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Jun 16, Patty rated it really liked it. They found it so easy to discard the implausible and the unbelievable. People ignored anything that made them uncomfortable. Back when Julius Ceasar ruled the Roman Empire, gladiator games were all the rage. This story is a gladiatorial game with mythological creatures.

Here, unicorns are fighters. Get them young, young as you can. Slip blood into their milk. Give them a taste for it. Keep them hungry and angry all the time. This story is also prologue to the Necromancer series, which is a bad, bad thing for people like me, whose to-read list of books is numbered in the hundreds. The unicorn of the story is Steve, nicknamed Phantom.

Neither of the names are what people would associate with unicorns. Your sneezing fit is ruining our image. This is a quick and quirky story set in the world of Hold Me Closer, Necromancer. There are cage fights between a slew of mythical creatures. There is a unicorn named Steve. And the story ends with the main characters figuratively riding off into the sunset. I haven't read the Necromancer series, but I think I seriously have to now.

Well that was just positively delightful. I absolutely loved the characters, the strength, and the way Lish McBride gets me to instantly accept all of these supernatural creatures even though it's something I usually don't perceive as realistic. I LOVE her characters and how awesome they are especially her female characters! This novella was absolutely wonderful and I just loved it. Dec 18, Eric rated it it was amazing Shelves: Because this is my new "this is what Lish McBride is all about" title.

It's like all the lessons she has learned from previous works has gotten her to this gem. It's the perfect length for the bit of information contained in it. Yes I wanted it to be longer. Yes I loved the characters presented and want more books from them. But the truth is, we may never see anymore of them. We may never hear from Lena and Steve ever again, even though in this moment you can't think Why 5? We may never hear from Lena and Steve ever again, even though in this moment you can't think of anything else but them. Well there is this one Wepawet but enough about that: After having read the first book in the series and hearing this was about a war-unicorn, I couldn't resist.

It's a short story that you can read in mere minutes but the beauty of it is that it leaves you wanting so much more - and then you have an entire series to get stuck into. As a stand alone, this would suck but as a prequel it works to get you interested. Not sure how this fits into Necromancer's story but somehow that makes this even cooler.

A half Valkyrie warrior chick and a fighter unicorn named Steve in a clandestine cage match? I loved Lena's voice. This is the road, Mrs McBride. Follow it and ride off into the horizon. Dec 03, Sabrina rated it it was amazing Shelves: I'd like to have a whole book about Lena.

Mar 16, Emiloxy TheFunPolice rated it liked it. Oct 18, Kaethe rated it really liked it Shelves: A slick story about fighting fantastic creatures against one another. Dec 03, Governor rated it it was amazing Shelves: I really liked the atmosphere and setting of the story. Wouldn't say no to a full book about the characters.

Jun 21, Skye rated it it was amazing Shelves: But, I finally pushed through the soundtrack playing in my head and decided to read this. Which is the perfect explanation of how wickedly awesome and random this story is. I think that my favourite moment of all in this page tale was the ending, the attempt at riding off into the sunset, and kind of epically failing at it. And the hint that there are more adventures to come for this small team of do-gooders and vigilantes. I would dearly love to see more of these characters. Dec 05, Hayley rated it liked it Shelves: Jan 01, Henri Neto rated it really liked it.

Um pensamento quadrado, eu sei, mas muito maior do que eu. Mas, um livro musical? Minha mente gritava "fuja para as colinas! A primeira vista, a leitura do roteiro pode parecer meio bizarra Mar 18, Aylee rated it really liked it. You can also read this review on my blog here In short: The Tiny Cooper Story by David Levithan is a brilliant musical script that would be highly entertaining as a musical theatre performance. The not-so-tiny Tiny Cooper is the link between the two Will Graysons of the novel and acts as a bit of a life coach for the two Wills as they struggle to find their t You can also read this review on my blog here In short: The not-so-tiny Tiny Cooper is the link between the two Will Graysons of the novel and acts as a bit of a life coach for the two Wills as they struggle to find their truths and gain the confidence in their selves that Tiny already has in leaps and bounds.

