Summary
“The Blonde Dies First” by Joelle Wellington is a young adult thriller that blends horror movie tropes with a self-referential twist. The story follows Devon, who is often overshadowed by her genius twin sister, Drew.
Main Character
The main character of “The Blonde Dies First” by Joelle Wellington is Devon Harris. Devon is often overshadowed by her genius twin sister, Drew
Key Events
Here are some key events from
- Devon’s Plan for the Best Summer Ever: Devon, feeling overshadowed by her twin sister Drew, plans an epic summer before Drew leaves for college.
- The Ouija Board Incident: During a party, the group of friends uses a Ouija board, inadvertently summoning a demonic force.
Central Conflict
The central conflict in “The Blonde Dies First” by Joelle Wellington revolves around Devon Harris and her friends being hunted by a demonic force they accidentally summon using a Ouija board.
Themes
“The Blonde Dies First” by Joelle Wellington explores several key themes:
- Sibling Dynamics: The relationship between Devon and her twin sister Drew highlights themes of sibling rivalry, jealousy, and the desire for individuality34.
- Horror Movie Tropes: The story cleverly uses and subverts classic horror movie tropes, making it a self-referential and trope-savvy thriller34.
Narrative style
“The Blonde Dies First” by Joelle Wellington employs a trope-savvy, self-referential narrative style. .” It uses these tropes to create a familiar yet fresh experience for readers12.
The narrative is fast-paced and tense, with a focus on building suspense and delivering thrill
Conclusion
In “The Blonde Dies First” by Joelle Wellington, the conclusion sees Devon and her friends confronting the demonic force that has been hunting them. . Devon, who has been overshadowed by her sister Drew, steps up and plays a crucial role in the final showdown.
