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Scorch (Croak) [Paperback]

Gina Damico
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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September 25, 2012 Croak

Sixteen-year-old Lex Bartleby is a teenage grim reaper with the bizarre ability to Damn souls. That makes her pretty scary, even to fellow Grims. But after inadvertently transferring her ability to Zara, a murderous outlaw, Lex is a pariah in Croak, the little town she calls home. To escape the townspeople’s wrath, she and her friends embark on a wild road trip to DeMyse. Though this sparkling desert oasis is full of luxuries and amusements, it feels like a prison to Lex. Her best chance at escape would be to stop Zara once and for all—but how can she do that from DeMyse, where the Grims seem mysteriously oblivious to Zara’s killing spree?


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Praise for Scorch
 
"An amusing blend of whimsy and humor with serious drama and blood."
Kirkus Reviews

"Characters are always as clever as we wish we were. . . . An irresistible blend of impending doom, irreverent humor, hormone-fueled make-out sessions, and creative world-building make this sequel stronger than its predecessor and will leave readers dying for the next book."
School Library Journal
 
 
Praise for Croak
 
"Go ahead and die laughing, knowing that the safe transport of your mortal soul will be the summer job of a sweetheart teen with godlike power and discipline problems. A lot of books make me wish I could live within their pages, but I wouldn't mind dying in this one."
—Adam Rex, author of Fat Vampire
 
"Creepy and hilarious."
VOYA, 4Q, 5P
 
 
Praise for Rogue

"A gut-wrenching, laugh-out-loud, gritty, honest and brave ending to an appealing trilogy."
Kirkus

About the Author

Gina Damico is the author of Croak, Scorch and Rogue. She received a degree in theater and sociology from Boston College, where she was active with the Committee for Creative Enactments, the country’s only collegiate murder mystery improv comedy troupe. She has since worked as a tour guide, transcriptionist, theater house manager, scenic artist, and movie extra. She lives outside of Boston with her husband, two cats, and a closet full of black hoodies. Visit her website at www.ginadami.co.


Product Details

  • Age Range: 12 and up
  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Graphia; 1 edition (September 25, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0547624573
  • ISBN-13: 978-0547624570
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #275,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I grew up under four feet of snow in Syracuse, New York. I received a degree in theater and sociology from Boston College, where I was active with the Committee for Creative Enactments, a murder mystery improv comedy troupe that may or may not have sparked an interest in wildly improbable bloodshed. I have since worked as a tour guide, transcriptionist, theater house manager, scenic artist, movie extra, office troll, retail monkey, yarn hawker and breadmonger. Croak is my first novel. I live in Boston with my husband, two cats, and a closet full of black hoodies.

Check out my website at www.ginadami.co

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Why isn't This Series More Popular? November 5, 2012
Format:Paperback
I honestly don't understand why this series is more popular. It hits Twilight and other sappy, lame books like that right out of the park! (Sorry for the offence, Twi-Hards. But that's how I feel.)

The characters are very lovable, the plot and world-building has an surprising amount of complexity and the writing is fluffy but is not afraid to get dirty and bloody.

Lex has changed a bit since Croak (book #1). Some of her sassy snark is gone, and she's gotten a bit more serious about stuff. Her twin sister is dead, Zara is killing innocents, most of the Croak community hates her and she's finding it harder and harder to control her Damning powers.
Yikes! Poor Lex. She is suffering with a lot for her age. But with the help of cheeky Uncle Mort, her sexy Driggs and other Grims, she finds the "light at the end of the tunnel" and gets things done. Even though she's more serious, Lex still has her sharp tongue and dry humour.

The best thing about the Croak Series is the wide range of lovable characters. We're joined with old ones, and new. It took me a few pages to remember the old ones, but I soon remembered them and was glad to see them again.

The Villains - might I add, they deserve the title 'Villain,' each and every one of them - are terrific.
Zara gets much more voice then she did in Croak, and I for one am glad. The way she thinks is just fascinating.

Norwood and Heloise are not as nasty as before. Hell no, there nastier. I'd love to explain the full capacity of there 'nastiness,' but I'm afraid I'll be spoiling the ending for you.

May I say; I've missed you the most, Mort. It is no secret that I adore Mort, and I'm not afraid to say it.
"I LOVE YOU, MORT!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent follow up to Croak July 26, 2012
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MY THOUGHTS
ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT

*** spoilers abound if you haven't read Croak -- do so without delay ***

Lex is stuck with an unbearable power to damn souls as well as being a grim reaper, not only can she send souls to the afterlife, she can turn them into ghosts, forced to walk the earth in a neverending afterlife on Earth with no chance of reuniting with loved ones. Zara has tricked Lex into sharing her Damning power and is using it to create chaos beyond removing criminals in order to create a new world order. Driggs is still by Lex's side as well as the other Juniors who now find themselves ostracized by the townspeople of Croak and led by Norwood and Heloise, who place all of Zara's doings squarely on the group of teenagers and depose Uncle Mort as mayor.

