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Ecstatic Evil
Tova Gallagher isn’t just your average, grumpy Bostonian. She also happens to be half-demon, and the demons have just issued a deadline for her all-important half-demon decision. She has just two weeks to choose whether to lean into her demon side by signing on with them wholeheartedly or never use her powers again under the tutelage of an assigned angel. But it’s hard to worry about the battle of good versus evil when she’s just met a sexy, sunshiny stranger on the edge of the Charles River.
Reviews of the first edition of this grumpy/sunshine paranormal romance call it a “quick, captivating read” with a romantic pairing that are “so sweet to each other.”
This newly expanded second edition includes edits throughout the book, as well as an author’s note and content note.
If this book was a movie, it would be rated PG13 for adult situations and sensuality.
The spiciness level is 2 or 3 chili peppers, depending upon which system you use. It is lightly spicy. There is foreplay and some clothes come off, but the camera pans away before more intimate moments.
There is no adult language. On-screen violence is minimal (shoving, gripping someone’s arm too tightly.) One supernatural being attacks another off-screen.
Reviews of the first edition of this grumpy/sunshine paranormal romance call it a “quick, captivating read” with a romantic pairing that are “so sweet to each other.”
This newly expanded second edition includes edits throughout the book, as well as an author’s note and content note.
If this book was a movie, it would be rated PG13 for adult situations and sensuality.
The spiciness level is 2 or 3 chili peppers, depending upon which system you use. It is lightly spicy. There is foreplay and some clothes come off, but the camera pans away before more intimate moments.
There is no adult language. On-screen violence is minimal (shoving, gripping someone’s arm too tightly.) One supernatural being attacks another off-screen.
69 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 7, 2011
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Amanda McNeil
3 books51 followersAmanda McNeil (she/her) is a queer author writing at the intersection of speculative fiction, romance, and hope. Her stories center healing, resilience, and connection—with a touch of the weird, the magical, and the transformative. She lives in New England with her spouse and their talkative tortie, where she’s always making something: a novel, a notebook, a crocheted donut snake, or even planting a tree.
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May 22, 2019
"4 out of 5 stars! This is a great start to what seems to be a compelling series! Tova is a girl who knows who she is but..."
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April 19, 2025
I really enjoyed this novella. The MFC has a huge choice to make that not only sets the course of her life but also may affect the course of the end days. This story could have followed the narrative of so many fantasy books where the MFC becomes this all-powerful super warrior who starts on this giant epic quest where she becomes the end all be all of the universe, but it doesn't. And I love that. It ends, she is still normal, and it is cozy, cute, and really a fun weekend read.
I found the characters to be lovable and this spin on the angel/demon fantasy type was really interesting; not something I have seen before. I also really loved that the MFC's brother didn't abandon her when she made her decision. He still loves her. I would love to see more stories in this series with some of the other side characters that were introduced. Mermaids, werewolves, etc. I think this author has some good things to come.
One slight hiccup I did have was that the tenses, especially at the beginning, tend to pop back and forth and it precluded me from getting fully into the story. I also felt there was a huge cliffhanger/question left at the end. What happened at the full moon with the MMC? I need to know!!
Overall, this is a great short read, something fun when you are looking for a light read and I definitely recommend!
I found the characters to be lovable and this spin on the angel/demon fantasy type was really interesting; not something I have seen before. I also really loved that the MFC's brother didn't abandon her when she made her decision. He still loves her. I would love to see more stories in this series with some of the other side characters that were introduced. Mermaids, werewolves, etc. I think this author has some good things to come.
One slight hiccup I did have was that the tenses, especially at the beginning, tend to pop back and forth and it precluded me from getting fully into the story. I also felt there was a huge cliffhanger/question left at the end. What happened at the full moon with the MMC? I need to know!!
Overall, this is a great short read, something fun when you are looking for a light read and I definitely recommend!
July 29, 2015
Originally posted at Butterfly-o-Meter Books on Dec 13 2011:
Mhm. Well, I will begin by addressing the elephant in the room, that cover doesn’t do anything for me. When I got the review submission, a while back I know, I remember thinking “Oh, Gods…this doesn’t look like it’s gonna be too good…” but there was something about the blurb though that made me want to give the book a fighting chance. Shallow as you may think it to be, just like with everything in life, the wrapping is gonna make peeps curious about the content.
