped in a dollhouse! There were so many situations here where I wanted to reach in and slap Amber silly.
This guy has the gift of the gab and babbles incessantly throughout the book which annoyed the crap out of me. There were multiple times during the book where random people would pop up and point out just how ugly not even plain Amber was as a human. I believe the words, troll-like and fugly were used. What the hell?
After the 4th time I was sick of it. But somehow Amber is able to do that easily. I received a review copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. View all 4 comments. All it takes is a new perspective. Then I realized it was the author of Skulduggery Pleasant, a book I picked up in high school; I never finished the series, because I didn't realize it was a series at the time and picked up the third book not knowing what the hell was going on. In saying that, I've known many people who read and liked the series, so I couldn't wait to see what else Derek Landy had come up with.
Its considered You can mention it, explain it, all that's fine.. And don't call it that, either. As things start to unravel, Amber must go on the run, she will no longer know who to trust, the things she uncovers and sees will change her life, her world forever. Vampires, serial killers, killer cars and red skinned demons will open her world up to all that once seemed like a fantasy. Jumping from one threat to the next, Amber will need to be one step ahead, if she wants to stay alive.
I loved every single minute of it. Derek Landy put a lot of thought into keeping this book fast-paced, exciting and keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. As soon as you think things are quietening down, the roller coaster begins again, with even more at stake.
So much was added to this book, and yet I still wanted more. Thankfully I already have the next book and have started reading it, because it would be so painful not knowing what was going to happen next and having to wait. Wherever possible, you do not antagonize serial killers. That's just a general rule of life. Amber Lamont is your typical teen, well, kind of. The secrets with her keep coming and coming.
She is ballsy, determined, smart and witty. Milo has a few secrets of his own, but a real asset to the team and in Ambers survival. He is resourceful, a bit moody, a quiet kind of guy who is always one step ahead.
Glen is a bit of an idiot, with the Death Mark imprinted on his skin, he doesn't have long to live unless he can track down the intended person of the Mark and be saved. He is a sensitive, naive, foot in mouth kind of guy. The banter between the gang is hilarious, and one of the way Derek Landy adds a little brightness to such a dark, gloomy book. In all, I loved it, I recommend it, and I cannot wait to finish this series.
I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more from Derek Landy, and I might even go back and read the Skulduggery Pleasant series. If you haven't read this book, pick it up!
Its an adrenaline-filled ride coated in darkness and filled with all sorts of creatures. Mar 19, Bee rated it it was ok Shelves: review-books , abandoned-series. I appreciate how this is a good book for it's age range and genre, but it wasn't really my thing! Jul 07, Kelly Diva Booknerd rated it it was amazing Shelves: harper-collins , bookgasm. Demon Road is without a doubt, one of the most entertaining releases in young adult this year.
Following the storyline of sixteen year old, average teen Amber, her life previously lacking friends and relied on her online presence to socialise with her peers. Her parents barely acknowledge her existence, but rather are too consumed by their group of hipster friends who are not above mocking Amber purely for their own amusement. But their cruel intentions run much deeper than hurt feelings and along with Amber's parents, feel an entitlement to Amber's life.
Sending Amber on the run to survive. When your parents feel the need to sacrifice you to a demon, chances are that you may need to align yourself with allies who can aid your survival, and the gruff Milo is being paid handsomely for his services. Milo isn't a father figure, in fact he barely communicates without precise intentions, making for a very tedious road trip. He ensures that Amber will not only survive, but thrive as she hunts down the only opportunity she has to escape her parents and their sacrificial contract on her life.
But what would an incredible storyline be without at least one bumbling and kindhearted idiot Enter Glen. Irish, persistently annoying and desperate to be part of Amber's journey. I adored him. We need the slapstick characters in young adult to break up a storyline and add an element of unpredictability throughout.
Glen added a lighthearted, comedic tone which only enamored me more to Amber's plight. But fear not lovers of paranormal and urban fantasy, Glen isn't a love interest, I'm not sure he'd know what to do with the opposite sex when faced with the opportunity. He's likely to fall into a barrel of topless women and still emerge sucking his own thumb. Fantastically written, snarky and utterly charming despite the psychotic demons.
Who knew that Derek Landy was not only a brilliant author, but hilariously entertaining! I simply loved it and can't wait to see where he takes this fresh and phenomenal new series.
View all 6 comments. May 29, Figgy rated it liked it Shelves: reviewed , one-hundred-percent-rock-reviews , review-copy , arc-or-netgalley. Actual rating 3.
Betty met her glare with one of her own. She is pristine. Glen jogged back. What are you laughing about? For the record: I have never read anything else by Derek Landy, so I cannot compare with his Skullduggery Pleasant series.
I guess it's for the best, as I can judge this book as standing on its own, then. There's a fair share of good ideas in this novel. The strange bodyguard with an even stranger car that definitely sends [I received a copy of this novel through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
The strange bodyguard with an even stranger car that definitely sends bad vibes and digests people. Deals with a Demon, a real one, that doesn't like being cheated and will demand rather gruesome things in payment not just souls: it's also in how they're harvested. Characters able to transform in demonic creatures. The Road itself, carrying them onto weird paths and into weirder encounters.
Little towns that look so nice at first, yet quickly reveal their true colours. Serial killers and creepy doll houses. A wooden witch that has her own human quality in spite of all her wrongdoings.
Blood and gore and fighting—and the author doesn't shy away from those, nor from offing characters, I'm not saying which ones. There's dark humour, too, sometimes in dialogue, sometimes in situations or descriptions.
It fitted well enough with the overall serious matter of Amber having to run from her parents, since they want to kill and eat her. Her parents. Who are great in their own ways, see the scene where they handle the school's principal, and this is where, straight from the beginning, you realise that this family is definitely a screwed up one. However, I couldn't warm up more to this novel, for two main reasons. The first was the plot itself, as it quickly assumed a repetitive form: get in the car, arrive in new place, look for information, get into dire straits, solve issue, get into car again, rinse and repeat.
There were vampires of the rather traditional type and witches and killers, but The second was some of the characters. Milo was alright, and hilarious in his own deadpan ways, although there's quite some room left for more development here. I couldn't decide whether I liked her or not—I'm somewhat annoyed at the whole "dull, vaguely fat teenager that every other guy calls ugly, but who turns into a sexy demon" what's wrong with being just plain average, and why did she have to be called on it anyway?
As for Glen Uh, he's the kind of character you will either find incredibly sweet and bubbly, or incredibly annoying from being too chatty—and also too stupid to live. After all, the guy ended up with a certain dark mark for basically just Being an idiot? I just couldn't stand him anymore after a while. There's no romance, though. No useless love triangle. I will definitely recommend this book to fantasy, young adult lovers.
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