slayra 's review for:

Throne in the Dark by A.K. Caggiano

4.0

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted slow-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

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Damien and Amma are thrown together on an unexpected adventure to save a demon—though Amma has no idea that’s what’s really going on. She’s a thief who picked the wrong target when she tried to rob a demon’s son, and Damien is a blood mage caught between helping his demon father and trying to cope with everything that comes his way. Their constant bickering is entertaining and Damien often comes across as the most grounded character in the chaos. The story takes its time to unfold, introducing us to a wide range of creatures and a different magic system. By the time the plot comes together, it delivers a surprising twist and leaves us with an open ending. I hadn’t realized the book wasn’t self-contained, so I’ll need to pick up the sequel to see how the story continues.