Venomous
Venomous by Christopher Krovatin, published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers on March 8, 2011, is a reprint edition comprising 336 pages. This young adult fiction novel follows Locke Vinetti, a high school junior grappling with his anger, which he refers to as “the venom.” After years of social isolation stemming from a violent incident in his past, Locke’s life begins to change when he ventures out with his friend Randall to Riverside Park, where he encounters Casey, a kindred spirit, and a captivating Goth girl.
Readers will find a narrative that blends elements of horror and social themes as Locke navigates his tumultuous emotions and relationships. The story interweaves Locke’s real-life challenges with comic book adventures featuring his fantasy alter-ego, providing a unique perspective on his journey toward self-acceptance. Venomous explores the complexities of teenage life, including friendships and the quest for identity, set against the backdrop of city and town life.
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Locke Vinetti is a high school junior, disenchanted and more than a little hostile. In fact, for years he’s had a lousy social life because of a problem he has with his anger–a force he calls “the venom.” Ever since he was eight years old and bit off a piece of a classmate’s nose, he’s been something of a loner. But all that is about to change when he goes out with his one friend, Randall, to meet some of Randall’s crew hanging out at Riverside Park. Because in addition to meeting his kindred spirit, Casey–who has his own problems with his own kind of venom–Locke meets the spikey blue fairy-haircut Goth girl of his dreams. And if their relationship is going to work, he knows he has to rid himself of the venom once and for all. Interspersed with comic book adventures of the fantasy anti-hero alter-ego Locke has invented for himself, VENOMOUS is a fast-paced, funny, and ferocious read about one teenage boy’s struggle with his inner demons.
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