Review: A new take on witches and demons.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 16, 2014
3.5 starsI was immediately pulled into this story right from the start. The writing was smooth and I liked the characters. I also was intrigued by the plot and loved the snarky banter between the two main characters.Penelope is kind of this angsty teen. She has her reasons for being like that in some ways. She lost her magic and her parents, and has a grandmother that has raised her but doesn't support what she wants to do with her life. She's got lots of spunk and determination and that's what I admired most about her. Then there's Carter. He's definitely swoon worthy and seems to run into Penelope out of the blue when they first are getting to know each other. I really loved his character! I love how he sees Penelope for who she is and lets her attitude just roll off of him. He's also very good at what he does: tracking and killing demons.The mysteries in the plot didn't stay that way for long for me, but I still enjoyed the story and reaching the conclusion. There are a few spots where there is quite a bit of action. It felt a little like Cassandra Clair's books. I really wish it would have been a little cleaner. There was some random swear words thrown in and it didn't need any of them or the heavier kissing.Overall this was an enjoyable read. If you are a Twilight or Mortal Instruments fan then I would recommend this.Content: Some heavy making out, innuendo (including gay), some violence, a few swear wordsSource: From the publisher, which did not affect my review in any way.