Pazuzu's Girl
by Rachel Coles
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Pub Date Nov 06 2012 | Archive Date Nov 23 2012
Description
Morpho Wilson thought her life was difficult enough. Her father is Pazuzu, the Mesopotamian demon of plague and the Southwest wind. As a teenager, Morpho struggles against her father, while trying to adjust to high school in a new neighborhood. The family is constantly moving in an attempt to elude Pazuzu's murderous ex-wife, a demoness known for killing children.
Then something interesting happens. A
socially-impaired classmate becomes so intrigued by Morpho that he pursues her,
despite the mystery surrounding her family and the danger that accompanies it.
But before their romance can grow, the demoness
tracks Morpho down, and now only needs an ancient artifact called the Tablet of
Destiny to complete the destruction of the world. The tablet confers on its
owner the ability to control the fate of everything and everyone on earth.
Once the tablet is discovered in the Middle East,
the oldest and most powerful gods begin a battle for its possession, with the
human population caught in the middle. Morpho, her family, and her new friend
must decide, do they escape from the horrifying demoness or fight for their own
destiny? How far will Pazuzu go to save his daughter from a hellish fate? Will
his banishment from Heaven so many millennia ago end up being a curse...or a
blessing?
Advance Praise
I got this as an Early Reviewer and I LOVED it. The characters were interesting, and I connected with Morpho strongly and immediately. I started reading this on a whim, expecting it to be another book that I would put down a few times before I got through it, but I was very pleasantly surprised to find that I couldn't stop until I finished it.
My only caveat is that I don't think it's really belongs in the Teen category. This is the kind of book that a more advanced and mature teenager (16+) would handle without a problem, but the drug and sex references run high, and it definitely is not suitable for every young adult. I'd recommend reading it before you give it to your teenager to decide for yourself - you certainly will be entertained!
Good, February 9, 2012 By scistarz - See all my reviews This review is from: Pazuzu's Girl (Paperback) I've been a fan for awhile for books that combine myths and gods with the modern world. This book is another interesting example of that type. The best part is that the gods involved are not the ubiquitous Greek gods that everybody knows. The teenage main characters were very engaging and I would love to read more about them.
Rachel Rocks!, April 15, 2012 By Hilary Hellums - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Pazuzu's Girl (Paperback) I'm prefacing this review by saying Rachel is my sister-in-law. However, I read this book openly and fairly. I also took my time reading it, I usually read fast. I savored this book, reading it on the bus on my way home.
I loved this book. It made me laugh out loud several times, esp the butterfly conversation in the Pavilion. Rachel has done her mythology homework and wrote a great story. Her characters read as real people. The conversations are believable. She builds good tension without giving away her ending. It's not always easy for female writers to write good action scenes but Rachel did her climax action ending well. I never lost track of what was going on or where it was happening. Her main character was very likable and the anguish of being a teenager was well written. I haven't been a teen in many years but I remembered it all as I read.
I have been able to read some other stuff Rachel has written but this is her first published book. And it was a great way to begin. I highly recommend this read to any who like mythology, fantasy, or just a good old-fashioned read. I hope she continues to write awesome books for us to read!
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781936564361 |
| PRICE | $13.95 (USD) |
