Prosper Redding: The Last Life of Prince Alastor
Praise for Prosper Redding: The Last Life of Prince Alastor
"A complex, dark, and comedic tale full of page-turning adventure and plot twists... The characters are well developed, relatable, and draw readers easily into the story... Fans of comedic horror, mystery, fantasy, and adventure who have read the first one will enjoy this sequel."—School Library Journal
"This follow-up... throws this boy-demon odd couple into an even more precarious position, and madcap, mystical high-jinks ensue. With its balance of magic, humor, and heart, this sequel is a surefire crowd-pleaser."—Booklist
*"The adventure through the well-realized, lovingly disgusting, monstrous world is a wild ride on its own, with one Hell of a climax. Its power increases through deft exploration of privilege, choice, and responsibility, themes that manifest in genuinely moving moments. A demonic buddy-comedy with as much danger as heart--fiendishly fun."—Kirkus (starred review)
PRAISE FOR THE DREADFUL TALE OF PROSPER REDDING
"Imaginative, exhilarating and outstandingly funny, Alexandra Bracken's newest work is devious and delightful."—Shelf Awareness
PRAISE FOR THE DREADFUL TALE OF PROSPER REDDING
"There's a wealth of humor here, especially in Prosper and Alastor's back-and-forth sardonic banter, and Prosper himself makes a wittily sarcastic, clever narrator."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
PRAISE FOR THE DREADFUL TALE OF PROSPER REDDING
"Unique and humorous...The main characters, including the villain, are likable and flawed. The author’s smooth transitions and delightful writing style will draw readers into the story with ease. This is a must-read for fans of Bracken and paranormal mysteries."—School Library Journal
PRAISE FOR THE DREADFUL TALE OF PROSPER REDDING
*"An infectious, entertaining series starter. Hapless, dry Prosper is at hilarious odds with his demanding, old-fashioned demon companion, and the thrilling plot twists will keep even the most savvy readers guessing. Clever, occasionally frightening, and always fun, this will hook plenty."—Booklist, starred review
PRAISE FOR THE DREADFUL TALE OF PROSPER REDDING
*"The story's mysteries, which involve the fates of multiple dimensions of reality, unfold slowly enough to build anticipation but quickly enough to keep readers furiously flipping pages... Bracken's cast is drawn in loving detail, and her twisty plot will keep readers guessing."—Publishers Weekly, starred review