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Nava Katz #5
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Fall
Playtime’s over.
With the Brotherhood and certain witches gunning for Nava, people are taking bets on who will kill her first.
Not to mention that the shambles of her relationship have just been thrust into the spotlight for a mission to take down one of the deadliest demons she’s faced yet. A demon who’ll force her and Rohan to confront their own inner demons once and for all.
Nava heads to Los Angeles to make her bold play–on all fronts–but can she stop her foes before they destroy her for good?
And who else will have to die?
Go big or go home, baby.
Get it now.
With the Brotherhood and certain witches gunning for Nava, people are taking bets on who will kill her first.
Not to mention that the shambles of her relationship have just been thrust into the spotlight for a mission to take down one of the deadliest demons she’s faced yet. A demon who’ll force her and Rohan to confront their own inner demons once and for all.
Nava heads to Los Angeles to make her bold play–on all fronts–but can she stop her foes before they destroy her for good?
And who else will have to die?
Go big or go home, baby.
Get it now.
494 pages, ebook
First published August 20, 2018
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Deborah Wilde
42 books1,057 followersDeborah Wilde is a global wanderer and hopeless romantic. After twelve years as a screenwriter, she was also a total cynic with a broken edit button, so, she jumped ship, started writing funny, sexy, urban fantasy and paranormal women’s fiction books, and never looked back.
She loves writing smart, flawed, wisecracking women who can solve a mystery, kick supernatural butt, banter with hot men, and still make time for their best female friend, because those were the women she grew up around and admired. Granted, her grandmother never had to kill a demon at her weekly friend lunches, but Deborah is pretty sure she could have.
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Smart (ass) heroines. Epic magic. Red-hot romance.
She loves writing smart, flawed, wisecracking women who can solve a mystery, kick supernatural butt, banter with hot men, and still make time for their best female friend, because those were the women she grew up around and admired. Granted, her grandmother never had to kill a demon at her weekly friend lunches, but Deborah is pretty sure she could have.
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Smart (ass) heroines. Epic magic. Red-hot romance.
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August 18, 2018
"You're like a clogged toilet right now and [spoiler's] magic is the sanitary pad jamming you up. Leaking bits into you."
"Are you-are you for real?"
"Did I not say that properly in English?"
" You said it perfectly, honey. Nava's a wadded-up pad. Go on. "
#allthelolz
But lolz aside, oh my god. So much happened in FALL, the fifth of the Nava Katz series, I don't even know where to start. I don't even know what to say because this far into this series, where things stand, it's all spoilers, baby. However, if you've got as far as book four and you're still reeling over that ending? It's nothing compared to this one. And in a completely different, though similarly devastating, way.
"All I ever wanted was a peaceful life. And then I met you."
Thanks a lot, Wilde.
"Just because you don't understand me, doesn't mean I'm communicationally challenged."
All your favourite characters are back. Plus a whole bunch more! This author continues to knock it out of the park with her supporting cast, all colourful creative and diverse, and it adds such richness and layers to an already diverse creative and colourful world. It's just non-stop awesome and inclusion and that's before I even get around the mentioning the dialogue (and all the emotes!) and how real, raw, and ridiculously funny it all is.
"I met the head of the Brotherhood."
"My condolences."
"Right? What a major dickhole."
The action was top of the line, the one-liners were hysterical, the revelations and sweet moments -- paired up with equally sad and bittersweet and full on angsty -- did not leave me unmoved, and Wilde's signature steam and swoons are along for the ride, too. It's chemical, it's crazy, it's chaotic, and it's the kind of candy that bites back. I can't wait for more!
** I received an ARC from the author (thank you!) in exchange for an honest review. **
"Are you-are you for real?"
"Did I not say that properly in English?"
" You said it perfectly, honey. Nava's a wadded-up pad. Go on. "
#allthelolz
But lolz aside, oh my god. So much happened in FALL, the fifth of the Nava Katz series, I don't even know where to start. I don't even know what to say because this far into this series, where things stand, it's all spoilers, baby. However, if you've got as far as book four and you're still reeling over that ending? It's nothing compared to this one. And in a completely different, though similarly devastating, way.
"All I ever wanted was a peaceful life. And then I met you."
Thanks a lot, Wilde.
"Just because you don't understand me, doesn't mean I'm communicationally challenged."
All your favourite characters are back. Plus a whole bunch more! This author continues to knock it out of the park with her supporting cast, all colourful creative and diverse, and it adds such richness and layers to an already diverse creative and colourful world. It's just non-stop awesome and inclusion and that's before I even get around the mentioning the dialogue (and all the emotes!) and how real, raw, and ridiculously funny it all is.
"I met the head of the Brotherhood."
"My condolences."
"Right? What a major dickhole."
The action was top of the line, the one-liners were hysterical, the revelations and sweet moments -- paired up with equally sad and bittersweet and full on angsty -- did not leave me unmoved, and Wilde's signature steam and swoons are along for the ride, too. It's chemical, it's crazy, it's chaotic, and it's the kind of candy that bites back. I can't wait for more!
** I received an ARC from the author (thank you!) in exchange for an honest review. **
September 22, 2018
To be honest, I'd happily read 300 pages of Ro and Nava arguing and then making up. The rest of it is just sprinkles on the top.
Ro and Ovaries:
Ro and Ovaries:
December 22, 2020
Nava has Lilith trapped inside her and is trying to find a way to get her out without dying. She must also resist using the addictive black magic and has little success, especially when faced with anything dangerous. The demon that the gang is hunting in this book preys on those that are prideful, so Nava and Ronan are reunited when they take their relationship public to try to draw out the demon. In a twist of fate, this demon has had interactions with Ronan before. Oh, and everyone is still trying to figure out Mandlebaum’s evil plan.
There were a few times in this one that had me scratching my head - like I didn't understand why a demon that fed off of overwhelming pride and self-confidence would go after Nava for being in a relationship with a rock star. It didn't quite connect the way it was supposed to. Luckily, there was enough going on with the big picture plot to keep me interested. I really want Mandlebutt to go down. I just want someone to stick it to the misogynist pig. I have also resolved my issues with Rohan. He's still not my favorite sexy dude but since he revealed a lot of mushy feelings in this book, I can accept him as Nava's choice and move on.
