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Megan Chase #3
Demon Possessed
From Stacia Kane comes the third novel in a hot urban fantasy series that's perfect for fans of Charlaine Harris, Patricia Briggs, Kim Harrison, and Kelley Armstrong.
When one of Dr. Megan Chase’s patients is convinced his problems stem from demonic possession by a “minister,” Megan can’t do anything about it without revealing the truth about her psychic abilities. Still, she’s determined to stop the less-than-holy man. Since the minister is holding a “Weekend Exorcism” next door, Megan figures she can kill two birds with one stone—but it may be Megan who is in danger of being killed. Someone’s planning on killing her and using the meeting to deflect blame. Meanwhile, Megan’s lover Greyson has become vulnerable to assassination, and what was supposed to be a relaxing, romantic weekend turns into a life or death, love or loss situation.
When one of Dr. Megan Chase’s patients is convinced his problems stem from demonic possession by a “minister,” Megan can’t do anything about it without revealing the truth about her psychic abilities. Still, she’s determined to stop the less-than-holy man. Since the minister is holding a “Weekend Exorcism” next door, Megan figures she can kill two birds with one stone—but it may be Megan who is in danger of being killed. Someone’s planning on killing her and using the meeting to deflect blame. Meanwhile, Megan’s lover Greyson has become vulnerable to assassination, and what was supposed to be a relaxing, romantic weekend turns into a life or death, love or loss situation.
321 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2010
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Stacia Kane
35 books2,535 followersStacia Kane is the author of the light-hearted romantic urban fantasy "Megan Chase" series starting with PERSONAL DEMONS.
She currently writes the gritty dystopian urban fantasy "Downside" series starring Chess Putnam and featuring ghosts, human sacrifice, drugs, witchcraft, punk rock, and a badass '69 Chevelle. She bleaches her hair and wears a lot of black.
She currently writes the gritty dystopian urban fantasy "Downside" series starring Chess Putnam and featuring ghosts, human sacrifice, drugs, witchcraft, punk rock, and a badass '69 Chevelle. She bleaches her hair and wears a lot of black.
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March 6, 2010
In the third and final book in the Megan Chase series, Megan still hasn’t decided if she’s going to do the rite that will make her a real demon, even though Greyson is now putting pressure on her to complete it. Speaking of Greyson, he’s still hiding a few things from Megan which leads an FBI agent to try & gain her help on putting together a case involving Grey. Then we have the summit of the demon houses, where all sorts of problems pop up including a shady minister who’s performing exorcisms. As usual, Megan’s right in the middle of a ton of messes.
Demon Possessed has a grown-up Megan, who doesn’t depend on Greyson as much as she did in the previous novels. There’s a big blow out between the two of them, that is so emotionally charged it felt like you were in the middle of it. I was yelling at Meg to pay attention & just go for it through most of the book! It’s not all emotional though, we still have the Brothers (Maleficarum, Malleus & Spud) & Roc (Meg’s personal demon) who are always good for laughs & snorts, some of the things that come out of their mouths! We also get visits with Tera (Meg’s friend that is a witch), Brian & Nick. There are a ton of twists & turns, that will leave you breathless, somethings always happening & most of it isn’t good. Stacia Kane can write one hell of a love scene let me tell you, whoa.
Demon Possessed is fast-paced from start to finish, you won’t be able to put it down, trust me. Stacia Kane couldn’t have picked a better ending to the series, though I’ll miss Roc & the Brothers a little more than Megan.
Demon Possessed has a grown-up Megan, who doesn’t depend on Greyson as much as she did in the previous novels. There’s a big blow out between the two of them, that is so emotionally charged it felt like you were in the middle of it. I was yelling at Meg to pay attention & just go for it through most of the book! It’s not all emotional though, we still have the Brothers (Maleficarum, Malleus & Spud) & Roc (Meg’s personal demon) who are always good for laughs & snorts, some of the things that come out of their mouths! We also get visits with Tera (Meg’s friend that is a witch), Brian & Nick. There are a ton of twists & turns, that will leave you breathless, somethings always happening & most of it isn’t good. Stacia Kane can write one hell of a love scene let me tell you, whoa.
Demon Possessed is fast-paced from start to finish, you won’t be able to put it down, trust me. Stacia Kane couldn’t have picked a better ending to the series, though I’ll miss Roc & the Brothers a little more than Megan.
April 19, 2015
(Last book from this series is from 2011. If you dont like series that dont have an ending dont read this one.. It is still not sure if this series will continue. But what a hell of a series. Amazing)
Third and last book Stacia has written till now for this series. No it is not the end but I guess it just stopped.. for ever or for a while. Who will know ?!
There are a ton of twists & turns, that will leave you breathless, somethings always happening & most of it isn’t good. I really liked Demon Possessed it was the best book of the series and I'm sorry that there won't be any more (at least for now).
From demonic bodyguards with accents that seem uncannily like Cockney and make you wish you where reading about Terrible. Demon Possessed is so much fun to read it is a page-turner from start to finish. Demon Possessed has playful humor mixed with the right amount of romance. Megan is a nice heroine, one you will love from the start and makes it Greyson Dante all the much harder. And you will love her for it... 100%! - Paranormal Cravings
Third and last book Stacia has written till now for this series. No it is not the end but I guess it just stopped.. for ever or for a while. Who will know ?!
There are a ton of twists & turns, that will leave you breathless, somethings always happening & most of it isn’t good. I really liked Demon Possessed it was the best book of the series and I'm sorry that there won't be any more (at least for now).
From demonic bodyguards with accents that seem uncannily like Cockney and make you wish you where reading about Terrible. Demon Possessed is so much fun to read it is a page-turner from start to finish. Demon Possessed has playful humor mixed with the right amount of romance. Megan is a nice heroine, one you will love from the start and makes it Greyson Dante all the much harder. And you will love her for it... 100%! - Paranormal Cravings
November 14, 2010
I must 1st say that Stacia Kane is know one of my favorite UF authors.
This is the 3rd and final book of her Megan Chase series. Of course, all my favorite characters are back! As I hoped, the story mostly revolves around Megan and Greyson's relationship. Although the events and outcomes were pretty much expected, it was an emotional trip to get to the end. Once I was 50% in, I could not put it down and actually stayed up til 4AM to finish it.
I really wish there would be a spin off series about Nick. He was a great character. And I actually ended up liking Brian and Tera. And the "brothers" were so cute and sweet for ancient demons.
I want more Nick!
This is the 3rd and final book of her Megan Chase series. Of course, all my favorite characters are back! As I hoped, the story mostly revolves around Megan and Greyson's relationship. Although the events and outcomes were pretty much expected, it was an emotional trip to get to the end. Once I was 50% in, I could not put it down and actually stayed up til 4AM to finish it.
I really wish there would be a spin off series about Nick. He was a great character. And I actually ended up liking Brian and Tera. And the "brothers" were so cute and sweet for ancient demons.
I want more Nick!
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December 13, 2015For me, that is still cheating...
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March 28, 2010
i am a little town on my review of this one. being the last book of the series it did give the fangirl in me a bright red cherry on top of my sundae ending, but how we got there was a little off.
this book was filled with enough emotional baggage to let a family of five travel for a year or so. that aspect was pretty on the money. it all seemed to flow natural and as realistic as demon politics in one's love life could be. megan and greyson were both completely unreasonable to each other and you just knew somehow in the end it would all work out with a flurry of flying clothes.
my issue with the book was more of the "mystery". it was kind of a stretch to call it that, but let's just go with it. it really seemed like a bad scooby doo episode just to get us through megan and grey's story. a lot of it was pretty unclear and rushed. all in all it didn't hold my attention at all. i honestly think the book would have just been better without it. for the big kiss off just by pass the entire need to have some sort of side story and the focus could have stayed on megan's demon status and her progress with all of the demons she is around.
even with the good ending i hope we get to come back and see more of the entire cast of characters in this one. there were too many intriguing and lovable people to pass by.
i am not exactly sure where we learned this was the last book of the series anyway. i know a new series is starting, but i must have missed the statement saying this was the final chapter.
this book was filled with enough emotional baggage to let a family of five travel for a year or so. that aspect was pretty on the money. it all seemed to flow natural and as realistic as demon politics in one's love life could be. megan and greyson were both completely unreasonable to each other and you just knew somehow in the end it would all work out with a flurry of flying clothes.
my issue with the book was more of the "mystery". it was kind of a stretch to call it that, but let's just go with it. it really seemed like a bad scooby doo episode just to get us through megan and grey's story. a lot of it was pretty unclear and rushed. all in all it didn't hold my attention at all. i honestly think the book would have just been better without it. for the big kiss off just by pass the entire need to have some sort of side story and the focus could have stayed on megan's demon status and her progress with all of the demons she is around.
even with the good ending i hope we get to come back and see more of the entire cast of characters in this one. there were too many intriguing and lovable people to pass by.
i am not exactly sure where we learned this was the last book of the series anyway. i know a new series is starting, but i must have missed the statement saying this was the final chapter.