Now, reading the book, I believe the cover does the content enough of an injustice, I mean the read was really fun! There were demons, werewolves and fairies, and raving church-going moms of halvsies…a lot of fun.
The plot is interesting, and it poses a great question: if you have both the good and the bad within you, what will you do, which will you choose to suppress? And one thing I really really loved about this read is the answer to that was neither; if you’re choosing one part of you over another, you’re actually giving up on yourself. So don’t blend in a crowd, do your own thing, stand out. :D Awesome message, I loved it.
The part I didn’t like is it felt a bit too rushed to me. I mean, I get it, let’s not make it the size of Webster’s Dictionary and spread it over three books, but let’s not cut it too short either, you know?
I mean, it felt to me like all the conditions were there for it to be a bit slower, more forgiving on the reader’s heartbeat, you know? As it is, it’s really fast paced, exhilarating, that’s true, but I’m not having much of a mood for exhilarating lately. Let’s slow it down a bit, enjoy it while it lasts, not rush through it, you know? But I know that this is gonna be a series so I’m not disappointed, I would have been had it all ended here.
The characters are fun, my fav being Trova this time, and it’s sort of rare for me to favor the heroine of the book, isn’t it? Well, she is half demon, quite independent and assertive, and uninhibited, you gotta love a woman like that! And, she’s a woman, a great great plus for me. If she had been this blooming little thing, I probably wouldn’t have liked her half as much, her charm and magnetism have to do with the fact she’s a mature, successful woman really. Greg was cool too, animal magnetism and everything, they make a great couple. Again, I would have liked it to have been a bit more of them. Their relationship was really hot, and we’re not excluded from the steamy, so be careful not to go into this if you’re not an adult; it’s not heavy on the one on one, but it is delightfully spicy.
The writing is easy to follow and like, except for one thing, and in this I’m stating my own, purely personal tastes I’ll remind you: I’m iffy about the present tense of it. I mean, I don’t know why, but present tense narratives don’t sit well with me, just like that going back in time direction doesn’t sit well with me, it’s this personal reading quirk or something. There’s no flashbacks or trigonometric passing of time here, but the present tense is a bit strange for me. But I enjoyed the read nonetheless.
To wrap it up, don’t judge this book by its cover guys, it’s a fun read.
Mhm. Well, I will begin by addressing the elephant in the room, that cover doesn’t do anything for me. When I got the review submission, a while back I know, I remember thinking “Oh, Gods…this doesn’t look like it’s gonna be too good…” but there was something about the blurb though that made me want to give the book a fighting chance. Shallow as you may think it to be, just like with everything in life, the wrapping is gonna make peeps curious about the content.
Now, reading the book, I believe the cover does the content enough of an injustice, I mean the read was really fun! There were demons, werewolves and fairies, and raving church-going moms of halvsies…a lot of fun.
The plot is interesting, and it poses a great question: if you have both the good and the bad within you, what will you do, which will you choose to suppress? And one thing I really really loved about this read is the answer to that was neither; if you’re choosing one part of you over another, you’re actually giving up on yourself. So don’t blend in a crowd, do your own thing, stand out. :D Awesome message, I loved it.
The part I didn’t like is it felt a bit too rushed to me. I mean, I get it, let’s not make it the size of Webster’s Dictionary and spread it over three books, but let’s not cut it too short either, you know?
I mean, it felt to me like all the conditions were there for it to be a bit slower, more forgiving on the reader’s heartbeat, you know? As it is, it’s really fast paced, exhilarating, that’s true, but I’m not having much of a mood for exhilarating lately. Let’s slow it down a bit, enjoy it while it lasts, not rush through it, you know? But I know that this is gonna be a series so I’m not disappointed, I would have been had it all ended here.
The characters are fun, my fav being Trova this time, and it’s sort of rare for me to favor the heroine of the book, isn’t it? Well, she is half demon, quite independent and assertive, and uninhibited, you gotta love a woman like that! And, she’s a woman, a great great plus for me. If she had been this blooming little thing, I probably wouldn’t have liked her half as much, her charm and magnetism have to do with the fact she’s a mature, successful woman really. Greg was cool too, animal magnetism and everything, they make a great couple. Again, I would have liked it to have been a bit more of them. Their relationship was really hot, and we’re not excluded from the steamy, so be careful not to go into this if you’re not an adult; it’s not heavy on the one on one, but it is delightfully spicy.
