To me, The Diabolic is a modern-day twist on the timeless tale of The Beauty and the Beast. Nemesis, a diabolic, is a genetically modified creature: neither fully human nor fully machine. Tyrus, the prince, is fully human and full of emotion. While Nemesis was trained to be emotionless and fiercely loyal, Tyrus is brimming with life and feeling. They are complete opposites. Both, in their own ways, are beasts. Forced to become people they aren’t, they are fighting to find and embrace their true selves.
The Diabolic is a love story, both romantic and self. In order to truly shed their “beast” personas and become beauties, they have to learn how to love. This message is relevant to today’s social media steeped world. Social media like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Snapchat give us constant, minute-by-minute updates. While social media is a wonderful invention, like all good things, can be taken too far. By constantly viewing posts of other people, we start, whether consciously or subconsciously, to compare ourselves to others. This speaks directly to the message about the power of love in The Diabolic. Love is healing and restoring. Once they are confident in who they are, Nemesis and Tyrus become beautiful. They are free to love each other and the world. The Diabolic’s message, written in captivating and gripping language, is one appropriate and applicable for all ages.
Hicklebees is thrilled to be hosting the author of The Diabolic, S. K. Kincaid, on November 1 at 7 pm. Come for a chance to talk and discuss the book!
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