bookladysreviews's review
4.0
*Review coming soon*
I think I'm going crazy from excitement.The second installment of the Black London Series, Demon Bound is even better than the first. There were many twists that really surprised me but finally Jack and Pete were together only to be seperated again.So, Pete and Jack organise an operation you could say and they are like paranormal investigators.They kinda help the people that have problems with ghosts and that kind of stuff but you can't actually call it helping since the get paid. The story itself was really fast paced, dark and had you on edge.I just wanted a bit more Pete because this time, everything was told from Jack's view and it would be nice if it had some of Pete's thoughts too.I'm just really angry with Jack because he is always keeping secrets from Pete and that obviously affects their relationship that has more ups and downs from a normal relationship.But that was okay cause it made more and more interesting to read especially when the miracle happened and if you're wondering what the heck I'm talking about....Well there's actually nothing I can do about that!!!:D I have to admit that I didn't even thought about what happened in the end.. I mean that abrupt twist of the story where Jack goes to hell and Pete is all alone..No i wasn't expecting that..Seriously...that's the part where we have that ''The both of them were finally together just to be seperated again''.But this time Jack went to hell.Literally.Just can't wait to learn what happens in the next book.Something tells me that Jack is going to come back but with different priorities and beliefs!!!
I think I'm going crazy from excitement.The second installment of the Black London Series, Demon Bound is even better than the first. There were many twists that really surprised me but finally Jack and Pete were together only to be seperated again.So, Pete and Jack organise an operation you could say and they are like paranormal investigators.They kinda help the people that have problems with ghosts and that kind of stuff but you can't actually call it helping since the get paid. The story itself was really fast paced, dark and had you on edge.I just wanted a bit more Pete because this time, everything was told from Jack's view and it would be nice if it had some of Pete's thoughts too.I'm just really angry with Jack because he is always keeping secrets from Pete and that obviously affects their relationship that has more ups and downs from a normal relationship.But that was okay cause it made more and more interesting to read especially when the miracle happened and if you're wondering what the heck I'm talking about....Well there's actually nothing I can do about that!!!:D I have to admit that I didn't even thought about what happened in the end.. I mean that abrupt twist of the story where Jack goes to hell and Pete is all alone..No i wasn't expecting that..Seriously...that's the part where we have that ''The both of them were finally together just to be seperated again''.But this time Jack went to hell.Literally.Just can't wait to learn what happens in the next book.Something tells me that Jack is going to come back but with different priorities and beliefs!!!
loishojmark's review
3.0
Hmpf... a bit of a mess. The first/ main plot with the spooky English manor, just sort of fissled out halfway through ( don't know if fissled is a real word, but it just fit :-D ) It seems as though Kittredge changed her opinion about the story in the middle of the book. It felt as though the mystery just got solved by it self in two sentences in the end.
Actually I don't really know why I keep reading this series. I don't really connect with any of the protagonists and the story and world building is a bit confusing or maybe messed up. But I guess I like that neither Pete or Jack is strictly good or bad.
I also liked that this book was from Jack's POW.
Actually I don't really know why I keep reading this series. I don't really connect with any of the protagonists and the story and world building is a bit confusing or maybe messed up. But I guess I like that neither Pete or Jack is strictly good or bad.
I also liked that this book was from Jack's POW.
kblincoln's review
4.0
Demon Bound continues the rollicking good fun started in Street Magic. Jack Winter, the once-dead crow-mage bound in a hellish bargain with the devil and as world-weary and drug-craving as ever returns to raise spirits and deal with evil things along with his ex-cop obsession, Pete.
In this story, Jack is keeping secret his soon-to-be fulfilled bargain with a hell-demon. His clock is ticking, and while he needs/craves Pete with a fierce intensity, he tries to keep her in the dark as he travels to Thailand in a last ditch effort to slip out of his bargain.
We've got the gritty London we've come to love, as well as a seamy version of Bangkok. The slang and swearing (British-sounding enough for US me) that's fun (but does get a bit repetetive three thirds of the way through the book) and the evil-tinged ghosts and haunts.
But the real star of this book is Jack Winter himself, in all his weakness and misguided passion. Just as Pete's voice captivated me in the first book, Jack totally commands in this one. A treat to read.
This Book's Food Designation Rating: A take away curry rich with the spices and smoky flavors of the city, along with the undeniable bitter and addictive flavor of cheap coffee, black, sipped from a styrofoam cup.
