Mortal Danger
Author(s): Ann Aguirre
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
In Ann Aguirre's Mortal Danger, Edie Kramer has a score to settle with the beautiful people at Blackbriar Academy. Their cruelty drove her to the brink of despair, and four months ago, she couldn't imagine being strong enough to face her senior year. But thanks to a Faustian compact with the enigmatic Kian, she has the power to make the bullies pay. She's not supposed to think about Kian once the deal is done, but devastating pain burns behind his unearthly beauty, and he's impossible to forget.
In one short summer, her entire life changes and she sweeps through Blackbriar, prepped to take the beautiful people down from the inside. A whisper here, a look there, and suddenly . . . bad things are happening. It's a head rush, seeing her tormentors get what they deserve, but things that seem too good to be true usually are, and soon, the pranks and payback turns from delicious to deadly. Edie is alone in a world teeming with secrets and fiends lurking in the shadows. In this murky morass of devil's bargains, she isn't sure who—or what—she can trust. Not even her own mind.
Review(s):
“Bullied and humiliated, Edie is set to exit this life when Kian, a preternaturally attractive stranger, appears with an offer that is more appealing than jumping off a bridge . . . her inner dialogue keeps readers on track with her persisting insecurities, ensuring that readers will be fully on board as she prepares to do battle in the promised sequel.” —BCCB
“This will be a popular, fun, and fast-read series that can encourage discussion about true beauty, friendship, popularity, loyalty, and choices.” —VOYA
“Aguirre has crafted a sophisticated novel that combines science, horror, and romance amid the realities of high-school cultures. Readers will eagerly anticipate sequels to this frightening, exciting, and erudite celebration of smart teens.” —Booklist
“*The story has a freshness and intelligence that puts it at the top of the grenre . . . A standout trilogy opener.” —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
“An interesting premise . . . For teens with a penchant for fantasy/horror mash-ups.” —School Library Journal
Long-listed ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adults (2012), Long-listed Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (2015), American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults (2012), Long-listed ALA Best Books for Young Adults (2012), American Library Association Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adults (2012)
ISBN: 9781250064370