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mellhay's review
3.0
*I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator.
Del wakes in Hell, flames flickering around her. She gave up her powers in the battle, and now wakes here without them. But, it was prophesied that she has a power related to death. Though she doesn't understand it, can it help her? Del escapes her captures to return to the one place she wants to be, home, just to be told He will come for her. In her escape, she's cut by a demon's claws that leave poison that will slowly turn her into one of the Ubilaz Demon's after her. Then, the hot looking Warden shows up at Del's door. Trying to clear her name with The Warden and save herself, she's on the search for the Ubilaz demon that escaped when she did, with the attractive Warden.
Laurel is the narrator for Cass's books and is also voicing Del. I do enjoy Laurel's work as she voices each character differently. She gives each their own voice, and hearing Roarke is lovely. And hearing him in the same room as Aidan, veeeeery nice. lol. The girls each have their own voice though they are very similar but they do have their own personality, as do all the characters. Laurel has created a flawless narration here, from my ears.
Del has her own journey to take to learn about her prophesied power relating to death. And could meet her significant other in the process.
Starting this book, the first in Del's series, is like starting all over. If you didn't read/listen to Cass's series you would be safe to start with Del's. You get an explanation of each character and their world at the beginning to place everything.
We meet Roarke here. And he's a special find for Del! Seems to be a perfect fit for Del and her death powers along with who she is attracted to. He does seem very hot! Roarke is special in his own way as well. Being different makes you a target, but he's turned that around to make himself needed. I really like what he is, and so does Del. lol.
This relationship feels very similar to Cass's story with Aidan. Del and Roarke's attraction is so close to the same. And Del has her own journey to go through, like Cass, to learn her abilities and past before she woke with her sisters. Along with worrying about people learning what she is. The cycle feels very identical to Cass's story, if you've read her series.
In the end I very much liked Del's new powers and where she comes to. It's an easy urban fantasy story with a sweet romance blooming, just like with Cass.
Del wakes in Hell, flames flickering around her. She gave up her powers in the battle, and now wakes here without them. But, it was prophesied that she has a power related to death. Though she doesn't understand it, can it help her? Del escapes her captures to return to the one place she wants to be, home, just to be told He will come for her. In her escape, she's cut by a demon's claws that leave poison that will slowly turn her into one of the Ubilaz Demon's after her. Then, the hot looking Warden shows up at Del's door. Trying to clear her name with The Warden and save herself, she's on the search for the Ubilaz demon that escaped when she did, with the attractive Warden.
Laurel is the narrator for Cass's books and is also voicing Del. I do enjoy Laurel's work as she voices each character differently. She gives each their own voice, and hearing Roarke is lovely. And hearing him in the same room as Aidan, veeeeery nice. lol. The girls each have their own voice though they are very similar but they do have their own personality, as do all the characters. Laurel has created a flawless narration here, from my ears.
Del has her own journey to take to learn about her prophesied power relating to death. And could meet her significant other in the process.
Starting this book, the first in Del's series, is like starting all over. If you didn't read/listen to Cass's series you would be safe to start with Del's. You get an explanation of each character and their world at the beginning to place everything.
We meet Roarke here. And he's a special find for Del! Seems to be a perfect fit for Del and her death powers along with who she is attracted to. He does seem very hot! Roarke is special in his own way as well. Being different makes you a target, but he's turned that around to make himself needed. I really like what he is, and so does Del. lol.
This relationship feels very similar to Cass's story with Aidan. Del and Roarke's attraction is so close to the same. And Del has her own journey to go through, like Cass, to learn her abilities and past before she woke with her sisters. Along with worrying about people learning what she is. The cycle feels very identical to Cass's story, if you've read her series.
In the end I very much liked Del's new powers and where she comes to. It's an easy urban fantasy story with a sweet romance blooming, just like with Cass.
witchylevy's review
5.0
Awesome death magic
Each of the women are coming into their power and it is amazing. I really hope we learn more about Del's past like we did with Cass's. I find it interesting that Del seems more amenable to using her true last name than Cass.
Each of the women are coming into their power and it is amazing. I really hope we learn more about Del's past like we did with Cass's. I find it interesting that Del seems more amenable to using her true last name than Cass.
jane_e1ise's review against another edition
3.0
After reading about Cass (and loving it), I jumped straight into Del's series. After reading these back to back, I am left with indecision.