In this story, Jack is keeping secret his soon-to-be fulfilled bargain with a hell-demon. His clock is ticking, and while he needs/craves Pete with a fierce intensity, he tries to keep her in the dark as he travels to Thailand in a last ditch effort to slip out of his bargain.
We've got the gritty London we've come to love, as well as a seamy version of Bangkok. The slang and swearing (British-sounding enough for US me) that's fun (but does get a bit repetetive three thirds of the way through the book) and the evil-tinged ghosts and haunts.
But the real star of this book is Jack Winter himself, in all his weakness and misguided passion. Just as Pete's voice captivated me in the first book, Jack totally commands in this one. A treat to read.
This Book's Food Designation Rating: A take away curry rich with the spices and smoky flavors of the city, along with the undeniable bitter and addictive flavor of cheap coffee, black, sipped from a styrofoam cup.
renpuspita's review
3.0
3 stars
It been 2 years after I read the first book Street Magic, but like usual Kittredge bring another good dark fantasy with unusual hero and heroine. While I love that this book told from Jack's POV-not 1st person tho-, I lost patience when he's too much wallowing in his self pity party, think that he didn't deserve Pete over and over and that lie to her. The lie about his life bound to demon nearly suffocate me and make me want to smack him to just get over it. Add it with too much cuss and harsh word, that for me is too much to bear.
The good thing maybe is the setting, London and Bangkok. Kittredge will bring reader to walk into the London street and Thailand country with her vivid, rich and lush descriptive. There are some errors in this book that I'm sure that both Kittredge and her editor missed. It's the currency of Thailand. Kittredge wrote "bhat", while the right term is "baht". Not just one, but many. This kinda irked me somehow because why the error happen over and over.
Of course the Black still there, try to bring Jack and Pete with them. After dealing with some ghosts in book 1, now Kittredge introduced reader to the demon, the Morrigan and the Hecate. Just the way I like it because I always fascinated with the three Goddess. Some monster in the myth like sluagh and cu sith also make appearance and readers will be introduced to the world of magic and necromancer.
Want romance in your book? Well, finally Jack and Pete step further into their relationship. If you ask, are there some sex? I will said yes, because Kittredge now how to write a steamy sex which is supriseing for me. Add it with dirty mind that Jack had for Pete and his dream about him and Pete did sex ritual make me almost fanning myself. Despite the web of lies that Jack thread to Pete, I know that it's a sign that he love her. Not romantic, because Jack didn't do romantic, but in her twisted, angst way, Kittredge show that two lost souls can found each other and learn to love. Jack finally find his reason to live, in Pete. And he will do anything for her, even it means he will cheat the Death.
Demon Bound is not supposed to be stand alone. You must read Street Magic first so you will get familiar with both Pete, Jack and the world where sinister creature lives, the Black. The story end with cliffhanger, make me want to read the next book that told in Pete's POV, Bone Gods. Fans of Constantine, Hell Boy, or any horror mix with fantasy lit must read Black London series.
It been 2 years after I read the first book Street Magic, but like usual Kittredge bring another good dark fantasy with unusual hero and heroine. While I love that this book told from Jack's POV-not 1st person tho-, I lost patience when he's too much wallowing in his self pity party, think that he didn't deserve Pete over and over and that lie to her. The lie about his life bound to demon nearly suffocate me and make me want to smack him to just get over it. Add it with too much cuss and harsh word, that for me is too much to bear.
The good thing maybe is the setting, London and Bangkok. Kittredge will bring reader to walk into the London street and Thailand country with her vivid, rich and lush descriptive. There are some errors in this book that I'm sure that both Kittredge and her editor missed. It's the currency of Thailand. Kittredge wrote "bhat", while the right term is "baht". Not just one, but many. This kinda irked me somehow because why the error happen over and over.
Of course the Black still there, try to bring Jack and Pete with them. After dealing with some ghosts in book 1, now Kittredge introduced reader to the demon, the Morrigan and the Hecate. Just the way I like it because I always fascinated with the three Goddess. Some monster in the myth like sluagh and cu sith also make appearance and readers will be introduced to the world of magic and necromancer.
Want romance in your book? Well, finally Jack and Pete step further into their relationship. If you ask, are there some sex? I will said yes, because Kittredge now how to write a steamy sex which is supriseing for me. Add it with dirty mind that Jack had for Pete and his dream about him and Pete did sex ritual make me almost fanning myself. Despite the web of lies that Jack thread to Pete, I know that it's a sign that he love her. Not romantic, because Jack didn't do romantic, but in her twisted, angst way, Kittredge show that two lost souls can found each other and learn to love. Jack finally find his reason to live, in Pete. And he will do anything for her, even it means he will cheat the Death.
