Cynthia Leitich Smith is the acclaimed and best-selling author of Tantalize, Eternal, and Blessed as well as Tantalize: Kieren’s Story, a graphic novel illustrated by Ming Doyle. She lives in Austin, Texas.
Runs full force on the fires of hell and the sword power of
heaven... The ultimate showdown is a Harry Potter-worthy battle
between good and evil-but with a welcome dose of devilish
humor...Demonically inspired by Stoker's DRACULA and divinely
imagined into the present day, the series blends supernatural
adventure with real adolescent preoccupations, from homework to
hormones.
—The Horn Book
If the Harry Potter and Twilight series conceived a child,
DIABOLICAL would be it. This supernatural story takes place at a
mysteriously dangerous boarding school... Think Hogwarts. But move
over Jacob, there is a new werewolf in town named Kieren. His
girlfriend, Quincie, is a vampire and his best friend, Zachary, is
a fallen angel who lost his wings when he revealed himself to a
human teen and fell in love with her. Together, this menagerie of
magical creatures pretend to enlist at this spooky academy in order
to protect another friend, Lucy, who has recently enrolled and
whose life may be in peril due to the supernatural shenanigans that
occur... For readers who are thirsting for more dark, paranormal
fiction, this novel fits the bill.
—VOYA
A smart, playful series... A blend of romance, action and horror,
this distinguishes itself from the crowd of paranormal teen fare
with the employ of plenty of camp and a healthy dose of dry
humor... fans of the first three will thrill to this latest.
—Kirkus Reviews
Told from the alternating points of view of the four main
characters, this captivating story combines action, suspense, and
romance with just the right touch of humor to keep it entertaining.
A great finish to an original and satisfying series.
—School Library Journal
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