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Death and Relaxation by Devon Monk
5.0
I love reading any book by Devon Monk. Each series has a distinct voice. I have my favorites of her series and this has been added to that list.
A much more lighthearted book than her others, practically a paranormal cozy. Great setting in a small town along the Oregon coast, a place I'd love to visit, especially now that I know its secret. Deities and non-humans need a place to have fun too, escape their workload, so they come to Ordinary. They leave their powers at the door in the care of the Reeds. Specifically Delaney Reed, chief of police and leader of the Reed family now that her father has passed on.
Such a superb premise, exactly what I have come to expect from Devon Monk. Only the Reeds and the other vacationing deities and non-humans know the secret. There are human residents and many visitors to the town but they are kept in the dark.
Great characters, especially the town cranky-pants. What has made him so bitter? I hope Devon delves into that in future.
The interactions between the vampires, weres, and vacationing deities is great. Rules must be followed and keeping the town running looks to be a handful.
There's a mysterious love interest, Ryder Bailey, who is back in town. Made for some interesting dreams on my part since I read this book each night just before sleep. Apparently my subconscious thinks Ryder looks like Matthew McConaghey.
A definite recommend for this and I look forward to the rest of the series.
A much more lighthearted book than her others, practically a paranormal cozy. Great setting in a small town along the Oregon coast, a place I'd love to visit, especially now that I know its secret. Deities and non-humans need a place to have fun too, escape their workload, so they come to Ordinary. They leave their powers at the door in the care of the Reeds. Specifically Delaney Reed, chief of police and leader of the Reed family now that her father has passed on.
Such a superb premise, exactly what I have come to expect from Devon Monk. Only the Reeds and the other vacationing deities and non-humans know the secret. There are human residents and many visitors to the town but they are kept in the dark.
Great characters, especially the town cranky-pants. What has made him so bitter? I hope Devon delves into that in future.
The interactions between the vampires, weres, and vacationing deities is great. Rules must be followed and keeping the town running looks to be a handful.
There's a mysterious love interest, Ryder Bailey, who is back in town. Made for some interesting dreams on my part since I read this book each night just before sleep. Apparently my subconscious thinks Ryder looks like Matthew McConaghey.
A definite recommend for this and I look forward to the rest of the series.