The writing is easy to follow and like, except for one thing, and in this I’m stating my own, purely personal tastes I’ll remind you: I’m iffy about the present tense of it. I mean, I don’t know why, but present tense narratives don’t sit well with me, just like that going back in time direction doesn’t sit well with me, it’s this personal reading quirk or something. There’s no flashbacks or trigonometric passing of time here, but the present tense is a bit strange for me. But I enjoyed the read nonetheless.
To wrap it up, don’t judge this book by its cover guys, it’s a fun read.
November 19, 2011
I received this book for free from the author in exchange for a review.
Things are not always as they appear. That is the lesson to learn from Ecstatic Evil.
The concept behind Tova's story is a great one: what's good, what's evil. Tova is half-demon and half-human. She's known her whole life, but she's just recently been told that she only has until her 25th birthday to decide which side she'll be on for the rest of her life. Being half-demon means that's going to be a very long life. When you add on to it that her decision will help in deciding the fate of the world when it comes to its end, well that just makes it that more stressful of a decision.
I changed my mind many times while reading Ecstatic Evil on how much I liked it or didn't like it and what I thought of the writing, the characters, and the plot itself. After finishing the book, I'm still wobbling on my decision. I don't know how to cut a coffee cup in half, even if it is a picture, so I'll just have to say 2 1/2. Hmmm, maybe an espresso cup for the half...worth thinking on.
But back to Ecstatic Evil.
Since I couldn't nail down my thoughts, I'm just going to share them with you as they occured to me. At first, it seems as if this is going to be one of those overly simplistic romance novels. You know the ones, they make you wonder about the author. Does she write this way because she's inexperienced (with writing or life in general) or is she one of those writers who says I'll write romance because it's easy. (I've heard it said before. Disturbing right?). So at first I was undecided on if it's an annoyance or if it's an insult. Keep in mind, what I said above, things are not always as they appear.
While I was irritated with the all good versus all evil trend that was occurring in the conversations and mental debates, I did enjoy the idea of good in us versus evil in us. Does one win out completely? More specifically what actions have which label? Who decides that?
The writing, which starts off rough, does eventually seem to smooth out and does improve as they story goes on. I think that's a positive sign for a first time author. Okay, so I'm no longer insulted. And I remind myself that my favorite authors wrote some romance novels that I would be semi-embarrassed to admit I read and liked at the time. They (the authors) are so much more advanced now.
McNeil does redeem herself in the good versus evil area and illustrates quite well that it's not a simple decision, it's actually quite complex. Yet, I still feel the sting of a simplistic view of feminism, but it was a very minor piece in the story.
So in the end, it's all still so wobbly. I enjoyed aspects of the book, I liked the growth and potential growth I say in the writing, and yet there are still pieces that bothered. I hope to see more of McNeil in the future, and I think there's much more to tell about Tova and her experiences trying to balance the two sides of herself while dealing with the human world and the paranormal world.
Things are not always as they appear. That is the lesson to learn from Ecstatic Evil.
The concept behind Tova's story is a great one: what's good, what's evil. Tova is half-demon and half-human. She's known her whole life, but she's just recently been told that she only has until her 25th birthday to decide which side she'll be on for the rest of her life. Being half-demon means that's going to be a very long life. When you add on to it that her decision will help in deciding the fate of the world when it comes to its end, well that just makes it that more stressful of a decision.
I changed my mind many times while reading Ecstatic Evil on how much I liked it or didn't like it and what I thought of the writing, the characters, and the plot itself. After finishing the book, I'm still wobbling on my decision. I don't know how to cut a coffee cup in half, even if it is a picture, so I'll just have to say 2 1/2. Hmmm, maybe an espresso cup for the half...worth thinking on.
But back to Ecstatic Evil.
Since I couldn't nail down my thoughts, I'm just going to share them with you as they occured to me. At first, it seems as if this is going to be one of those overly simplistic romance novels. You know the ones, they make you wonder about the author. Does she write this way because she's inexperienced (with writing or life in general) or is she one of those writers who says I'll write romance because it's easy. (I've heard it said before. Disturbing right?). So at first I was undecided on if it's an annoyance or if it's an insult. Keep in mind, what I said above, things are not always as they appear.