May 25, 2012
Final book in a great complete paranormal series that has everything we love - vampires (well demons really, but for all practical purposes, same thing), strong (but not too strong) heroines, dashing (and honorable) leading men. And no drawn out love triangle!
The only real weakness in this last book was I had a bit of trouble understanding the "whys" of the storyline. Also, I felt the relationship issue became a bit drawn out and a bit out of character for these characters. I could wish for more development of the personalities, insight into their brains, etc, to make readers feel their pain more intensely, to bond to them more deeply. I also wish there was another chapter or an afterwards. The build up to the climax was pretty tense and then suddenly it was all over! Having fallen in love with Meg and the man of her dreams, I would like to have more time to enjoy their happiness.
All that said, I truly like Meg and ?, and I like Kane's writing style. I am happy there are more of her stories yet to read!
The only real weakness in this last book was I had a bit of trouble understanding the "whys" of the storyline. Also, I felt the relationship issue became a bit drawn out and a bit out of character for these characters. I could wish for more development of the personalities, insight into their brains, etc, to make readers feel their pain more intensely, to bond to them more deeply. I also wish there was another chapter or an afterwards. The build up to the climax was pretty tense and then suddenly it was all over! Having fallen in love with Meg and the man of her dreams, I would like to have more time to enjoy their happiness.
All that said, I truly like Meg and ?, and I like Kane's writing style. I am happy there are more of her stories yet to read!
February 19, 2011
WOW....I LOVED it....could not put it down. I really hate that this is the end of the series. It is sooo bittersweet. I just got such a kick out of all the characters. I don't think there was one I didn't like ~ except the bad ones of course.
This book will definitely pull at your heartstrings. Both Greyson and Megan are heartbreaking and even though I didn't cry {for once}, it definitely got me teared up!
I'm not going to write anymore so I don't give anything away but this book will make you glad you read this series!!
This book will definitely pull at your heartstrings. Both Greyson and Megan are heartbreaking and even though I didn't cry {for once}, it definitely got me teared up!
I'm not going to write anymore so I don't give anything away but this book will make you glad you read this series!!
July 14, 2011
The last in the Megan Chase series is the best by far. The right amount of action, intrigue, and romance. I found myself laughing out loud a couple times and teared up at others. This book focuses on Megan and Greyson's relationship and it is rough. One of my favorite things about Kane writing is her ability to write characters that you would normally dislike, who make a lot of bad choices, but you still root for. If you haven't read Kane's unholy ghosts series, you must try it. It's even better than her Megan books.
April 20, 2016
2.5 stars - average
This book was okay. Not as bad a read for me as the first one was, but I didn't love it and parts of it had me struggling to read it. Megan showed herself to be imminently unlikable in this outing. In Chapters Eighteen and Nineteen, she was especially acting in TSTL ways. :-( And Greyson. . .I don't get what he sees in Megan. Not that he's such a prize, given the way he acted, but still . . .
The story got off to a promising sort of start: Megan is interviewed by an FBI Agent trying to find out about an upcoming meeting of "persons of interest." The meeting is a meeting of the Gretnegs to discuss. . .Well, this is where the story starts to fall apart for me. As near as I could tell, there was NO POINT to the meeting. They sat around and ate fabulous meals and talked about only general things. But since we only ever heard from four Gretnegs (six if you count Megan and Greyson), and there were - presumably - more in attendance. Well. . .
Things potentially get interesting again when an unknown tries to kill Megan. But this too fails to astound. :-(
In any event, I didn't really have a problem with that story line. What I had a problem with was Megan's relationship with Greyson. She *finally* got a clue about things and then got so upset with Greyson for "lying by omission" that they essentially broke up. I couldn't help but feel sort of glad and I found myself hoping the break-up would stick. I couldn't see how the book would end if the break-up did stick, but still. . .it was a hope.
I guess you could say that I really didn't like Megan. And unfortunately, Megan was the protagonist. So not liking Megan really colored my impressions of this trilogy's books. Not that the stories themselves were perfect. They weren't. Book one was so disjointed it bordered on being ridiculous. Book two was a bit better but had its moments. And this book three was just. . .argh! I guess I didn't like it as much as I thought I did, which is why it's only getting 2.5 stars instead of the 3 I thought I'd give it. :-(
This book had at least one moment of disjointedness: The end of Chapter Seven Then Chapter Eight opens We weren't told. ARGH!!! :-(
The unknown I didn't have a problem with this. But the final battle with him. . .the descriptions of him in his "natural" form. . .Well, I found the descriptions kind of comical. And then Megan So the timing felt off to me. "Happily," Megan
The book ends with I guess I'm happy for them, and I'm definitely happy that the trilogy was "officially" closed out. But I'm still left feeling sort of dissatisfied. :-(
P.S. I wrote this whole review and never once mentioned the "slightly shady minister" holding " 'weekend exorcisms' just down the road." Why, you ask? Well, So why were they included in the story? This is a question that would bother me if I cared, but sadly, I don't care, so this is a question I will be only too happy to forget as soon as I hit "save."
Megan and Greyson can rot in their "happily ever after" for all I care. I'm going to read the next book in a series that's great fun for me to read.
This book was okay. Not as bad a read for me as the first one was, but I didn't love it and parts of it had me struggling to read it. Megan showed herself to be imminently unlikable in this outing. In Chapters Eighteen and Nineteen, she was especially acting in TSTL ways. :-( And Greyson. . .I don't get what he sees in Megan. Not that he's such a prize, given the way he acted, but still . . .
The story got off to a promising sort of start: Megan is interviewed by an FBI Agent trying to find out about an upcoming meeting of "persons of interest." The meeting is a meeting of the Gretnegs to discuss. . .Well, this is where the story starts to fall apart for me. As near as I could tell, there was NO POINT to the meeting. They sat around and ate fabulous meals and talked about only general things. But since we only ever heard from four Gretnegs (six if you count Megan and Greyson), and there were - presumably - more in attendance. Well. . .
Things potentially get interesting again when an unknown tries to kill Megan. But this too fails to astound. :-(
In any event, I didn't really have a problem with that story line. What I had a problem with was Megan's relationship with Greyson. She *finally* got a clue about things and then got so upset with Greyson for "lying by omission" that they essentially broke up. I couldn't help but feel sort of glad and I found myself hoping the break-up would stick. I couldn't see how the book would end if the break-up did stick, but still. . .it was a hope.
I guess you could say that I really didn't like Megan. And unfortunately, Megan was the protagonist. So not liking Megan really colored my impressions of this trilogy's books. Not that the stories themselves were perfect. They weren't. Book one was so disjointed it bordered on being ridiculous. Book two was a bit better but had its moments. And this book three was just. . .argh! I guess I didn't like it as much as I thought I did, which is why it's only getting 2.5 stars instead of the 3 I thought I'd give it. :-(
This book had at least one moment of disjointedness: The end of Chapter Seven Then Chapter Eight opens We weren't told. ARGH!!! :-(
The unknown I didn't have a problem with this. But the final battle with him. . .the descriptions of him in his "natural" form. . .Well, I found the descriptions kind of comical. And then Megan So the timing felt off to me. "Happily," Megan
The book ends with I guess I'm happy for them, and I'm definitely happy that the trilogy was "officially" closed out. But I'm still left feeling sort of dissatisfied. :-(
P.S. I wrote this whole review and never once mentioned the "slightly shady minister" holding " 'weekend exorcisms' just down the road." Why, you ask? Well, So why were they included in the story? This is a question that would bother me if I cared, but sadly, I don't care, so this is a question I will be only too happy to forget as soon as I hit "save."
Megan and Greyson can rot in their "happily ever after" for all I care. I'm going to read the next book in a series that's great fun for me to read.
July 16, 2011
Megan is feeling pressured from all sides. The demon elite want her to shake off the shackles of her humanity and jump onboard the hell bandwagon. Her boyfriend, Greyson Dante, wants her to give into her demonic side for safety reasons. And the FBI are sniffing around her involvement with some shady (admittedly, demon) characters, because it seems the Feds have labelled her as a mob-girlfriend.
And right in the middle of important demon socializing, Greyson drops a bomb that could put an end to his and Megan’s romance.
‘Demon Possessed’ is the third and final book in Stacia Kane’s urban fantasy ‘Megan Chase’ series.
‘Possessed’ opens with Megan and Greyson in a very good, romantic place . . . so you just know it’s not going to last. For the first two books of this series Megan and Greyson have had a pretty laissez faire relationship – minor hurdles and a few trust issues, but for the most part their romance has been easily smoothed over. Honestly, knowing the drama that Kane put Chess and Terrible through, I feel like I've had my heart in my throat throughout ‘Megan Chase’ awaiting a similarly disastrous romantic hurdle. Well, it sprouts up in ‘Demon Possessed’ – and it’s a doozy.