In order to escape the hell that is now Croak, the group escapes to DeMyse which is another Grim town much like Las Vegas for reapers. Her uncle Mort has supplied the group with a loophole that allows them to "crash" together to escape the town and Zara. Lex has also uncovered a bit of history and some notes that lead her to search for the Wrong Book which is basically a book of all the wrong things that should never be done and unravel the world's order. Zara is also on the trail of the book and she will do anything to get her hands on it, even kill any who stand in her way.

There is nonstop action as the group bands together to stop Zara and clear their names. As the crew continue to work their way back together, Norwood and Croak are out to get them as well as Zara. Of course this ends in another cliffhanger but with one twist I wasn't expecting. Uncle Mort uses his wiles to protect them all. The story is filled with lots of wonderful wordplay and snarky dialogue that I adore.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Sequel November 23, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
This book was such a breath of fresh air- in a time when I was just feeling "meh" about everything that I was reading this book made me experience the roller coaster of emotions that I so desperately was looking for- from tearing up one minute when reading of Lex's guilt and her reunion with her sister to feeling bubbly the next with Driggs' and Lex's relationship.

As mentioned, Just when I thought that Driggs' and Lex's relationship couldn't get any more SQUEE-worthy I read this book and I was proven wrong. I love that they're not your perfect couple- they're flawed. To the max. And in being as such they are so totally relateable. An additional aspect of their relationship that I love is their snark- there were two standout scenes that happened in this book that I know will stay with me for a long time, mainly because whenever I think of them I cannot help but burst out in laughter:

"Here's the thing," he said, his face strained. "It's just that I've been treading carefully around you and this whole Cordy thing all day, just like Mort told me to. And I had to make sure you saw here and were okay with it and got home safe- again, just like Mort told me to. And as much as I'd love to continue exploring the existential implications of Damning roadkill, the truth is"- he plunged his hands into his hair until it stuck up even more than usual- "you'be been back here in my presence for two agonizing hours now, and if we don't properly make out soon, I'm going to hurl myself off of the roof" (pg. 36).

'Driggs whispered out of the side of his mouth to Lex as they walked, "I never got grounded before you came here."
"You never touched a boob before I came here either."
"Touche." He flashed a goofy grin as Uncle Mort shoved him into his room and slammed the door.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Library Lady Hylary - A bit of a sophomore slump, but still a good...
After Zara stole her power to Damn souls to an eternity of torment, Lex has become an outcast in Croak. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Library Lady Hylary
5.0 out of 5 stars Scorching Hot!
Due to the first book being a mystery-thriller, I don't want to spoil the 'who dunnit' at the end of Croak. There will be no summary, only my response to the book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by AshleyiSee
5.0 out of 5 stars A Hysterical YA Paranormal Series
I am constantly astounded that this series is not more popular. Scorch, the second book in the Croak series, is not only a mysteriously fascinating and page turning adventure, but... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ashley Cross
5.0 out of 5 stars Awww
I couldn't put it down all I want to do is to just keep reading and that's what I did. I really hope Digges can come back if he doesn't then I'm going to cry myself to sleep.
Published 2 months ago by Miranda
4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Worth Reading
*****MINOR SPOILERS*****

All in all, Scorch is a great follow-up to Croak. The old villains return, more mysteries arise, and the awkward love-fest that is Lex and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by ImpossibleDefined
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny and twisted
Lex is a heroine to be admired this book is dark and funny with an adventurist twist. The characters are relatable and genuine.
Published 5 months ago by Rachael
4.0 out of 5 stars Non-stop action and dynamic characters
Lex's life has completely changed. Not only is she a Grim that helps bring souls to the Afterlife, but her life has turned upside down with the betrayal of Zara, the Culling of her... Read more
Published 6 months ago by titania86
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, especially after my high hopes from reading the first...
Scorch by Gina Damico is the second in the Croak series. This series follows Lex a grim reaper as she goes about her business sending souls on their way. Read more
Published 7 months ago by S. Power
3.0 out of 5 stars The characters are good and the story's getting better, but still iffy
Scorch made me feel, but the problem is it just made me feel rage. There were plenty of chances for me to feel sad (lots of people died) but I just didn't. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jasmine Baggenstos
4.0 out of 5 stars Chapter by Chapter's review of Scorch
I didn't realize how much I missed the characters in Croak until I started reading Scorch. It was like being reunited with old friends! Read more
Published 8 months ago by MaryAnn
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