There were a few times in this one that had me scratching my head - like I didn't understand why a demon that fed off of overwhelming pride and self-confidence would go after Nava for being in a relationship with a rock star. It didn't quite connect the way it was supposed to. Luckily, there was enough going on with the big picture plot to keep me interested. I really want Mandlebutt to go down. I just want someone to stick it to the misogynist pig. I have also resolved my issues with Rohan. He's still not my favorite sexy dude but since he revealed a lot of mushy feelings in this book, I can accept him as Nava's choice and move on.
May 29, 2020
That ending!!!!!!!!!
I live this series. That is all.
I live this series. That is all.
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September 22, 2018To be honest, I'll happily read 300 pages of Ro and Nava arguing and then making up. The rest of it is just sprinkles on the top.
December 30, 2018
WOW!
OMG!! WOW! I am speechless. Or wordless. An excellent installment in the Nava Katz series. Again I laughed & cried to the shocking end. Can’t wait for what’s next.
OMG!! WOW! I am speechless. Or wordless. An excellent installment in the Nava Katz series. Again I laughed & cried to the shocking end. Can’t wait for what’s next.
February 11, 2022
3.5 stars for the series
Review - Nava Katz Series
Quick Sitch: Nava Katz finds out that she's a female demon hunter, and that's a problem. Mostly because misogyny and there's never been one before and no one knows how to deal with it. The story builds as Nava comes into her own and learns that there are certain players out there actively working their way towards an apocalypse and she's got to stop it. All while falling in love with Rohan Mitra, a former rock god turned demon hunter. Romance and apocalypses go together, like peas and bicycles. Whatever, it works, just go with it.
Overview: I'm digging Deborah Wilde's writing, and while the three series that I've read (yes, three in a row because when I obsess I OBSESS), have their similarities - paranormal stories with Jewish heroines and diverse characters set in Vancouver - I do love that each has their own spin and ythe heroines are at different stages in life. Nava's the youngest and most immature but also the one who goes through it in terms of the way she's treated by every misogynist in the Brasha organizations and basically everyone thinking that she's a twit, until they learn differently. The story goes to some fantastically weird places, and it stretches the bounds, for sure, but I still enjoyed most of it. My struggle was with some of the humor (some lands, some doesn't) and
Book 1: The intro is good, kept me interested, and her Pretty Woman-esque take on sex was a thing. I appreciate that she owned her sexuality and wasn't about to be shamed. I liked it but I'm never a fan of naming genitalia. Just not my bag.
Book 2 (Sting): Dives further into actual demon hunting, introduces some key players to the overarching storyline. There's some OW/OM contact, but in the context of this series, didn't bother me and was actually that kind of emotional push/pull that surprised me because of how much I enjoyed it.
Book 3 (Need): This one introduces Malik and I wasn't mad about it at all. The danger ratchets up even more and the blurring of lines, plus some emotional payoff for the romance.
Book 4 (Crave): The one where the story starts to go off on a tangent, and it definitely felt like the need to mess with Rohan and Nava was more plot point driven than not. Feels like the overarching storyline gets bigger but the small moments could have used more time to really make you care for all these characters in a way that can impact any big conflicts that are coming up. I liked them all, but I really felt the narrowness of of that first person POV holding things back.
Book 5 (Fall): The penultimate episode in this Buffy-esque takeoff and for sure I felt that Season 6-7 fatigue at this point. It's all danger but the need to pull back kind of kills the momentum a wee bit. And that final battle? Kookydukes.
Book 6 (Burn): The finale that had ALOT of ground to cover and it felt like it. It continues that feeling of nothing but danger everywhere you turn but a lack of commitment to it that takes it down a notch. Now, I'm a romance centered reader at heart, so I didn't mind that alot of this is about pairing up the couples that you felt connecting in the background of Nava and Rohan's lives. I just wish I could have seen more of it. And the Deus Ex Machina vibe to the ultimate resolution was an "well...*blinks* alrighty then" kind of moment. I mean, look I'm all for suspension of disbelief. I LOVE the OTT moments I am right there willing to buy into what you're selling....I just wish the pitch was a little more solid.
Bottom Line: In the end I liked this, even though some of the humor didn't work for me, but I do think it's something that is more for fans of UF-PNR who prefer it a little danger but mostly safe when all is said and done.
And that's all I got.
Review - Nava Katz Series
Quick Sitch: Nava Katz finds out that she's a female demon hunter, and that's a problem. Mostly because misogyny and there's never been one before and no one knows how to deal with it. The story builds as Nava comes into her own and learns that there are certain players out there actively working their way towards an apocalypse and she's got to stop it. All while falling in love with Rohan Mitra, a former rock god turned demon hunter. Romance and apocalypses go together, like peas and bicycles. Whatever, it works, just go with it.
Overview: I'm digging Deborah Wilde's writing, and while the three series that I've read (yes, three in a row because when I obsess I OBSESS), have their similarities - paranormal stories with Jewish heroines and diverse characters set in Vancouver - I do love that each has their own spin and ythe heroines are at different stages in life. Nava's the youngest and most immature but also the one who goes through it in terms of the way she's treated by every misogynist in the Brasha organizations and basically everyone thinking that she's a twit, until they learn differently. The story goes to some fantastically weird places, and it stretches the bounds, for sure, but I still enjoyed most of it. My struggle was with some of the humor (some lands, some doesn't) and
Book 1: The intro is good, kept me interested, and her Pretty Woman-esque take on sex was a thing. I appreciate that she owned her sexuality and wasn't about to be shamed. I liked it but I'm never a fan of naming genitalia. Just not my bag.
Book 2 (Sting): Dives further into actual demon hunting, introduces some key players to the overarching storyline. There's some OW/OM contact, but in the context of this series, didn't bother me and was actually that kind of emotional push/pull that surprised me because of how much I enjoyed it.
Book 3 (Need): This one introduces Malik and I wasn't mad about it at all. The danger ratchets up even more and the blurring of lines, plus some emotional payoff for the romance.
Book 4 (Crave): The one where the story starts to go off on a tangent, and it definitely felt like the need to mess with Rohan and Nava was more plot point driven than not. Feels like the overarching storyline gets bigger but the small moments could have used more time to really make you care for all these characters in a way that can impact any big conflicts that are coming up. I liked them all, but I really felt the narrowness of of that first person POV holding things back.
Book 5 (Fall): The penultimate episode in this Buffy-esque takeoff and for sure I felt that Season 6-7 fatigue at this point. It's all danger but the need to pull back kind of kills the momentum a wee bit. And that final battle? Kookydukes.