Unlike most LGBT teen characters, Tiny already knows who he is and is happy and proud to be big and gay. Hold Me Closer is Tiny's life story in musical form. I'm kind of in awe that the musical that we only saw glimpses of in Will Grayson, Will Grayson has been completely fleshed out here in Hold Me Closer in multiple acts and scenes, and full musical numbers and soliloquies by David Levithan.

I mean, of course I knew he was a very talented and prolific novelist who writes great characters and very quotable prose, but who knew that he had the ability to write a consummate musical production, complete with music index and stage directions in his wheelhouse? I should have known better because David Levithan has yet to disappoint me. Impressive as this complete musical theatre script is, musicals are meant to be seen as a performance, not read without any melody. Perhaps someone with more musical talent than I could fill in the gaps and add tunes to the lyrics of the songs, but I was left simply to read it.

I have no doubt however, that Hold Me Closer would make for a brilliant audiobook or a highly entertaining musical theatre performance! The Tiny Cooper Story is not only amusing, but I think also very inspiring. Det jeg vil holde fast i ved denne bog, er budskabet. It's always easy to blame other people for holding you back. But sometimes, the only person holding you back is Feb 20, Claudia rated it it was amazing Shelves: He has rewritten his life as a musical comedy. And it's a hit. Tiny's voice is here The musical comedy allusions had me in stitches.

Hold me closer tells Tiny's story, from his birth and his parents' complete acceptance and devotion, to his struggle for friends, and his search for the one. The whole story is told through musical numbers Words by Tiny, music by Tiny. We see his parade of exes, and we see the relationship with Will The advice and insights of the Ghost of Oscar Wilde set Tiny on the right course Levithan can make me laugh and cry on the same page. His poetry and that's what his songs here are I love this book. Of course there were moments where the author hinted at something from that book, but it wasn't like I couldn't follow the story.

I really liked the characters - especially Tiny - the way it was written which was very unique, I've never read anything like it and of course the story. It's a very quick read and even though there isn't much text on the pages, you still end up getting a full story and an amazing e Even though I haven't read "Will Grayson Will Grayson" I still understood the story.

It's a very quick read and even though there isn't much text on the pages, you still end up getting a full story and an amazing experience. Mar 24, Forever Young Adult added it Shelves: Extra Sparkly Platinum Swoonworthy Scale: The Script Bonus Factors: Season Ticket Holder Read the full book report here.

Mar 02, Olga rated it really liked it. I loved this book. It was original, funny, and it made me laugh and smile a lot. I love Tiny Cooper so much and I will always love all of the characters in these amazing books. Dec 26, Monica Edinger rated it it was amazing. Apr 21, Claire Book Blog Bird rated it really liked it. Dec 08, Caroline rated it liked it Shelves: Tiny is larger than life and hilarious, and this play shows the events from Will Grayson, Will Grayson from his POV, which was intersting.

It is also a musical, and a super fun one at I absolutely loved Tiny Cooper when I read Will Grayson, Will Grayson, so I was so excited for this novelization of Tiny's musical to come out. It is also a musical, and a super fun one at that. I didn't really have any complaints about this book, other than that I wish it were longer! It is definitely a companion novel and not a standalone, which is why it is four stars instead of five.

Lots of fun, lots of laughs. Well done, Tiny Cooper and David Levithan. Mar 08, Edie rated it it was amazing. A script for a musical, a narrative of "coming out" and growing comfortable with who you are,this is a book I couldn't put out down as I experienced Tony's growing up, being gay, singing and dancing through heartbreak and joy.

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The stage directions and references to movies,plays, etc. I loved all the characters, e A script for a musical, a narrative of "coming out" and growing comfortable with who you are,this is a book I couldn't put out down as I experienced Tony's growing up, being gay, singing and dancing through heartbreak and joy. I loved all the characters, especially the ex -boyfriends who find each other and the dad who participates in the mother daughter fashion show.

Funny, Sad, true to life and brilliant. Dec 01, BookChic Club rated it it was amazing. Simply amazing, as are all of David's books. A quick read, but extremely insightful, funny and all-around awesome. This book was really so much fun and I love snarky and hilarious leads. Sam really carried the book and each character just made the book that much more enjoyable.