Greyson has been keeping secrets and Megan will be hurt by the truth. But it’s not enough that demon politics interfered with their romance – Kane is at her best when her characters fuck up and make mistakes, case and point – Megan in ‘Possessed’. She weaves a tangled web in this book, and it’s nice that while her and Greyson’s initial romantic conundrum is demon-related, it’s Megan’s decidedly human nature that adds fuel to the fire of their burning relationship.
“You had plenty of other chances,” she snapped. Arguing with a demon was bad; arguing with a lawyer was bad. Arguing with a demon lawyer was infuriating.
But the whole book isn’t about Greyson and Megan’s melodrama. Kane’s central mystery in this third book is decidedly Biblical – a topic that has been mostly avoided in a series about hell demons. Well, Kane still keeps religion out of it (thank-God!) but she very cleverly plays around with some old-testament mythology and makes a wonderful villain out of the psalms.
This final book was a very fulfilling ending. I feel like all that pent-up frustration and avoidance between Megan and Greyson was vented with disastrous (and sexy) consequences. Kane goes out with a Biblical bang and leaves the series on a high note. It’s been fun exploring Kane’s first fantasy foray – and cements her status as an automatic-buy author for me.
And right in the middle of important demon socializing, Greyson drops a bomb that could put an end to his and Megan’s romance.
‘Demon Possessed’ is the third and final book in Stacia Kane’s urban fantasy ‘Megan Chase’ series.
‘Possessed’ opens with Megan and Greyson in a very good, romantic place . . . so you just know it’s not going to last. For the first two books of this series Megan and Greyson have had a pretty laissez faire relationship – minor hurdles and a few trust issues, but for the most part their romance has been easily smoothed over. Honestly, knowing the drama that Kane put Chess and Terrible through, I feel like I've had my heart in my throat throughout ‘Megan Chase’ awaiting a similarly disastrous romantic hurdle. Well, it sprouts up in ‘Demon Possessed’ – and it’s a doozy.
Greyson has been keeping secrets and Megan will be hurt by the truth. But it’s not enough that demon politics interfered with their romance – Kane is at her best when her characters fuck up and make mistakes, case and point – Megan in ‘Possessed’. She weaves a tangled web in this book, and it’s nice that while her and Greyson’s initial romantic conundrum is demon-related, it’s Megan’s decidedly human nature that adds fuel to the fire of their burning relationship.
“You had plenty of other chances,” she snapped. Arguing with a demon was bad; arguing with a lawyer was bad. Arguing with a demon lawyer was infuriating.
But the whole book isn’t about Greyson and Megan’s melodrama. Kane’s central mystery in this third book is decidedly Biblical – a topic that has been mostly avoided in a series about hell demons. Well, Kane still keeps religion out of it (thank-God!) but she very cleverly plays around with some old-testament mythology and makes a wonderful villain out of the psalms.
This final book was a very fulfilling ending. I feel like all that pent-up frustration and avoidance between Megan and Greyson was vented with disastrous (and sexy) consequences. Kane goes out with a Biblical bang and leaves the series on a high note. It’s been fun exploring Kane’s first fantasy foray – and cements her status as an automatic-buy author for me.
September 19, 2010
Demon Possessed is Book 3 in the series, starts off with a visit from a FBI agent who wants to bring down a few of the demons & their nefarious schemes & for Megan to be a whistle blower. Next one of her clients quits his appointments saying there is an exocist who says all his problems are from a demon inside & he can get rid of it, through exorcism.
She is attacked twice in a very short space of time.
The plot snowballs from there someone wants Megan dead, it is only dumb luck & stubborness that has protected her so far. When she attends the meeting of Demon Leaders, both she & the FBI agent are attacked, from there thats when the investigation starts in earnest, it could be anyone.
On top of all this Megan is getting pressure to do the ritual that will make her demon side the most dominant, Megs is adamant that she will not do it, because it means her giving up her radio show & fledgling practice while Dante gives up nothing. Cracks start to appear in her relatonship with Dante which makes both sides doing stuff they will both regret, jealousy & keeping secrets has it's consequences.
The plot heads towards a heartpumping finale that left me mourning the end of the book, I want more....
The only thing I will say, during this series I would of liked to see more of workings & problems of her being a Meegra & introduce that side more, I also felt Roc was a bit weak as far as character, there was nothing that stuck out for me that made me care for him one way or the other apart from the odd glimpse.
I must say the absolute favourite part of the book is not Megans feisty kickass can do attitude, or the way the love scenes just sizzle off the page or the action filled storyline, it's Maleficarum, Malleus & Spud the three bodyguards they had me crying with laughter during one scene, those characters are a stroke of genius I am quite sad I will not see them anymore. Read this author she will not let you down.
I suggest you read Personal Demons & Demon Inside (Megan Chase, Book 2) First...
Or for a more grittier UF try SK's Unholy series, superb.
She is attacked twice in a very short space of time.
The plot snowballs from there someone wants Megan dead, it is only dumb luck & stubborness that has protected her so far. When she attends the meeting of Demon Leaders, both she & the FBI agent are attacked, from there thats when the investigation starts in earnest, it could be anyone.
On top of all this Megan is getting pressure to do the ritual that will make her demon side the most dominant, Megs is adamant that she will not do it, because it means her giving up her radio show & fledgling practice while Dante gives up nothing. Cracks start to appear in her relatonship with Dante which makes both sides doing stuff they will both regret, jealousy & keeping secrets has it's consequences.
The plot heads towards a heartpumping finale that left me mourning the end of the book, I want more....
The only thing I will say, during this series I would of liked to see more of workings & problems of her being a Meegra & introduce that side more, I also felt Roc was a bit weak as far as character, there was nothing that stuck out for me that made me care for him one way or the other apart from the odd glimpse.
I must say the absolute favourite part of the book is not Megans feisty kickass can do attitude, or the way the love scenes just sizzle off the page or the action filled storyline, it's Maleficarum, Malleus & Spud the three bodyguards they had me crying with laughter during one scene, those characters are a stroke of genius I am quite sad I will not see them anymore. Read this author she will not let you down.
I suggest you read Personal Demons & Demon Inside (Megan Chase, Book 2) First...
Or for a more grittier UF try SK's Unholy series, superb.
March 26, 2010
Psychologist Megan's been on the fence between the human and demon world but not planning on crossing over. Magan's gained some demonish powers but she's not willing to give up her humanity and take the final steps to become fully demon - even though she is more than happy in her relationship with her fire demon lover Grayson. But when the FBI start looking into demon affairs (the ‘FIBs’ think that the demon are some sort of mob-like group) and assassins start trying to kill Megan, it quickly becomes clear that even though Megan thinks she's happy with the status quo - having her career and love too - she's going to have to make some tough decisions or risk losing her chance at happiness.
Demon Possessed brings Stacia Kane's trilogy to a close and in a great way. It runs the emotional gamut, as her relationship with Grayson gets shaken up when some unpleasant truths come to light - Megan goes from contentment to utter devastation. And since Demon Possessed is romantic urban fantasy there was not the same guarantee of a happily ever after that romance author's give us readers, so there were some nervous moments for me when things between Grayson and Megan go to heck.
I loved Grayson, and I loved the way that Megan is so observant, picking out little clues to his reactions. And I did enjoy the story and the resolution of all of Megan's problems. But what impressed me the most was that Kane managed to include some really steamy scenes between Megan and Grayson without resorting to super explicit language. Instead Kane takes advantage of their demon powers to bring a high level of emotional intensity to those scenes.
I really liked Demon Possessed it was the best book of the series and I'm sorry that there won't be any more (at least for now).
Demon Possessed brings Stacia Kane's trilogy to a close and in a great way. It runs the emotional gamut, as her relationship with Grayson gets shaken up when some unpleasant truths come to light - Megan goes from contentment to utter devastation. And since Demon Possessed is romantic urban fantasy there was not the same guarantee of a happily ever after that romance author's give us readers, so there were some nervous moments for me when things between Grayson and Megan go to heck.
I loved Grayson, and I loved the way that Megan is so observant, picking out little clues to his reactions. And I did enjoy the story and the resolution of all of Megan's problems. But what impressed me the most was that Kane managed to include some really steamy scenes between Megan and Grayson without resorting to super explicit language. Instead Kane takes advantage of their demon powers to bring a high level of emotional intensity to those scenes.
I really liked Demon Possessed it was the best book of the series and I'm sorry that there won't be any more (at least for now).
July 9, 2010
Okay. So, I'm totally not a crier. I don't cry at movies or books or TV shows or anything. That said, this book made me all teary-eyed. Dammit. I just wanted to slap Megan up alongside the head and tell her to suck it up but at the same time I totally got why she was fighting as hard as she was. That's good writing.
It's been nearly a year since Megan was introduced to the world of the demons and she's pretty much found her groove. She has her man, her family of personal demons and her practice is picking up again. Suddenly she's got a killer on her tail and the FBI asking questions about Greyson and the other demons. Being part human doesn't seem like the best idea, but she's unwilling to take that final step and give herself over to the demon nestled within her.
