Teen Libris – March 2009
(Borders Exclusive)
Will Hunter is no stranger to moving. He has been to five schools in three years. You might think his parents are the ones uprooting him all the time, but you’d be wrong.
Will is a demon hunter like his father and grandfather before him. He has developed a way of making enough money to support his development of new weapons while at the same time providing a cover for his mother being “transferred” wherever he needs to go next.
Will spends his time monitoring demon activity, constantly looking for the tell-tale signs of evil. His latest stop is Harrisburg, WA. This once quiet town has recently suffered from disappearances, instances of severe bullying, and outright deviant behavior.
The only trustworthy person Will meets is Natalie. Natalie’s sister is one of the teens to recently disappear. She has always had a feeling something sinister was involved and once she sees the things Will deals with on a daily basis, her suspicions are confirmed.
In spite of his better judgement, Will decides to let Natalie into his world. Never before has he trusted someone with his secret. Doing so would put an innocent person in danger and as his feelings for Natalie grow, he realizes just how dangerous it can be.
Will and Natalie face the ultimate evil on their journey to find the people they’ve lost. Will is confronted with knowledge that threatens his sense of self and is forced to make some big decisions.
Can Will face his demons and rid Harrisburg of its evil?
Personal Note: I had a hard time debating between a 3 glasses rating and a 4 glasses rating. On the one hand, I don’t think the writing was spectacular, but on the other hand, I wanted to keep reading. I really enjoyed the story. So, I went with the higher rating.
March 11, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Oh, I read about this book yesterday and I really want to read it, but it seems Amazon doesn’t have it… 😦
Thanks for the review, with the other reviews I had read about this book I didn’t know exactily wha it was about.
March 11, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Oooh, looks like an interesting book, reminds me a bit of a recent UK TV show called Demons, which was a bit of a similar premise. Have to she if I can check this one out!
March 11, 2009 at 4:04 pm
This sounds interesting, I’ll hav to see if I can get hold of it. I agree with Bart about being similar to Demons. Thanks for the review!
March 13, 2009 at 10:53 am
I love this book, its really kept my interest. Usual i get bored very easy, but with this book I ended up reading it in a few hours. I reccomend this book to anyone who likes Cirque du freak series, Twilight, or Harry Potter series.
March 15, 2009 at 8:09 am
Hi. I’m only on chapter two of this book and I am REALLY hooked on this book. I am also reading The Series Of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket so I get hooked easily but The New Kid is a VERY good book. I got mine at Borders by the Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News, VA. peace yall.
March 16, 2009 at 9:00 pm
As soon as I started reading this book I was hooked and I finished it in a few hours. It was great but it left me wanting more! Anyone know if there’s going to be a 2nd book?
March 16, 2009 at 11:30 pm
The New Kid rocks!!! it’s sooo cool!! i personally didn’t like the writing in third person but the story is great. its one of the best books i’ve ever read!!!
March 17, 2009 at 6:56 pm
i love this book and i hope the author writes a next book following up from this one.
March 20, 2009 at 6:58 pm
I’m in the middle of reading this book right now. It is a really good book even though the writing is a little iffy… but I still really want to keep reading and find what happens next!
March 20, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Wow!!! Im berly in the sixth chapter!! But this book has seriously gotten me hooked!! I really want to finish reading it alreaddy!!! So far I agree with people that say that this book is good!!! 🙂
March 23, 2009 at 5:14 pm
I had got this book around the time it came out, and I have to say, it was such a good book. Sure the writing could be better, but I would have to compare it to Meyer’s Twilight series. The New Kid had this draw on me that urged me to continue reading. I really can’t wait for Matthews to finish with the other two!
March 30, 2009 at 9:40 am
i read this book and it is awesome, i love it
April 7, 2009 at 10:44 pm
i really loved this book and to me i think they should make a movie about it. i bet it would be a awsome movie i would really love to watch it
April 9, 2009 at 9:30 am
In case any one is looking for this book…. just go to any Borders or Waldenbooks. I bought one yesterday at Waldenbooks in Trumbull for 9.99. It had a sticker that said “Borders Exclusive”. I guess its kind ahard to get anywhere else.
April 13, 2009 at 9:29 pm
hey im on chapter 16 and its good but im wondering if there ganna make a second book??? It would be preety cool like almost a series you now and i know alot of people who arfe saying the same thing well are they????????
April 18, 2009 at 2:12 am
im on chapter 13 and its sooo good soo fr im the type of person that hats to read and me and my sis go to borders and i told her omg look at that book it look good lol so i go read the back and next thing i now lol im in my room reading it and i cant put it down lol i hope they do a next one i would read them all ut first i have to finish this one lol bt yea i hope he thinks about doing a movie would be grat lol but yea thanks for reading
April 20, 2009 at 5:53 pm
It’s a fun read and i recommend it to anyone who loves the percy jackson series or twilight series. I’m hoping for a second book!
April 22, 2009 at 2:47 pm
i totaly loveeeeee this book my 1st book 2 read beside school assigned 1s very lookin forward for a movie/tv series and plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz another sequel og it i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee it my firrat book 2 read in 2 days i looooooveeeee totally loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee evrything about it