Mar 24, Isamlq rated it it was amazing. This book is how paranormal should read. Second, if this is the way Lish McBride writes, give me more! He totally knows his life is going nowhere and with absolutely no pretense says as much. Said title was a bit off putting at first, but am I glad I got to read this! Remember Sophie from Hex Hall and Demonglass? Well, I love Sam for all the same reasons that I love her! Except Sam is so much more … He gets his ass handed to him time and time again but still picks himself up.

And I think I love the author for creating a protagonist who talks and acts real. If he is confused, he says so! Then his friends, each of them added something special. Brooke has a biting sort of humor, Ramon and Frank are always there. I even love the bad guy in this one. Is there a next one? Does she have other books?

I am definitely keeping my eyes open for this author's stuff. I LOVE this book! May 25, Rachel rated it really liked it Shelves: This book was so fun! Male Lead UF fans of all ages. This was a breath of fresh air book. I've read some disappointing books lately, and I needed a good one. Plus I was pining for a good UF read. I loved the easy writing flow, the funny dialogue, and the wonderful, self-deprecating hero, Sam. Although this was released as a YA book, I think it easily could have been marketed as an adult UF novel.

I believe the older readers will enjoy it as much as teen readers because there is a lot to like in this book. McBride keeps her world-building simple, bu This was a breath of fresh air book. McBride keeps her world-building simple, but simple doesn't mean lacking. She has an interesting reality here, with people born with magical abilities, specifically necromancers.

Sam is one, but he doesn't know it, because being one is quite dangerous for him. His normal, rather boring, letdown life explodes into one of extreme danger and dread as he becomes exposed to a very dangerous, cruel, and evil enemy. Along the way, he becomes aware of a supernatural world with its own rules. He finds out that there are a lot of creatures out there that he didn't even know existed. That is one thing I love about UF--the normal is really far from normal when you take a close look around you.

Sam is the everyman that you like and feel protective of. He has a rough journey in this book, but he weathers it all with grace and takes a lot of crazy stuff in stride. I respected him for that. I also liked his friends, specifically Ramon and Brooke. I liked Brid too. She is pretty darn kickbutt. Sam's mom is a sweet lady, and I would like to learn more about Sam's longlost uncle. I think McBride has all the right ingredients in this story, but it doesn't add up to 'formula', but instead a fun, enthralling, sometimes scary and thrilling, and very enjoyable read.

The quote on the cover by Sherman Alexie is so true. This book is both scary and funny, and a good balance of both. I am a big fan of snarky dialogue in books, and she does it well. I loved all the pop culture jokes. I was quite impressed with how McBride reveals the menace of the villain and his heinous acts without going overboard. Poor Sam and his friends are truly in jeopardy, but you manage to catch your breath with some good laughs along the way. I was very satisfied with this book, and even if it's a one-shot, I am still happy. If she continues the series, I'd be even happier, because I do see some threads that I would love to be explored further.

Although McBride does a good job of making this a self-contained read that stands on its own cliffhangers are a freaking enormous pet peeve of mine , I could easily see her going back and writing more in this world. I think they'll enjoy it. This book was great, highly enjoyable, and extremely funny. Usually when an author throws in an odd assortment of paranormal creatures it tends to get a little messy and slightly corny; however, Lish McBride totally made it work. The best part about this book were the characters… these were people that you totally wanted to personally befriend.

Brooke was my favorite because she was a total smart ass and full of spirit. The main character, Sam, was awesome and very realistic as far as paranormal stories go. This story was really about him finding himself and who he is after feeling lost for so long. His is a great story. The next book comes out May so mark your calendars! And get this one read ahead of time.

View all 11 comments. Jan 26, Mitticus rated it it was ok Shelves: That could be the motto of Samheim LaCroix. Sam is not a very much likable character. Slacker, drop-out college, skater, fast-food fry cook. A stupid game avoiding his job ends in a changing life experience. Parece como una de esas peliculas malas que ves en la tele,en que te quieren vender la idea que un sujeto cualquiera que no hace mucho por la vida, termina metido en una gran aventura , con poderes enormes , y con una chica 'hot'. Feb 23, Jessica rated it it was amazing Recommended to Jessica by: Michelle, the Bookshelf Stalker Queen of the Undead.

