The Strange and Deadly Portraits of Bryony Gray

from shabacus

Latimer's greatest strength in "Bryony Gray" is atmosphere. The London setting is well drawn, full of vivid descriptions of stuffy attics, splendid houses and galleries and restaurants, and other period-appropriate locales. Latimer gives these a spooky, creepy twist that is quite appealing. Less ...

from meacoleman

Ms. Latimer draws the reader into a world of historical London in her sequel to the classic Picture of Dorian Gray. Bryony is a gifted, intelligent, and fearless heroine who inadvertently unleashes a disaster, and with the help of new friends, unravels the mystery behind her gift and makes things...

from aya.herron

Bryony Gray is not your average thirteen-year-old girl. She is a gifted artist. With no parents around, her aunt and uncle take full advantage of her gift by locking her up in the attic and forcing her paint. When clients begin to go missing, rumors about Bryony begin to swirl. It seems that ever...

from StephLamb

The Strange and Deadly Portraits of Bryony Gray was a fantastic read. A middle grade novel, listed as ages 10+, it was quite a heavy read so I would say probably more appropriate for the 12+ age group but if you have a really avid reader who loves creepy and somewhat odd stories, this is just the...

from skstiles612

Bryony Gray is an orphan who lives with her aunt and uncle. Her mother died when Bryony was very young and no one will speak about her father. She is locked in her aunt and uncle's attic where she spends her time painting portraits. She is quite the young prodigy. Lately, there have been terrible...