Taming Demons for Beginners by Annette Marie

4.15 AVERAGE

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laia_argentum's review against another edition

3.75
lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
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cindeereads's review against another edition

5.0
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.

mrtnk's review

4.25
adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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marilanoire's review

5.0
adventurous funny inspiring mysterious medium-paced
I loved this book, part of it may be because some of the events are happening parallel to Tori‘s series and I already know how things will play out, but over all it’s a really good first book in a series and I can’t wait to start the next one. 
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rsopher's review

3.5
adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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poplora's review against another edition

5.0
I had loads of fun. The characters are charming, I can definitely relate to the MC. After a long bout of super strong, self assured lady leads, it was a nice breath of fresh air to experience someone who is more relatable. Socially awkward, timid, and a tiny rebellious streak
Spoiler like leaving the door open a crack so that the person you argued with has to get up to close it. That's perfect passive aggressive genius.


This book also made me crave cookies like mad.






Mm. Cookies.

tanyad74's review against another edition

3.0

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Taming Demons For Beginners is a bit of a spin off from Guild Codex: Spellbound. Robin is young woman who is being manipulated by her uncle into living with them while she waits for her inheritance. She has been raised to avoid magic, but her uncle and his family are buried deep in it. In this story we follow Robin as she falls into a world unknown to her.

Robin really doesn't know much about magic. She finds a demon trapped in the basement library. Robin has a big problem fighting curiosity and she soon moves from looking at books to dealing with a demon. However, there are those that Robin should fear more. In trying to save herself, she finds herself in an unorthodox contract with a demon.

In keeping her new contract secret, Robin must join a guild. The guild is hunting a demon and this is where we link up with the Hammer and Crow from the Spellbound series. I am curious to see if these two series are going to become one or if they will continue to run side by side.

I enjoyed Taming Demons For Beginners. It will be interesting to see how Robin can control the demon. It is also fascinating to see the demon's reactions. Robin is not the same kind of aggressive personality as Tory, she's a little more meek. However, I think the more time she spends with the demon the more we are going to see her grow. I'm excited to see what kind of demon contractor Robin grows into.

Taming Demons For Beginners is a fun introduction into the demons of the Guild Codex. The narration is also great. I love Cris Dukehart and her take on the characters. It makes this book a delight to listen to.This review was originally posted on Rantings of a Reading Addict

lekohles's review against another edition

5.0
I had so much fun reading this.

keez's review against another edition

5.0
While I'm reading, I normally try to jot down a few notes to remember to include when I'm writing a review later. But woooow I just devoured the entire Demonized series, so I'm reviewing them all at once. I don't normally read urban fantasy, but I loved this series as it didn't feel too forced or random, if that makes sense.

Honestly I just enjoyed these so much I feel like I'm at a loss for words!! How is there not thousands of reviews??

Robin was great and had wonderful character growth throughout the series. Zylas was hilarious and I love him. All 4 books were very well written. Also, I did read this series first without having read Spellbound and had no trouble keeping up! But after how great these were, I'll probably read Spellbound sometime too.

- Genre: Urban fantasy, romance
- POV: single POV, first person
- slow, slow burn romance (sooo fulfilling at the end)
- enemies-to-lovers
- Books 1-3: mostly clean, some language
- Book 4: 18+ scenes
- Demonized Series: Complete

katherineguild35's review against another edition

5.0
dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes