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A review by misformorebooks
The Devil You Know by Nicole Northwood
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
This book is a dark red velvet. I have no idea how to explain this association but it feels steamy, smooth, and rich. If I could compare it to anything, it's definitely reminding me of season 4 of the tv show Lucifer on Netflix. Darker, with a soul, this story tells us how the demon of Lust, Cam, left Hell and ended up on Earth, running a hotel.
This story throws you right into the middle of everything, and for most of the times this has been used in books - I did not think it worked. However, here, somehow, it works perfectly. You get to spend the time with the characters, demon Cam and the Hedonism Hotel’s night manager, Giselle, in real-time, learn about them & get into that nighttime New York city, expensive and luxurious mood. You get an insight into what it is like to be a demon from Cam's perspective, what Lucifer was like. And you get to see the growth that Cam has throughout the book, how he becomes a man after being a party-loving demon.
And since I love (to an unhealthy amount) the show Lucifer on Netflix, I could draw lots of parallels to it. But it never felt like it was anything but inspiration. Everything in the book felt organic to the characters on the page.
I do wish we got more of the background on both Giselle and Cam, I would love to learn about their past, both together and apart.
Overall, this is a steamy and emotional read with twists and turns and moments that will not let you put it down. Perfect for those who loved Lucifer on Netflix and want to get a story that reminds them of the show but is unique.
4.5/5 stars, will be coming back for more stories in the series for sure!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you BookSirens and author, Nicole Northwood, for the arc!
This story throws you right into the middle of everything, and for most of the times this has been used in books - I did not think it worked. However, here, somehow, it works perfectly. You get to spend the time with the characters, demon Cam and the Hedonism Hotel’s night manager, Giselle, in real-time, learn about them & get into that nighttime New York city, expensive and luxurious mood. You get an insight into what it is like to be a demon from Cam's perspective, what Lucifer was like. And you get to see the growth that Cam has throughout the book, how he becomes a man after being a party-loving demon.
And since I love (to an unhealthy amount) the show Lucifer on Netflix, I could draw lots of parallels to it. But it never felt like it was anything but inspiration. Everything in the book felt organic to the characters on the page.
I do wish we got more of the background on both Giselle and Cam, I would love to learn about their past, both together and apart.
Overall, this is a steamy and emotional read with twists and turns and moments that will not let you put it down. Perfect for those who loved Lucifer on Netflix and want to get a story that reminds them of the show but is unique.
4.5/5 stars, will be coming back for more stories in the series for sure!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you BookSirens and author, Nicole Northwood, for the arc!