TITLE Demonglass (Hex Hall #2)AUTHOR Rachel Hawkins
PAGES 228 (ePub format)
PUBLISHED March 22nd 2011 by Hyperion Book CH
READ March 27 - 30, 2012
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SYNOPSIS Sophie Mercer thought she was a witch.
That was the whole reason she was sent to Hex Hall, a reform school for delinquent Prodigium (aka witches, shapeshifters, and fairies). But that was before she discovered the family secret, and that her hot crush, Archer Cross, is an agent for The Eye, a group bent on wiping Prodigium off the face of the earth.
Turns out, Sophie’s a demon, one of only two in the world—the other being her father. What’s worse, she has powers that threaten the lives of everyone she loves. Which is precisely why Sophie decides she must go to London for the Removal, a dangerous procedure that will destroy her powers.
But once Sophie arrives she makes a shocking discovery. Her new friends? They’re demons too. Meaning someone is raising them in secret with creepy plans to use their powers, and probably not for good. Meanwhile, The Eye is set on hunting Sophie down, and they’re using Archer to do it. But it’s not like she has feelings for him anymore. Does she?
That was the whole reason she was sent to Hex Hall, a reform school for delinquent Prodigium (aka witches, shapeshifters, and fairies). But that was before she discovered the family secret, and that her hot crush, Archer Cross, is an agent for The Eye, a group bent on wiping Prodigium off the face of the earth.
Turns out, Sophie’s a demon, one of only two in the world—the other being her father. What’s worse, she has powers that threaten the lives of everyone she loves. Which is precisely why Sophie decides she must go to London for the Removal, a dangerous procedure that will destroy her powers.
But once Sophie arrives she makes a shocking discovery. Her new friends? They’re demons too. Meaning someone is raising them in secret with creepy plans to use their powers, and probably not for good. Meanwhile, The Eye is set on hunting Sophie down, and they’re using Archer to do it. But it’s not like she has feelings for him anymore. Does she?
**This Review contains spoilers if you have not yet read Hex Hall (Hex Hall #1)**
This book had a lot more information and back story than Hex Hall, any lingering questions I had upon finishing up Hex Hall were answered here. We get a lot more information on the council and prodigium history in general. It also had a lot more action, this one kept me on the edge of my seat whereas I felt Hex Hall lulled in places. Also, there is no shortage of unexpected twists that come our way.
The characters in this are given alot more depth. We find out about how Archer came to be a prodigium working for the eye, and we also get to see more of Cal. Cal becomes a character that means so much more in this as his past and his motives are revealed. We also get to see a new loving side of Jenna, and her friendship with Sophie really flourishes here. I like the bond that the two of them have, they are snarky as hell to each other but would go through hell and back for one another. Sophie also gets some much needed time with her father as she attempts to find out more about who she is and how to control it. Our MC also grew in this book, the wayward girl who was scared of who she is really comes into her own in this novel and we watch her grow into a butt-kicking machine.
The change of scenery for this book was very welcomed, as I really don't think I could have made it through another book that all took place at the school. The writing is strong as ever and the flow was spot on. As all my questions from Hex Hall were wrapped up, I was left with a whole new set as we are once again cut off at an epic cliffhanger. I can't wait to read Spell Bound and find out the fate of these characters that I have come to love. If you are looking for a new series to get sucked into I would highly recommend giving this one a shot.