Man, I loved this book so much that I'm facing the usual problem. What to say about it? I think what I liked best about this was the humor. I was killing myself laughing several times while reading. Though the story is told from multiple POVs, or well, there are some chapters told from a POV other than Sam, our year old college dropout is still our main protagonist.

We mostly spend our time in his head and let me tell you, it's awesome there! Sam is great, he's a good Awesome, awesome, awesome! Sam is great, he's a good, honest guy with a dry sense of humor and he calls things as he sees them and I don't know how to say this any better but he just felt real. What I also loved were the secondary characters. McBride managed to let them all grow on me almost as much as Sam. I'm definitely expecting a sequel here. Don't worry, there's no cliffhanger ending but I feel like Hold Me Closer Necromancer was just the introduction to this great world McBride has created and there are so many plot strings left untied that there just has to be another book.

This was weird and macabre and hilarious and absolutely awesome! She tried to make sense of it. Had there been a flamethrower fight? A minotaur lay bleeding next to what appears to be a shredded lion. Tiny red hats were everywhere. A few men were lounging around a pretty Greek lady, and one guy was fighting the shrubbery. Yep, it's that kind of frat party.

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Any other time, I think I may not have enjoyed this book quite as much as I did. Because coming at the heels of reading 3. Because coming at the heels of reading heavy, emotional books in close succession, a dragon, a couple of garden gnomes, a talking severed head and a Chinese zombie panda is exactly what I needed to restore some of my equilibrium.

But for all the laugh out loud moments I had with this book don't try drinking anything while reading any of Brooke's or Ashley's scenes. I still couldn't overlook my lack of connection with the characters and some continuity lapses in all that necromancing business. I'm not even going to attempt to re-summarize this book's plot because just the sheer number of characters thrown in the mix is giving me a headache.

I'm also not going to comment on the sloppily put together non-romance which I initially found refreshing and brave because that angle tends to distract me away from a story's weak points. I found it quite ballsy Suffice to say this had a very messy start, a messier middle that thankfully drew to a good and relatively cleaner close in the end.

I suspect there's an page version of this book somewhere that can better answer my questions about Douglas how and why did he become evil? And if she didn't isn't that a big chunk of a clue that he ISN'T dead?

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I think I may like that pager a little better… especially if it sticks to a single POV long enough for me to care about what happens to Sam. I mean sure, I'm just using this book for the laughs but it helps the imagination when I get to know the characters a little…and yes that sounds like a romantic guy soliciting a hooker for some role-playing action, but I digress.

Here, I barely knew Sam beyond being the confused boy who have just discovered he has the power to raise and command the dead. Even Bird Brid was better developed than him, and she never even had her own first person narrative. Truth be told, I found Sam just this side of amusing. It's the absurd situations the story presents me with that I found funny. I just found out that a talking decapitated head is right at par with a lolspeaking cat in its entertainment value… that makes you feel a little sad after a lengthy guffaw.

View all 12 comments. Jul 30, Eric rated it it was amazing Shelves: First let me say that I find it a bit weird that I hadn't realized how starved I was for books like this.

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I know I've always been a fan of the smart, witty, dark humored variety but really it hadn't occurred to me until I picked up the short story Death and Waffles Necromancer: I really liked a it First let me say that I find it a bit weird that I hadn't realized how starved I was for books like this. I really liked a it wasn't all boy meets girl b everyone was still a person c even when things were crap there was still sarcasm on Sam's side: That said I'd start raided other peoples shelves on GR to find more books like it thank you Flannery for Paranormalcy it's right up my alley.

Oh yeah that book, you've came here for a review right? This one's got everything, necromancers Everyone is pretty much trying to get along, doing their own thing, living among all those boring humans. Having jobs and all hehehe except for this one badass who apparently has been killing not so random but pretty specifically in fact so until someone figures out what todo about that they're all up the creek Like I said it's fun and witty - with loads of fun moments that will have you laughing.

I must say as for audiobooks this one is great because the voice of Sam has some artistic moments that shine.

