Book: Misfit by Jon Skovron
Release Date: August 2011
Genre: YA / Supernatural
Publisher: Amulet
Description: Jael Thompson has never really fit in. She’s changed schools too many times to count. The only family she’s ever known is her father, a bitter ex-priest who never lets her date and insists she attend the strictest Catholic school in Seattle. And her mother—well, she was a five thousand year old demon. That doesn’t exactly help.
But on her sixteenth birthday, her father gives her a present that brings about some unexpected changes. Some of the changes, like strange and wonderful powers and the cute skater boy with a knack for science, are awesome. But others, like the homicidal demon seeking revenge on her family? Not so much.
Steeped in mythology, this is an epic tale of a heroine who balances old world with new, science with magic, and the terrifying depths of the underworld with the ordinary halls of high school.
I am such a sucker for these young adult supernatural books. I just cannot seem to stop myself from reading, and loving, them. From the description it sounds like this one may be a bit funny - it sounds creepy as well, but with some humor thrown in. I can only hope so, I love my books, even the scary ones, to be funny!
23 comments:
It's funny because I almost chose Misfit to be my WoW this week too. It sounds so good!
Melissa @ SheShines
Great choice! It sounds like something I would read. Definitely going to my TBR pile!
This does sound good and another one that I haven't heard of :)
Jules
Oh, this one sounds great! I'm really glad you posted it. I'll definitely be checking this one out.
What a pretty cover too!
Jennifer of Little Shelf
Love the combination of fantasy and paranormal. Good choice!
You're not the only one. I'm a sucker for YA paranormal books too. I just love the genre. And an awesome pick too! August can't come fast enough. :)
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I'm the same way---I love a little humor, even in the scary stories! This one looks great!
It looks awesome & so does the cover.
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Sounds awesome! Cannot wait to hear (or read) what you think when you get it.
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Sounds like a tale with a great mix of interesting ingredients. Hope you enjoy it.
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Definitely on my list, sounds really good. Great pick!
This sounds pretty good! I like a little humor in my books..it breaks up the tension lol.
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Ohh!! I saw this book last week, and then completely forgot about it. It sounds really great, I can't wait to read it! Thanks for sharing!
Great pick, it looks really good. I'll definitely have to get it when it comes out.
I can't wait for this book it sounds so good!!
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I've got this one on my wishlist - it sounds great.
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Misfit sounds like it is right up my ally. I've added it to my TBR list. I love that cover! Here is my Wow pick for this week. Make sure to check out my giveaway of The Restorer while you are there :)
Sounds really good , have heard of it.
Oo I love all these mythology books that are coming out! This one sounds AWESOME! Great pick!
Mythology! The magic word for me! I'm hooked, and adding it to my TBR. :) Great pick!
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I am a sucker for the YA sup books to. It's kinda sick :)
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Woah, I had never heard about this one until now. It's definitely going on my wishlist though - mythology, homicidal demons? Sounds like fun. Plus, that cover is so gorgeous! I love the contrast in the colors. Thanks so much for sharing!!
I think the quality of YA supernatural has gone down slightly recently....but this looks like a really good one with a little comedy mixed in too. It's already on my TBR.
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