Book 6 (Burn): The finale that had ALOT of ground to cover and it felt like it. It continues that feeling of nothing but danger everywhere you turn but a lack of commitment to it that takes it down a notch. Now, I'm a romance centered reader at heart, so I didn't mind that alot of this is about pairing up the couples that you felt connecting in the background of Nava and Rohan's lives. I just wish I could have seen more of it. And the Deus Ex Machina vibe to the ultimate resolution was an "well...*blinks* alrighty then" kind of moment. I mean, look I'm all for suspension of disbelief. I LOVE the OTT moments I am right there willing to buy into what you're selling....I just wish the pitch was a little more solid.
Bottom Line: In the end I liked this, even though some of the humor didn't work for me, but I do think it's something that is more for fans of UF-PNR who prefer it a little danger but mostly safe when all is said and done.
And that's all I got.
May 22, 2020
Actual rating: 1.5/5 stars
This whole book felt like a filler for me. There was a lot of random events that didn't really lead anywhere, and random drama that seemed out of the blue, and just over-all a feeling of dragging things out. I was so bored toward the end, I don't even care about what happens to the characters anymore! So I honestly don't know if I should listen to the last book in the series or not. If I'll care enough to enjoy it at all.
This whole book felt like a filler for me. There was a lot of random events that didn't really lead anywhere, and random drama that seemed out of the blue, and just over-all a feeling of dragging things out. I was so bored toward the end, I don't even care about what happens to the characters anymore! So I honestly don't know if I should listen to the last book in the series or not. If I'll care enough to enjoy it at all.
August 18, 2018
Holy mackerel!!
Um... when Deb decides to set things off in the weirdest way, she holds nothing back. So the last book ended with a semi-cliffy with Rohan leaving for LA, leaving Nava after she saved his magic, but gotten herself hosting Lilith within her.
So now, racing against time trying to get Lilith out, Nava also grows some cojones and decides to get Rohan back. Flying to LA to have a "where do we go from here" talk, the story relocates to the US west coast, where the people are beautiful and vain, but also where it seems everyone is converging.
As things progress with Rohan, there is a tragedy in the LA chapter house, and all the Brotherhood heads head to them. And so are the witches, Nava's new 'family.' Nava and her fellow uncorrupt Rasha are facing some difficult decisions and try to keep solving some issues while keeping Rabbi Mendlebaum back from finding out Nava is a witch, and also from killing her. Yikes!
I loved how grown up Nava is in this story, while still keeping her lightness, her quirkiness and her blunt, takes no prisoners persona. She's cute and fierce, and she does whatever she can to keep everyone close to her happy and well.
Whether she succeeds or not, that's a different issue... as well as the WTF ending to this one.
I'm only giving this 4.5 Stars because towards the end there I started getting confused about who's fighting whom and what the hell was going on in that epic battle.
Deb... hook me up, girl. I need the next book.
Um... when Deb decides to set things off in the weirdest way, she holds nothing back. So the last book ended with a semi-cliffy with Rohan leaving for LA, leaving Nava after she saved his magic, but gotten herself hosting Lilith within her.
So now, racing against time trying to get Lilith out, Nava also grows some cojones and decides to get Rohan back. Flying to LA to have a "where do we go from here" talk, the story relocates to the US west coast, where the people are beautiful and vain, but also where it seems everyone is converging.
As things progress with Rohan, there is a tragedy in the LA chapter house, and all the Brotherhood heads head to them. And so are the witches, Nava's new 'family.' Nava and her fellow uncorrupt Rasha are facing some difficult decisions and try to keep solving some issues while keeping Rabbi Mendlebaum back from finding out Nava is a witch, and also from killing her. Yikes!
I loved how grown up Nava is in this story, while still keeping her lightness, her quirkiness and her blunt, takes no prisoners persona. She's cute and fierce, and she does whatever she can to keep everyone close to her happy and well.
Whether she succeeds or not, that's a different issue... as well as the WTF ending to this one.
I'm only giving this 4.5 Stars because towards the end there I started getting confused about who's fighting whom and what the hell was going on in that epic battle.
Deb... hook me up, girl. I need the next book.
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March 31, 2020
A- rating.
July 24, 2020
Great story, but if you're not ready to read the next in the series right away hold off. This ends in a major cliff hanger.
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August 1, 2022I’m DNF’ing the series. Nothing wrong with it, really, I’m just sorta done with the story.
August 20, 2018
OMG what a wonderful rollercoaster this has been. The plot thickens in terms of the conspiracy and the danger dials up a notch, as Nava navigates all the new aspects of her life.
I love love LOVE the absolute character development we see from her and the rest of the characters in the series. Nava is an absolute delight in this book, as she goes through actual growth with both herself and the others.
My heart breaks at the end of this book and the cliffhanger, but there is always the darkest before the spark brings light into everyone's light.
Fast paced, hilarious to the point of snorting your drink and full with absolute complex and flawed characters that you love because they mess up time and again, you cannot miss this series. Go start at book 1 and enjoy!
under the cut for detailed spoilers and more flailing
I love love LOVE the absolute character development we see from her and the rest of the characters in the series. Nava is an absolute delight in this book, as she goes through actual growth with both herself and the others.
My heart breaks at the end of this book and the cliffhanger, but there is always the darkest before the spark brings light into everyone's light.
Fast paced, hilarious to the point of snorting your drink and full with absolute complex and flawed characters that you love because they mess up time and again, you cannot miss this series. Go start at book 1 and enjoy!
under the cut for detailed spoilers and more flailing
August 18, 2018
Things are coming to a head between the Brotherhood and the witches, but which side Nava, Rohan and the rest of the Rasha will fall on is yet to be seen.
We get a lot of answers in Fall (book 5 of the series), but we still have many, many more questions.
Nava is coming into her powers or is she drawing more and more on Lillith, who is still trapped in a magical cube inside her? The witches are still trying to figure out how to get Lillith out of Nava and yet still keep her and her powers trapped since she will be pretty pissed off about being thrawted and trapped to boot, like actually rip Nava limb from limb pissed off. The witches want Nava to get the Bullseye from her demon contact to help plunge Lillith from her body, like a mystical toilet clog. The problem is that Nava has been...um, binding little bits of Lillith's magic which has been leaking out -- like she will even miss it -- and if the witches plunge Lillith out with their magic Bullseye plunger, they might just take Nava's magic (both witch and Rasha) with it.
