cloudedsulphur's review
4.0
I enjoyed the overall story line of this book and the creativity of the author, especially as it becomes difficult to come up with new ideas outside of the box. This book follows a young woman, Erin, as she discovers her true heritage while attending a special academy for demon hunters. I’d like to learn more about her aunt, Paula, as well as her friends that she makes at the academy. I hope that future books also explore the history of the headmaster at Blackthorn Hunters Academy. I will definitely read future books in the series.
lakea's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
hans_cosy_corner's review
3.0
This was incredibly fast paced. I think the plot was good, but the pure speed of it meant things didn’t settle. In a blink someone went from 0 fighting skill to being on par with the best. From never knowing about demons to killing an incredibly high level one. Suddenly there’s parental revelations, oo, now there’s magic. I think if we’d have been given more time, things would have felt more important.
Also, I really dislike the 1000 year old and 17 year old romance - would it have been so hard to have had him in stasis or something, or just have the mother and sister die in a car accident so he’s the right age? Unsettles me
Also, I really dislike the 1000 year old and 17 year old romance - would it have been so hard to have had him in stasis or something, or just have the mother and sister die in a car accident so he’s the right age? Unsettles me
anacarter's review against another edition
3.0
Great story overall.
I liked the characters, but they need more development. I felt like pacing was a huge issue, it was like so much info and storyline was crammed in such a short-ish novel. Things happened way to quickly.
I liked the characters, but they need more development. I felt like pacing was a huge issue, it was like so much info and storyline was crammed in such a short-ish novel. Things happened way to quickly.
bookdragonheart's review
4.0
Audiobook review: 3.75 stars. I think there’s a lot of potential in this story. The shift into the academy world happens very quickly, and the love interest/romance is almost a secondary storyline, but the overall story is interesting. During a dare to go into a haunted house for money, Erin is quickly thrust into a world of demons and demon hunters, learning that her aunt was a demon hunter, and it looks like she is too. Of course, there is much more to her story, and we are slowly fed the bits and pieces, the world building being a little choppy and sparse at times. Rey is a half-demon, masquerading as a demon hunter, but the head of the academy knows this - it’s a bit of a strange situation, one that I feel like would have to be made clearer in later books, because it’s never quite clear why he is accepting of the situation, but that can be overlooked for now. There is some pretty significant and obvious foreshadowing early on in the book that comes to fruition at the end, so when it’s revealed, it’s not a shock or surprise at all, but it’s a decent set up for the next book.
The female narrator is a bit hard in her delivery - choppy and staccato, seems to be trying a bit too hard to annunciate everything that the emotion is taken down to a very low level. It wasn’t enough to completely take away from the story, but it was distracting at times. The male narrator is much better, and does a good job, providing an acceptable voice to Rey.
The female narrator is a bit hard in her delivery - choppy and staccato, seems to be trying a bit too hard to annunciate everything that the emotion is taken down to a very low level. It wasn’t enough to completely take away from the story, but it was distracting at times. The male narrator is much better, and does a good job, providing an acceptable voice to Rey.
nikkim17's review
3.0
Looking forward to reading the next
Good story and a little different than others I've read when it comes to demons. I wish they had a little more happen romantically but I know this is listed a slow burn. Some grammar issues but nothing unreadable. Overall liked it
Good story and a little different than others I've read when it comes to demons. I wish they had a little more happen romantically but I know this is listed a slow burn. Some grammar issues but nothing unreadable. Overall liked it
chaoskay's review
5.0
Erin has been kept in the dark by her aunt all her life . She is dared to go into a house that is said to be haunted but what she finds isn’t ghosts it’s demons and her aunt arrives to kill them only to be killed herself. Rey sold his soul to save his family now he lives a life as half demon half demon Hunter and he is told to kill the headmaster of his academy then you comes upon Erin and his sole purpose is to protect her. I enjoyed listening to this and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
chaoskay's review against another edition
5.0
Erin has been kept in the dark by her aunt all her life . She is dared to go into a house that is said to be haunted but what she finds isn’t ghosts it’s demons and her aunt arrives to kill them only to be killed herself. Rey sold his soul to save his family now he lives a life as half demon half demon Hunter and he is told to kill the headmaster of his academy then you comes upon Erin and his sole purpose is to protect her. I enjoyed listening to this and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
bookwormbunny's review against another edition
5.0
The Demons Kiss by Juliana Haygert is the first book in her new academy series – Rite World: Blackthorn Hunters Academy. Prepare for lots of demons, intense moments, and lots of surprises! Erin is just a normal girl, or is she? Her life has mostly been moving about with her aunt from place to place, never making any friends or getting close to anyone because soon enough they would just pick up and move again. But things change when she hears a group of teens cajoling each other about a haunted house. One of the rich kids tries to bribe his friends to go, but too many people have gone missing there and they are reluctant. Erin wants a better life, and well that money would be a boon if nothing else, so she steps up and offers to take on the bet herself. Things take a dark turn, she finds her life in danger, and all too quickly Erin finds her life-changing at a rocket pace.
The Demons Kiss is an engaging story from beginning to end. Erin is an interesting character and I have to say that I’m pleased that she isn’t one of those characters who are given to undue amounts of hysterics when faced with certain situations. Now, if you are wondering if this series ties to other books by this author…the answer is yes! I love it! Are there direct crossovers or appearances of familiar characters? No, but there is a reflection of information that is noted in the other books. The twists and surprises that the author packs into this book are well done and keep me page-turning non-stop. Just when you think that another surprise can’t possibly pop up the author throws another one.
There honestly isn’t anything that I don’t like about this book. The characters are well done, the author gives a nice neat little cliffhanger at the end of the story and answers some burning questions that crop up here and there in the storyline.
I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. I’m eager for the next book in this series to see what happens next. These characters have a lot going on and quite a bit against them and I can’t wait to see how they not only handle but surmount the obstacles that threaten to stand in their way. If you are a fan of this author then I encourage you to pick this book up.
The Demons Kiss is an engaging story from beginning to end. Erin is an interesting character and I have to say that I’m pleased that she isn’t one of those characters who are given to undue amounts of hysterics when faced with certain situations. Now, if you are wondering if this series ties to other books by this author…the answer is yes! I love it! Are there direct crossovers or appearances of familiar characters? No, but there is a reflection of information that is noted in the other books. The twists and surprises that the author packs into this book are well done and keep me page-turning non-stop. Just when you think that another surprise can’t possibly pop up the author throws another one.
There honestly isn’t anything that I don’t like about this book. The characters are well done, the author gives a nice neat little cliffhanger at the end of the story and answers some burning questions that crop up here and there in the storyline.
I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. I’m eager for the next book in this series to see what happens next. These characters have a lot going on and quite a bit against them and I can’t wait to see how they not only handle but surmount the obstacles that threaten to stand in their way. If you are a fan of this author then I encourage you to pick this book up.