For the most part, I think Megan doesn't ask enough questions. She's a smart woman, yet she continually handwaves things she should be learning. After a year of living with Greyson and having her own family of demons, you'd think she'd take the time to learn the subtleties of being a Gretneg. Despite Megan's sometimes obtuseness, the books moves along at nicely. People bleed, people fight, people kick ass. Nice. I'm kinda sad to finish this series.
It's been nearly a year since Megan was introduced to the world of the demons and she's pretty much found her groove. She has her man, her family of personal demons and her practice is picking up again. Suddenly she's got a killer on her tail and the FBI asking questions about Greyson and the other demons. Being part human doesn't seem like the best idea, but she's unwilling to take that final step and give herself over to the demon nestled within her.
For the most part, I think Megan doesn't ask enough questions. She's a smart woman, yet she continually handwaves things she should be learning. After a year of living with Greyson and having her own family of demons, you'd think she'd take the time to learn the subtleties of being a Gretneg. Despite Megan's sometimes obtuseness, the books moves along at nicely. People bleed, people fight, people kick ass. Nice. I'm kinda sad to finish this series.
May 14, 2012
Really 3.75 Rating
I strongly recommend you read this series in order (Personal Demons and The Demon Inside) before reading this book. Will this be the last book in then Megan Chase saga? Quote from Stacia Kane's website "As of right now I don't have any further books planned, but never say never, right?"
Knowing that this series isn't as dark as I usually prefer a series to be did not keep me from enjoying it. The first half of this installment didn't consistently grab and hold my attention. There seem to be a lot of wordy explanations and not enough action or intrigue. However, the second half of this book's fast pace and exciting mystery did managed to capture my attention and keep me completely entertained.
If there are more additions to the Megan Chase series in the future, I will definitely read it; although, if there weren't, I wouldn't cry over it.
I recommend this romantic urban fantasy to fellow dark urban fantasy readers. I also look forward to Unholy Ghost, the first book in Stacia's new Downside series due out 5/25/2010.
I also recommend:
Archangel's Kiss (Guild Hunter, Book 2)
Ecstasy Unveiled (Demonica, Book 4)
Soul Catcher (The Outsider Series)
Scorched: The Dark Forgotten
Speak of the Devil (Morgan Kingsley, Exorcist, Book 4)
I strongly recommend you read this series in order (Personal Demons and The Demon Inside) before reading this book. Will this be the last book in then Megan Chase saga? Quote from Stacia Kane's website "As of right now I don't have any further books planned, but never say never, right?"
Knowing that this series isn't as dark as I usually prefer a series to be did not keep me from enjoying it. The first half of this installment didn't consistently grab and hold my attention. There seem to be a lot of wordy explanations and not enough action or intrigue. However, the second half of this book's fast pace and exciting mystery did managed to capture my attention and keep me completely entertained.
If there are more additions to the Megan Chase series in the future, I will definitely read it; although, if there weren't, I wouldn't cry over it.
I recommend this romantic urban fantasy to fellow dark urban fantasy readers. I also look forward to Unholy Ghost, the first book in Stacia's new Downside series due out 5/25/2010.
I also recommend:
Archangel's Kiss (Guild Hunter, Book 2)
Ecstasy Unveiled (Demonica, Book 4)
Soul Catcher (The Outsider Series)
Scorched: The Dark Forgotten
Speak of the Devil (Morgan Kingsley, Exorcist, Book 4)
January 18, 2011
Why oh why oh why are there only three books in this series?!?!!?!? I fell in love with all the characters, especially the brothers and Megan herself. And just when I have a complete understanding of demon politics and where Megan stands in that world the series ends. :( I want to know what became of Brian and Nick and Tera. All three very strong side characters who deserve to have their own book as stand alone spin-off novels...maybe? Please, please, pretty please!!!
With all that being said, Demon Possessed surely delivered the drama, emotional roller coaster, action and romance I expected. I was not disappointed in the story one bit, I'm only disappointed the series done.
With all that being said, Demon Possessed surely delivered the drama, emotional roller coaster, action and romance I expected. I was not disappointed in the story one bit, I'm only disappointed the series done.
July 19, 2017
And so the Megan Chase series comes to a close on a good note for me. The book wasn't amazing or anything but I liked it. I was worried about reading it due to the top review and thought I would hate it but I didn't.
Kane is a good writer so I am glad that I stuck it out. In this final installment Meg and Grey are staying at a ritzy hotel with the other Gretneg's to do demon mob business when things go horribly wrong and people start dying.
It sort of reminded me of Scooby Do for adults in a case of 'Who done it'. Not only do we have murder and a possible coup taking place but we have a lot of drama going on. I generally like a little drama but this seemed a bit much to me. It gave me a throwback to when I read Kane's 'Downside Ghosts' series.
Lots of unnecessary angst in my opinion but when you get into the meat of it then it makes sense. Now I know that some people really hated Meg by the end of the book but I can't bring myself to do that. .
I think Meg's worries are valid in the fact that she still wanted something for herself. She still wanted her own identity. She went from having no one and nothing to then making her way through life to be a successful therapist and she could lose that all if things didn't turn out with Grey. Plus I understand the worry about possibly losing more of her humanity if she did the transformation. I wouldn't want to change and lose my compassion for 'lesser' beings.
Her reasoning for being mad at Grey makes sense too. His secrets were hurtful and I think any woman would be pissed off. However he was put into a hard position due to Meg's resistance, even though she didn't know she was putting him in any danger.
Telling Meg early on about what needed to be done probably would have scared her off so Grey was trying to stave it off for is as long as possible. The whole quarrel came down to lack of communication and fear. Once things were out in the open and the steam had blown off Meg finally could make heads or tales of what to do.
After her fears subsided she realized that her love for Grey was more important than anything. People are fortunate if they can ever find a great love in their life and to let it pass by for fear of it failing is foolish. I am just glad Meg wizened up and decided that as long as they were together things would be okay.
The ending is sweet if not a bit cheesy but I am glad that the series finished the way it did. All my stress when reading through some of the relationship parts just melted away into happiness. I am a sucker for a happy ending and that is what I got.
Kane is a good writer so I am glad that I stuck it out. In this final installment Meg and Grey are staying at a ritzy hotel with the other Gretneg's to do demon mob business when things go horribly wrong and people start dying.
It sort of reminded me of Scooby Do for adults in a case of 'Who done it'. Not only do we have murder and a possible coup taking place but we have a lot of drama going on. I generally like a little drama but this seemed a bit much to me. It gave me a throwback to when I read Kane's 'Downside Ghosts' series.
Lots of unnecessary angst in my opinion but when you get into the meat of it then it makes sense. Now I know that some people really hated Meg by the end of the book but I can't bring myself to do that. .
I think Meg's worries are valid in the fact that she still wanted something for herself. She still wanted her own identity. She went from having no one and nothing to then making her way through life to be a successful therapist and she could lose that all if things didn't turn out with Grey. Plus I understand the worry about possibly losing more of her humanity if she did the transformation. I wouldn't want to change and lose my compassion for 'lesser' beings.
Her reasoning for being mad at Grey makes sense too. His secrets were hurtful and I think any woman would be pissed off. However he was put into a hard position due to Meg's resistance, even though she didn't know she was putting him in any danger.
Telling Meg early on about what needed to be done probably would have scared her off so Grey was trying to stave it off for is as long as possible. The whole quarrel came down to lack of communication and fear. Once things were out in the open and the steam had blown off Meg finally could make heads or tales of what to do.
After her fears subsided she realized that her love for Grey was more important than anything. People are fortunate if they can ever find a great love in their life and to let it pass by for fear of it failing is foolish. I am just glad Meg wizened up and decided that as long as they were together things would be okay.
The ending is sweet if not a bit cheesy but I am glad that the series finished the way it did. All my stress when reading through some of the relationship parts just melted away into happiness. I am a sucker for a happy ending and that is what I got.
September 15, 2023
Stacia Kane's "Demon Possessed," is the third installment in the Megan Chase series, falling much shorter than expectations. While the series started with promise, this particular entry fails to deliver on its potential, resulting in a lackluster reading experience.
One of the most significant issues with "Demon Possessed" for me is how much of an hypocrite the main character is. Megan justifies all her actions with how much she cares about humans and staying human but in the next second she forgets all that just so she can keep her relationship with a supernatural mafia boss that exploits humanity for a living, profits from suffering and behaves as a sociopath where all humans are concerned .But I guess, since she gets a very wealthy demon husband that provides mind blowing sex every single time, how bad can that it be, really?
Also, why were almost all characters borderline alcoholics in this installment? That was wierd...
In sum, Megan Chase, the protagonist, was a challenging character to connect with. Her internal conflicts and struggles, while essential for the small character development she had, often come across as repetitive and tedious. It becomes challenging to empathize with her as she seems stuck in a cycle of self-pity and self-destruction.
Plot-wise, "Demon Possessed" suffers from pacing issues. While the action sequences are abundant the narrative itself feels disjointed, and the overarching plot failed to engage my interest.
