The cover blurb promises that The Devouring Gray will appeal to fans of The Raven Boys and Stranger Things. Since I am not familiar with either series I cannot verify that it is so. However, I did really enjoy this novel. It is set in a small town in upstate New York called Four Paths. The town is very unusual in that it is a home/prison to an ancient evil (aka the Beast) that was trapped there by the town's four founding families. As a result of this deed, the four founders acquired magic powers that allowed them to keep the Beast trapped. Descendants of those founders still live in town and the magical abilities are passed down from generation to generation.
Our main character Violet Saunders has no idea her mother's side of the family comes from Four Paths. But after her sister dies in a car accident, she and her mother move to Four Paths to take care of Violet's ailing aunt. Now, Violet gets to learn about the town's history, her family's legacy and her own, thus far dormant, magical abilities.
I really enjoyed the story, the characters and the pacing. The ending definitely left an opening for a sequel, and I am glad we'll have an opportunity to return to Four Paths. 4 out of 5 stars. I definitely recommend this book.
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