Devilish

DEVILISH by Maureen Johnson
Category: Paranormal
Age Recommendation: Grades 9+
Release Date: 9/7/06
Publisher: Razorbill
Reviewed by: Jocelyn Pearce
Rating: 5 Stars

Jane's best friend, Ally, has always been there, and always been pretty much the same. She's never been a social butterfly or
anything, but she and Jane have been through a lot at their all-girls Catholic high school, and now they've reached their senior
year. One big part of being a senior at St. Teresa's is having a "Little." This means picking a freshman or new student and
showing them around. On Big-Little Day, there is a forty-five-minute period when Bigs and Littles pair up, and having a good
Little is definitely a status symbol for seniors.

As Jane fears, Ally does not do so well. She throws up all over the one freshman coming in her direction, and runs to the
bathroom where Jane comforts her, sacrificing her own chance for a Little. Surprisingly, though, Ally does get a Little--a new
sophomore girl named Lanalee.

Ally gets more than a Little. Soon after pairing up with Lanalee, she shows up at school with new hair, new clothes, a new cell
phone--and a new personality. She's way more confident than before, but she's also blowing off Jane, her best friend. The
new Ally is not necessarily improved.

There's more going on here than meets the eye, though. Who knew that selling your soul was actually possible? Well, now
Jane and Ally do...but how do you stop the devil?

DEVILISH is a funny, fascinating, and unique take on selling your soul. It's wonderfully written, with interesting and lifelike
characters that readers are sure to love and love to hate. The supernatural element in this story is nicely done, and keeps
unraveling to the end, showing more and more of what's going on, even when you think you've got it all figured out. This novel
kept my attention all the way through, and is sure to be a favorite of anyone who reads it!