He really reads it very well. I won't spoil it for you but you definitely know where the emotion is. Currently I'm still getting my dark humor fix but when Lish McBride finishes up whatever is next I will be sure to take the plunge no matter what it's about, I don't even care if it's about emo fluffy cotton balls in denial, I'll be there. Hold Me Closer, Necromancer is a definite recommendation to all who are curious. Mar 24, Eunice rated it really liked it Shelves: I love love love everything but most especially Samhain Corvus LaCroix!

I tell you, I'm in love with this guy yeah, like I don't feel like that with most of the heroes I met. This dude made me all laughing from the first page to the last and even on worst situations. While this book offered lots of good humor it also gave a very good side of dark and paranormal stuffs. I love reading books with mal 4. I love reading books with male protags but I tend to be really picky about them. But when I heard that this gave off the same aura as White Cat, which is one of my favorite series with male lead, it definitely caught my interest.

I'm not sure about it though when I started reading it but when Sam started using his smart-mouth, oh boy, I realized I gonna love it big time. Sam's character is very appealing and admirable. I like how he talk about things and handle stuff, he knows who he is. He didn't know he's a necromancer before - more like he's honest about himself. He acts with no pretense and admits things he's capable of and what he's not.

And most of all, he's smart-mouthed. His snide comments and witty comebacks had me all laughing out loud. His relationship with his friends - Ramon, Frank and Brooke - was also really adorable and funny. I love how much he cares for his love ones. This is the book where you're gonna love almost all the characters in it. You'll definitely take notice with everyone even if they don't share much exposure.

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Ramon and Frank were loyal and very reliable friends. Brooke, I adore her so much! She's funny and definitely a strong character. Bridin, I thought when Sam met her she'll intimidate him but she didn't. She's actually sweet and very supportive but also a tough and brave character. I just really love that girl! Even the villain here, Douglas, is an interesting character. The paranormal stuff is very entertaining and intriguing.

I love the idea of hybrids, the were-hounds, the hybrid between werewolves and fey. I also think that what made Sam powerful is because he's also a hybrid between a witch and a necromancer. I'd love to discover more of these paranormal creatures and to see Sam's abilities develop on the next book. Oh yeah, and I'd like to see what's gonna happen between him and Brid! This is a humorous and very enjoyable read with an interesting and amusing paranormal plot.

I really had so much fun reading this! This review is also posted at Book Overdose Dec 25, Victoria Schwab rated it it was amazing. Really had a blast with this one.

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Picked it up because of the title, but found the voice fabulous, and McBride's version of necromancers really compelling. Fresh, original, and enjoyable. Exactly what I needed. Aug 23, Laura rated it really liked it. Where is the number one place for finding severed heads? What makes pressed jeans SO creepy? And where can I get homemade waffles right now? For me, the star of this show is the playful attitude and tone of the tale.

The characters find themselves in some painfully awkward conversations and dangerous situations, but they always seem to come up wi Where is the number one place for finding severed heads? The characters find themselves in some painfully awkward conversations and dangerous situations, but they always seem to come up with a smart-alecky, whip-smart comment or response. The story moved along and possessed a quick, sarcastic, fun, laid back feel and pace that made every page, adventure, interaction, and fall out of bed hilarious! The humor slowly eases the reader into this world of darkness, filled with creatures and magic.

A world Sam has a connection with in his past and within himself. Our hero, Samhain LaCroix, is struggling to find his place in this world and a big missing piece of his life just fell into place. Sam along with his friends and family find themselves in a whole new world filled with all new kinds of dangers. Troubles even more terrifying than a life as a bitter fast food warrior fighting to survive the lunch rush with his soul intact! Even with all the sarcasm and smart-ass comments, the love and warmth all the characters feel for each other jumps off the page. I truly adored every character and how their love, loyalty, and pride shined through in every situation.

This tale does a beautiful job of creating a matter-of-fact vibe about the whole monster world with leaders, councils, bitter rivalries and even paperwork under the surface of everyday society. It makes me giggle. It notches up the pay attention to your surroundings to a whole new level. I so want to gossip about some of my favorite parts, but I feel like even explaining the setting will spoil some of the fun. Readers should just dive in and discover the giggles all on their own!

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