Tommy Nightmare by J.L. Bryan Series: The Paranormals #2
Published by Independent Publishing on 4/10/11
Genres: Horror, YA Paranormal / Fantasy
Format: eBook
Source: Amazon
Add to your Goodreads TBR Pile
Smashtastic Synopsis
Tommy Nightmare opens up with 12 year old Tommy in foster care. We learn that life is not good for Tommy. He is beaten by his religious wackadoo foster father and none of his foster brothers want anything to do with him because of the extreme fear he makes them all feel. A terrible incident occurs and Tommy finds a way out of his hellish home.
Tommy grows up and finds himself in prison. He notices Ashleigh on TV, and is inexplicably dawn to her. He uses his fear-inducing charm to break free, and finds himself in Fallen Oak. Tommy isn’t happy to discover that his “opposite” has been sent to an early grave, and he sets out to give Jenny and Seth something to really fear.
Interest in the book
Well, since I couldn’t put down Jenny Pox, it was obvious that I would jump directly to the next book in the series.
Characters
As evil as Tommy seemed to be, I was rooting for him. Not to kill of Jenny and Seth, but to find happiness. I hoped throughout this novel that his story would end on a positive, though Ashleigh got her claws in deep, yet again. Speaking of Ashleigh, just when you think a manipulative bitch can’t get more manipulative, the authors slaps you with total domination in heels. I’m all for Girl Power, but Ashleigh needs someone to teach her ass a lesson, ya hear? Jenny really matures in this novel. She’s become more brave but also more fearful, especially where her loved ones are concerned. There is a really touching scene between Jenny and her father that really choked me up. And we’re introduced to yet another character, Alexander, who literally creeped me out. Wondering his role in the last book, Alexander Death, sent my imagination into a frenzy!
World-building
I really enjoyed the author’s ability to keep the ball rolling as if Jenny Pox and this story were in the same book. The world expands in Tommy Nightmare as we are introduced to more characters, and the plot deepens as the stakes rise!
Lasting Impressions
Other than wanting to punch minor character Wooly in the face every time he opened his pie hole, I really, really enjoyed this book. I like how the story left characters scattered and angry, leaving so many possibilities for the final installment!
Other Reviews
© 2011 – 2013, Smash Attack Reads. All rights reserved.
| Leave a Reply | |
|
|
|
Sometimes I wonder about you Ash. You enjoy books that would have me screaming into the night. Then again you and my niece are both in the same field of work so that explains a lot also.
Have a wonderful weekend anyway. LOL Mwa Haa Haaaaaa
Loved, Loved, LOVED these books! Definitely could-not-put-down reads. I think what I love most about JL's writing is how real he makes his characters. Yeah, I wanted to punch Wooly in the face, too, but think how well written a character must be to incite that kind of reaction.
Yup, I'm a JL Bryan fangirl for life.
Smiles!
Lori
love the tag line on your post – but I can't read the whole thing it might have spoilers ahhhhhhhhhhhh
Pabkins @ Mission to Read
"just when you think a manipulative bitch can’t get more manipulative, the authors slaps you with total domination in heels"
That's a great line. I haven't had a chance to start the series yet but I'm really looking forward to it.
[...] Pox 2.Tommy Nightmare 3. Alexander [...]
[...] The Paranormals Jenny Pox | Tommy Nightmare | Alexander Death | Jenny [...]