It is a rare thing for me to give a one-star review. I even give books I hate two stars for creativity or something. But this... this is something else. I couldn't even get past the first 40 pages! I didn't hate the concept. In fact, it seemed like it was going to be so good from the description! But the writing... oh goodness. For one thing, there was ZERO exposition. For another thing, the writing itself was difficult to read and I couldn't comprehend anything that was going on. I just had to give up on this one. Sorry to book and author. I was drawn to this book from this line alone. Some Things are Pretty. Some Things are Black. Love is both. That had me staying up late into the night to finish this book. And I am so glad I did. We meet Ellie at the beginning who has decided to end her life. Even though it’s a graphic scene the author does some creative writing to introduce us to the love interest Marcus. He asks Ellie for a kiss and dance. I was a little confused weather this was a dream or not but Rae writes so well that it didn’t even bother me. I really liked Ellie even though she was dark and loves cemeteries but with the death of her sister and the upheaval of her life you understand why she acts the way she does. My only issue with her is I wish she would have realized her feelings for Marcus sooner. Marcus is just swoon worthy. He holds nothing back when it comes to his feelings for Ellie which I found refreshing in a YA book. I really loved the new Paranormal aspect in this book. Marcus is something new in a genre filled with vampires, werewolves, angels, etc. Don’t get me wrong I love all those beings but it’s nice to have new ones.If your looking for a fresh new take on the paranormal pick up Pretty in Black. It has become one of my best reads of 2012. 5/5 Bats
What do You think about Pretty In Black (2014)?
Has potential, but lacks depth and originality.
—Naz
The cover looks haunting yet beautiful.
—littlemissbookworm
