The Demon's Grave by E.M. MacCallumMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I received a copy of this via Net Gallery.
When Nora starts being plagued by shadows and strange messages from the unknown, she starts to fear she is losing her mind. In a bid to escape these strange goings on, she agrees to join her friends on a weekend getaway. Despite her unease with newcomer to their group Aidan, she is filled with wonder with his remote, Victorian house. That is until Nora and her friends stumble upon a marble doorway on the third floor and are drawn into a game of challenges against a Demon. Now they must face 6 challenges and win or face being trapped in The Demon's Grave forever.
The cover and title of this book drew me in and made me want to read this. Never having heard of the author or the series, i wasn't sure what to expect. However, I quickly released it was similar to a story i had read a while ago and really enjoyed, so i knew i was going to this one, just the same.
AND i absolutely loved it and i am so glad that there is another one for me to dive into. The story's prologue was so interesting that it drew me in immediately and i couldn't wait to find out where this story would take me. The chemistry between the characters shone through, throughout the entire story. I particularly enjoyed seeing the chemistry between Aidan and Nora develop from being mere acquaintances to maybe something bigger. Something i can't wait to see how the author builds on it, in the next installment. I also found myself liking the bad guy "Damien", there was just something about him that makes you want to root for him.
It was brilliantly written and flowed effortless, the author created details that were so vivid, that you could easily get lost in. If you decide to start this book don't plan to do anything else, as you won't want to put it down.
I gave it 5 stars but easily have given it more.
Well done!
Blurb
When strange shadows and messages plague Nora's daily life she fears for her sanity. To escape questions from her family, Nora joins her friends on a weekend getaway. Despite not liking Aidan Birket, Nora finds his remote, Victorian house charming. Until they discover the marble doorway on the third floor and, against Nora's better judgment, they open it.
Drawn into an unfamiliar place called the Demon's Grave, the group face a charismatic demon and a set of Challenges. Six nightmarish realities for the six of them is the punishment. Those that make it to the end can go home, but those that don't will be his forever. Friendships are tested, secrets revealed and sacrifices will be made.
Nora battles zombies, doppelgängers, eyeless bikers, and the demon--whose interests are more than just a game of cat and mouse. If it's all in her head, then it should be easy. But, if not, it means the demon knows everything and her past and the death of her twin sister.
Drawn into an unfamiliar place called the Demon's Grave, the group face a charismatic demon and a set of Challenges. Six nightmarish realities for the six of them is the punishment. Those that make it to the end can go home, but those that don't will be his forever. Friendships are tested, secrets revealed and sacrifices will be made.
Nora battles zombies, doppelgängers, eyeless bikers, and the demon--whose interests are more than just a game of cat and mouse. If it's all in her head, then it should be easy. But, if not, it means the demon knows everything and her past and the death of her twin sister.
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