Jenny Pox by JL Bryan
Just got done the book this week, and was very impressed. Jenny Pox is about a teenage girl who has the ability to spread disease through touch. There were parts I thought I knew the direction it was heading, but I was wrong, and it’s always good to be surprised. I like the writing style and the characters themselves. The villain is very unlikable, mission accomplished there. Through Jenny, we can see a common theme I think most everyone goes through growing up, which is to fit in and be accepted. One of the things I also like about this novel is its simplicity. At its heart, this is a story of good versus evil. We are introduced to the protagonist and antagonist early, and it doesn’t deviate from that conflict, which just makes the novel that much stronger. Definitely recommend checking this one out.
Strengths:
- Strong writing
- Strong characters, especially Jenny
- Very satisying conclusion
Weakness:
- Only one, and this is personal taste. The reveal of Jenny’s powers just wasn’t my cup of tea. But definitely imaginative.
JL Bryan
November 15, 2010 @ 2:00 pm
Hi, Glenn! Thanks so much for reading & reviewing my book. Yours is on my TBR list for sure! I’m always look for good horror.
glennb
November 15, 2010 @ 10:06 pm
Thank you very much. 🙂 I’ll be honest, yours is better than mine. But I think mine is entertaining too.
JL Bryan
November 16, 2010 @ 1:57 pm
I haven’t read your book yet so can’t comment on that, but your cover is definitely much better! Are those available at posters? (I’m only half kidding…)
glennb
November 16, 2010 @ 2:00 pm
I’ve seen two covers for Jenny Pox, one with a lady standing in white, and another with what looked like a child’s drawing in a sketchpad. I liked both of them. My favorite was the child’s drawing. Thanks for the compliment. 🙂 Hopefully my cover will draw some readers.
JL Bryan
November 16, 2010 @ 3:11 pm
Yeah, I’ve gone back and forth on those covers. I’m sticking with the notebook one now, especially since Amanda Hocking said it was much better than the other one. I always take her advice! 🙂