Review: great mix of secrets, danger and sensuality
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 11, 2014
Serafina and the Psycho Sous-Chef, Serafina’s 4, Marie TreanorReview from Jeannie Zelos book reviewsMarie has two great series running concurrently, this one and the Blood Hunters. I love them both. She has an easy to read style of writing, and comes up with some interesting and fun plots. Each book builds on earlier stories, so though I've no doubt a reader new to Serafina could follow this book you'd get greater enjoyment and understanding by starting with the first novel.I remember Linnie from the earlier book, she's a very different person now, and was such a fun character. Phil, I’ve long had a soft spot for him, he's far sharper than the drunken, careless persona he uses and this book shows him at his best. Of course it wouldn't be Serafina's without Sera and Blair, and the gang of Jilly, Jack etc. Each have their own special niche and its great when the book features all the gang. It allows for plots to be stretched to their full potential without any dumbing down, plot holes, or pulling out of last minute new skills...that annoys me when characters do that and thankfully its a technique Marie doesn't employ.Once again what seem like disconnected events have a thread that’s running through them and connects them and Sera's skills in working it out with her team are put to the test. Its a great read, as ever from Marie, and one I’ll look forward to re reading. Even though the books are connected each one is a standalone and doesn't have any cliffhangers – hurrah – as I Hate them! If you like your paranormal with some realistic adventures and some sensual and spicy sex scenes you'll love this.Stars: Five, one for the keeper files.ARC received via Netgalley