Review: Series continues in a delightful vein
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 7, 2012
(cross-posted from the blog Wading Through Electronic Ink)Welcome to the third episode of my attempt to create an obsessive cult following of the Peachville High Demons series! (This is actually going better than one might think. I already know of at least two converts other than myself, and I like to pretend that there are dozens of people reading my blog and purchasing all the books I recommend.)In Inner Demons, Harper starts to get a picture of the bad side of being part of the Order of the Shadows and begins her rebellion against the system. Unfortunately, such actions do not come without consequences, and the witches in Peachville decide they need to watch her every move. This is actually good news for readers because it gives us the opportunity to see more of the Order outside of Peachville. Which also means new and interesting characters in the form of young witches from other towns who come to visit and guide Harper on her path of becoming the Prima of Peachville's coven (even though she has no intention of taking up that role).Meanwhile, Jackson is still being everything one requires of a love interest. He reveals some of his backstory, while still keeping enough secrets to be somewhat mysterious. Plus, the Order of the Shadows has put the kibosh on their relationship, so they have to sneak around to see each other, which adds drama to the romance.Another great thing about this series is that the plots keep getting better and better. Bitter Demons features mistaken identities, mysterious illness, and shape-shifting witches. And we get to find out what the deal is with Harper's housemate Mary Anne, who has been lurking suspiciously in the shadows since book 1.So if you have thus far remained immune to my praises of the Peachville High Demons series, or if you were debating whether to continue onto book 3, I give you the heartiest of recommendations to read the series. You will not regret it.