The supernatural elements and world-building, which were intriguing in the earlier books, become convoluted and shallow in this installment, mainly because nothing is really explained, things happen and exist just because they do. There is no backstory to support the plot. The intricate politics and alliances are poorly explained and while not difficult to follow, I really didn't care anymore so it was a challenge to become fully immersed in the story.
Overall, "Demon Possessed" is a disappointing entry in the Megan Chase series. It fails to provide the character growth and compelling storytelling that readers expect from urban fantasy. While it may have its moments, it ultimately falls short of its potential.
One of the most significant issues with "Demon Possessed" for me is how much of an hypocrite the main character is. Megan justifies all her actions with how much she cares about humans and staying human but in the next second she forgets all that just so she can keep her relationship with a supernatural mafia boss that exploits humanity for a living, profits from suffering and behaves as a sociopath where all humans are concerned .But I guess, since she gets a very wealthy demon husband that provides mind blowing sex every single time, how bad can that it be, really?
Also, why were almost all characters borderline alcoholics in this installment? That was wierd...
In sum, Megan Chase, the protagonist, was a challenging character to connect with. Her internal conflicts and struggles, while essential for the small character development she had, often come across as repetitive and tedious. It becomes challenging to empathize with her as she seems stuck in a cycle of self-pity and self-destruction.
Plot-wise, "Demon Possessed" suffers from pacing issues. While the action sequences are abundant the narrative itself feels disjointed, and the overarching plot failed to engage my interest.
The supernatural elements and world-building, which were intriguing in the earlier books, become convoluted and shallow in this installment, mainly because nothing is really explained, things happen and exist just because they do. There is no backstory to support the plot. The intricate politics and alliances are poorly explained and while not difficult to follow, I really didn't care anymore so it was a challenge to become fully immersed in the story.
Overall, "Demon Possessed" is a disappointing entry in the Megan Chase series. It fails to provide the character growth and compelling storytelling that readers expect from urban fantasy. While it may have its moments, it ultimately falls short of its potential.
November 7, 2015
~* 3.5 Stars *~
I don't know if Demon Possessed marks the third and final book in an urban fantasy trilogy or if the original three-book arc of the Megan Chase series is a stepping stone for further development of these characters. Honestly, it could go either way. I will say that what exists with Personal Demons, Demon Inside, and Demon Possessed is a satisfying enough (and occasionally frustrating enough) arc of character/story development that it feels complete. I sure wouldn't mind more about Malleus, Maleficarum, and Spud though - I love those demons!
Where the first book, Personal Demons, introduced the characters, world, and mythos, and was a tight, conflict- and plot-driven urban fantasy that deals with Megan's past, and the second, Demon Inside, is a similarly driven urban fantasy that deals with Megan's present, Demon Possessed is only about 55% (the first 50% and the last 5%) conflict- and plot-driven. The rest is a largely aggravating relationship-driven melodrama that looked to address Megan's future but did nothing to endear Megan Chase to me as a character. I haven't much cared for her since Personal Demons, actually. I barely tolerated her weeping and whining in the second book. I actively loathed her at times in this one and felt she either represented or acted out almost every negative stereotype that exists for a woman in a relationship. As a fan of both urban fantasy and paranormal romance, I have little affection for a character as consumed by her own stubborn humanity and resistance to change in the face of all logical - and emotional - reason to take life by the throat and triumph in the quest for your own life, pleasure, love, and satisfaction. And I detest hypocrisy in all forms, as well as the lack of any ability or interest in compromise. Because of this, Megan really offended not only the kick-ass heroine-lover in me, but the soul-deep romantic, as well. That's a pretty hard thing to overcome. In fact, there were more than a few times in Demon Possessed that I would've been perfectly okay with her timely demise. That's probably not what the author was going for.
All that being said, there were several redemptive aspects of Demon Possessed. While I wish there had been a better mix throughout the whole of the book that presented the balance between the relationship conflicts with Greyson and the external conflicts of someone else trying to kill her (though that theme is getting a wee bit old by now) instead of so much of one being the sole focus of the first half of the book and so much of the other being the sole focus of the second half, overall both aspects really were important to the arc of the series. Combined, they did finally seem to achieve the goal of waking Megan up a bit to the reality of the world around her and the people inhabiting it and forced her to embrace both in a far more proactive, positive manner. I'll never fully understand why it took three books to do so, but that was the author's choice. Personally, I think the series would've been significantly more compelling if that sort of wake up call had happened in the second book and the third gave the reader some time with a stronger, more emotionally secure and powerful heroine...instead of a hypocritical, internal, insecure girl more likely to vomit on your shoes or sob on your shoulder when things got the toughest. But...that's just me.
And while I may have an issue or three with some of the choices Stacia Kane made for the character development of the star of her series, and one or two with the slight feeling of repetition in the formula of each book, I have no issue with her ability to spin an interesting and rich narrative with a complex mythology, a lot of danger, and a threat around every corner. There was nothing at all, however, I liked about the relationship conflict in this book. Honestly, it did little but piss me off and make me feel like the author was trying to emotionally manipulate me...that's significant because a good book is supposed to manipulate your emotions - while not making you feel like that's the intent.
Because the relationship between Grey and Megan was finally addressed (I've been not-so-patiently waiting), and because of one particular scene with Malleus, Maleficarum, and Spud that absolutely should not be missed, I rated this particular book a 3.5 stars...but as a trilogy, I think I'd only rate the entire reading experience as a 3 stars, simply because the story was well told, but not to my personal preference for the darker urban fantasy, and the lead character never really redeemed herself to me, even with the choices and progress made.
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Reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another.
I don't know if Demon Possessed marks the third and final book in an urban fantasy trilogy or if the original three-book arc of the Megan Chase series is a stepping stone for further development of these characters. Honestly, it could go either way. I will say that what exists with Personal Demons, Demon Inside, and Demon Possessed is a satisfying enough (and occasionally frustrating enough) arc of character/story development that it feels complete. I sure wouldn't mind more about Malleus, Maleficarum, and Spud though - I love those demons!
Where the first book, Personal Demons, introduced the characters, world, and mythos, and was a tight, conflict- and plot-driven urban fantasy that deals with Megan's past, and the second, Demon Inside, is a similarly driven urban fantasy that deals with Megan's present, Demon Possessed is only about 55% (the first 50% and the last 5%) conflict- and plot-driven. The rest is a largely aggravating relationship-driven melodrama that looked to address Megan's future but did nothing to endear Megan Chase to me as a character. I haven't much cared for her since Personal Demons, actually. I barely tolerated her weeping and whining in the second book. I actively loathed her at times in this one and felt she either represented or acted out almost every negative stereotype that exists for a woman in a relationship. As a fan of both urban fantasy and paranormal romance, I have little affection for a character as consumed by her own stubborn humanity and resistance to change in the face of all logical - and emotional - reason to take life by the throat and triumph in the quest for your own life, pleasure, love, and satisfaction. And I detest hypocrisy in all forms, as well as the lack of any ability or interest in compromise. Because of this, Megan really offended not only the kick-ass heroine-lover in me, but the soul-deep romantic, as well. That's a pretty hard thing to overcome. In fact, there were more than a few times in Demon Possessed that I would've been perfectly okay with her timely demise. That's probably not what the author was going for.
All that being said, there were several redemptive aspects of Demon Possessed. While I wish there had been a better mix throughout the whole of the book that presented the balance between the relationship conflicts with Greyson and the external conflicts of someone else trying to kill her (though that theme is getting a wee bit old by now) instead of so much of one being the sole focus of the first half of the book and so much of the other being the sole focus of the second half, overall both aspects really were important to the arc of the series. Combined, they did finally seem to achieve the goal of waking Megan up a bit to the reality of the world around her and the people inhabiting it and forced her to embrace both in a far more proactive, positive manner. I'll never fully understand why it took three books to do so, but that was the author's choice. Personally, I think the series would've been significantly more compelling if that sort of wake up call had happened in the second book and the third gave the reader some time with a stronger, more emotionally secure and powerful heroine...instead of a hypocritical, internal, insecure girl more likely to vomit on your shoes or sob on your shoulder when things got the toughest. But...that's just me.
And while I may have an issue or three with some of the choices Stacia Kane made for the character development of the star of her series, and one or two with the slight feeling of repetition in the formula of each book, I have no issue with her ability to spin an interesting and rich narrative with a complex mythology, a lot of danger, and a threat around every corner. There was nothing at all, however, I liked about the relationship conflict in this book. Honestly, it did little but piss me off and make me feel like the author was trying to emotionally manipulate me...that's significant because a good book is supposed to manipulate your emotions - while not making you feel like that's the intent.
Because the relationship between Grey and Megan was finally addressed (I've been not-so-patiently waiting), and because of one particular scene with Malleus, Maleficarum, and Spud that absolutely should not be missed, I rated this particular book a 3.5 stars...but as a trilogy, I think I'd only rate the entire reading experience as a 3 stars, simply because the story was well told, but not to my personal preference for the darker urban fantasy, and the lead character never really redeemed herself to me, even with the choices and progress made.