Nava is less concerned about Lillith and more concerned that her boyfriend has been in LA for the last few weeks with very little communication between them and she has no idea where their relationship stands. Rohan is finishing up the album he started working on with the title song for Sampson's final movie. She needs to get out to LA to see him, especially now that Nava was able to get solid proof of Mendelbaum's involvement with controlling demons. He is planning on letting them lose on the public so that Rasha can swoop in and save the day, bringing the Rasha and the Brotherhood into the light so the Brotherhood and Rabbis can become a power against the witches.
Mendelbaum's pet witch dead and he is looking for a replacement. Nava and Company needs to strike while he is regrouping because once he has another powerful witch at his disposal, he will launch his plans regardless of who needs to die in his grasp for power. Worse yet, if Mendelbaum were to find out that Nava is a witch and is channeling the power of Lillith, he will forget about looking for his missing witch and focus on grabbing Nava instead.
And while Nava wants to be a good little witch/Rasha and focus on defeating both Lillith and Mendelbaum, she might be able to focus a little more if she knew where she and Rohan stood in their relationship.
The main plot is coming to a head in this latest novel and while it takes awhile to get there, Nava and Rohan's relationship is becoming a love for the ages...or is it? Just when it looked like all of our couples were solidifying (Nava/Rohan, Ari/Kane, etc.), we turn a corner and new problems appear. This story will bring out the good and the bad and leave us hanging in the end. God, I hate cliffhangers, but it is all part of the continuing story plot.
I still love all of the characters and just want to get these relationships straightened out so we can go kill demons.
Received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
We get a lot of answers in Fall (book 5 of the series), but we still have many, many more questions.
Nava is coming into her powers or is she drawing more and more on Lillith, who is still trapped in a magical cube inside her? The witches are still trying to figure out how to get Lillith out of Nava and yet still keep her and her powers trapped since she will be pretty pissed off about being thrawted and trapped to boot, like actually rip Nava limb from limb pissed off. The witches want Nava to get the Bullseye from her demon contact to help plunge Lillith from her body, like a mystical toilet clog. The problem is that Nava has been...um, binding little bits of Lillith's magic which has been leaking out -- like she will even miss it -- and if the witches plunge Lillith out with their magic Bullseye plunger, they might just take Nava's magic (both witch and Rasha) with it.
Nava is less concerned about Lillith and more concerned that her boyfriend has been in LA for the last few weeks with very little communication between them and she has no idea where their relationship stands. Rohan is finishing up the album he started working on with the title song for Sampson's final movie. She needs to get out to LA to see him, especially now that Nava was able to get solid proof of Mendelbaum's involvement with controlling demons. He is planning on letting them lose on the public so that Rasha can swoop in and save the day, bringing the Rasha and the Brotherhood into the light so the Brotherhood and Rabbis can become a power against the witches.
Mendelbaum's pet witch dead and he is looking for a replacement. Nava and Company needs to strike while he is regrouping because once he has another powerful witch at his disposal, he will launch his plans regardless of who needs to die in his grasp for power. Worse yet, if Mendelbaum were to find out that Nava is a witch and is channeling the power of Lillith, he will forget about looking for his missing witch and focus on grabbing Nava instead.
And while Nava wants to be a good little witch/Rasha and focus on defeating both Lillith and Mendelbaum, she might be able to focus a little more if she knew where she and Rohan stood in their relationship.
The main plot is coming to a head in this latest novel and while it takes awhile to get there, Nava and Rohan's relationship is becoming a love for the ages...or is it? Just when it looked like all of our couples were solidifying (Nava/Rohan, Ari/Kane, etc.), we turn a corner and new problems appear. This story will bring out the good and the bad and leave us hanging in the end. God, I hate cliffhangers, but it is all part of the continuing story plot.
I still love all of the characters and just want to get these relationships straightened out so we can go kill demons.
Received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
August 9, 2018
Emotion, heart, action, love, loss and definitely some peril - this book has it all
I adored this book, even more than I adored the first four. The characters always leapt off the page and I feel as though I know them personally by now. I went through every up and down with them whilst reading this, each action and interaction making them stronger, more complete people who I want to spend time with. That is why I am so appreciative that each book is a proper book, over four hundred pages long. Deborah fills every page with so much story, so much character development, so much action, even a bit of peril (love that word, peril) to get your teeth into. Deborah does not split her fabulous books down into two or three separate books, making readers buy many short books but just treats us to long, exciting, perfect books to keep us reading well into the night.
Every scene with Nava and Rohan was perfect. Rohan should be everyone's book boyfriend, he is just so absolutely amazing. Patient, handsome, charming, fierce, sweet, loyal, surprising and just all round magnificent. Nava has come on so far from when we first met her and is such a complex character but she is also completely endearing. They are struggling to make their relationship work, unhappy apart but fighting their way back to each other, whilst all around them the world is going to hell in a handcart. I love watching how they are developing as a couple and am hoping for similar development with other would-be, should-be, couples (step forward Ari and Kane, Drio and Leo, Tree Trunk and Miss Clara).
This book has a large cast of characters, some beloved, some not so much. We meet both old and new friends, old and new demons, meet more family members, and gain a better understanding of one of my favourites, Kane. You can never have too much Kane, in my opinion.
This series is just so original and imaginative and readable, I want it to go on forever. Make sure you start at the beginning if you're new to Nava and Co. This series deserves to be read in it's entirety, in order. Deborah has also written four short stories, to date, that are available free on her website. These are delicious little goodies that complement the books and are written from the POV of Rohan, Drio and Ari, again best read in order to both avoid spoilers and help explain certain things in the books.
The ending was a huge shock, even though I guessed it would be a bit of a cliffhanger. I hope the next book won't be too long in coming. I'm not sure I can wait, I'm hopping up and down already. Thanks for such a marvellous series, Deborah.
I adored this book, even more than I adored the first four. The characters always leapt off the page and I feel as though I know them personally by now. I went through every up and down with them whilst reading this, each action and interaction making them stronger, more complete people who I want to spend time with. That is why I am so appreciative that each book is a proper book, over four hundred pages long. Deborah fills every page with so much story, so much character development, so much action, even a bit of peril (love that word, peril) to get your teeth into. Deborah does not split her fabulous books down into two or three separate books, making readers buy many short books but just treats us to long, exciting, perfect books to keep us reading well into the night.
