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A review by babsreads18
Evocation by S.T. Gibson
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
David is a powerful medium and member of a top secret society. One of his ancestors made a literal deal with the Devil, and now he is coming to collect David. As David starts experiencing strange symptoms, he reaches out to Rhys, his ex and secret society rival for help. Except David has to befriend Rhys’s wife, Moira first.
Evocation explores multiple relationships, along with an ancient demonic curse. Interestingly, I think David and Moira’s growing emotional connection and friendship was my favorite relationship in the book because it allowed for the most character growth and development. The relationship between Moira and Rhys was just okay for me, and David and Rhys felt inevitable. Moira’s character was probably my favorite.
I do wish there was a bit more exploration of dark magic. I would have loved to be more immersed into the world of the secret society. We also were supposed to believe that David was being possessed, but it wasn’t really giving possession vibes. It was more like he had a cold than a demon possessing him for most of it, and there wasn’t a real rush to try and help him until the end.
I listened to the audio and the narrator did an excellent job giving each character their own distinct voice. I loved the chapters for David and Rhys, but do feel another narrator would have been beneficial for Moira’s character.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Tantor Audio for the advance copy.
Evocation explores multiple relationships, along with an ancient demonic curse. Interestingly, I think David and Moira’s growing emotional connection and friendship was my favorite relationship in the book because it allowed for the most character growth and development. The relationship between Moira and Rhys was just okay for me, and David and Rhys felt inevitable. Moira’s character was probably my favorite.
I do wish there was a bit more exploration of dark magic. I would have loved to be more immersed into the world of the secret society. We also were supposed to believe that David was being possessed, but it wasn’t really giving possession vibes. It was more like he had a cold than a demon possessing him for most of it, and there wasn’t a real rush to try and help him until the end.
I listened to the audio and the narrator did an excellent job giving each character their own distinct voice. I loved the chapters for David and Rhys, but do feel another narrator would have been beneficial for Moira’s character.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Tantor Audio for the advance copy.