School Library Journal

Gr 10 Up—Val Shapiro is not your normal 18-year-old. Known as "The Slayer," she is a half demon working with the Supernatural Crimes Unit (SCU), keeping the human population safe from vampires. But the New Blood Movement, good vampires who want to coexist peacefully in the world, convince her to help them locate the ancient and powerful Encyclopedia Magicka. If it falls into the wrong hands, the results will be catastrophic. Coincidentally, mysterious Trevor Jackson appears, claiming to be the keeper of Encyclopedia. While everyone welcomes him, Val knows he is not who he claims to be and is determined to find the truth. What follows is a quest filled with action and suspense that does not end with all secrets revealed. In this third installment in the series, the characters are deeper and more conflicted. Val must make some life-altering decisions about being a slayer, dealing with her lust demon, Lola, and her relationship with Shade, all while saving the world. Mature supernatural fans will surely want to see what happens next.—Donna Rosenblum, Floral Park Memorial High School, NY