Every scene with Nava and Rohan was perfect. Rohan should be everyone's book boyfriend, he is just so absolutely amazing. Patient, handsome, charming, fierce, sweet, loyal, surprising and just all round magnificent. Nava has come on so far from when we first met her and is such a complex character but she is also completely endearing. They are struggling to make their relationship work, unhappy apart but fighting their way back to each other, whilst all around them the world is going to hell in a handcart. I love watching how they are developing as a couple and am hoping for similar development with other would-be, should-be, couples (step forward Ari and Kane, Drio and Leo, Tree Trunk and Miss Clara).
This book has a large cast of characters, some beloved, some not so much. We meet both old and new friends, old and new demons, meet more family members, and gain a better understanding of one of my favourites, Kane. You can never have too much Kane, in my opinion.
This series is just so original and imaginative and readable, I want it to go on forever. Make sure you start at the beginning if you're new to Nava and Co. This series deserves to be read in it's entirety, in order. Deborah has also written four short stories, to date, that are available free on her website. These are delicious little goodies that complement the books and are written from the POV of Rohan, Drio and Ari, again best read in order to both avoid spoilers and help explain certain things in the books.
The ending was a huge shock, even though I guessed it would be a bit of a cliffhanger. I hope the next book won't be too long in coming. I'm not sure I can wait, I'm hopping up and down already. Thanks for such a marvellous series, Deborah.
October 10, 2018
So Very Of Reasons To Love This Book and Series
There Are No Spoilers, Ever, In My Reviews!
This book absolutely had me mesmerized, whirling with a bevy of emotions, and the need to see Nava's brilliant mind work it's magic. The plot is so much great writing, with an ending that was clever in an impressive fashion. READ THIS BOOK! If you haven't read.the first, start there. Then, read the rest in order. I am so grateful that I did. This series rocks, and rocks hard! She offers book last one free. Clever woman.
Ms. Wilde is one hell of a great writer. She knows how to write.characters that feel like friends, speak to a plethora of important issues without a soapbox, move her plots and readers with an aptitude of phenomenal proportions, and hook her readers on these hilariously well-penned books. I am so, so happy that I came across this series. Ms. Wilde is in her element as an excellent author.
There are demons and witches and spooky secret societies, Oh my! There is wit, heart, action, and a rockstar. There are complexities, plots within plots, gut-wrenching twists, gut-laughter-inducing humor, (and as a half Jewish woman reviewing a series featuring a Kick-tuckus Jewess protagonist) I must note the lush, almost sensually gut-busting foods that
are eaten with glee and appreciative enthusiasm by the indomitable Nava Katz. Ahhh, rugelach, samosas, fettuccine Alfredo, lobster bisque, and the unforgettable Corn Man!
BTW, off subject, but I think something was biblically lost in translation. Gluttony couldn't possibly be a sin! My grandmothers, Nonna and Bubbe, were two of the most faithful women on Earth, who could well have used a backhoe to fill your plates. God help you if you didn't clean your plate; and you'd finish the second under pain of death glares and, no dessert. So, Nava is very relatable to me, on that point. Killing demons, not.so much, but I wish I were more like her in my.twenties! She is a remarkably amazing woman.
Back to the that written by Deborah Wilde. She absolutely nails writing books that are truly engaging, with with wit, grit, and creativity galore. She knows how to keep readers glued to the stories until the wee hours and coming back for more. .She's given bookworms the gift of her novels and I thank her sincerely for that. I don't just recommend that you read this book, I recommend you read the whole series. You can thank me (and, Deborah Wilde), later. 😉
As Always, I Wish Happy Reads to All from the Unapologetic Book Junkie!
There Are No Spoilers, Ever, In My Reviews!
This book absolutely had me mesmerized, whirling with a bevy of emotions, and the need to see Nava's brilliant mind work it's magic. The plot is so much great writing, with an ending that was clever in an impressive fashion. READ THIS BOOK! If you haven't read.the first, start there. Then, read the rest in order. I am so grateful that I did. This series rocks, and rocks hard! She offers book last one free. Clever woman.
Ms. Wilde is one hell of a great writer. She knows how to write.characters that feel like friends, speak to a plethora of important issues without a soapbox, move her plots and readers with an aptitude of phenomenal proportions, and hook her readers on these hilariously well-penned books. I am so, so happy that I came across this series. Ms. Wilde is in her element as an excellent author.
There are demons and witches and spooky secret societies, Oh my! There is wit, heart, action, and a rockstar. There are complexities, plots within plots, gut-wrenching twists, gut-laughter-inducing humor, (and as a half Jewish woman reviewing a series featuring a Kick-tuckus Jewess protagonist) I must note the lush, almost sensually gut-busting foods that
are eaten with glee and appreciative enthusiasm by the indomitable Nava Katz. Ahhh, rugelach, samosas, fettuccine Alfredo, lobster bisque, and the unforgettable Corn Man!
BTW, off subject, but I think something was biblically lost in translation. Gluttony couldn't possibly be a sin! My grandmothers, Nonna and Bubbe, were two of the most faithful women on Earth, who could well have used a backhoe to fill your plates. God help you if you didn't clean your plate; and you'd finish the second under pain of death glares and, no dessert. So, Nava is very relatable to me, on that point. Killing demons, not.so much, but I wish I were more like her in my.twenties! She is a remarkably amazing woman.
Back to the that written by Deborah Wilde. She absolutely nails writing books that are truly engaging, with with wit, grit, and creativity galore. She knows how to keep readers glued to the stories until the wee hours and coming back for more. .She's given bookworms the gift of her novels and I thank her sincerely for that. I don't just recommend that you read this book, I recommend you read the whole series. You can thank me (and, Deborah Wilde), later. 😉
As Always, I Wish Happy Reads to All from the Unapologetic Book Junkie!
August 8, 2018
Nava has been single-mindedly training her witchy powers while hunting clue’s, plans or well... anything pertaining to Mandelbaum’s plans. But she's broken inside.
Ro still hasn’t returned and their phone calls follow a set script, leaving her even worse afterwards.
Will a new mission bring them back together or will it destroy the last remnants of their relationship?
With Lilith bound inside her, a dangerous demon on the prowl and a conspiracy to unravel... welcome to the show, let's get the party started!
My take on the book:
Oh how I love these books!! Though at a certain point I was afraid to continue... yeah seriously! Things were in a (very) relatively decent state but tension was growing and you just knew something was about to happen... but I continued like the little masochist I am.
Let's say the author didn’t disappoint... wow....
World-building was great, every scene and environment were well described, making it a very immersive read. With Nava portalling all over the place, it really is a fun way to get to see new places! Think of all the money you would save on plane tickets!
