{"id":6020,"date":"2018-10-08T10:04:13","date_gmt":"2018-10-08T14:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterlibrarian.com\/TheCirculationDesk\/?p=6020"},"modified":"2018-10-08T10:04:13","modified_gmt":"2018-10-08T14:04:13","slug":"book-list-its-teen-read-week-revisiting-amelia-atwater-rhodes-original-den-of-shadows-quartet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monsterlibrarian.com\/TheCirculationDesk\/book-list-its-teen-read-week-revisiting-amelia-atwater-rhodes-original-den-of-shadows-quartet\/","title":{"rendered":"Book List: It’s Teen Read Week! Revisiting Amelia Atwater-Rhodes’ Original Den of Shadows Quartet"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Den of Shadows Quartet: In the Forests of the Night (#1), Demon in My View (#2), Shattered Mirror (#3), Midnight Predator (#4)\u00a0<\/em>by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes<\/p>\n

Ember, 2009<\/p>\n

ISBN-13: 978-0385738941<\/p>\n

Available: Paperback, Kindle edition<\/p>\n

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In the days before\u00a0Twilight <\/em>and\u00a0Harry Potter<\/em>, and the explosion of paranormal creatures and vampires in YA fiction, fictional vampires were still mostly terrifying, although once\u00a0Buffy<\/em>\u00a0came along, there was also a little romance. Thirteen-year-old Amelia Atwater-Rhodes entered this remarkably different publishing market with something new: even Amazon’s review suggests that teen readers of adult authors like Anne Rice might want to check this out. While L.J. Smith and Annette Curtis Klause had also written YA vampire novels, there’s nothing quite like being a teen reading a good book written by someone your own age, and the\u00a0Den of Shadows<\/em> books are very different from either\u00a0The Vampire Diaries<\/em> or\u00a0The Silver Kiss.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Atwater-Rhodes’ first book,\u00a0In the Forests of the Night,\u00a0<\/em>was followed by three others:\u00a0Demon in my View, Shattered Mirror, and Midnight Predator,\u00a0<\/em> published in 2002. Monster Librarian reviewed these four books, which were extremely popular at the time, and were all written while she was still in her teens. After these four books, she changed to writing about shapeshifters (the Kiesha’ra\u00a0<\/em>series), and, honestly, I lost track of her books. She returned to writing books in the\u00a0Den of Shadows\u00a0<\/em>world in 2008, completing four more:\u00a0Persistence of Memory, Token of Darkness, All Just Glass, Poison Tree,\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Promises to Keep,<\/em> published in 2013.\u00a0 She is still writing, has since moved on to write an additional fantasy trilogy (the Maeve’ra<\/em> series), and has a contract to write for the adult market.<\/p>\n

While I haven’t kept up on Atwater-Rhodes’ writing since her first\u00a0Den of Shadows<\/em> quartet, it’s pretty cool that she’s kept writing and her books have kept selling! So, for teenage writers everywhere, take heart. It is possible to achieve that dream.<\/p>\n

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Editor’s note:\u00a0<\/em>Reviews date from 2005.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nIn the Forests of the Night\u00a0<\/em>by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes<\/p>\n

Laurel Leaf, 2000<\/p>\n

ISBN: 0440228166<\/p>\n

Available: New and Used<\/p>\n

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In the Forests of the Night <\/em>is the first in a series of books by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. She introduces us to Risika, a 300 year old vampire who finds herself in the territory of a rival vampire, Aubrey, who is responsible for killing her family. The book is divided up between the past, when Risika was first turned into a vampire 300 years ago; and the present day, where she must fight Aubrey. When I first started to review young adult horror, author Amelia Atwater-Rhodes’s name came up as a must-read author for teens. Much has been made of the fact that she was 14 when In the Forests of the Night<\/em>\u00a0was published. I can see why her books appeal to teen readers, especially reluctant readers. The action moves quickly and the writing style is easy to follow. Adult readers may also enjoy Amelia Atwater-Rhodes’ books. They are quick and addictive little reads, leaving you ready for more. In The Forests of the Night <\/em>is a\u00a0core title for young adult collections. Sequels include Demon in My View, Shattered Mirror, <\/em>and Midnight Predator.<\/em><\/p>\n

Contains: vampire violence, bloodletting.<\/p>\n

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Demon In My View\u00a0<\/em>by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes<\/p>\n

Delacorte Press, 2000<\/p>\n

ISBN: 038532720X<\/p>\n

Available: New and Used.<\/p>\n

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Demon in My View<\/em> is set in a world developed by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes where vampires exist, prey upon humans, and are hunted by witches. In this installment we are introduced to Jessica, a teen who is a social outcast, who has written a popular book about vampires and witches under a pen name. After the book is published two new students appear at her school: Caryn, who seems to go out of her way to befriend Jessica, and Alex, a teen who resembles the villainous vampire in her book. Demon In My View<\/em> is a well-written book that will appeal to those who like the Buffy<\/em> the Vampire<\/em> Slayer<\/em> books. It could have just as easily ended up in the paranormal romance category, but the vampires in this series are more predatory creature. I would recommend this book for those looking for additional vampire fiction. A core book in young adult vampire horror.<\/p>\n

Contains: Violent fight sequence, blood sucking.<\/p>\n

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Shattered Mirror\u00a0<\/em>by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes<\/p>\n

Laurel Leaf, 2003<\/p>\n

ISBN: 0440229405<\/p>\n

Available: New and Used.<\/p>\n

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Shattered Mirror\u00a0<\/em> is the third\u00a0book in Atwater-Rhodes’ world of vampires and witches. This time around the story is about teen vampire hunter Sarah Vida, who starts off believing all vampires should be destroyed. However, when two vampires, Nissa and Christopher, arrive at her school, she finds herself befriending them. She discovers that vampires are more than the simple killing machines her in which her mother has raised her to believe. An underlying story involves Sarah’s hunt for one of the most notorious vampires around, Nikolas. Another solid entry for the readers of vampire fiction. Atwater-Rhodes is a gifted story teller and doesn’t disappoint with this book. Another core book for the vampire collection.<\/p>\n

Contains: Violence and blood sucking and letting,<\/p>\n

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Midnight Predator<\/em> by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes<\/p>\n

Delacorte Books, May, 2002<\/p>\n

ISBN: 0385327943.<\/p>\n

Available: New and Used<\/p>\n

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The fourth installment in Atwater-Rhodes’ series introduces two vampire hunters from a group called Crimson. Turquoise Drakaour and her rival, Raven, are hired to assassinate Jeshikah, a vampiress who has created a place called Midnight, where human beings are enslaved and broken for the use of vampires. Once a young girl captured by the vampires, Turquoise must deal with her tormented past and face her old vampire master in order to complete her mission.<\/p>\n

Although this book follows the general formula that Atwater-Rhodes has used in her other books, its descriptions of abusive behavior toward the main character give it a darker tone. This difference makes it hard to reconcile the story with the universe she has created, so it is more difficult to escape into the world of the book. Fans of Atwater-Rhodes will probably enjoy this title, but it is not recommended as an introduction to her books. Other books in the series include\u00a0\u00a0In the Forests of the Night, Demon in My View\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Shattered Mirror. <\/em><\/p>\n

Contains: descriptions of physical and psychological abus<\/p>\n

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Reviewed by Dylan Kowalewski<\/p>\n

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