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A review by aphelia88
The Darkest Edge of Dawn by Kelly Gay
5.0
Now that Charlie has uncovered the truth behind the off-worlds DNA manipulation that allowed her to live, she is being targets for the unusual, rare power that she holds - power that she still doesn't understand.
Atlanta is still in the grip of the Darkness, and Charlie and her Siren partner Hank are on the trail of a serial killer draining the lifeforce of the angelic Elysian elites known as Adonai.
Meanwhile, Grigori Tennin, leader of the brutish, mob-like Jinn, is making his own play for power in the city, after Charlie spoiled his last power grab (the making of the drug ash). And when a powerful nymph working on some magical relics turns up dead, Charlie and Hank face additional pressure to find the serial killer from the Druid King - who happens to shapeshift into a very badass dragon.
With only a week until the Winter Solstice when all magical power will be at its peak and any ritual is likely to place, Charlie and Hank are left running around the city, trying to put the puzzle pieces of multiple hidden agendas into place.
Complicating matters are Charlie's growing attraction to Hank, which she is furiously suppressing, not wanting to mess up their friendship and working relationship. Having been promoted to their own elite team, they rely on each other for their lives, and Charlie's not sure if what she's feeling is real or just lust. And Hank is not acting like himself, moody and unpredictable from having his Siren powers rendered useless by his fused voice mod.
Charlie's daughter Emma is feeling smothered by Charlie's deep (and warranted) concern for her safety and they frequently butt heads, especially over the rescued hellhound Brimstone. And Charlie's sister Bryn is deeply suffering from her exposure to ash, and resents the maintenance doses she needs to take to stay alive.
No matter what Charlie does, she can't seem to win. Queen of Denial, it would serve her far better to confront her emotions instead of just trying to push them down - as they are integral to managing her new superpowers. However, the action happens at a breakneck pace, not giving her much time to think. Really strong second series book, looking forward to the third!
Atlanta is still in the grip of the Darkness, and Charlie and her Siren partner Hank are on the trail of a serial killer draining the lifeforce of the angelic Elysian elites known as Adonai.
Meanwhile, Grigori Tennin, leader of the brutish, mob-like Jinn, is making his own play for power in the city, after Charlie spoiled his last power grab (the making of the drug ash). And when a powerful nymph working on some magical relics turns up dead, Charlie and Hank face additional pressure to find the serial killer from the Druid King - who happens to shapeshift into a very badass dragon.
With only a week until the Winter Solstice when all magical power will be at its peak and any ritual is likely to place, Charlie and Hank are left running around the city, trying to put the puzzle pieces of multiple hidden agendas into place.
Complicating matters are Charlie's growing attraction to Hank, which she is furiously suppressing, not wanting to mess up their friendship and working relationship. Having been promoted to their own elite team, they rely on each other for their lives, and Charlie's not sure if what she's feeling is real or just lust. And Hank is not acting like himself, moody and unpredictable from having his Siren powers rendered useless by his fused voice mod.
Charlie's daughter Emma is feeling smothered by Charlie's deep (and warranted) concern for her safety and they frequently butt heads, especially over the rescued hellhound Brimstone. And Charlie's sister Bryn is deeply suffering from her exposure to ash, and resents the maintenance doses she needs to take to stay alive.
No matter what Charlie does, she can't seem to win. Queen of Denial, it would serve her far better to confront her emotions instead of just trying to push them down - as they are integral to managing her new superpowers. However, the action happens at a breakneck pace, not giving her much time to think. Really strong second series book, looking forward to the third!