Character development was awesome. Many of our beloved characters found a deeper level of being if you will... or well, you're just really really emotionally invested in this series by now and your fictional friends can’t do anything wrong! And not even just about Nava and Ro (don’t get me started on that!) but pretty much the whole gang. Oh oh oh and without spoiling anything... we have Baruch back with us *squeal*
Pacing and flow were excellent! So much happening without it feeling rushed. The author clearly taking her time to set the stage and let the story unfold in its own pace.
The book itself was well written, with no (noticeable) errors.
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book and all in all... I NEED BOOK 6 ASAP! I loved the book, truly, I'm happy to say my kindle survived reading it, but damn Deborah... what are you doing to us????!!!
Ro still hasn’t returned and their phone calls follow a set script, leaving her even worse afterwards.
Will a new mission bring them back together or will it destroy the last remnants of their relationship?
With Lilith bound inside her, a dangerous demon on the prowl and a conspiracy to unravel... welcome to the show, let's get the party started!
My take on the book:
Oh how I love these books!! Though at a certain point I was afraid to continue... yeah seriously! Things were in a (very) relatively decent state but tension was growing and you just knew something was about to happen... but I continued like the little masochist I am.
Let's say the author didn’t disappoint... wow....
World-building was great, every scene and environment were well described, making it a very immersive read. With Nava portalling all over the place, it really is a fun way to get to see new places! Think of all the money you would save on plane tickets!
Character development was awesome. Many of our beloved characters found a deeper level of being if you will... or well, you're just really really emotionally invested in this series by now and your fictional friends can’t do anything wrong! And not even just about Nava and Ro (don’t get me started on that!) but pretty much the whole gang. Oh oh oh and without spoiling anything... we have Baruch back with us *squeal*
Pacing and flow were excellent! So much happening without it feeling rushed. The author clearly taking her time to set the stage and let the story unfold in its own pace.
The book itself was well written, with no (noticeable) errors.
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book and all in all... I NEED BOOK 6 ASAP! I loved the book, truly, I'm happy to say my kindle survived reading it, but damn Deborah... what are you doing to us????!!!
August 17, 2018
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Fall #5 - I did have a problem with the chapters about the Pride parade. I'm not sure if I was getting a lecture or Pride forced down my throat, but I got bored quick with much of the information that didn't matter; clothing, repetition, etc. (You don't know me so don't think I dislike gays; boring is boring regardless of subject matter.)
I love this series but this book didn't have the magic like the previous books did. Maybe it was too much unimportant information (or filler is the impression I sometimes received) and not the usual fast paced intrigue that this series has in bunches. The book is still good but I had to work at reading it over several days; either too wordy or sometimes I was just confused. I usually finish one of Ms. Wilde's book in one day; you can't put them down, they're so entertaining and addicting. Still, I'm looking forward to the next book. 4*
To all authors: I find pages of "praise" in any book annoying when I'd rather see the list of books by an author and then the story. I don't give a rat's toenail about other people's opinions and I dislike hunting for information and the start of the story; plus everyone has a smartphone that they can look up reviews. In the days of paperbacks, I wouldn't buy a book because of the pages of reviews unless it was one of my authors and then I didn't open the book till I got home.
I love this series but this book didn't have the magic like the previous books did. Maybe it was too much unimportant information (or filler is the impression I sometimes received) and not the usual fast paced intrigue that this series has in bunches. The book is still good but I had to work at reading it over several days; either too wordy or sometimes I was just confused. I usually finish one of Ms. Wilde's book in one day; you can't put them down, they're so entertaining and addicting. Still, I'm looking forward to the next book. 4*
To all authors: I find pages of "praise" in any book annoying when I'd rather see the list of books by an author and then the story. I don't give a rat's toenail about other people's opinions and I dislike hunting for information and the start of the story; plus everyone has a smartphone that they can look up reviews. In the days of paperbacks, I wouldn't buy a book because of the pages of reviews unless it was one of my authors and then I didn't open the book till I got home.
December 29, 2020
What the ever loving... Nava is like an H bomb. She just blew up and the Brotherhood is splintered. Not to mention the Sisterhood of Witches are so much like the Brotherhood just anti-men that the hypocrisy has nearly caused my eyeballs to be strained from the eye rolling.
The plot continues with the end goal of the head Rabbi. And it isn't good. I have to say, if any of the religious information about the Jewish is accurate here, it has been quite educational. I am impressed with how Ms. Wilde incorporates the bible and the Judaeo beliefs into this paranormal series.
The strained communication between Nava and Ro is too much for me at this point. I'm over it. I get that this is attractive for hormonal NA and YA book lovers, but for me, it distracts from the story and also makes Nava look like a whiny beyotch. Get over yourself, pull up your big girl panties and use.your.words. Talk to Ro. I realize this is a plot device but it isn't one enjoy and makes the story more trivial.
Still, the action packed demon hunting whilst unraveling a dark conspiracy across two fronts is engaging. I want to know what happens. Who is going to win? Witches, Hunters or Demons? It is kind of a toss up at this point.
The plot continues with the end goal of the head Rabbi. And it isn't good. I have to say, if any of the religious information about the Jewish is accurate here, it has been quite educational. I am impressed with how Ms. Wilde incorporates the bible and the Judaeo beliefs into this paranormal series.
The strained communication between Nava and Ro is too much for me at this point. I'm over it. I get that this is attractive for hormonal NA and YA book lovers, but for me, it distracts from the story and also makes Nava look like a whiny beyotch. Get over yourself, pull up your big girl panties and use.your.words. Talk to Ro. I realize this is a plot device but it isn't one enjoy and makes the story more trivial.
Still, the action packed demon hunting whilst unraveling a dark conspiracy across two fronts is engaging. I want to know what happens. Who is going to win? Witches, Hunters or Demons? It is kind of a toss up at this point.
January 25, 2023
Another great book in this series! I do love Nava and Rohan being together and I am so glad that they got their relationship back on track after the ending in the previous book. In this book, Nava's witch powers are growing, but so is Lilith's hold on her. Will Lilith manage to break free and consequently kill Nava, or will Nava manage to get Lilith out of her before her dark magic does any long lasting damage to Nava?
While hunting a demon who preys on those with huge egos, Nava and Rohan up their game in the relationship stakes and although it started out as a mission, they soon realise this is how they are meant to be - together!
Lots of other events take place and the good Brotherhood guys are on track to expose Mandelbaum for what he really is, but Mandelbaum is not one is take it all lying down! He has a plan, but that could have devastating consequences!
