A review by geethr75
imPerfect Gods by C.N. Rowan

5.0

 

The sixth and last book of the first arc of the imPerfect Cathar series, this one was an absolute banger. 

We open the book where we left it off in the last book. Demon Fart has stolen the rib cage which means the only bone left is the skull in Isakob's custody. Isakob has managed to create a robot made of titanium and put the skull, with Jakob and his angel-inside. No offence, but I keep forgetting whose angel is which, like I know they're called Nith and Nan, but I can't keep straight who is bonded to Nith and who to Nan. 

They're attacked while there by a group of people whose minds have been taken over by Demon Fart. Since they're innocent, Nith and Nan lets them in through the wards, but when they try to break the mind control, they realise that a bomb is implanted in them which detonates if the mind control is lifted. One of the attackers is Otto, and Paul tries to save him which makes Demon Fart activate all the bombs and kill all of the attackers. 

They also realise that all the bones belonged to Almeira, whose latest iteration is as another zealot who's flying to Bordeaux. They go to the Mother but their quarry is abducted straight from under their nose. They form alliances with all others, since they believe that whatever Demon Fart is going for can affect the whole universe. 

In a twist, as soon as they reach Toulouse, a dark magic ward springs up, neutralising their own wards and ensuring their allies can't reach them. So, Paul, Aicha, Isaac and Jakob in his new robot body make their way to Bogarach which is where Demon Fart is. 

The final battle was thrilling, but I had a feeling it dragged on too much. Like I was ready to yell and tear my hair because LET THE GOOD GUYS CATCH A BREAK! PLEASE! 

If you love books that keep you on the edge of the seat, urban fantasy, dark humour, friendship and found family feels, this is the book for you!