Sunday, May 29, 2011

Hold Me Closer, Necromancer, by Lish McBride (2010)

I stood in front of today's schedule still holding my skateboard, still drenched from the ride over, and still desperately wishing that I hadn't dropped out of college. 

Samhain Corvus LaCroix is at a serious cross-roads in his life.  A recent college drop-out, Sam now works at a fast food restaurant in UVillage.  Born and raised in Seattle, Sam rides a skateboard, drives a Surbaru, and acts like a normal 19-year old who is trying to figure out what to do with his life.

Until the night Douglas Montgomery sent Michael, a werewolf, to deliver a message to Sam.

"What," he said slowly,
"do you think you're doing here?"

Sam's life suddenly becomes very confusing.  Douglas Montgomery gives Sam an ultimatum:  join me and live, or you and everyone you love will die.

"You have a week.  Use it wisely."

Sam learns that he is a necromancer.

With the help of his two live friends, one undead friend, and the tรกntaiste of the Blackthorn pack, Sam searches for answers about his past and he is shocked about the truth.

Hold Me Closer, Necromancer is a great read for those of us who know and love Seattle, and Lish McBride's writing style is hilarious!  Most young adults who are 14-year old and older will enjoy this novel.

Rating:  10 out of 10 stars
*Language, adult humor, graphic fighting scenes, sexual inferences

To check this book out at NOLS, click HERE!  (I promise to return it tomorrow!)