Book: Arson by Estevan Vega
Release date: May 4, 2010
Number of pages: 318
Publisher: Tate Publishing
From: Author
Summary:
ARSON GABLE FEELS LIKE A FREAK. HE CAN CREATE FIRE. HE NEVER ASKED FOR IT. HE NEVER WANTED IT. BUT HE CAN’T SHUT IT OFF.
Before now, three things were true: he both loved and despised his grandmother; his life was going nowhere; and he was alone. But when a strange girl-who feels more normal behind a mask than inside her own skin-moves in next door, Arson hopes to find something he’s never had: purpose. Using what he fears the most about himself, Arson must face his consuming past and confront the nightmare that is present as he walks the fine line between boy and monster. Dark, moody, and breathtakingly relevant, Arson, the chilling chronicle of an isolated boy with unimaginable ability, is sure to ignite the hearts and minds of a new generation.
*****
Arson was an amazing book. I read so many good reviews for it before I even got it and I couldn’t wait to read it. Now, after finishing it, I can’t wait for the sequel. Estevan Vega did a wonderful job making Arson a book full of mystery, romance, and characters you won’t be able to get out of your head.
I have to say that, in my opinion, the best part of Arson was the writing. It’s one of the most crucial factors when it comes to whether or not I like a book and in this case, I loved it. From the very first page, I was drawn into the story because it was so beautifully written.
The characters in Arson were all different than what I had expected. Arson, Emery, and Grandma Kay were the hardest for me to understand. As the book progressed and I learned of all their secrets, I began to know them better but some of the things they did still mystify me. I hope to learn a lot more about each character in the next book.
Another great thing about Arson was the ending. It totally blew me away. I never saw any of it coming. It’s definitely a big cliff hanger but that just means that I will have to get the sequel as soon as possible. =]
Overall, Arson is unlike any book I have read and if you don’t mind a little creepiness I recommend reading it. I am so glad that I got the chance to read it and I will now patiently wait for the sequel!
Opening line: The lake was quiet.
Writing: 5/5
Characters: 4/5
Plot: 4/5
Ending: 5/5
Originality: 5/5
Overall: 23/25=A-
Cover: 5/5=A++ (Super creepy!)
Honestly, if I hadn’t read this review, I probably would have overlooked this book. But I did, so I might just read it. 😉
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Great review, can’t wait to read my copy!!
Great review 🙂
I love the cover on this book. It totally gets my attention and draws me in.
Fantastic review Katie. I can’t wait to read this book. It sounds great.
This is the second review I read on this one, and it just makes me
want to read it more and soon!
I agree with Krista I would have totally passed up this book if I hadn’t seen this review. It’s something that has definitely peeked my interest, adding it to TBR now