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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is not normally my genre but it sounded interesting. What I didn't realize was this is a series of four books so this book does end on a cliffhanger. The story kept me engaged and I enjoyed the story. It didn't have a lot of techno babble and was easy to follow while still realizing it was fantasy/magic. If you want to wade into the urban fantasy genre, this one is pretty good, just know that there are three more books before the story is complete.
Narrator was good, listened at 2.0 speed.
Downloaded as part of the 2023 free audiobook event.
Narrator was good, listened at 2.0 speed.
Downloaded as part of the 2023 free audiobook event.
4.5 Rounded Up
I love finding new characters to cheer for, especially if they are flawed yet determined. Enter Piper, a Bounty Hunter scrounging the dregs of New Chicago for her marks all the while attempting to right the mistakes of her past - with a mean right hook and a deadly aim targeted on the Supernaturals that haunt her world.
When the opportunity arises to finally get some answers, or possibly help in her decade long quest, she jumps at the chance... and falls into an even bigger mess that leaves her at the center of not one, but TWO demons attention, along with a hefty price tag on her own head. It's brutal, delicious and just the beginning of this promising new series. Oh, and let's not forget Nathalie... there's no way you can't help but love her.
First Person, Multiple POV
Cliffhanger
Adult
M/F or MFM... not sure yet.
26+
An action packed Urban Fantasy with potential to become something great if the series continues on like this. Complex characters, intriguing world building and a mystery that lurks in the background
I love finding new characters to cheer for, especially if they are flawed yet determined. Enter Piper, a Bounty Hunter scrounging the dregs of New Chicago for her marks all the while attempting to right the mistakes of her past - with a mean right hook and a deadly aim targeted on the Supernaturals that haunt her world.
When the opportunity arises to finally get some answers, or possibly help in her decade long quest, she jumps at the chance... and falls into an even bigger mess that leaves her at the center of not one, but TWO demons attention, along with a hefty price tag on her own head. It's brutal, delicious and just the beginning of this promising new series. Oh, and let's not forget Nathalie... there's no way you can't help but love her.
Perspective:
First Person, Multiple POV
Ending Type:
Cliffhanger
Rating:
Adult
Romantic Dynamic:
M/F or MFM... not sure yet.
Character Age Range:
26+
My Final Verdict on Touched By Fire
An action packed Urban Fantasy with potential to become something great if the series continues on like this. Complex characters, intriguing world building and a mystery that lurks in the background
The writing devolved into what I'd call "horny teenager wants to be cool by writing a book about sexy demons". So many plot holes and inconsistencies. It's like the characters' brains were slowly turning to mush as the book went on. They missed so many obvious things it was infuriating. Can't even try to finish the book at this point.
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this book! I'm excited to continue the series. The characters are fantastic, and I love the story as well.
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Touched by Fire is book one in the Demons of New Chicago by Kel Carpenter.
I’m pleasantly surprised with this book find. I had a lot fun and didn’t know it would turn out so good. I really enjoyed the world-building. The author gives use just the right amount of information to not bog us down or dump information on use. The characters are entertaining, engaging, and lots of fun. The story is a fast-paced suspenseful Urban Fantasy.
Piper is a kick-ass strong heroine. I enjoyed her sass and personality. She runs herself ragged trying to fix the situation she finds herself in. She’s not had an easy life and its even less easier now; because she had a job to do and well it didn’t go as planed and know the consequences are disastrous.
We meet Nathalie a witch and Piper must learn to trust her. I liked their budding friendship. Piper needs a friend and alley.
Now there is a possible romance, but it’s not a priority for Piper. There could be two possibilities and neither are really a great option for our strong willed heroine. We have her boss who puts a claim on her, but nope that shouldn’t happen. Then we have Ronan, a demon, who is sexy as he is mysterious. It seems the story is going like the fated mates, but theirs questions and surprises. Who knows what will happen in the romance department.
Touched by Fire was a terrific surprise. It’s not a happy Urban Fantasy, but leans more towards the dark; due to our heroine who’s tortured. I enjoyed the fast-paced action and look forward to diving into book two.
Rated: 4 Stars
I’m pleasantly surprised with this book find. I had a lot fun and didn’t know it would turn out so good. I really enjoyed the world-building. The author gives use just the right amount of information to not bog us down or dump information on use. The characters are entertaining, engaging, and lots of fun. The story is a fast-paced suspenseful Urban Fantasy.
Piper is a kick-ass strong heroine. I enjoyed her sass and personality. She runs herself ragged trying to fix the situation she finds herself in. She’s not had an easy life and its even less easier now; because she had a job to do and well it didn’t go as planed and know the consequences are disastrous.
We meet Nathalie a witch and Piper must learn to trust her. I liked their budding friendship. Piper needs a friend and alley.
Now there is a possible romance, but it’s not a priority for Piper. There could be two possibilities and neither are really a great option for our strong willed heroine. We have her boss who puts a claim on her, but nope that shouldn’t happen. Then we have Ronan, a demon, who is sexy as he is mysterious. It seems the story is going like the fated mates, but theirs questions and surprises. Who knows what will happen in the romance department.
Touched by Fire was a terrific surprise. It’s not a happy Urban Fantasy, but leans more towards the dark; due to our heroine who’s tortured. I enjoyed the fast-paced action and look forward to diving into book two.
Rated: 4 Stars
Why run from the hot demon??
This was a great read. Full of emotion, adventure, sexiness and so much more. I loved the characters of Piper and Ronan and am excited to read more about them.
This was a great read. Full of emotion, adventure, sexiness and so much more. I loved the characters of Piper and Ronan and am excited to read more about them.
Slow to start but it picks up toward the end
I am eager to see how the next book plays out. This world is an interesting one and has a lot of potential but this next book could make or break the series. More action is definitely needed.
I am eager to see how the next book plays out. This world is an interesting one and has a lot of potential but this next book could make or break the series. More action is definitely needed.
Awesome
I love finding interesting new books and new authors! I really like this world! I can’t wait to see what happens next!
I love finding interesting new books and new authors! I really like this world! I can’t wait to see what happens next!