Dead Is the New Black, 1 (Dead Is, #1)

Name: Dead Is the New Black, 1
Rating: 2.50 (2 reviews)

by Marlene Perez

2 ratings • 2 reviews • 7 shelved

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Dead Is the New Black, 1 (Dead Is, #1)

by Marlene Perez

2 ratings • 2 reviews • 7 shelved

While dealing with her first boyfriend and suddenly being pressed into service as a substitute cheerleader, seventeen-year-old Daisy Giordano, daughter and sister of psychics but herself a "normal," attempts to help her mother discover who is behind a series of bizarre attacks on teenage girls in their little town of Nightshade, California.

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ISBN10 0152064087
ISBN13 9780152064082
Publish Date 1 September 2008
Publish Status Active
Publish Country US
Imprint Clarion Books

Format Paperback (US Trade)
Pages 208
Language English

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During my high school years, I used to enjoy this series. My nostalgic self reads books I used to read while I was in high school. It seems like I should regret my decision.

The book is very predictable, and it lacks details and description. The plot moves quickly, and characters change their minds with brief discussion. It would have been nice to know why the main character changed their opinion about cheerleading.

The author didn’t even try to establish a background for the world. It’s just normal to have werewolves, vampires, witches, and psychics there.One good thing about this book is that it is short. There is a lack of detail in the Dead Is series. Even though the series is categorized as Supernatural/Mystery, it did not have enough mystery.

Overall, it’s not a bad read. As a reader myself, I am guilty of rereading the books repeatedly if I like them. Just be aware it lacks conflict and its main character deals with self-pity a lot. Most of the time.

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tellemonstar

Written on Jun 9, 2012

This is a cute, quick read. I liked Daisy - one of the few modern teen girl protagonists I didn't want to smack the entire time I read the book. An nice starter book the the vampire genre for teens that don't like gore or a lot of violence, but still want in on the vampire/supernatural being craze. I quick read, so if you're looking for a quick time filler, this definately fits that description.