Book Details:
Print Length: 390 pages
Publisher: City Owl Press
Publication Date: October 22, 2019
ASIN: B07XZMQ2KQ
About the Book:
Hell has come to collect…
…but Gisele Walker has no plans to pay the debt.
As a half-demon paranormal bounty hunter, Gisele is used to flirting with death, but stealing a curio and opening a portal to Hell’s demon court is more than your average day job.
Now, she’s partnered with an infuriatingly handsome demon, Shade, who has more levels of grey than she can count.
Who can she trust to help save the city as Baltimore burns to the ground and ghouls roam the streets?
With a white-hot attraction burning between them and secrets blocking their path, Gisele must face her past and venture into the twisted heart of the demon royal court.
But with no memory of her past…
…will she be able to save their future?
My Review:
House of Ash & Brimstone is the first book in a new paranormal romance series by Megan Starks. The main character. Gisele, is a half-blood demon and human who lives in the mundane world as a bounty hunter; avoiding Hell as much as possible and only with a large police escort. She also doesn't have any memories prior to the age of 11. She only remembers from the time she was placed in a convent for protection; although, protection is not at all what we learn she received. Shade is he new partner. He is dark, handsome and full of secrets. Shortly after being paired with Shade, Gisele begins to have very life-like dreams that appear to be from prior to the age of 11. She doesn't understand them and for the longest time brushes them aside. As the story moves forward she learns a lot about her past life and how is intersects with Shade.
The characters and character development are excellent. Gisele has a hard time accepting that her dreams are actually memories resurfacing. Shade is secretive and when asked any questions he either avoids the question, changes the subject, or deflects, causing Gisele to find him untrustworthy and just plain annoying. The natural progression of the story allows for circumstances that Shade is able to prove his trustworthiness, however; Gisele is jaded and either doesn't believe him or misconstrues what happens and why. The only issue I have is Gisele's stubbornness when it comes to Shade, who he is, why he's there, and what he means to her. Plus, she's pretty hot and cold for awhile. Her mood swings and beliefs gave me a serious case of whiplash as I tried to keep up with her.
The world building in this novel is so creative and vivid the story pops right off the pages. I was able to envision the story the author was telling and I felt like I was there. House of Ash & Brimstone is full of heart-pounding action and heart-stopping decisions. There are multitudes of twists, turns, and suspense. I couldn't breathe during certain scenes, as I waited in anticipation for things to be revealed. The story is romantic, dark, and full of betrayal. I was on the edge of my seat throughout most of the book.
I was provided a copy of this book to review but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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