Length 407 pages
Format paperback
Published 2016
Series Monsters of Verity #1
My Copy provided by the publisher
My Review
The first book in the Monsters of Verity series sets the
scene for a dark and blood thirsty horror-fantasy tale that is sure to capture
readers of Jonathan Maberry to Charlaine Harris. Despite opening with a
distinct young adult feel, This Savage Song quickly develops into something
more dark and dangerous. Sure the protagonists are high school age and a fair
amount of the book is set in their high school but it’s what happens when the
bell rings that brings the horrors.
The monsters of Verity are literally monsters; a twist on
the vampiric, zombie, and demonic with a twist of avenging angel. It’s an
interesting mix that forms an equally interesting dynamic. With a city divided
in two, a civil war simmering beneath a facade of peace, the monsters lurk in
wait. Harker and Flynn – leaders of the respective sides of the city have their
own means for taming / eradicating the monsters but their ultimate goals come
under fire when their respective sides heir-apparents unite for survival.
I honestly didn’t know what to expect from This Savage Song and
was glad a dipped my toes in before falling head first into a completely immersing
tale.
Bring on book 2!
5/5 stars.
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