Checked out with Kindle Unlimited in February 2022. This is my first book by McKenzie Hunter. This story follows an unsuspecting human who is used to release the deadliest monsters within underworld’s dungeons. The prince of the underworld forces her to work with him to undo the damage and return the prisoners. They must also track down the real dark caster behind the spell that has thrown the underworld into chaos. There were aspects of this that I liked like the urban fantasy atmosphere Hunter created, the monsters of the underworld, and the way we find out about the magic systems. Unfortunately, there were many aspects of this that just didn’t work for me. Luna was the human of this story and she fell flat for me. Dominic was our prince of hell, but he also missed the mark with his dialogue in many scenes. The plot was slow and the romance even slower. I feel like this needed more work. (2/5 rating)
Tag: Demons
Book Review – Love & Monsters by Raven Flanagan
My first of Raven Flanagan was a story of, you guessed it: love and monsters. Mina is a human that falls through a portal into another world. After capture, she is sold at a market to the Lord of the City. She never gets to meet this Lord before she is forced into the dungeons and out of sight. Her only company is the enigmatic prisoner, Vadric, who is more mysterious than her reason for being there. I loved the story and interplay between Mina and Vadric, even if Mina and some off her actions annoyed the hell out of me. The world was compelling, and I enjoyed the beasts that created it. We know we are here for the steamy scenes, and I don’t always need a plot to enjoy a romance book. So, if you need a more complex plot, this likely won’t be for you. (3.5/5 rating)
Book Review – Burn (Dark in You 1) by Suzanne Wright
This was my first novel by Suzanne Wright, and this blew away my expectations. This story covers Harper, a demon tattoo tattooist in Las Vegas, who finally meets her fated mate, or anchor. Knox Thorne has proven his power within the human world as well as the demon world as a successful businessowner and Prime. Together they will have to fight for each other since the world seems determined to keep them apart. This was quite the story, especially as we discover what demon breeds Knox and Harper are. This urban fantasy was an intense, multi layered world with demon politics, family betrayals, and all that tension that comes with them. I loved Harper’s badda$$ power and her unwillingness to let anyone walk over her, and that includes Knox. I have a new favorite couple and now I’ll have to power through the next seven books. (5/5 rating)
Book Review – The Demon’s Pet (Rise of the Morningstar 1) by Domino Savage
This was my first novel by Domino Savage. After a wolf shifter is condemned by her Alpha, she is slated for execution. Cleo is rescued from certain death by an infamous celestial executioner with black wings but that comes with a price. Cleo agrees to help Sam exact justice for a past wrong. As their journey progresses chaos erupts and Cleo discovers a secret about herself that could change their world forever. This story broke me out of my current reading slump as this was action-packed from the first few pages. I enjoyed the political issues that were occurring between the various realms and species. Savage has created truly multi-dimensional characters that added wonderful depth to the overall atmosphere. This is fraught with betrayals and abuses of power within this barbaric new world. Sam and Cleo quickly became two of my favorite characters of all time with their banter. Everyone needs to give this a try. (5/5 rating)
Book Review – White Hot Kiss (The Dark Elements 1) by Jennifer L Armentrout
This is my second series by Jennifer L Armentrout. This is the first book in the Dark Elements trilogy. Our female MC, Layla, is half gargoyle and half demon. She soon discovers that Hell is out in force for her because of her special abilities. Special abilities that could bring about the apocalypse. Her longtime gargoyle friend, Zayne, and a new demon friend Roth, set out to save the world. I picked up this series because I already have her harbinger series on my TBR List, which takes place after this one. This world had to be involved from the first page. Layla was a compelling character, and I was cheering for her all along, especially the aspects with Roth. I know we get the ‘stopping the apocalypse’ aspect a lot, but I don’t feel like it detracted from this storyline. The ending fraught with it its secrets and betrayals coming to light makes me eager to begin the next book. (4/5 rating)
