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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
A 2.5 is more accurate
The book is entertaining while maintaining a general “it’s ok” status. I enjoyed the characterizations and interactions very much, but there were enough plot inconsistencies and cliches to sour the overall enjoyability of the book, in my opinion. I hope to God this doesn’t devolve into a straight-up paranormal romance. I’m interested enough in the story to want to read the second book, but we’ll see whether the series improves from here. I’ll keep y’all posted!
The book is entertaining while maintaining a general “it’s ok” status. I enjoyed the characterizations and interactions very much, but there were enough plot inconsistencies and cliches to sour the overall enjoyability of the book, in my opinion. I hope to God this doesn’t devolve into a straight-up paranormal romance. I’m interested enough in the story to want to read the second book, but we’ll see whether the series improves from here. I’ll keep y’all posted!
Great start to a series
Wasn't sure about this book as I haven't read anything by this author before but as it was on kindleunlimited I thought I'd give it a go. It was a slow starter and I struggled to feel any empathy for Robin, the main character, but as it progressed I got into the story more and, while I still am slightly exasperated by Robin, I enjoyed the book and am looking forward to reading more.
Wasn't sure about this book as I haven't read anything by this author before but as it was on kindleunlimited I thought I'd give it a go. It was a slow starter and I struggled to feel any empathy for Robin, the main character, but as it progressed I got into the story more and, while I still am slightly exasperated by Robin, I enjoyed the book and am looking forward to reading more.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
3.5 stars.
That one was fun! I'm not too sure what to make of the heroine, though. For her 20 years, she reads very young...
That one was fun! I'm not too sure what to make of the heroine, though. For her 20 years, she reads very young...
In retrospect, this has [a:Ilona Andrews|21748|Ilona Andrews|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1588103544p2/21748.jpg] vibes. My favorite! But this is not that, so this is not my favorite. I guess my expectations didn't match what I got. What I expected: bangin'-hot demon romance. What I got: oddly structured urban fantasy with only the merest hints of attraction. Do not let the "romance" category marked on Goodreads fool you: this is like, not even the first act of a romance. It's like, the first 25% of a romance. 10% maybe, because there is not much happening there.
That being said, I want the...potential...of what this could become. So I'm continuing. I struggled with my rating and went with 3 stars. The characterization of the demon is very good, and I find him rather funny. I also like the atypical characterization of the lead: she's not a badass. I didn't really care about the MPD or whoever, but it was done pretty well.
I just wanted bangin'-hot steam and I didn't get it.
That being said, I want the...potential...of what this could become. So I'm continuing. I struggled with my rating and went with 3 stars. The characterization of the demon is very good, and I find him rather funny. I also like the atypical characterization of the lead: she's not a badass. I didn't really care about the MPD or whoever, but it was done pretty well.
I just wanted bangin'-hot steam and I didn't get it.
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Joint review with Anne posted at Books of my Heart
I’ve had a few misses and some meh experiences in trying out new authors in the UF genre so I’m a little excited about new to me author Annette Marie’s Taming Demon’s for beginners. This seems like one of the more promising first books in a series that I’ve read lately. So far there are interesting characters, nice conflict, mysteries to be uncovered and a pretty cool world.
Robin grew up with some loving parents that always taught her to stay away from magic and it will stay away from you. So, imagine her surprise when she learns that her family line was one of the premier demon summoners and that her uncle is trying to do it illegally from the house she is staying in.
First off, I really like that Robin isn’t your typical kick-ass I’m great at absolutely everything kind of heroine. She reads books, loves to bake and hates confrontation of any kind. She knows about magic and has studied it, but is not a practitioner, well wasn’t a practitioner anyway. I like that she is a bit sheltered, naïve and kind without being TSTL. Sure, she is thrown into a lot of learn fast or die situations, but that was the fun of this story.
The second thing that I really liked is that this has witches and demons. I think there are going to be some pretty cool reveals down the line about the ‘known things’ both on the human side and demon side of the veil. The world set up is working very well for me and I like the slow trickle of information that we are getting as things progress.
Lastly the plot set up is going well in this story. Not to be a KU snob, but I’ve found that some of the stories on that bypass plot for a plethora of action scenes. There were action scenes for sure but there is also the character development of Robin and the Demon Zylas that made this such a good read. I loved the dynamic between Robin and the demon, most of their banter was great and funny. I really enjoyed the relationship they currently have and I do have some high hopes that down the line it might turn romantic.
Overall is was a really fun read for me. I’d never read this author before so I didn’t realize until after that this is set in the same world as another series written by Ammette Marie. So before I can continue into this series I’ll need to read [b:Three Mages and a Margarita|39676313|Three Mages and a Margarita (The Guild Codex Spellbound, #1)|Annette Marie|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1533628669l/39676313._SY75_.jpg|61271822] series.
I’ve had a few misses and some meh experiences in trying out new authors in the UF genre so I’m a little excited about new to me author Annette Marie’s Taming Demon’s for beginners. This seems like one of the more promising first books in a series that I’ve read lately. So far there are interesting characters, nice conflict, mysteries to be uncovered and a pretty cool world.
Robin grew up with some loving parents that always taught her to stay away from magic and it will stay away from you. So, imagine her surprise when she learns that her family line was one of the premier demon summoners and that her uncle is trying to do it illegally from the house she is staying in.
First off, I really like that Robin isn’t your typical kick-ass I’m great at absolutely everything kind of heroine. She reads books, loves to bake and hates confrontation of any kind. She knows about magic and has studied it, but is not a practitioner, well wasn’t a practitioner anyway. I like that she is a bit sheltered, naïve and kind without being TSTL. Sure, she is thrown into a lot of learn fast or die situations, but that was the fun of this story.
The second thing that I really liked is that this has witches and demons. I think there are going to be some pretty cool reveals down the line about the ‘known things’ both on the human side and demon side of the veil. The world set up is working very well for me and I like the slow trickle of information that we are getting as things progress.
Lastly the plot set up is going well in this story. Not to be a KU snob, but I’ve found that some of the stories on that bypass plot for a plethora of action scenes. There were action scenes for sure but there is also the character development of Robin and the Demon Zylas that made this such a good read. I loved the dynamic between Robin and the demon, most of their banter was great and funny. I really enjoyed the relationship they currently have and I do have some high hopes that down the line it might turn romantic.
Overall is was a really fun read for me. I’d never read this author before so I didn’t realize until after that this is set in the same world as another series written by Ammette Marie. So before I can continue into this series I’ll need to read [b:Three Mages and a Margarita|39676313|Three Mages and a Margarita (The Guild Codex Spellbound, #1)|Annette Marie|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1533628669l/39676313._SY75_.jpg|61271822] series.