Title: Dangerous Creatures
Author: Kami Garcia
First published May 20, 2014
368 pages, ebook
ISBN: 9780141354118
Rating: 3.82
Overview
From the enchanting world of Beautiful Creatures comes an enthralling new tale of love and magic. Meet Evangeline Black, a cunning and charismatic vampire who has mastered the art of manipulation.
She can make anyone do anything she wants. But when she meets the charming and reckless human, Ryder Stone, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to him.
Despite warnings from her vampire coven, Evangeline embarks on a dangerous journey with Ryder to uncover the truth behind a mysterious death in their small town. Along the way, they team up with a group of supernatural misfits, each with their own secrets and agendas.
As they navigate through a world of magic and danger, Evangeline discovers that the price of her obsession with Ryder may be more than she bargained for. Written by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, the bestselling coauthors of the Beautiful Creatures series, Dangerous Creatures is a thrilling and captivating novel that will leave readers breathless and yearning for more.
About the Author
Kami Garcia has made a name for herself as a successful author, ranking #1 on the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling lists. She is best known for coauthoring the widely popular BEAUTIFUL CREATURES series, which has been translated into 37 languages and sold over 10 million copies worldwide.
The series has even been adapted into a feature film by Warner Brothers in 2013.
In addition to her work as an author, Kami is a co-founder of the YALLFEST kid lit book festival. She has also written five solo novels, including her Bram Stoker Award-nominated works Unbreakable and Unmarked from THE LEGION series, as well as The X-Files Origins: Agent of Chaos.
Her latest projects include the graphic novel Teen Titans: Raven, illustrated by Gabriel Picolo, which is the first book in her TEEN TITANS series for DC Comics. She has also created the adult series JOKER/HARLEY: CRIMINAL SANITY for DC Black Label.
If you want to learn more about Kami and her work, you can visit her website at kamigarcia.com. You can also follow her on Facebook at KamiGarciaYA, and on Twitter and Instagram at KamiGarcia.
Editoral Review
In Kami Garcia’s novel, Dangerous Creatures, readers are introduced to Ethan Wate’s ex-girlfriend, Ridley Duchannes and her new boyfriend, the mysterious and dangerous Link. The book, published on May 20, 2014, is a spin-off to the Beautiful Creatures series and, like its predecessor, is a young adult urban fantasy novel complete with magic, supernatural creatures, and forbidden love.
Garcia, along with her co-author Margaret Stohl, has built a world that is easy to get lost in, bringing back fan-favorite characters while also introducing new ones. Ridley, the sassy and sultry Duchannes, known as the former Dark Caster, is back in town and has her sights set on her ex-boyfriend Link.
However, the novel quickly shows that things are never what they seem in the small southern town of Gatlin, and a world of danger and secrets starts to unravel. The plot of Dangerous Creatures is fast-paced, filled with unexpected twists and turns.
The authors have created a fascinating and complex storyline that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Moreover, the world-building is incredibly detailed, making it easy for readers to get completely immersed in the world of Gatlin and its supernatural inhabitants.
In addition to the plot and world-building, the authors have done an excellent job of developing the main characters. Ridley and Link both have unique qualities, and the authors have given them distinct voices that bring their personalities to life.
The secondary characters are also well-crafted and play important roles in the story, keeping the plot moving and providing insight into the world and its history. One of the strengths of the book is the theme of redemption, which is threaded throughout the story.
Ridley’s past as a Dark Caster eventually catches up with her, and she discovers that redemption is not an easy path to walk. This theme is handled with both care and nuance, making it a powerful part of the story.
However, one of the weaknesses of the book is that readers who haven’t read the Beautiful Creatures series may feel a little lost at times. While the authors do provide some background information, those new to the world might struggle to keep up with some of the more intricate details.
In conclusion, Dangerous Creatures is a fast-paced and exciting addition to the urban fantasy genre. Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl have created a world that is vividly detailed, with a plot that is full of suspense and surprises.
The authors’ character development is exceptional, and the themes of redemption are powerful and thought-provoking. Although it is not without its flaws, Dangerous Creatures is definitely worth reading, especially for fans of the Beautiful Creatures series.
Recommended for fans of young adult urban fantasy novels, with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