While I was irritated with the all good versus all evil trend that was occurring in the conversations and mental debates, I did enjoy the idea of good in us versus evil in us. Does one win out completely? More specifically what actions have which label? Who decides that?
The writing, which starts off rough, does eventually seem to smooth out and does improve as they story goes on. I think that's a positive sign for a first time author. Okay, so I'm no longer insulted. And I remind myself that my favorite authors wrote some romance novels that I would be semi-embarrassed to admit I read and liked at the time. They (the authors) are so much more advanced now.
McNeil does redeem herself in the good versus evil area and illustrates quite well that it's not a simple decision, it's actually quite complex. Yet, I still feel the sting of a simplistic view of feminism, but it was a very minor piece in the story.
So in the end, it's all still so wobbly. I enjoyed aspects of the book, I liked the growth and potential growth I say in the writing, and yet there are still pieces that bothered. I hope to see more of McNeil in the future, and I think there's much more to tell about Tova and her experiences trying to balance the two sides of herself while dealing with the human world and the paranormal world.
July 18, 2011
Tova is a half demon, half human, living in Boston, working with books, trying to determine wither she wants to embrace her demonic side, or her humanity. Having a demon and fea trying to entice her to two different directions she gets an ultimatum - 2 months to decide what she wants. Where she belongs.
Shocked by the ultimatum she heads out only to meet a stranger in a shady part of the river walk, against her normal reaction she agrees to go on date with him and finds herself drawn to the guy who seems to be oddly comfortable with her demonic powers making an appearance or two, perhaps he too is more than meets the eye.
The best part about this novella is a dialog the main character Tova has with the people around her, it's interesting and not out of normal discussion people might have. Both main characters are likeable and seem real in the world the writer creates.
The most important quote I can recall whenever I read, and that to me tells wither the book is engaging or not.
Ecstatic Evil unfortunately doesn't Show but Tells, which means you can't really sink into the story, become part of the world. An example would be "Tova walks back to the couch and curls up on it, staring noncommittally at the TV" instead of "She walks back to the couch, curling up on it as she stares noncommittally at the TV". The novella has great chance to be a good story if the writing was more showing and not 'telling' the reader what happens, which robs from readers imagination.
I liked the story, the plot, the characters, only the writing style made it hard to delve into the story and be invested in the story.
Rating :
☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★
Wanted to like it
Reviewed by the request of the Author in return for pdf. version of the book.
Shocked by the ultimatum she heads out only to meet a stranger in a shady part of the river walk, against her normal reaction she agrees to go on date with him and finds herself drawn to the guy who seems to be oddly comfortable with her demonic powers making an appearance or two, perhaps he too is more than meets the eye.
The best part about this novella is a dialog the main character Tova has with the people around her, it's interesting and not out of normal discussion people might have. Both main characters are likeable and seem real in the world the writer creates.
"Show, don't tell."
The most important quote I can recall whenever I read, and that to me tells wither the book is engaging or not.
Ecstatic Evil unfortunately doesn't Show but Tells, which means you can't really sink into the story, become part of the world. An example would be "Tova walks back to the couch and curls up on it, staring noncommittally at the TV" instead of "She walks back to the couch, curling up on it as she stares noncommittally at the TV". The novella has great chance to be a good story if the writing was more showing and not 'telling' the reader what happens, which robs from readers imagination.
I liked the story, the plot, the characters, only the writing style made it hard to delve into the story and be invested in the story.
Rating :
☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★
Wanted to like it
Reviewed by the request of the Author in return for pdf. version of the book.
July 22, 2011
When I started this novella, I wasn't sure I was going to like it that much because I didn't really care for the main character, Tova. But after a couple of pages, i started to like her attitude and feminist way of thinking. She didn't care what other people thought, especially since she was a half-demon. I liked how there were a wide range of paranormal beings in this story, but I think it should have been said in the beginning which paranormal creatures lived instead of being surprised when more and more creatures popped up. What I really like though was Tova's relationship with Greg. It may have started out really weird, but it was so sweet and when the story ended, I wanted to read more about them. Greg really cared for Tova and even though they hadn't known each other long, they acted like they've been dating for years. They may have been from the paranormal side of life with battles between good vs evil creatures, but they were so sweet to each other and forgot about the bad things in their lives when they were together. The story was good for being a novella, but I think there could have been more to the end. Other than that I really enjoyed the story and the sweet, paranormal romance.
