Contrary to the promising title and cover, this is not a cute commentary on goth teen life in today's American high school. Once I got over my expectations, I found Dead Is the New Black moderately entertaining. The story centers around Daisy Giordano, a girl who is the only "norm" in a household of witches. Her old best friend is now the stereotypical cheer-bitch and has decided that dressing in black, wearing a gothic ankh, and carting a coffin behind her is the new "in" style. As cheerleaders start dying, our little norm finds out there is an energy vampire in their midst. Once Daisy begins to investigate the murders, she finds out that her town is not what it seems. Nightshade is filled with supernatural creatures and is governed by a secret committee headed by werewolves, vampires, and witches. They are attempting to find the killer as well. There is a fun Disney teen quality to the book, but if you're looking for real horror, it's lacking.
Review: Dead Is The New Black by Marlene Perez
Review: Dead Is The New Black by Marlene…
Review: Dead Is The New Black by Marlene Perez
Contrary to the promising title and cover, this is not a cute commentary on goth teen life in today's American high school. Once I got over my expectations, I found Dead Is the New Black moderately entertaining. The story centers around Daisy Giordano, a girl who is the only "norm" in a household of witches. Her old best friend is now the stereotypical cheer-bitch and has decided that dressing in black, wearing a gothic ankh, and carting a coffin behind her is the new "in" style. As cheerleaders start dying, our little norm finds out there is an energy vampire in their midst. Once Daisy begins to investigate the murders, she finds out that her town is not what it seems. Nightshade is filled with supernatural creatures and is governed by a secret committee headed by werewolves, vampires, and witches. They are attempting to find the killer as well. There is a fun Disney teen quality to the book, but if you're looking for real horror, it's lacking.