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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Tropes/themes:
Cheating, second chance, pregnancy, kill her and you die
Cheating, second chance, pregnancy, kill her and you die
Amazing series, unique, well written and great plot.
Cant wait to read the next one!
Cant wait to read the next one!
Really enjoyed this second book in Larissa Ione's Demonica series. The world-building is really great in these. I enjoy the background between the brothers, the fact that they have grown up with different mothers so have very differnet experiences to draw from, but feel that bond through their shared father makes for some interesting storytelling. Runa was a heroine a liked, although maybe a teeny bit less than Tayla from the previous book. But I loved all the werewolf lore stuff, and her relationship with Shade was intense, as was Very explicit scenes, and the writing is steamy and hot. I also love the setting at the demon hospital, and all the drama between coworkers. It's kind of like watching old episodes of ER with demons! Looking forward to book three!
Trigger warnings:
Spoiler
the search for Rogue.Trigger warnings:
Spoiler
graphic violence
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Asshole MMCs & doormat FMCs, does not a good romance make.
This second book in the series focuses on Shade and Runa it’s set a year after its predecessor and here these two reconnect in less-than-ideal circumstances. Awakening imprisoned in a dank dungeon Shade is astonished to discover his former human lover who he hasn’t seen since he so savagely broke her heart a year prior. She is also detained both of them captured and incarcerated by the demon butcher ghouls that are currently stealing supernatural organs.
Runa after having her heart ripped apart and stomped on by Shade's cruel prior actions has had an eventful year, directly after there encounter she was attacked by a werewolf (which we witnessed in the first book) she was left for dead but rescued by her brother now the current circumstances have brought her directly back into Shades life and she definitely isn’t the sweet docile girl he left behind.
There's a new enemy on the horizon one that detests Shade and his brothers blaming them for his current situation and he’s determined to make them pay in blood and pain especially Wraith the one he holds most accountable and he’s the main recipient of all of this enemy’s rage. Poor Runa gets caught in the crossfire finding herself bonded to Shade without conscious choice. To further muddy things she is keeping some secrets of her own just why she’s back and who currently she now answers to. Then there’s Shade who has a curse from his past hanging over his head and the more time he spends around Runa the greater the danger becomes for him.
These two were an interesting pair and whilst I initially wanted to hate Shade for his prior actions I couldn’t help but also sympathise with him. He’s basically in self-preservation mode both before and in the now and though he does consider his options I don’t think he seriously ever thought he could go through with any of them. Being a demon it’s obvious he is afflicted with a massive vein of selfishness his continued existence is of the most importance to him and any internal morals are easily set aside when it’s his neck or someone he cares for what’s on the line. This is an affliction that affects all of the brothers equally which is actually authentic to them being demons who make a clear choice to try and be better than their natural demonic natures.
Runa is strong and capable but unfortunately, she is also putty in Shade's hands. I definitely think there should have been some grovel from him and I was annoyed at Runa for folding so soon and not getting her pound of flesh as she deserved. But still, I did like them both and they had great chemistry together. A slight observation I can’t help but think that Shade is now only faithful to Luna due to their bond that prevents otherwise. I still thought he definitely grew to love and appreciate her but his continued fidelity at least initially wasn’t a conscious choice but rather a necessity born from his forced mating.
This manages to progress the story further and expand this world a lot I appreciated all of the extra content that made this feel so fleshed out we are also treated to further breadcrumbs in the Gem and Kynan situation so I’m looking forward to experiencing their evolving story throughout the course of this series.
This is a great paranormal series that is more than just romance there is a whole lot more going on here and this manages to construct an elaborate world that is continually expanding and evolving its so incredibly detailed that you almost feel a part of the whole fabric of it also definitely read this in order if you want to get the most from it overall It’s well written and a very engaging series I’m so glad now that I decided to do a full reread.
Runa after having her heart ripped apart and stomped on by Shade's cruel prior actions has had an eventful year, directly after there encounter she was attacked by a werewolf (which we witnessed in the first book) she was left for dead but rescued by her brother now the current circumstances have brought her directly back into Shades life and she definitely isn’t the sweet docile girl he left behind.
There's a new enemy on the horizon one that detests Shade and his brothers blaming them for his current situation and he’s determined to make them pay in blood and pain especially Wraith the one he holds most accountable and he’s the main recipient of all of this enemy’s rage. Poor Runa gets caught in the crossfire finding herself bonded to Shade without conscious choice. To further muddy things she is keeping some secrets of her own just why she’s back and who currently she now answers to. Then there’s Shade who has a curse from his past hanging over his head and the more time he spends around Runa the greater the danger becomes for him.
These two were an interesting pair and whilst I initially wanted to hate Shade for his prior actions I couldn’t help but also sympathise with him. He’s basically in self-preservation mode both before and in the now and though he does consider his options I don’t think he seriously ever thought he could go through with any of them. Being a demon it’s obvious he is afflicted with a massive vein of selfishness his continued existence is of the most importance to him and any internal morals are easily set aside when it’s his neck or someone he cares for what’s on the line. This is an affliction that affects all of the brothers equally which is actually authentic to them being demons who make a clear choice to try and be better than their natural demonic natures.
Runa is strong and capable but unfortunately, she is also putty in Shade's hands. I definitely think there should have been some grovel from him and I was annoyed at Runa for folding so soon and not getting her pound of flesh as she deserved. But still, I did like them both and they had great chemistry together. A slight observation I can’t help but think that Shade is now only faithful to Luna due to their bond that prevents otherwise. I still thought he definitely grew to love and appreciate her but his continued fidelity at least initially wasn’t a conscious choice but rather a necessity born from his forced mating.
This manages to progress the story further and expand this world a lot I appreciated all of the extra content that made this feel so fleshed out we are also treated to further breadcrumbs in the Gem and Kynan situation so I’m looking forward to experiencing their evolving story throughout the course of this series.
This is a great paranormal series that is more than just romance there is a whole lot more going on here and this manages to construct an elaborate world that is continually expanding and evolving its so incredibly detailed that you almost feel a part of the whole fabric of it also definitely read this in order if you want to get the most from it overall It’s well written and a very engaging series I’m so glad now that I decided to do a full reread.
dark
emotional
fast-paced
didnt like it this time Around, Foind Runa. to be so irritating. and annoying.