Nava really seem to grow up in this one, openly admitting to her feelings and not running away when things got scary! Rohan, although he can be a bit of an idiot at times, turned my feelings for him around as well, when he admitted that Nava was the one for him as well. There's definitely a lot of love between these two!
So looking forward to reading the next and final book in this series now!
While hunting a demon who preys on those with huge egos, Nava and Rohan up their game in the relationship stakes and although it started out as a mission, they soon realise this is how they are meant to be - together!
Lots of other events take place and the good Brotherhood guys are on track to expose Mandelbaum for what he really is, but Mandelbaum is not one is take it all lying down! He has a plan, but that could have devastating consequences!
Nava really seem to grow up in this one, openly admitting to her feelings and not running away when things got scary! Rohan, although he can be a bit of an idiot at times, turned my feelings for him around as well, when he admitted that Nava was the one for him as well. There's definitely a lot of love between these two!
So looking forward to reading the next and final book in this series now!
August 18, 2018
Kindle Unlimited, the individual books and and the 3 pack
Playtime’s over. With the Brotherhood and certain witches gunning for Nava, people are taking bets on who will kill her first.
Not to mention that the shambles of her relationship have just been thrust into the spotlight for a mission to take down one of the deadliest demons she’s faced yet. A demon who’ll force her and Rohan to confront their own inner demons once and for all.
Nava heads to Los Angeles to make her bold play–on all fronts–but can she stop her foes before they destroy her for good? And who else will have to die? Go big or go home, baby.
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter (Nava Katz Book 1)*
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter novella Slay (Book #1.5)
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Sting (Nava Katz Book 2)*
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Crush (Nava Katz, 2.5)
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Need (Nava Katz Book 3)*
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter Collection: Books 1-3 (Nava Katz #1-3)*
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Seize (Nava Katz, #3.5)
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Crave (Nava Katz Book 4)
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Fall (Nava Katz, #5)
Playtime’s over. With the Brotherhood and certain witches gunning for Nava, people are taking bets on who will kill her first.
Not to mention that the shambles of her relationship have just been thrust into the spotlight for a mission to take down one of the deadliest demons she’s faced yet. A demon who’ll force her and Rohan to confront their own inner demons once and for all.
Nava heads to Los Angeles to make her bold play–on all fronts–but can she stop her foes before they destroy her for good? And who else will have to die? Go big or go home, baby.
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter (Nava Katz Book 1)*
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter novella Slay (Book #1.5)
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Sting (Nava Katz Book 2)*
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Crush (Nava Katz, 2.5)
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Need (Nava Katz Book 3)*
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter Collection: Books 1-3 (Nava Katz #1-3)*
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Seize (Nava Katz, #3.5)
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Crave (Nava Katz Book 4)
The Unlikeable Demon Hunter: Fall (Nava Katz, #5)
September 23, 2018
This series is still going strong.
It doesn’t matter how strained the relationship between Nava and Rohan is; the show must go on. And what a show it is. Wow. The tension is building in ‘The UDH: Fall’. We’ve reached book five and at this point I’m really not sure what I could say to sell you on the series, you’re either reading it or not. (And you really should be reading it). This book has everything we’ve come to expect from Deborah as a writer and is filled with more snarky, sassy comments, sexy moments and a story that leaves us wanting more. And man do I want more. I can’t wait for book six. If the ending of ‘Crave’ left you heartbroken and anxiously awaiting ‘Fall’, ‘Fall’ will leave you bereft and needing to read book six now. Honestly. I love Rova. They’re a seriously intense couple and when we start ‘Fall’ we’re really just hoping that they work through their issues, but at the end of this one we’re left wondering how they can possibly come back from everything that has happened; sh*t is about to hit the fan. And we’re not just talking romantically this time either, as our favourite Rasha are about to go into the fight of their lives.
It doesn’t matter how strained the relationship between Nava and Rohan is; the show must go on. And what a show it is. Wow. The tension is building in ‘The UDH: Fall’. We’ve reached book five and at this point I’m really not sure what I could say to sell you on the series, you’re either reading it or not. (And you really should be reading it). This book has everything we’ve come to expect from Deborah as a writer and is filled with more snarky, sassy comments, sexy moments and a story that leaves us wanting more. And man do I want more. I can’t wait for book six. If the ending of ‘Crave’ left you heartbroken and anxiously awaiting ‘Fall’, ‘Fall’ will leave you bereft and needing to read book six now. Honestly. I love Rova. They’re a seriously intense couple and when we start ‘Fall’ we’re really just hoping that they work through their issues, but at the end of this one we’re left wondering how they can possibly come back from everything that has happened; sh*t is about to hit the fan. And we’re not just talking romantically this time either, as our favourite Rasha are about to go into the fight of their lives.
January 20, 2020
I'm going to do a blanket review for 1-6. I read them in such quick succession that it'll be hard for me to separate.
For the first few pages I wasn't sure what to think. I don't normally go in for YA books because the maturity level of the MC isn't usually my taste. This girl is a hot mess in a pretty realistic way. I was quickly sucked in to this world and read books 1 through 6 back to back in a little over a week I think.
I enjoyed the world building and the characters were realistic. The dialog was good which is very important to me. There's an element of the breaking the glass ceiling, turning the boy's club upside down zeitgeist, but it wasn't overbearing or preachy really.
I liked how the interpersonal relationships played out, but there was one part during the middle where the angst and drama was a little thick for me. I lost interest for a bit because, like I said, not a big fan of YA for just that reason.
Overall I really enjoyed these books and would recommend them to anyone who is a fan of urban fantasy.
For the first few pages I wasn't sure what to think. I don't normally go in for YA books because the maturity level of the MC isn't usually my taste. This girl is a hot mess in a pretty realistic way. I was quickly sucked in to this world and read books 1 through 6 back to back in a little over a week I think.
I enjoyed the world building and the characters were realistic. The dialog was good which is very important to me. There's an element of the breaking the glass ceiling, turning the boy's club upside down zeitgeist, but it wasn't overbearing or preachy really.
I liked how the interpersonal relationships played out, but there was one part during the middle where the angst and drama was a little thick for me. I lost interest for a bit because, like I said, not a big fan of YA for just that reason.
Overall I really enjoyed these books and would recommend them to anyone who is a fan of urban fantasy.
September 4, 2018
It was good
I liked the series so far, Nava was a chopsy irritating get on your nerves that you want to sometimes face palm over her words but you do love her.
