Saturday 24 September 2016

Blog Tour: The Deviants by C.J. Skuse


Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.

Welcome to the blog tour for C.J. Skuse's new book The Deviants! This book came out on the 22nd of September, two days ago, and I'd highly recommend you pick it up.


The Deviants is a contemporary thriller meets old-fashioned adventure story for young adult readers. Inspired by The Famous Five and other classic adventure stories, Skuse takes the fun element of these traditional books and combines them with some darker elements of the 21st century.

What impressed me personally in The Deviants was the inclusion of a lot of tough issues in our modern era that had echoing consequences for the characters throughout the entire book. It often feels like we're ticking boxes for diversity or mature subjects these days, but then trailing off their actual impact on people and the world - Skuse takes these darker themes and doesn't back away from the full reality of their effect in the world.

And all at the same time, the lovable cast of characters and Skuse's comforting light-hearted moments in times of darkness means that The Deviants is actually a very enjoyable read, despite its subject matter. It might not be summer anymore, but as autumn comes in it's the perfect read to snuggle up with for some excitement and mystery.

You can read my full review here - thedaisydeer.blogspot.co.uk/thedeviants


C.J. Skuse was born in 1980 in Weston-super-Mare, England. She has First Class degrees in Creative Writing and Writing or Children and, aside from writing novels, works as a freelance children's fiction consultant and lectures in Writing for Children at Bath Spa University. C.J. loves Masterchef, Gummy Bears and murder sites. Before she dies, she would like to go to Japan, try clay-pigeon shooting and have Ryan Gosling present her with the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Find C.J. on Twitter - @CeejaytheAuthor

Buy The Deviants from Amazon.


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