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challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
It's so good to be back to the Demonica world again!!
One word that come to mind when I read Larissa Ione's introduction in the early pages is "nostalgia". I had read and follow Demonica series for more than 10 years. I will always thanks my friend that sadly I never communicate again with her, for recommend Pleasure Unbound for me. Who knows that in the years that follows, Demonica become one of my favorite series? I lost count when re-read Pleasure Unbound and Revenant back then. While I'm devastated in the end of Sin Undone, I'm glad Larissa expand the Demonica world, adding Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and the Grim Reaper, but somehow can manage to make the OGs Seminus brothers (Eidolon, Shade & Wraith) still relevant.
Maybe Larissa write Legacy of Temptation as a first book of the Demonica Birthright series, but I definitely think that this book can't be read as a standalone. I know that Demonica series itself have 22 books (!) and it's kinda a chore to read all the books, but with the ever-growing and complex world building I can't really blame Larissa, lol! Legacy of Temptation happen 30 years after the event of Reaper, and since I read Reaper like 4 years ago, ofc I don't remember some of the events, lol. Although, I'm already familiar with Logan, and also Logan's parents, Thanatos and Regan. The first part kinda make me confused to see who and who, since the child of the OGs characters are now already grown-up and become a person in their own right BUT, the parents still meddling. From what I gather, the book introduce Sabre (Eidolon & Tayla's son); Mace (Lore & Idess's son, but his biological father is Wraith), the triplet Stryke, Blade and Rade also Crux (Shade and Runa's sons), Talon (Wraith's son), Aleka and Scotland (Ares & Cara's daughters), Laelani (Limos & Arik's daughter), Amber (Thanatos & Regan's daughter, also Regan is pregnant with the third child) and then Raika (Azagoth & Liliana's daughter). Fyuh, I think I got them all covered, right, hahaha. For Reseph & Jillian, they don't have child and I don't really remember why.
While Logan is already in his 33-ish, I still feel that he's young and that an understatement because many Demonica characters that I read is basically hundred to thousand years even though their partner is young (and then, bam, turn to immortal or part demon or angel or something). Basically, the story have a huge ensemble of cast so it can be overwhelming to read at first. But, the story also fast paced, full of high octane action and like usual Larissa didn't hesitant to kill some characters, therefore make things more complicated. The main problem is because of Azagoth's action to destroy Sheoul-gra, a very bad succubus named Lilith, known as the mother of the Four Horsemen (so, that's make her as Logan's grandma and the scene when she seduce him is EWWW) escaped and now plan her revenges. Also, The Aegis is on their propaganda again that all demon are BAD, BAD and WORST. As if there's not enough, problem also brewing in Heaven, make Reaver and Harvester's hands tied. Larissa really mean it that some of the character's actions from the past books will come with consequences.
I think Logan and Eva's relationship is okay. Remind me with some of the past characters's relationship, although the enemy to lovers trope can be polished more. I know that Eva is not Tayla despite their hatred of the demon in the first place, but I like the fact Larissa make her different with portrayed Eva as a journalist and also virtual game aficionado. Logan is...Logan, I think. Just your usual Larissa's alpha hero, lol. For me Logan didn't really make a distinguished characteristic, although I love his banter with Eva, his tight relationship with the Seminus's children and his reactions when knowing the fact behind his birth that I admit, I FORGOT. It's been so MANY YEARS after I read Lethal Rider, guys!! The steamy parts are of course still hawt. It's Larissa's signature after all, although while I appreciate the shower sex, I don't really recommend the sex on the beach scene. Imagine the sands that will go everywhere, phew!
The next book, Legacy of Chaos, will tell the story of Stryke, the estranged brother from Runa's triplet and Cyan, one of DART agency. Stryke is brooding and saddled with difficult past and Cyan still grieving her friend's death because of Stryke's company (long story, must read this book) so I predict the book will FULL of ANGST. Some of the big problems is not finish yet, but I see that Larissa already set the ground with some of pairing. I'm pretty much curious with some of the pairing (Sabre & Aleka; Talon & Amber), so I hope I won't waiting that long, since Chaos will be released in Dec 2024. If you like Legacy of Temptation but didn't have a chance to read from the start of the Demonica series, I suggest to read Pleasure Unbound. It's have so many element of old skool paranormal romances element, but I'm glad that back then I give it a chance so I can meet with so many wonderful characters from the Demonica world!
