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A review by kellyhager
Forbidden by Jana Oliver
5.0
Riley is a demon trapper. Like her father (and a host of other people), it's her job to fight the demons in Atlanta. After the events of the first book, things are even worse than you'd imagine they'd be when you're, you know, FIGHTING DEMONS. All of a sudden, the demon population has exploded and the Vatican has sent in its own group that, naturally, doesn't get along with the locals.
When I think of this series, I always think of it as a complete delight to read. And it is---there's intrigue and romance and creepiness...all the things I love. Riley is a complete badass, and it's just fun. But, like Buffy the Vampire Slayer (which I compare it to when trying to entice friends and strangers to read it), it's also heartbreaking in parts. (I'm looking at you, episode called "The Body.") Riley loses people, people she trusts and loves---which is, of course, very possible when you're fighting demons. It's not for the faint of heart, you know?
I know there's at least one book left in the series, which makes me happy. But I hope it's not a trilogy because I want to keep getting to visit Riley. And there are a lot of loose threads left after this book, so I think we need lots more novels to tie them all up properly. ;)
When I think of this series, I always think of it as a complete delight to read. And it is---there's intrigue and romance and creepiness...all the things I love. Riley is a complete badass, and it's just fun. But, like Buffy the Vampire Slayer (which I compare it to when trying to entice friends and strangers to read it), it's also heartbreaking in parts. (I'm looking at you, episode called "The Body.") Riley loses people, people she trusts and loves---which is, of course, very possible when you're fighting demons. It's not for the faint of heart, you know?
I know there's at least one book left in the series, which makes me happy. But I hope it's not a trilogy because I want to keep getting to visit Riley. And there are a lot of loose threads left after this book, so I think we need lots more novels to tie them all up properly. ;)