Official Review: Vagabond by Mary A.J. [December 2021 Book of the Month]

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The title of this book is captivating. Trying to understand why it's so titled makes you want to read it. I'll love to know more about Cecelia and her power, also on how she wields it. Thanks for the review.
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Well, for most young adult fiction tales you will come across, Vagabond is really a masterpiece.
I mean, what would be more interesting to a reader than the wave swaying your soul, into Cecelia's world, thanks to the clear way Mary A.J brings out the whole picture. From Cecilia, the Princess of hell, actually being afraid too, to falling in love!
Sweet, isn't it? Don't set your spirit free yet at the sound of romance. She's the Princess of hell. Dark power, magic and evil are not strangers here! She joins a school that has it's own strange and strong secret. Falls in love, has her true identity at stake of exposure!! I want to see where this ends!!
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I would definitely love to read this book. I love paranormal fantasy. Lucifer's daughter in high school? Just the kind of stuff I love to read. Thank you for this review.
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This is a super captivating review that explores topics of interest. Congratulations on the book of the day.
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I wonder how the devil’s daughter will be able to keep her secret identity for long without being found. I’m curious to read about what her like would be like in Cornelia High. Congrats on BOTD!
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Post by mrlefty0706 »

Vagabond is a story about Lucifer's daughter who is hiding out in a high school to avoid the demons that are pursuing her. An interesting tale about evil that does not motivate me to read the entire book but the concept is still fascinating. Being a devout Catholic I find the fact Lucifer had a daughter on earth is frightening. While this is fiction the end of days will undoubtedly include these kinds of characters and outcomes. Very good review.
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Lucifer's daughter sounds interesting. Her adventures in the human school will certainly not be tame. Thanks for the interesting review.
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As soon as I read that it's about Lucifer's daughter, I knew the book will be very interesting. Sounds very engaging and promising.
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I’m intrigued by the idea of Lucifer’s daughter trying to fit in at a human high school only to find out that it’s not completely “normal” either. However, I’m not too big on the love triangle, particular between two guys and the female protagonist; it’s been done to death in many genres, including YA. I get that it’s partly used to represent Cecelia’s internal struggle with human (“good”) and demonic (“bad”) sides, and while that concept is also enticing, I’m worried that it might turn out a bit heavy-handed. Of course, it doesn’t turn me off the book entirely. I’ll give it a try when I have some free time. Thank you for the helpful review.
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The characters of the book were as amazing as the entire plot. I've read about Lucifer a lot so reading about his daughter's journey was really refreshing.
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Was the school able to find out Cecelia's intent. I'm so inquisitive to know. Congratulations on being the BOTD.
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Vagabond" by Mary A.J. Centers around Cecelia. Cecelia is a princess of hell, the daughter of Lucifer himself. This is so unique as I've never imagined any author portraying Lucifer as a father. Cecelia goes to high school with the intention of mingling with pure humans, will she succeed?
Death And Destruction Are Never Satisfied And Neither Are Human Eyes...Proverbs 27: 20
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A high school with mystical godfathers would be a scary book to read on. I am curious to read this book, even when I know it is not in my category of books. Good job!
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It is the gothic structure of the book for me. Congratulations on your BOTD.
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This sounds like a really exciting story, with all the emotions that come with coming-of-age novels. I think there are a lot of binaries here (good vs. evil, etc.), and it'd be interesting to see how the story deals with it. Thanks for the review.
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