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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
I highly enjoyed reading this book it was different from anything I have ever read before and I think I need to go back and read the connected series to this so I will understand things better by the time I read the sequel. I really liked the characters as well especially Robin and Zylas the dynamic between them it makes for an interesting story. I like Robin for her will and her determination and how she is willing to do nearly anything to get something back that belonged to her mother. I really liked the plot it started out with Robin living with her good for nothing family and just going through grief after her parents died she then meets the demon who is named Zylas and things go downhill from there. So overall I really enjoyed reading this book and will continue the series for sure.
Gives me the kind of feelings i get out of light fantasy like Hidden Legacy and Fever series. Can't wait to continue with this series.
I loved this book! I love all of Annette Marie’s books, but this one might be my new favorite!
Robin Page knows magic history but has always been told to stay away from magic itself. Then she discovers that her uncle is an illegal demon summoner, and things go from 0-60 quickly! She meets and somehow accidentally befriends a rare demon. I loved how they became friends (I’d like you too if you baked me cookies all the time)!
And the demon, whoo boy! If you’ve read Marie’s Steel and Stone series, then imagine Ash but without the human rules. I really enjoyed the old married couple bickering Robin and Zylas do. It’s one of the most surefire ways to know they care about each other!
I can’t wait to read the next book in this companion series to Guide Codes: Spellbound. If you like fantasy, and slow burn bickering couples grab this book!
(Disclosure: I was given an ARC of Taming Demons for Beginners from the author in exchange for an honest review)
Robin Page knows magic history but has always been told to stay away from magic itself. Then she discovers that her uncle is an illegal demon summoner, and things go from 0-60 quickly! She meets and somehow accidentally befriends a rare demon. I loved how they became friends (I’d like you too if you baked me cookies all the time)!
And the demon, whoo boy! If you’ve read Marie’s Steel and Stone series, then imagine Ash but without the human rules. I really enjoyed the old married couple bickering Robin and Zylas do. It’s one of the most surefire ways to know they care about each other!
I can’t wait to read the next book in this companion series to Guide Codes: Spellbound. If you like fantasy, and slow burn bickering couples grab this book!
(Disclosure: I was given an ARC of Taming Demons for Beginners from the author in exchange for an honest review)
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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
Fun, not my favourite but love the concept and world that Annette Marie created.
5 stars
I think this may be my favorite branch on this Guild Codex tree. I do enjoy the back and forth between Robin and Zylas. It will be interesting to see how they and Amalia acclimate to the Crowand Hammer folks.
I think this may be my favorite branch on this Guild Codex tree. I do enjoy the back and forth between Robin and Zylas. It will be interesting to see how they and Amalia acclimate to the Crowand Hammer folks.
Robin is stuck trying to get her inheritance from her uncle. However, she finds he is illegally summoning demons. She starts feeding the demon hidden in the summoning circle in the library. When her cousin betrays her to her uncle's shady business partners, she decides to trust the demon over them and accidentally contracts with the demon.
I was a bit put off by Robin's meekness, but glad to see her growth. Overall, a fun read.
I was a bit put off by Robin's meekness, but glad to see her growth. Overall, a fun read.
I highly enjoyed reading this book it was different from anything I have ever read before and I think I need to go back and read the connected series to this so I will understand things better by the time I read the sequel. I really liked the characters as well especially Robin and Zylas the dynamic between them it makes for an interesting story. I like Robin for her will and her determination and how she is willing to do nearly anything to get something back that belonged to her mother. I really liked the plot it started out with Robin living with her good for nothing family and just going through grief after her parents died she then meets the demon who is named Zylas and things go downhill from there. So overall I really enjoyed reading this book and will continue the series for sure.
Okay, I don't know what's going to end up happening to Robin, but for now, I REALLY like her character. Okay, she's kind of meek, and she's a total book nerd, but she's the type of person I would have been best friends with when I was growing up. And falling apart into silent tears whenever she encounters opposition from those in power (yeah, I hated her uncle, and I wasn't a fan of the rest of the family either), she reaches out of her comfort zone, becomes friends (of sorts) with Zylus, and even talks back to him (which means she's either brave or stupid, lol). But seriously, the way she and Zylus interact, it makes one realize that it's possible not all demons are alike, just like Twiggy shows us that not all Fae are alike. Does that mean she should trust Zylus? Well, perhaps not--time will tell. But I do love the uneasy alliance they end up and I can't wait to see what happens.
The pacing on this one was perfect, and I loved the banter between Zylus and Robin. I also love how we get glimpses of activities from some of the previous books and how she ends up bringing the Spellbound series and this one together. With the reveal that occurred with Ezra in the previous book, I'm hoping Robin ends up helping (in future books) to find the answers Ezra needs.
Time will tell, but it's possible that I will end up liking this Demonized series more than the Spellbound series.
Such a cool universe with multiple series that crossover. It kind of reminds me of the crossovers between Flash, Arrow, Super Girl, and .... I don't remember them all, lol. Either way, lots of fun.
The pacing on this one was perfect, and I loved the banter between Zylus and Robin. I also love how we get glimpses of activities from some of the previous books and how she ends up bringing the Spellbound series and this one together. With the reveal that occurred with Ezra in the previous book, I'm hoping Robin ends up helping (in future books) to find the answers Ezra needs.
Time will tell, but it's possible that I will end up liking this Demonized series more than the Spellbound series.
Such a cool universe with multiple series that crossover. It kind of reminds me of the crossovers between Flash, Arrow, Super Girl, and .... I don't remember them all, lol. Either way, lots of fun.
Demons, mystics, and secrets - oh my! This book was really good. It was definitely a solid start to this series. I haven't read anything else by Annette Marie so I went into this completely blind on what to expect.
I was not expecting a fun romp into a world full of mystics and demon summoning. Zylas was instantly likeable while Robin took a little bit longer to grow on me. The magic system and world was really interesting, but I wanted to learn more about Robin's talent in runes and the mystical stuff and it was really only touched on. I LOVED the demon language. It was so neat and pretty well developed.
Despite all the things I really enjoyed about this book, there were a few things that just seemed a bit off to me. For instance, the fact that Robin was not able to access her inheritance considering her parents were dead and that she upended her whole college path to go into a headlong pursuit for the lost items/will was just mind boggling. Even if there was clause in there that said she couldn't access it until 21, there should have been no way that the uncle had access to the will while she didn't. Will are not often read if not all parties are present. She was sooooo timid. I get it she's shy and timid and it gives lots of room for character building and growth, but she practically was a door mat the whole first half of the book. She tried to be sneaky by getting into the library, but honestly the snooping could have been shorter.
I was not expecting a fun romp into a world full of mystics and demon summoning. Zylas was instantly likeable while Robin took a little bit longer to grow on me. The magic system and world was really interesting, but I wanted to learn more about Robin's talent in runes and the mystical stuff and it was really only touched on. I LOVED the demon language. It was so neat and pretty well developed.
Despite all the things I really enjoyed about this book, there were a few things that just seemed a bit off to me. For instance, the fact that Robin was not able to access her inheritance considering her parents were dead and that she upended her whole college path to go into a headlong pursuit for the lost items/will was just mind boggling. Even if there was clause in there that said she couldn't access it until 21, there should have been no way that the uncle had access to the will while she didn't. Will are not often read if not all parties are present. She was sooooo timid. I get it she's shy and timid and it gives lots of room for character building and growth, but she practically was a door mat the whole first half of the book. She tried to be sneaky by getting into the library, but honestly the snooping could have been shorter.