July 28, 2011
I received Ecstatic Evil for review from Amanda McNeil and I was a little put off by the cover but I’m glad that I didn't judge Ecstatic Evil by its cover. Ecstatic Evil has all the fundamentals of a great story; well-developed characters and a plot that makes you want to read more. McNeil did a great job of writing this novella.
Tova is a successful bookstore owner in her twenties, living in Boston. But she is far from normal; she’s half demon. All her life she had visits from both the demons and faerie trying to get her to choose their side.
Tova’s demon cousin, Bartleby gives her an ultimatum that she must choose sides before her 25th birthday; she only has two months to decide if she wants to be good or evil forever.
While she is having this internal struggle of good and evil; she meets a sexy guy named Greg. But Greg has his own secret life and after a few dates and some hot sex; they learn about each other’s secret lives. And Greg ends up helping Tova with her tug-of-war between the demons and faeries.
I read Ecstatic Evil in one sitting and I look forward to reading the next installment in the series about Tova. I recommend this novella to anyone that wants a great short paranormal romance read.
Tova is a successful bookstore owner in her twenties, living in Boston. But she is far from normal; she’s half demon. All her life she had visits from both the demons and faerie trying to get her to choose their side.
Tova’s demon cousin, Bartleby gives her an ultimatum that she must choose sides before her 25th birthday; she only has two months to decide if she wants to be good or evil forever.
While she is having this internal struggle of good and evil; she meets a sexy guy named Greg. But Greg has his own secret life and after a few dates and some hot sex; they learn about each other’s secret lives. And Greg ends up helping Tova with her tug-of-war between the demons and faeries.
I read Ecstatic Evil in one sitting and I look forward to reading the next installment in the series about Tova. I recommend this novella to anyone that wants a great short paranormal romance read.
March 17, 2012
Tova Gallagher has a problem, a huge problem. She’s a halvsie, which means she’s part human and part supernatural. Tova is being forced to choose a side, human vs supernatural, good vs bad. Her mother has emphatically said she would disown Tova if she went to the evil side, but Tova can’t let that influence her. She’s determined to make her own decisions.
As part owner of a bookstore, Tova is perfectly happy living a little bit in both worlds. She doesn’t want to choose. To make matters even worse, she meets a mysterious, sexy hunk. There’s no way she can tell him about her halvsie heritage.
When Tova realizes there’s more to Greg than meets the eye, she wonders if there is any future for them or is it all about sex. Should this be a factor in her life-changing decision?
This is a short paranormal romance that sizzles – it practically scorches your fingers as you turn each page. For a short story, it packs a huge punch. Readers will be totally engrossed in Tova’s plight and want to see how she gets out of it. It’s a quick, captivating read from a brand new author.
Disclosure: The author provided me with a copy of this book to review. This did not influence my thoughts and opinions in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
As part owner of a bookstore, Tova is perfectly happy living a little bit in both worlds. She doesn’t want to choose. To make matters even worse, she meets a mysterious, sexy hunk. There’s no way she can tell him about her halvsie heritage.
When Tova realizes there’s more to Greg than meets the eye, she wonders if there is any future for them or is it all about sex. Should this be a factor in her life-changing decision?
This is a short paranormal romance that sizzles – it practically scorches your fingers as you turn each page. For a short story, it packs a huge punch. Readers will be totally engrossed in Tova’s plight and want to see how she gets out of it. It’s a quick, captivating read from a brand new author.
Disclosure: The author provided me with a copy of this book to review. This did not influence my thoughts and opinions in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
September 26, 2011
Tova would be your average country girl moved to the city to own and run a book store with her best friend if it wasn't for a few small but crucial details. Her father was a demon making her a half-demon, or halvesies as they are known, and for her whole life she has been visited by two guides, one her cousin Bartleby who also happens to be a demon and the other a fairie named Fay.
It has been Bartleby and Fays' job to convince Tova to choose a side and the time has come for Tova to make a decision. Either join the side of 'good' and let the fairies help her suppress the demon within or join the 'evil' demons and embrace her dark side, denying her humanity but still getting to keep her demonic powers. With not just her own soul at stake but the future of all humanities, Tova had better make the right decision.