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Reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another.
October 21, 2017
This was a pretty good conclusion to the series. Not sure it ended up exactly where I thought it would and even given where it did end up I'm not sure I'd have guessed it would get there in that fashion, but still a good fun read none the less.
Sort of bummed this seems to be the end of the series, but it was definitely good enough to be looking into other stuff by her. On to the next series though for now.
Sort of bummed this seems to be the end of the series, but it was definitely good enough to be looking into other stuff by her. On to the next series though for now.
December 21, 2020
Super bummed how this series turned out. I love Stacia Kane and the first book had promise. Megan's character quickly went south in the second book and this one really solidified it. She's a wimp. There's talk of her being intelligent and capable but you don't see much of it. Her relationships just read as odd, too, like we missed out on some of that development. I have to wonder if the editors did a hack job because I know Stacia writes better than this.
December 10, 2023
This is a very good book. I think the story of Megan and Greyson get better in every book. I love the brothers. There is a part in this book where they all start laughing and giggling. The idea of it had me laughing and almost in tears. I think the series just keeps getting better and better. Now, I cannot wait for the next book to come out.
April 19, 2011
Demon Possessed marks the end of the Megan Chase trilogy as Ms. Kane said there won't be any further books for the foreseeable future. She is focused on the Downside Ghost series which will release a new book later this year.
Megan is a trained psychologist as well as a host of a radio show she didn’t want to do in the first place. She also found out that she’s got a little demon inside of her which gave her the ability to kill two nasty demons. This came from her own father selling her to a demon which left residual traces in her body after she kicked him out. She’s part Psyche Demon which means she has mental powers, not physical. She also managed to grab hold of a group of personal demons, for which she seems to be the only one who doesn’t have one since killing hers at age 16, and making them her own.
Megan is such a frustrating character to follow at times. For someone who is supposed to have a PHD in Psychology and smart, she acts like a clueless child. She grinds away at the readers patience with her inability to make choices and her whining and crying over everything and anything that she doesn’t agree with.
Megan’s character goes against the very thing we’ve been fighting for since the early 20th century; equality without giving up our dignity, our freedoms, and without being constrained by a silly man for our welfare. It’s always the women who have to give up their jobs and livelihood for the male of the species, and in this case, her humanity in order to stay in a relationship with Greyson who otherwise would have only thought of her as a mistress.
I do, however, agree with her on one point. I agree that she shouldn’t have been hit over the head constantly about going thru with the Haiken Kra Ritual in order to make her a full a demon. I know others will respectfully disagree with me since she is the leader of a group of personal demons and can’t protect them as well as a full demon could. That’s all fine and dandy. But, she should have been given the chance to release her hold on said demons if that is what she wanted.
I also believe strongly that Greyson’s inability to tell her the truth from the onset of their relationship, how he felt about her remaining human, should have come out much sooner. He should have told her that if she wasn’t interested in being a demon wife, then he would have to look someplace else. In hiding things from her for 11 months, and then demanding that she be the one to give up everything in order to marry him and have little demon children in order to keep HIM in power and her safe from harm, made him an unfortunate and stereotypical male.
However, this is a moot point since in the end, she does exactly what everyone tells her she should have done months ago; fully embrace her inner demon while battling a horde of humans, demons, and an angel who wanted to kill her, and then agreeing to marry Greyson and have his little minions.
I know this is a paranormal story and the characters are expected to be flexible in their ability to change, but I ask you seriously, why is it necessary to the bottom line of the story? In cases like Cat, the underlying pull of being a vampire was already there. She knew where she came from, and the inevitability of changing completely was always there in the background. In the Kitty Norville series she was bitten prior to the first story so we never knew her as anything else but a werewolf.
Why can’t we as authors/writers keep our heroines fully human without compromising the story and our readers imaginations? Sookie Stackhouse has remained the same over the course of her series, and according to many articles I’ve recently read, she’s going to remain the same until the end. Why then do we change people into demons, vampires, werewolves, and Fae? Is it just to sell a story, or is that the way people in the PNR and UF genres want things to be?
Final words: Throughout this book it was like watching a tennis match between two people who have no clue how to be in a relationship or understand what the other needs. The constant fights, and crying and screaming got to me, but I figured this was the last book in the series so no point in quitting now. Would Megan have been better off with Nick instead?
The most likable characters, in my opinion, were Nick Xao-teng (incubus), Asterope (Tera) Green (witch), and the three demon body guards Mallus, Maleficarum, and Spud.
Under-utilized: Brian Stone the investigative reporter and friend who at the end of the story realizes that Megan changed, something he was against. But, since we don’t have another story to follow up with, we don’t know what will happen to their friendship.
As for the series itself, I give it an overall rating of 3 stars.
Megan is a trained psychologist as well as a host of a radio show she didn’t want to do in the first place. She also found out that she’s got a little demon inside of her which gave her the ability to kill two nasty demons. This came from her own father selling her to a demon which left residual traces in her body after she kicked him out. She’s part Psyche Demon which means she has mental powers, not physical. She also managed to grab hold of a group of personal demons, for which she seems to be the only one who doesn’t have one since killing hers at age 16, and making them her own.
Megan is such a frustrating character to follow at times. For someone who is supposed to have a PHD in Psychology and smart, she acts like a clueless child. She grinds away at the readers patience with her inability to make choices and her whining and crying over everything and anything that she doesn’t agree with.
Megan’s character goes against the very thing we’ve been fighting for since the early 20th century; equality without giving up our dignity, our freedoms, and without being constrained by a silly man for our welfare. It’s always the women who have to give up their jobs and livelihood for the male of the species, and in this case, her humanity in order to stay in a relationship with Greyson who otherwise would have only thought of her as a mistress.
I do, however, agree with her on one point. I agree that she shouldn’t have been hit over the head constantly about going thru with the Haiken Kra Ritual in order to make her a full a demon. I know others will respectfully disagree with me since she is the leader of a group of personal demons and can’t protect them as well as a full demon could. That’s all fine and dandy. But, she should have been given the chance to release her hold on said demons if that is what she wanted.
I also believe strongly that Greyson’s inability to tell her the truth from the onset of their relationship, how he felt about her remaining human, should have come out much sooner. He should have told her that if she wasn’t interested in being a demon wife, then he would have to look someplace else. In hiding things from her for 11 months, and then demanding that she be the one to give up everything in order to marry him and have little demon children in order to keep HIM in power and her safe from harm, made him an unfortunate and stereotypical male.
However, this is a moot point since in the end, she does exactly what everyone tells her she should have done months ago; fully embrace her inner demon while battling a horde of humans, demons, and an angel who wanted to kill her, and then agreeing to marry Greyson and have his little minions.
I know this is a paranormal story and the characters are expected to be flexible in their ability to change, but I ask you seriously, why is it necessary to the bottom line of the story? In cases like Cat, the underlying pull of being a vampire was already there. She knew where she came from, and the inevitability of changing completely was always there in the background. In the Kitty Norville series she was bitten prior to the first story so we never knew her as anything else but a werewolf.
Why can’t we as authors/writers keep our heroines fully human without compromising the story and our readers imaginations? Sookie Stackhouse has remained the same over the course of her series, and according to many articles I’ve recently read, she’s going to remain the same until the end. Why then do we change people into demons, vampires, werewolves, and Fae? Is it just to sell a story, or is that the way people in the PNR and UF genres want things to be?
Final words: Throughout this book it was like watching a tennis match between two people who have no clue how to be in a relationship or understand what the other needs. The constant fights, and crying and screaming got to me, but I figured this was the last book in the series so no point in quitting now. Would Megan have been better off with Nick instead?
The most likable characters, in my opinion, were Nick Xao-teng (incubus), Asterope (Tera) Green (witch), and the three demon body guards Mallus, Maleficarum, and Spud.
Under-utilized: Brian Stone the investigative reporter and friend who at the end of the story realizes that Megan changed, something he was against. But, since we don’t have another story to follow up with, we don’t know what will happen to their friendship.
As for the series itself, I give it an overall rating of 3 stars.
February 6, 2012
Ok, I know I'm the odd man out (apparently the only man to have read this book) in this opinion, but... I read a lot of urban fantasy. Jim Butcher to Kim Harrison to Vicki Petterson. I enjoyed this series - until this book. Maybe this should be in the romance section instead of urban fantasy, because this book was all about how the main character needed her man to take care of her.
So, honestly - I read all three books in this in about 3 days - but the end of the trilogy left a bad taste in my mouth. I left it at 3 stars as the writing style and story still kept me interested, but I did not like the way the characters developed in this 3rd book of the series. I may be in the minority, but it's definitely a deal breaker for me - I'll read a 4th book if one happens because the change in personality was a certain set of circumstances (which are not an issue now), and Megan can return to the way she was - hopefully.
