Customer Reviews
Courtesy of Teens Read Too 
2008-06-07
Bec has never led a normal life, or was never given the chance to. Born only remembering her mother and how she passed away, Bec was saved by a village's priestess who urged the village leaders to let her live. Making her the priestess's apprentice, Bec was able to learn the magic and potions that would be used in aid of those who fought in battles.
Unfortunately for Bec, she didn't know how many battles her village would be facing.
Never a quiet night, Bec's village is continuously invaded by demons, the Fomorii, who come to tear the village apart. And every night Bec must use what she has learned, which isn't much since the priestess was killed way before she was able to pass on everything she knew.
Used to having other villagers come through, Bec's village is visited by Run Fast, a boy who says that his village is in trouble. Unsure of his story or of what side he is on, the warriors feel an obligation to help and so set off to end their fight. Usually the priestess does not go along with the warriors, but this time Bec sees fit to travel with them, hoping that this journey will help her figure out what troubles her and hopefully to become one with her surroundings and her magic.
Fighting off the demons is not an easy feat, especially since both worlds have just been connected, making it easier for the demons to enter, multiplying their numbers every time one is killed. Magic is what destroys them -- and the lives of the villagers and the warriors are in the hands of Bec.
Thrilling and different from the other novels in the series, BEC is a courageous novel that leaps off the pages and plays with our imagination. The descriptions are vivid and the story is unique. With an ending that will leave you breathless, BEC is a great addition to the already popular series, THE DEMONATA.
Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen
Celtic Legends 2008-04-29
Good book, takes a little to get going. Somewhat slower than the first three. All is revealed by mid book then you can't seem to put it down. Great Celtic legends and info provided in back of book.
Its a good book 2008-02-11
This book helped add to the gruesome tails of the Demonta series. The book Bec By Darren Shan is a great add on to the action series. This book the took place back in later times in a small village had a lot of kick to it. When bec gets taken into the village and learns the ways of magic, then she must fight off demonta to save her life and the dwindiling village. It must be hard for Bec because her mother died shortly after giving birth. Though she meets new people and learns to become their friend.
I feel this book was a well written book and it was fun to read, but it was off the story line of Grubbs ,his uncle, and Bill-E. Just becuase I was expecting to read about them I got myself excited for the book, but once I found out it was not about Grubbs it really got me down. It is still a great story and fun to read, but don't expect to see Grubbs. It has great detail though like on page thirteen when it is describing the old king, It goes far into detail. Aybody who liked Cirque Du Freak will love this book. It was a great and well written book but didn't follow the plot of the other 3 books.
love+hate= i LOTE it 2007-12-09
Since I wanted to know what happened to Grubbs I was like "I dont care about this BEC girl" but as i read it i got so caught into it that I completely forgot..hahahha its a good book. Not so strong in the first few pages but it gets better.-MAGALY
Very SCARY 
2007-07-19
Bec was not as good as the rest of the Demonata series, the others had a better plot. This one was the scariest though, I would not recommend it or the other Demonata to people who get scared easily or cannot stand gruesome things.
Becccccccccc 2007-07-05
As demonic Fomorii ravage their land, Bec and a band of warrior companions leave their devastated rath to answer a plea for help. An orphaned priestess-in-training, Bec hopes the journey will help her solve the mysteries of her birth. But fighting demons has a steep price...
Compared to the other Demonatas... 2007-06-13
I have read every Demonata that has come out, why would I read the fourth before I read the rest? And although I enjoy, and admire how Darren Shan can place the books out of order in a logical mannor, I didn't like Bec as well as I liked the others.
My favorite character has to be Dervish, and Bec was the first book in the Demonata that he wasn't in it at all. Also, it takes place waaaay long ago during the time of Druids and Priestesses. Don't get me wrong, I like that stuff too, but I was looking forward to finding out more about the Grady's.
However, this book is still awesome compared to a lot of other books I've read, it just wasn't the best in the series. I'd have to say Lord Loss or Slawder were my favorites, but if you've read the others, you'll read this too. And it gets better the more you go in... I just had to get over the fact that Dervish or Grubbs wouldn't be in this segment.
Bec 2007-06-01
My son and I devoured the Cirque du Freak books, and now we're just as quickly going through this series as it comes out. This book is different from the earlier books, but it's a good read!
Nothing can prepare the reader... 2007-06-01
Found dead on the outskirts of the rath's walls, Bec's mother has struggled desperately to get her baby to safety. When the villagers find them, they take the child in as one of their own. Questions haunt them, however, as to where the young woman came from and why she risked everything to bring her little one to their village.
Through the years, Bec also wonders about her mother and her own role. Will she ever be able to find out the secrets of her heritage? Will she ever understand fully the strange dreams and powerful magic that seem to grow in her with every passing day? From an early age there seemed to be recognition that Bec is someone special. By many she is regarded as a priestess. Now much of her time is spent learning magic and trying to understand the chaos and evil that threaten the lives of this little band of humans.
As Bec grows older, the danger around them escalates. They are at war with the "foul legions of the Otherworld." The Formorii, as they are called, are flesh-eating demons, made up of ghastly body parts and spirited by the evil and ultimate demon, Lord Loss. The demons are bent on the total destruction of mankind. They are at war to destroy anything good, spiritual and human on earth.
One day their village unexpectedly receives a visit from a distraught boy who appears highly agitated and only responds with the words "Run Fast." He seems to want Bec and her people to come with him. Bec and a few of her rath decide that this is the best thing to do --- in fact, Bec feels a magic in the boy and the spirit of her mother telling her to go. With much trepidation, they form a small envoy of warriors to follow Run Fast, to kill as many demons as possible and in some way to help mankind.
The adventures that follow are both shattering and terrifying for the little group. Between attacks from demons, the deaths of some of their fellow travelers and startling revelations about Bec's heritage, the group is tested. But the real revelation comes when they meet the Druid, Durst, and discover that he has Bec in mind for a very special and dangerous mission:
A tunnel has opened between this land and the Otherworld. It will allow demons to enter our realm freely. It's a small tunnel but it's growing. As it grows, larger, smarter, stronger demons will cross. They can roam the land by day as well as night. And, as I've already told you, they can only be killed by magic.
Nothing can prepare the reader for the things that follow and the ultimate surprising conclusion of this disturbing saga. Darren Shan has really pushed the envelope in this fourth installment, with its over-the-top blood and gore. Some readers will be shocked and disappointed (I know I was), and some will be disgusted, but everyone will be absolutely riveted for the next book in the Demonata series.
--- Reviewed by Sally M. Tibbetts
Darren Shan is awesome 2007-05-12
I have a child who has become an extremely avid reader because of the darren shan books, cirque du freak, and the demonata series. He absolutley
loves to read and cant wait to get his hands on the next one coming out in November. In the mean time, he reads the other books over and over while he patiently awaits a new book. Thank you!!!!