Ecstatic Evil is the first in a new series of serial books that is to have new entries published ever few months. An exciting, sexy, short story that easily fits into your day. Full of demons, fairies, werewolves, magic and a hot, steamy romance, this little tale will leave you wondering just what is in store next for this devilish new heroine.
It has been Bartleby and Fays' job to convince Tova to choose a side and the time has come for Tova to make a decision. Either join the side of 'good' and let the fairies help her suppress the demon within or join the 'evil' demons and embrace her dark side, denying her humanity but still getting to keep her demonic powers. With not just her own soul at stake but the future of all humanities, Tova had better make the right decision.
Ecstatic Evil is the first in a new series of serial books that is to have new entries published ever few months. An exciting, sexy, short story that easily fits into your day. Full of demons, fairies, werewolves, magic and a hot, steamy romance, this little tale will leave you wondering just what is in store next for this devilish new heroine.
September 7, 2013
Ecstatic Evil is a short story with a hot paranormal romance.
Tova is a halvesie, half demon, half human. Her father is a demon and her mother a human. Her whole life she has been caught in the middle between the demons and the fairies.
Tova and her friend own a bookstore in Boston. One night while on a walk Tova runs into a guy who turns out to be a werewolf. They soon become a couple and have some hot, steamy romance. Decision day is coming soon where Tova will have to make the choice who to side with, the demons or the fairies. Her demon cousin Barley wants her to embrace her demon side and use her powers. While Fae, her fairy friend wants her to forget the demons and live as a human. What will she decide?
I liked reading this, it had a good plot and likeable characters. With demons, fairies, werewolves and magic, it has all the supernatural elements you could ask for. I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
This e-book was provide to me by the author for review. This did not affect my review in any way.
Tova is a halvesie, half demon, half human. Her father is a demon and her mother a human. Her whole life she has been caught in the middle between the demons and the fairies.
Tova and her friend own a bookstore in Boston. One night while on a walk Tova runs into a guy who turns out to be a werewolf. They soon become a couple and have some hot, steamy romance. Decision day is coming soon where Tova will have to make the choice who to side with, the demons or the fairies. Her demon cousin Barley wants her to embrace her demon side and use her powers. While Fae, her fairy friend wants her to forget the demons and live as a human. What will she decide?
I liked reading this, it had a good plot and likeable characters. With demons, fairies, werewolves and magic, it has all the supernatural elements you could ask for. I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
This e-book was provide to me by the author for review. This did not affect my review in any way.
September 2, 2011
Tova Gallagher is a half breed – half human, half demon. She lives in Boston and works with books. She is relatively happy with her existence, but when her demon side of the family gets insistent about her picking a side, Tova is less than happy.
The only upside to her new predicament, is her encounter with Greg, who seems just as unusual as she is. The spark between Tova and Greg is obvious from their first meeting…and only grows the more time they spend together.
And while the two sides of Tova’s family are arguing over which she should choose, there is Greg who has secrets of his own, but introduces Tova to possibilities she never knew existed.
Tova was a heck of a character. Badass and vulnerable, she was a pleasure to get to know throughout the story. While Ecstatic Evil is full of action and is a sexy, sensual read, what took my breath away was the tenderness – the big, beating heart at its centre. All I can say is…I hope this isn’t the last I see of Tova and Greg.
The only upside to her new predicament, is her encounter with Greg, who seems just as unusual as she is. The spark between Tova and Greg is obvious from their first meeting…and only grows the more time they spend together.
And while the two sides of Tova’s family are arguing over which she should choose, there is Greg who has secrets of his own, but introduces Tova to possibilities she never knew existed.
Tova was a heck of a character. Badass and vulnerable, she was a pleasure to get to know throughout the story. While Ecstatic Evil is full of action and is a sexy, sensual read, what took my breath away was the tenderness – the big, beating heart at its centre. All I can say is…I hope this isn’t the last I see of Tova and Greg.
August 13, 2011
Yay! I really enjoyed the dynamics of the book, while still dealing with fae and demons and such McNeil put an interesting spin on it making it a refreshing read (and also quite steamy, Go Greg!) I loved that the werewolves were the lowest on the evil totem pole even below demons. There really is a neat message which is the main quandry of the book.
March 16, 2013
LOVE. Tova is a great character, and the writing is fantastic.
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