So, honestly - I read all three books in this in about 3 days - but the end of the trilogy left a bad taste in my mouth. I left it at 3 stars as the writing style and story still kept me interested, but I did not like the way the characters developed in this 3rd book of the series. I may be in the minority, but it's definitely a deal breaker for me - I'll read a 4th book if one happens because the change in personality was a certain set of circumstances (which are not an issue now), and Megan can return to the way she was - hopefully.
April 16, 2010
The title Demon Possessed has a double meaning. On the surface, it seems to refer to the book’s murder-mystery plotline, which involves several characters who may or may not be possessed by demons. But it also refers to Megan, who must decide in this installment whether to become fully “possessed” by Greyson, the demon world, and the demonic side of her own nature.
The interpersonal-relationships plotline is the real gem in Demon Possessed. Stacia Kane does a great job of portraying Megan as a modern career woman thrust into a demon society that’s almost medieval in its treatment of women. Megan faces the work vs. family issue that so many women have to contend with, and due to the constraints of demon politics, she has fewer viable choices than most of us. She learns that Greyson must marry soon to secure his position, and that if she marries him, she’ll have to give up her job for safety reasons. Her other options are becoming his mistress while he contracts an arranged marriage, or giving him up entirely. This dilemma leads to an absolutely wrenching fight between the two. Kane puts Megan and Greyson (and the reader) through the wringer, and just when you think it can’t get any more painful, Malleus, Maleficarum, and Spud express their own feelings about the matter. I dare you not to need Kleenex while reading this scene!
There’s also a mystery plotline, as mentioned above. It concerns an FBI agent snooping around a demon leaders’ meeting, some grisly murders, and a Bible-thumping exorcist plying his trade just down the road from the meeting. Megan and friends must figure out how all these things are connected before they become the killer’s next victims. There’s a lot of adrenaline in this plotline, but it ultimately pales next to the Megan/Greyson plotline. The mystery’s most harrowing moments come when it intersects with the love story. Each plot helps ramp up the tension in the other and, in the end, it’s a complication in the murder plot that leads Megan to realize what she really wants.
Throughout the Megan Chase series, Stacia Kane has built an intricate demon world and populated it with distinctive characters and, along the way, she’s honed her plotting skills (there aren’t any moments in Demon Possessed where scenes feel missing or out of order). Here, everything comes together. Kane’s world throws huge obstacles into her characters’ lives, and the characters have been developed so well that it hurts to see them suffer! If you’ve been following Megan’s story, you’ll definitely want to read Demon Possessed and learn whether she and Greyson manage to work it out.
The interpersonal-relationships plotline is the real gem in Demon Possessed. Stacia Kane does a great job of portraying Megan as a modern career woman thrust into a demon society that’s almost medieval in its treatment of women. Megan faces the work vs. family issue that so many women have to contend with, and due to the constraints of demon politics, she has fewer viable choices than most of us. She learns that Greyson must marry soon to secure his position, and that if she marries him, she’ll have to give up her job for safety reasons. Her other options are becoming his mistress while he contracts an arranged marriage, or giving him up entirely. This dilemma leads to an absolutely wrenching fight between the two. Kane puts Megan and Greyson (and the reader) through the wringer, and just when you think it can’t get any more painful, Malleus, Maleficarum, and Spud express their own feelings about the matter. I dare you not to need Kleenex while reading this scene!
There’s also a mystery plotline, as mentioned above. It concerns an FBI agent snooping around a demon leaders’ meeting, some grisly murders, and a Bible-thumping exorcist plying his trade just down the road from the meeting. Megan and friends must figure out how all these things are connected before they become the killer’s next victims. There’s a lot of adrenaline in this plotline, but it ultimately pales next to the Megan/Greyson plotline. The mystery’s most harrowing moments come when it intersects with the love story. Each plot helps ramp up the tension in the other and, in the end, it’s a complication in the murder plot that leads Megan to realize what she really wants.
Throughout the Megan Chase series, Stacia Kane has built an intricate demon world and populated it with distinctive characters and, along the way, she’s honed her plotting skills (there aren’t any moments in Demon Possessed where scenes feel missing or out of order). Here, everything comes together. Kane’s world throws huge obstacles into her characters’ lives, and the characters have been developed so well that it hurts to see them suffer! If you’ve been following Megan’s story, you’ll definitely want to read Demon Possessed and learn whether she and Greyson manage to work it out.
August 16, 2010
Megan is still adamant on completing the ritual that will make her a real demon, and now Greyson is sneakily pressuring her to do so. But when FBI agents start appearing at her office, things turn grimy once again. The summit of the Demon Houses is already here and all sorts of weird events are starting to happen. There is more emphasis in Megan and Greyson’s relationship, but something goes wrong and Megan discovers that her demon boyfriend is hiding something very important from her… Now personal problems and love problems are mixed up, and adding up are some exciting events and new creatures. Will this really be Megan Chase’s last book?
Demon Possessed was a total surprise. Very little of what happened in the book was actually predictable. Megan has grown up and is more independent, not relying on Greyson as much anymore. Greyson now demonstrates a weakness, something we had not seen before. The relationship between the two starts of even stronger, but something happens—What could it be? All of the sudden we are thrown off in the middle between them, biting our nails and praying for things to get fixed. Also we see more of our favorite characters: Malleus, Maleficarum, Spud, and Roc! Not to mention Tera, Nick, and Brian.
The book is fast paced with all types of turns—a new surprise with every turning page. We meet new creatures and explore more of that unique world of demons that Ms. Kane has created. As always, the action scenes were amazingly detailed and completely enthralling as the sexy ones.
I should come out and say that Demon Possessed made me cry like a wussy at some point, not to mention my screaming at some character, my cussing at others, or my random surprised gasps that made everyone who was around me go nuts. Someone had told me that the ending was fantastic, and I could not agree more, it was SPECTACULAR! I really could not tell what was going to happen at any point in this book, and it hurt when I had to stop reading in order to do some other stuff. It broke my heart when I read [somewhere I do not remember:] that this was the last book in the series; I am going to miss Greyson! I think this couple is one of my favorite couples ever. Loved the book!
Demon Possessed was a total surprise. Very little of what happened in the book was actually predictable. Megan has grown up and is more independent, not relying on Greyson as much anymore. Greyson now demonstrates a weakness, something we had not seen before. The relationship between the two starts of even stronger, but something happens—What could it be? All of the sudden we are thrown off in the middle between them, biting our nails and praying for things to get fixed. Also we see more of our favorite characters: Malleus, Maleficarum, Spud, and Roc! Not to mention Tera, Nick, and Brian.
The book is fast paced with all types of turns—a new surprise with every turning page. We meet new creatures and explore more of that unique world of demons that Ms. Kane has created. As always, the action scenes were amazingly detailed and completely enthralling as the sexy ones.
I should come out and say that Demon Possessed made me cry like a wussy at some point, not to mention my screaming at some character, my cussing at others, or my random surprised gasps that made everyone who was around me go nuts. Someone had told me that the ending was fantastic, and I could not agree more, it was SPECTACULAR! I really could not tell what was going to happen at any point in this book, and it hurt when I had to stop reading in order to do some other stuff. It broke my heart when I read [somewhere I do not remember:] that this was the last book in the series; I am going to miss Greyson! I think this couple is one of my favorite couples ever. Loved the book!
April 8, 2010
I received this book as part of Pocket Books Sci-Fi Blog tours. It is the third in a series but I had not read the prior books. Even having not read the other books I had no trouble following this story and enjoying it. Enough referencing was made to what had happened before that I did not feel like I was missing vital information.
Megan is a part human part demon woman who is the Gretneg for a group of small demons that live with humans and receive their sustenance from emotions,especially negative emotions, that the people around them are feeling. She is dating a fire demon who looks human and works as an attorney. Her best friends are a witch and a cop and she works as a psychological counselor and hosts a radio show. Most humans are unaware that there are demons living among them. Along with demons and witches we also meet another magical being (don't want to spoil the surprise for other readers).
I am somewhat new to the sci-fi genre. I never approached it too much when I was younger because the books seemed to be more geared towards male readers and that prejudice on my part remained for years. I am finding a lot of interesting reads that are categorized as such. I can't say if they appeal to me because of having female lead characters, I do think that is part of it, but I also think it is because they are different than my usual reading that they are more appealing. I tend to be more surprised while reading them.
I enjoyed the relationship between Megan and Greyson. I did get a bit confused with some of the made up terms for the groups of demons and their social hierarchy, but I didn't dwell on them. The writing was fast paced and it read very quickly, so it is good for a vacation read or something to relax with at the end of the day. The tension and issues were believable (as long as you were going along with the whole demon idea) and the characters seemed real. I am going to be adding the first two books to my TBR list and will keep an eye out for other books by Kane. I would like to see what becomes of these two in the next installment as well!
Megan is a part human part demon woman who is the Gretneg for a group of small demons that live with humans and receive their sustenance from emotions,especially negative emotions, that the people around them are feeling. She is dating a fire demon who looks human and works as an attorney. Her best friends are a witch and a cop and she works as a psychological counselor and hosts a radio show. Most humans are unaware that there are demons living among them. Along with demons and witches we also meet another magical being (don't want to spoil the surprise for other readers).