- Cass and Del are the same characters. They have the same voice (even if their favourite drinks are different)
- the story follows along the same line. Heroine gets into a pickle and passes out into 'darkness', awakens and is saved by her friends, leading to another pickle that must be solved and so on.
I don't hate this series, but I don't love it. I hope Nix's story differs.
I would recommend taking a break between characters.
- Cass and Del are the same characters. They have the same voice (even if their favourite drinks are different)
- the story follows along the same line. Heroine gets into a pickle and passes out into 'darkness', awakens and is saved by her friends, leading to another pickle that must be solved and so on.
I don't hate this series, but I don't love it. I hope Nix's story differs.
I would recommend taking a break between characters.
lonelyplanetfiles's review against another edition
4.0
As much as I'm loving every second of Del's story and all the mystery surrounding her powers, Roarke was hard to swallow and it's left me a little bit disappointed. Half the time he's unnecessary and the other half he keeps Del from using her powers fully. I keep telling myself that I still have 4 books for him to win me over, but I can't imagine that happening.
cillasreads's review against another edition
4.0
intriguing
i started this series when i was in college with my first kindle and i never finished. 3 years later i had a dream about the book and after being on google for 20 minutes i finally remembered the name. i really like the characters in this book and the plot is interesting so far. excited to finally get to finish
i started this series when i was in college with my first kindle and i never finished. 3 years later i had a dream about the book and after being on google for 20 minutes i finally remembered the name. i really like the characters in this book and the plot is interesting so far. excited to finally get to finish
tawnyad2004's review against another edition
3.0
I’ve read several series by Linsey Hall (yes some out of order). This is so far my least favorite. Not really sure why. I still love the world she created. I think it’s just that I don’t love the main characters like I have in her other books. Del is fine. She has quirks that annoyed me a little or that I just didn’t understand. Her obsession with luck I think is the biggest thing. Knocking her head for knock on wood, CONSTANTLY, every shirt is a “lucky” shirt along with necklaces. I just, I don’t know it doesn’t go with the whole magic world. Then there’s Rourke who is this bad a demon and I really liked him except for his totally following of the rules. He says he became the Warden of the Underworld bc he knew the Order of Magica would come after him other wise bc he’s different. So why is he such a stickler for following the governments rules when they are persecuting those that are different, like him? I’m hoping the series gets better for me.
brendalymari's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
mrose21's review against another edition
4.0
I like this book.
This follows on from her other series, Dragon's gift: The Huntress. I actually like this more. I am not a spin off series reader. I usually hate them but this is better than the first. Im hooked. Going to start the 2nd book now.
Its funny, you root for Del almost straight away. I like how she thinks Cass and Nix are better than her but Cass thinks Del and Nix are better than her so they are humble even tho they are powerful. With Cass I found her too powerful. Too special. Del is watered down shes a kick butt powerful woman but she isn't too powerful. I like her. And I am intrigued by Roarke (possibly misspell)
This follows on from her other series, Dragon's gift: The Huntress. I actually like this more. I am not a spin off series reader. I usually hate them but this is better than the first. Im hooked. Going to start the 2nd book now.
Its funny, you root for Del almost straight away. I like how she thinks Cass and Nix are better than her but Cass thinks Del and Nix are better than her so they are humble even tho they are powerful. With Cass I found her too powerful. Too special. Del is watered down shes a kick butt powerful woman but she isn't too powerful. I like her. And I am intrigued by Roarke (possibly misspell)
mylastromancenovel's review against another edition
3.0
I always find Linsey Hall's books to be intriguing and enjoyable. Every now and then, one is particularly good, but I always know I'm going to enjoy the book. Some stand out more than others, but in general, they are fun quick reads. I prefer her Shadow Guild and later works to these series, but they are still enjoyable.
mylastromancenovel's review
3.0
I always find Linsey Hall's books to be intriguing and enjoyable. Every now and then, one is particularly good, but I always know I'm going to enjoy the book. Some stand out more than others, but in general, they are fun quick reads. I prefer her Shadow Guild and later works to these series, but they are still enjoyable.