PS: Also boy, the epilogue. Revenant will be very PISSED OFF, and I can't wait to read how he will wreaking havoc. Must be very entertaining *smirk*
One word that come to mind when I read Larissa Ione's introduction in the early pages is "nostalgia". I had read and follow Demonica series for more than 10 years. I will always thanks my friend that sadly I never communicate again with her, for recommend Pleasure Unbound for me. Who knows that in the years that follows, Demonica become one of my favorite series? I lost count when re-read Pleasure Unbound and Revenant back then. While I'm devastated in the end of Sin Undone, I'm glad Larissa expand the Demonica world, adding Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and the Grim Reaper, but somehow can manage to make the OGs Seminus brothers (Eidolon, Shade & Wraith) still relevant.
Maybe Larissa write Legacy of Temptation as a first book of the Demonica Birthright series, but I definitely think that this book can't be read as a standalone. I know that Demonica series itself have 22 books (!) and it's kinda a chore to read all the books, but with the ever-growing and complex world building I can't really blame Larissa, lol! Legacy of Temptation happen 30 years after the event of Reaper, and since I read Reaper like 4 years ago, ofc I don't remember some of the events, lol. Although, I'm already familiar with Logan, and also Logan's parents, Thanatos and Regan. The first part kinda make me confused to see who and who, since the child of the OGs characters are now already grown-up and become a person in their own right BUT, the parents still meddling. From what I gather, the book introduce Sabre (Eidolon & Tayla's son); Mace (Lore & Idess's son, but his biological father is Wraith), the triplet Stryke, Blade and Rade also Crux (Shade and Runa's sons), Talon (Wraith's son), Aleka and Scotland (Ares & Cara's daughters), Laelani (Limos & Arik's daughter), Amber (Thanatos & Regan's daughter, also Regan is pregnant with the third child) and then Raika (Azagoth & Liliana's daughter). Fyuh, I think I got them all covered, right, hahaha. For Reseph & Jillian, they don't have child and I don't really remember why.
While Logan is already in his 33-ish, I still feel that he's young and that an understatement because many Demonica characters that I read is basically hundred to thousand years even though their partner is young (and then, bam, turn to immortal or part demon or angel or something). Basically, the story have a huge ensemble of cast so it can be overwhelming to read at first. But, the story also fast paced, full of high octane action and like usual Larissa didn't hesitant to kill some characters, therefore make things more complicated. The main problem is because of Azagoth's action to destroy Sheoul-gra, a very bad succubus named Lilith, known as the mother of the Four Horsemen (so, that's make her as Logan's grandma and the scene when she seduce him is EWWW) escaped and now plan her revenges. Also, The Aegis is on their propaganda again that all demon are BAD, BAD and WORST. As if there's not enough, problem also brewing in Heaven, make Reaver and Harvester's hands tied. Larissa really mean it that some of the character's actions from the past books will come with consequences.
I think Logan and Eva's relationship is okay. Remind me with some of the past characters's relationship, although the enemy to lovers trope can be polished more. I know that Eva is not Tayla despite their hatred of the demon in the first place, but I like the fact Larissa make her different with portrayed Eva as a journalist and also virtual game aficionado. Logan is...Logan, I think. Just your usual Larissa's alpha hero, lol. For me Logan didn't really make a distinguished characteristic, although I love his banter with Eva, his tight relationship with the Seminus's children and his reactions when knowing the fact behind his birth that I admit, I FORGOT. It's been so MANY YEARS after I read Lethal Rider, guys!! The steamy parts are of course still hawt. It's Larissa's signature after all, although while I appreciate the shower sex, I don't really recommend the sex on the beach scene. Imagine the sands that will go everywhere, phew!
The next book, Legacy of Chaos, will tell the story of Stryke, the estranged brother from Runa's triplet and Cyan, one of DART agency. Stryke is brooding and saddled with difficult past and Cyan still grieving her friend's death because of Stryke's company (long story, must read this book) so I predict the book will FULL of ANGST. Some of the big problems is not finish yet, but I see that Larissa already set the ground with some of pairing. I'm pretty much curious with some of the pairing (Sabre & Aleka; Talon & Amber), so I hope I won't waiting that long, since Chaos will be released in Dec 2024. If you like Legacy of Temptation but didn't have a chance to read from the start of the Demonica series, I suggest to read Pleasure Unbound. It's have so many element of old skool paranormal romances element, but I'm glad that back then I give it a chance so I can meet with so many wonderful characters from the Demonica world!
PS: Also boy, the epilogue. Revenant will be very PISSED OFF, and I can't wait to read how he will wreaking havoc. Must be very entertaining *smirk*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Torture, Gun violence, Death, Violence, Blood, and Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content and Pregnancy
Minor: Grief, Miscarriage, Child death, and Vomit
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