I am somewhat new to the sci-fi genre. I never approached it too much when I was younger because the books seemed to be more geared towards male readers and that prejudice on my part remained for years. I am finding a lot of interesting reads that are categorized as such. I can't say if they appeal to me because of having female lead characters, I do think that is part of it, but I also think it is because they are different than my usual reading that they are more appealing. I tend to be more surprised while reading them.
I enjoyed the relationship between Megan and Greyson. I did get a bit confused with some of the made up terms for the groups of demons and their social hierarchy, but I didn't dwell on them. The writing was fast paced and it read very quickly, so it is good for a vacation read or something to relax with at the end of the day. The tension and issues were believable (as long as you were going along with the whole demon idea) and the characters seemed real. I am going to be adding the first two books to my TBR list and will keep an eye out for other books by Kane. I would like to see what becomes of these two in the next installment as well!
July 24, 2016
Spoilerish review ahead.
It's decision time for Megan: Humanity and independence vs her Demon half and a place by Dante's side. Because there's another woman waiting to take her place if she declines the ritual that will turn her into a full demon...
While I readily admit that the plot IS a little repetitive (Someone's trying to kill Megan for the third time) it's also exciting. It involves a snooping FBI agent who wants Megan to testify against the mob (in reality the demon Gretnegs), some grisly murders and a Bible-thumping exorcist just down the road from the meeting. Megan, Tera, her demon friends must figure out how all these things are connected before they become the killer's next victims.
But the plot pales next to the brilliant interpersonal relationships. (I am not just talking about Dante. There's also Nick the adorable succubus, Roc, and my favorite bodyguards.)
Megan has worked hard to become a modern career woman. Now she faces the work vs. family issue, and due to the constraints of demon politics, she has fewer choices than most women. She learns that Greyson must marry soon to secure his position, and that if she marries him, she'll have to give up her job for safety reasons. Her other options are becoming his mistress while he contracts an arranged marriage, or giving him up entirely. This leads to an absolutely heartwrenching fight between the two. We're put through the wringer alongside Megan and Greyson, and just when you think it can't get any more painful, Malleus, Maleficarum, and Spud (Yeh!) express their own feelings about the matter. I dare you not to shed a few tears.
In the end it's a complication in the murder plot that leads Megan to realize what she really wants and make her decision. There's non-stop action up to the very end of the book, with its very satisfying, if slightly abrupt ending.
It's decision time for Megan: Humanity and independence vs her Demon half and a place by Dante's side. Because there's another woman waiting to take her place if she declines the ritual that will turn her into a full demon...
While I readily admit that the plot IS a little repetitive (Someone's trying to kill Megan for the third time) it's also exciting. It involves a snooping FBI agent who wants Megan to testify against the mob (in reality the demon Gretnegs), some grisly murders and a Bible-thumping exorcist just down the road from the meeting. Megan, Tera, her demon friends must figure out how all these things are connected before they become the killer's next victims.
But the plot pales next to the brilliant interpersonal relationships. (I am not just talking about Dante. There's also Nick the adorable succubus, Roc, and my favorite bodyguards.)
Megan has worked hard to become a modern career woman. Now she faces the work vs. family issue, and due to the constraints of demon politics, she has fewer choices than most women. She learns that Greyson must marry soon to secure his position, and that if she marries him, she'll have to give up her job for safety reasons. Her other options are becoming his mistress while he contracts an arranged marriage, or giving him up entirely. This leads to an absolutely heartwrenching fight between the two. We're put through the wringer alongside Megan and Greyson, and just when you think it can't get any more painful, Malleus, Maleficarum, and Spud (Yeh!) express their own feelings about the matter. I dare you not to shed a few tears.
In the end it's a complication in the murder plot that leads Megan to realize what she really wants and make her decision. There's non-stop action up to the very end of the book, with its very satisfying, if slightly abrupt ending.
November 30, 2015
ISBN: 9781439167618
I bought this book.
Book three in the Megan Chase series finds Megan, human ruler of a demon clan and psychiatrist, in more trouble. This time Megan is preparing for a big time demon meeting, where a cluster of inhuman beings will try to force her into performing a ceremony that would make her a full demon. It doesn't help that an FBI agent arrives at her office, offering immunity if she'll just testify against the other demons (most of whom run various illegal cartels, not to mention they all seem to attract bodies in large quantities), which includes Megan's rather serious boyfriend, fire demon Greyson Dante.
Megan finds unexpected pressure put on her relationship as the meeting starts, not from the FBI, but from the realization that if she is to have any future with him she will have to become a demon, or let him go forever. Balancing her wants against her needs, and the needs of her clan of "personal demons" is hard enough without the appearance of an angel, who is most definitely trying to kill her. Now Megan must find out who sent the angel, defeat it, decide whether she values her humanity or Greyson more and most importantly: Survive.
Demon Possessed is fast, a little confused at the beginning as all the threads present themselves but before they come together as one related plot. Megan is a bold urban fantasy heroine, who unlike others doesn't seem to be opposed to being rescued, married, and playing a female-oriented role, she just doesn't want to lose herself to other peoples' demands on her. As emotional as the previous book, Demon Inside, but focusing on Megan's future rather than her past, Demon Possessed is at times hard to stomach due to intensity of emotion, not intensity of graphic violence. But it's a good read, and a sad farewell to Megan and Greyson and their family, as this is the last anticipated book in the series.
I bought this book.
Book three in the Megan Chase series finds Megan, human ruler of a demon clan and psychiatrist, in more trouble. This time Megan is preparing for a big time demon meeting, where a cluster of inhuman beings will try to force her into performing a ceremony that would make her a full demon. It doesn't help that an FBI agent arrives at her office, offering immunity if she'll just testify against the other demons (most of whom run various illegal cartels, not to mention they all seem to attract bodies in large quantities), which includes Megan's rather serious boyfriend, fire demon Greyson Dante.
Megan finds unexpected pressure put on her relationship as the meeting starts, not from the FBI, but from the realization that if she is to have any future with him she will have to become a demon, or let him go forever. Balancing her wants against her needs, and the needs of her clan of "personal demons" is hard enough without the appearance of an angel, who is most definitely trying to kill her. Now Megan must find out who sent the angel, defeat it, decide whether she values her humanity or Greyson more and most importantly: Survive.
Demon Possessed is fast, a little confused at the beginning as all the threads present themselves but before they come together as one related plot. Megan is a bold urban fantasy heroine, who unlike others doesn't seem to be opposed to being rescued, married, and playing a female-oriented role, she just doesn't want to lose herself to other peoples' demands on her. As emotional as the previous book, Demon Inside, but focusing on Megan's future rather than her past, Demon Possessed is at times hard to stomach due to intensity of emotion, not intensity of graphic violence. But it's a good read, and a sad farewell to Megan and Greyson and their family, as this is the last anticipated book in the series.
March 22, 2010
The third Megan Chase novel is released by Stacia Kane, in which demons are killed, mysteries are revealed, and at least one Very Big Question is answered. For starters I think I am coming from a skewed POV. This is the 3rd book in the series from what I understand and will be the last??? So having never read any of the other books I felt a little lost throughout the book, with no fault from the author because frankly it is a series and not all can me stand alone reads. But, I had read a few of the reviews out there and they all praised the book, I have to admit I thought it was good, just not great. With that being said let me tell you a little about Stacia Kane's latest in the Megan Chase Books. This is, as I said the 3rd installment of Dr. Megan Chase who is a human psychiatrist and the leader of a demon clan. As you can imagine that doesn't go over well with all demons. Megan is meeting with other paranormal clan leaders and the FBI wants to know the skinny on the meeting promising Megan immunity if she gives up the goods on the meeting and the leaders.
And those demons want her to preform the ceremony that will make Megan a full fledged demon. Much to her horror since she is very happy just being human. But at what price? She may just in fact lose her boyfriend Greyson who is a demon if she doesn't give up her humanity, but being human means just as much to her.
To make matters worse there is a shady preacher claiming that for clan members are just "possessed" by demons and not really full fledged demons. Which Megan knows is a crock of lies, they are 100 real demons and can't be "saved". I liked Megan and I liked Greyson very much, but I think sometimes I don't want my lead female to be too tough, it makes her unapproachable, at least to me.
And those demons want her to preform the ceremony that will make Megan a full fledged demon. Much to her horror since she is very happy just being human. But at what price? She may just in fact lose her boyfriend Greyson who is a demon if she doesn't give up her humanity, but being human means just as much to her.
To make matters worse there is a shady preacher claiming that for clan members are just "possessed" by demons and not really full fledged demons. Which Megan knows is a crock of lies, they are 100 real demons and can't be "saved". I liked Megan and I liked Greyson very much, but I think sometimes I don't want my lead female to be too tough, it makes her unapproachable, at least to me.
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