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• I bought this books a while back but I was never really interested in it until I started this blog. I read the premise and I thought "Eh, nothing special." I have no idea what I was thinking, though! I picked up this book and was immediately caught by surprise.Sarwat Chadda writes an incredible story about a young, 15 year old girl trapped within her own family. Since she was born, Billie was meant to be apart of the modern day's Knight Templar, something she never wanted. She has been training all her life for that moment to be accepted but it something she doesn't want to be apart of. She tries desperately to get out but her dad - tall, dark, and cold-hearted - is set on her becoming a member. Not only does she have to worry about that but her long time best friend returns from Jerusalem and she is conflicted about her feelings.This novel was just phenomenal. I read it and loved it. Chadda writes in a way that keeps you on your toes. Not only did he write from a girl's perspective but he also got the elements of a teenage girl right, even if she wasn't normal. I thought Chadda's writing was flawless and his novel is cleverly written. The plot line was understanable and the plot twists were amazing. Chadda writes about all supernatural creatures in their fiercest moments. It's up to Billie SanGreal, the incredibly talented herione, to save what is left of humanity.Sarwat Chadda is brilliant and his book was just amazing. I can't wait for the sequel.I rate this novel Five Stars.

  5.00 out of 5

  NyxenNadine

• I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked up Devil's Kiss. I'd heard widely varied reviews, but I was intrigued nonetheless. I've always loved fantastical stories that are rooted in truth and I was even more intrigued by the fact that the main character was female.Devil's Kiss pulled me in right from the beginning. While I had a pretty good idea of who the villain would be, it wasn't definite, the story could have progressed in a couple different ways. I liked that it wasn't completely obvious. I really enjoyed Billi as a protagonist. I could understand how she felt pulled towards being a participant in this epic battle between good and evil and, at the same time, her deep resentment toward the life she had been raised to lead. I felt that her relationship with her father was written particularly well. As the reasons behind her father's actions and demeanor were further explored, I really grew to like him - which I didn't think would happen when first intruduced to his character.Devil's Kiss moved at a quick pace and I was interested throughout. I felt like, at some points, the plot could have slowed down a bit and Chadda could have added a bit more detail. Especially when it came to historical information about the Knights Templar and monsters they battle.Always a romantic, I loved the relationship between Billi and Kay. I'm a fan of plot lines where friends turn to into more and I felt that Chadda wrote that aspect of the novel well.My one complaint was the ending of the novel. I can't say more than that it left me disappointed without spoilers. I could see the ending like that of Devil's Kiss as necessary in some novels, but I didn't feel that it was for this particular novel. I kept hoping for some type of loop hole, but none appeared. I'm hopeful that the next book will bring some type of twist to change the ending in some way or another.I'd definitely recommend Devil's Kiss. I feel that it would appeal to readers who liked Rampant, as I felt that Devil's Kiss had a similar tone and feel. I can't wait to see what happens next to Billi... and I'm hoping for that twist!

  5.00 out of 5

  thehidingspot

• Devil's Kiss, by Sarwat ChaddaWhen I read the book jacket, I feared "Devil's Kiss" would be another yet young adult book full of romance and low on plot, but I was pleasantly surprised and went on to gobble up the entire book in one night. Fifteen-year-old Billi, the protagonist, is the only female in the order of the Templar Knights. Once the medieval protectors of Christianity, the modern Templars are now engaged in a never-ending battle against the dark forces: vampires, werewolves, devils, etc, in London, England. There are precious few of them left - only a handful of men and one girl. And so rather than spending her teen years going on dates and daydreaming in school, Billi's life is a constant whirl of fighting, training, fighting, and training, with a father who doesn't care about her, and an annoying school-life surrounded by rumors and jeers. And to top it off, Billi never wanted to be a Templar, but didn't have a choice. Her desire for a life outside of her duty leads her to Michael, a gorgeous guy who seems to understand her right away, and isn't frightened off by her unsocial father. Billi's Templar friend Kay comes back into her life as well, having spent the past year in Jerusalem learning to control his mental powers. When her father finally pushes her too hard, Michael is there for Billi...but she quickly finds out that he's not what he seems. Michael is the Angel of Death, and the epitome of everything the Templars battle against. "Devil's Kiss" is an interesting mix of Templar lore, history and modern day life. Swords cross with text messages. Ancient relics are kept in a junk loaded pawnshop. A time or two the plot got predictable, but Chadda had plenty of twists to keep things unique. Also a few things were a little Harry Potter-esqe, but I don't want to say exactly what to avoid giving too many spoilers. I was very pleased with this book. The love triangle mentioned on the book jacket is barely there, and is instead part of the plot rather than the entire plot. The action is very fast, and at times I think the author could have slowed down a little and given more detail on the characters, or more history on the Templars. Something I like a lot is the way the author writes some action scenes, focusing on a word such as warmth or agony and expanding on those sensations, each word leading to the next. Overall, a good debut novel, and I'm looking forward to the next chapter in Billi's adventures. Billi herself is an endearing character, as she develops from an angry girl fighting against everyone and herself, to a girl who learns the importance of doing the right thing, and learning just what is the right thing to do. Sometimes Billi got a little too full of angst, but then she's fifteen, so it did fit, but thankfully it wasn't overpowering. If you're looking for a paranormal tale without a heavy helping of romance, or just enjoy a good story, "Devil's Kiss" is likely for you. 4/5.

  4.00 out of 5

  5aweek

• I really enjoyed Sarwat Chadda's novel Devil Kiss , I thought it was interesting and it even made me curious about the actual Knight Templars. It was well written, fast paced , and I felt like I was Bili herself. The book felt like I was actually watching a movie. Their was never a dull moment in this story which made me happy. I was able to finish this book quickly and with very few complaints. The only complaints I have are: a) I thought the whole relationship between Kay and Bili could have been more developed. I wish Chadda would have written more about Kay's and Bili's history then just them in the present. Especially after Kay returns from Jerusalem. Because that wasn't developed I felt that the whole year away from each other was nothing, I didn't really see the problem. b) the part where Bili dad reveals stuff at the end felt fake and was taken to non-seriously. I felt it was revealed to quickly which made me go wtf. And c) This isn't really a complaint but I want, I want the last chapter to not of happen. I didn't want that to happen. But because it did happen and I'm acting like this show how Chadda was able to make the readers felt like the protagonist. By the ending of the book I was in tears. There has only been two books that have ever made me cry, one is the Book Thief and the second one is this book. This proves that this is a well written story. I highly recommend this story it was fascinating, intriguing, and a book that was worth my time. I'm excited for it's sequel.

  4.00 out of 5

  monsterofbooks

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