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A review by renpuspita
Razr by Larissa Ione
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
3.5
3,5 stars
Well, for the love of me, I can't remember when Razr first introduced into Demonica series. If anyone know when, please tell me.
For the record, from all Demonica Underworld novella, I just re-read Azagoth (and I believe there's no Razr). I skip re-read Hades and Z, since I don't have much time. Also I remember back then both novellas just left an okay-ish impression :P. Especially Zhubaal, lol. As for the heroine, Ione introduced a new character with a new race. Not human, not angels, not demons, Jedda is an elf. More precisely, a gem elf. I don't think that to introduce elf is weird. If vampire and werewolf alike exist in Demonica world, why not elf? Also, I find the concept about gem elf is unique. Their appearance ofc seems elfish, but they have a special diet which consist of gem stones. I like that Ione write the detail about the elf, their realms, and their gem connection with care. I wonder if there's any elfkind beside gem elf. Plus point to mention Rivendell, Pandora and Na'vi. It amused me to read all that pop cultures.
What I don't like is....how Razr and Jedda's relationship work so fast. Too fast for my liking perhaps. I know, I know, this kind of insta-lust is a common trope in romancelandia, esp the paranormal ones. Heck, even Rev and Blaspheme in "Revenant" also work fast, not forget to mention Azagoth-Lilliana, and Idk how many. I just think Razr-Jedda kinda jump to each other..too fast :P. I feel that, maybe because this is novella, the way Razr can forgive Jedda's mistake (and by mistake, it's pretty much colossal since SpoilerJedda stole a diamond gem that Razr guard with all his life, hence make the human that contain the gem died in horrible manner ) so easily make me go "huh?". IMHO, Jedda do nothing to earn Razr forgiveness in a first place tho, not like what Lilliana did with Azagoth (and boy, the way Ione handle how Lilliana groveling is good). It's like Ione said "oh well, Razr, Jedda, it's not good to always dwell in the past. Time to moving on and go jump to each other". That just some nitpick that I don't like. The rest is okay tho. Although, the attraction between Razr and Jedda mainly because of the gem first and their problem solved in deus ex machinae plot, at least I got my happy ending. As for the steamy scenes, nah, Ione never ever disappoint if you get my meaning :P.
A nice addition to Demonica Underworld, and well Razr at least better than sulky Hades or Zhuubal, hence the rating. I also want to know who is Jim Bob, Azagoth's angel informant that still have his identity revealed. He must be in higher position in Heaven, since he knows everything. I assume he will play an important role in the future.
Well, for the love of me, I can't remember when Razr first introduced into Demonica series. If anyone know when, please tell me.
For the record, from all Demonica Underworld novella, I just re-read Azagoth (and I believe there's no Razr). I skip re-read Hades and Z, since I don't have much time. Also I remember back then both novellas just left an okay-ish impression :P. Especially Zhubaal, lol. As for the heroine, Ione introduced a new character with a new race. Not human, not angels, not demons, Jedda is an elf. More precisely, a gem elf. I don't think that to introduce elf is weird. If vampire and werewolf alike exist in Demonica world, why not elf? Also, I find the concept about gem elf is unique. Their appearance ofc seems elfish, but they have a special diet which consist of gem stones. I like that Ione write the detail about the elf, their realms, and their gem connection with care. I wonder if there's any elfkind beside gem elf. Plus point to mention Rivendell, Pandora and Na'vi. It amused me to read all that pop cultures.
What I don't like is....how Razr and Jedda's relationship work so fast. Too fast for my liking perhaps. I know, I know, this kind of insta-lust is a common trope in romancelandia, esp the paranormal ones. Heck, even Rev and Blaspheme in "Revenant" also work fast, not forget to mention Azagoth-Lilliana, and Idk how many. I just think Razr-Jedda kinda jump to each other..too fast :P. I feel that, maybe because this is novella, the way Razr can forgive Jedda's mistake (and by mistake, it's pretty much colossal since SpoilerJedda stole a diamond gem that Razr guard with all his life, hence make the human that contain the gem died in horrible manner ) so easily make me go "huh?". IMHO, Jedda do nothing to earn Razr forgiveness in a first place tho, not like what Lilliana did with Azagoth (and boy, the way Ione handle how Lilliana groveling is good). It's like Ione said "oh well, Razr, Jedda, it's not good to always dwell in the past. Time to moving on and go jump to each other". That just some nitpick that I don't like. The rest is okay tho. Although, the attraction between Razr and Jedda mainly because of the gem first and their problem solved in deus ex machinae plot, at least I got my happy ending. As for the steamy scenes, nah, Ione never ever disappoint if you get my meaning :P.
A nice addition to Demonica Underworld, and well Razr at least better than sulky Hades or Zhuubal, hence the rating. I also want to know who is Jim Bob, Azagoth's angel informant that still have his identity revealed. He must be in higher position in Heaven, since he knows everything. I assume he will play an important role in the future.