Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea - Softcover

Tucholke, April Genevieve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0571307906 ISBN 13: 9780571307906

Publisher: Faber & Faber, 2014

Synopsis

April G Tucholke's gothic romance is set in a decaying cliff-top mansion on the coast of Maine, where 17-year-old Violet lives with her brother. She inherited a fear of the Devil from her grandmother - but how to recognize him? Young adult.

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Review:

"Tucholke debuts with a thoroughly eerie novel . . . a chilling supernatural exploration of free will and reality's fluidity."--Publishers Weekly

"Tucholke's story of devils, innocence, and family secrets is lush and rhythmic as a song. Seductive with a capital 'S.'" (Kendare Blake, author of "Anna Dressed in Blood" and "Girl of Nightmares")

""Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" will slip under your skin and capture the darkest corners of your imagination. A hypnotic, terrifying debut." (Nova Ren Suma, author of "Imaginary Girls")

"A rich blend of gothic horror and modern romance, studded with nods toward literary, cinematic and musical classics. A lush setting and provocative characters elevate this debut above others."--Kirkus Reviews

"Tucholke's gothic tone, plot, and setting, complete with a deteriorating estate full of dark family secrets, is reminiscent of Daphne du Maurier or YA fare such as Kami Garcia's and Margaret Stohl's Beautiful Creatures. Violet's narration is frank and perceptive, livened with humor and an almost poetically descriptive lilt. . . . Give this one to fans of creepy mysteries."--School Library Journal (starred review)

"A stunning debut with complex characters, an atmospheric setting, and a distinct voice. . . . Tucholke has real talent."--VOYA (starred review)

"Tucholke strikes just the right balance between the windswept, seaside setting and Violet's interior struggles with right and wrong (and wrong-but-oh-so-right feelings toward dangerous River)."--BCCB

"Moments of horror nestle against warm, dreamy kisses. . . . The faded elegance that permeates almost every page elevates this above more generic offerings of its type."--Booklist (starred review)

"A perfect read for stormy summer nights."--The Boston Globe

"Tucholke will cast a spell on readers with her magnificent prose, fascinating histories of residents in the seaside town, and a boy with a disturbing ability rarely seen in today's young adult books."--Shelf Awareness

Book Description:

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke is a lush, romantic and atmospheric mystery with semi-paranormal elements.

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0571307906
• ISBN 13: 9780571307906
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368