Demon Bound is not supposed to be stand alone. You must read Street Magic first so you will get familiar with both Pete, Jack and the world where sinister creature lives, the Black. The story end with cliffhanger, make me want to read the next book that told in Pete's POV, Bone Gods. Fans of Constantine, Hell Boy, or any horror mix with fantasy lit must read Black London series.
nyxshadow's review against another edition
4.0
http://www.nyx-shadow.com/2014/10/les-tenebres-de-londres-t2-le-pacte-du.html
jazzrizz's review
4.0
Definite middle book syndrome with this book. I really enjoyed it, but it lacked the punch I got with [b:Street Magic|4415593|Magic The Complete Course in Becoming a Magician|Joshua Jay|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255975684s/4415593.jpg|4463757].
I loved watching Jack deal (and not deal) with his sobriety. It was an interesting story reading about his past and dealing with unfortunate consequences of very bad decisions. Pete is an absolute saint for putting up with all the BS Jack manages to sling in this book.
While this was a bit of a struggle to get through, I'm happy with the ending & can hardly wait to see what's next.
I loved watching Jack deal (and not deal) with his sobriety. It was an interesting story reading about his past and dealing with unfortunate consequences of very bad decisions. Pete is an absolute saint for putting up with all the BS Jack manages to sling in this book.
While this was a bit of a struggle to get through, I'm happy with the ending & can hardly wait to see what's next.
st4r's review
5.0
I love the Black London series and I LOVE this book. I'll write more later! Jack's POV is great!
suzjustsuz's review
3.0
More like a 3.5. This is an improvement from the first but it still had trouble holding my attention. I would have chosen 4 stars to represent the 3.5 I'm feeling, but the cliff hanger ending pisses me off. I really hate cliff hanger endings.
On the good side - the installment is told more from Jack's perspective and he's a more interesting read than Pete is. He's gritty and hard to like, but somehow you still want to keep rooting for him.
The story is engaging, but it's unfolding slowly. The imagery is macabre and easy to plug in to.
Moving on to #3.
On the good side - the installment is told more from Jack's perspective and he's a more interesting read than Pete is. He's gritty and hard to like, but somehow you still want to keep rooting for him.
The story is engaging, but it's unfolding slowly. The imagery is macabre and easy to plug in to.
Moving on to #3.
stellar_raven's review
5.0
First read January 30-31st, 2010; reread March 19-31st, 2011
Actual rating 4 3/4 stars. (I knocked one quarter star off for leaving me hanging at the end.I hate it when that happens!)
If [b:Street Magic|24093|Street Magic (Circle Opens, #2)|Tamora Pierce|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1256088782s/24093.jpg|1006377] was Pete's book, then this one was Jack's. This one was told from Jack's perspective (as the first was from Pete's), we get a much better idea of what makes him tick, insight into his feeling for Pete, etc.
The story itself was excellent. Fast paced, action packed and almost a little scary at times, it kept me on the edge of my seat and kept me reading until I finished the book. In fact, I was reading so fast by the time I got to the end that I'm going to have to go back and read the last few pages as I ended up a tad confused.
As I said in my review of the first, one thing I find really refreshing about this series thus far is that the two lead characters aren't perfect, in fact, they seem like regular people...regular people who happen to have extra abilities.
I need the third book like now.
(I probably left out a lot that I wanted to say about this book; there could be edits coming later.)
Actual rating 4 3/4 stars. (I knocked one quarter star off for leaving me hanging at the end.I hate it when that happens!)
If [b:Street Magic|24093|Street Magic (Circle Opens, #2)|Tamora Pierce|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1256088782s/24093.jpg|1006377] was Pete's book, then this one was Jack's. This one was told from Jack's perspective (as the first was from Pete's), we get a much better idea of what makes him tick, insight into his feeling for Pete, etc.
The story itself was excellent. Fast paced, action packed and almost a little scary at times, it kept me on the edge of my seat and kept me reading until I finished the book. In fact, I was reading so fast by the time I got to the end that I'm going to have to go back and read the last few pages as I ended up a tad confused.
As I said in my review of the first, one thing I find really refreshing about this series thus far is that the two lead characters aren't perfect, in fact, they seem like regular people...regular people who happen to have extra abilities.
I need the third book like now.
(I probably left out a lot that I wanted to say about this book; there could be edits coming later.)
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