Rohan did my nut in at times...like the second time he’s left her and wouldn’t give an inch till she made it so...tbh the second book wound me up with his whole getting together with his first love, my response was “this is so moronic” then all of a sudden Nava was being good and didn’t really do anything bad..well except smooch with the psycho colleague. I think I was hoping she would shove super glue on his nether regions lol.
I liked the battles, the upscale of magic and the conspiracy. I’m just gutted the last one isn’t out. And I really hope that the convergence of lillath develops into something spectacular.
Only gripe I have was that at times there wasn’t clear endings and links between chapters or just running through the story. I can live with that though.
I liked the series so far, Nava was a chopsy irritating get on your nerves that you want to sometimes face palm over her words but you do love her.
Rohan did my nut in at times...like the second time he’s left her and wouldn’t give an inch till she made it so...tbh the second book wound me up with his whole getting together with his first love, my response was “this is so moronic” then all of a sudden Nava was being good and didn’t really do anything bad..well except smooch with the psycho colleague. I think I was hoping she would shove super glue on his nether regions lol.
I liked the battles, the upscale of magic and the conspiracy. I’m just gutted the last one isn’t out. And I really hope that the convergence of lillath develops into something spectacular.
Only gripe I have was that at times there wasn’t clear endings and links between chapters or just running through the story. I can live with that though.
July 30, 2018
Rohan has left for LA to be with his father since his heart attack. He needed space since he failed to remove Lilith from Nava with his magic. Unable to reconcile that Nava is not Lilith, Nava is left bereft with loss. Maneuvered into working with Rohan in LA, when she wants to give him space, they work to get back together. When a rasha goes rogue in LA, the evil head rabbi heads to the scene. With a dark witch causing havoc, a startling turn of events with a demon, and time ticking down til Lilith can break free, an epic battle to prove the rabbi is using demons for his own gain comes to a head with a massive cliffhanger. Throws book at the wall, curses author...here, read this book! Fabulous thriller/ snarky series. I wish I could discover this series all over again. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
August 19, 2018
#SpoilerWarrior
As always, I am left wanting more. While Nava and Ro seem to at least have their ish together (more than normal) this book, will they even survive to enjoy it? Ahhhh. Come oooonnn. Give me moooore.
Running thoughts:
This book has been out for a few days but I’ve been avoiding it because I’m not ready to be emotionally destroyed by Wilde. Again.
I can feel myself already becoming more depressed by the second.
I have felt so many feelings in just the first 16% of this book.
TREE TRUNK. 🖤
Nava is playing it pretty loose. That’s how people generally get dead and I will revolt if Tree Trunk dies.
Man, now I’m so hungry.
HE PUT IN A TAP ROOM?! #TeamRoForLife
Oh my god. OH MY GOD, DEBORAH.
What would Kane and Ari’s celebrity name be? Kari? *dies*
WHAT.
As always, I am left wanting more. While Nava and Ro seem to at least have their ish together (more than normal) this book, will they even survive to enjoy it? Ahhhh. Come oooonnn. Give me moooore.
Running thoughts:
This book has been out for a few days but I’ve been avoiding it because I’m not ready to be emotionally destroyed by Wilde. Again.
I can feel myself already becoming more depressed by the second.
I have felt so many feelings in just the first 16% of this book.
TREE TRUNK. 🖤
Nava is playing it pretty loose. That’s how people generally get dead and I will revolt if Tree Trunk dies.
Man, now I’m so hungry.
HE PUT IN A TAP ROOM?! #TeamRoForLife
Oh my god. OH MY GOD, DEBORAH.
What would Kane and Ari’s celebrity name be? Kari? *dies*
WHAT.
August 27, 2018
Deep dark magic, incandescent, magical love
Book Five is a roller coaster of emotions, highs and lows, twists and loops, uproarious laughter and gut-check grief. Nava and Rohan try to save the world, try to keep their friends alive, and try to keep their intimate bond strongly forever after, despite hellish demons, misguided witches, ancient evils, and rogue rabbis. As in the first four novels in the Unlikeable Demon Hunter series, Book Five’s appeal lies not just with the intricate, speedy, wildly flailing story line, but also in Nava’s first-person narrative. This wonderfully nuanced character is bold, determined, kick-ass, complicated, and loyal. Her attraction to Rohan beats strong and sure, the heart of the narrative, and her strong friendships—her twin, Ari; her bestie, Leonie; her Rasha comrades in arms—give the narrative substance and even more heart.
Book Five is a roller coaster of emotions, highs and lows, twists and loops, uproarious laughter and gut-check grief. Nava and Rohan try to save the world, try to keep their friends alive, and try to keep their intimate bond strongly forever after, despite hellish demons, misguided witches, ancient evils, and rogue rabbis. As in the first four novels in the Unlikeable Demon Hunter series, Book Five’s appeal lies not just with the intricate, speedy, wildly flailing story line, but also in Nava’s first-person narrative. This wonderfully nuanced character is bold, determined, kick-ass, complicated, and loyal. Her attraction to Rohan beats strong and sure, the heart of the narrative, and her strong friendships—her twin, Ari; her bestie, Leonie; her Rasha comrades in arms—give the narrative substance and even more heart.
September 23, 2018
I'm thankful to these books for always being able to bring a positive touch to an otherwise gloomy day. And to, despite being a fun filled read, also being deep and heartfelt and so-so hard to let go of.
There were some same old drama and some new ones, there were some long-awaited reunions and there were way too many new characters introduced for me to be able to keep track of. A lot of fighting, a lot of sarcasm, a lot of mischiefs and a lot of heartbreak.
And the ending! What the hell was that? It all happened so fast and then it was suddenly over and I was just left there, with my jaw dropped and no idea about what just took place.
I cannot wait to see what the author has prepared for us in her next book, but I sure know it's going to be epic. I just hope Drio is also there, cause the story is just not the same without that guy.
There were some same old drama and some new ones, there were some long-awaited reunions and there were way too many new characters introduced for me to be able to keep track of. A lot of fighting, a lot of sarcasm, a lot of mischiefs and a lot of heartbreak.
And the ending! What the hell was that? It all happened so fast and then it was suddenly over and I was just left there, with my jaw dropped and no idea about what just took place.
I cannot wait to see what the author has prepared for us in her next book, but I sure know it's going to be epic. I just hope Drio is also there, cause the story is just not the same without that guy.
November 8, 2020
I read all of the books in the series back to back. More like this, please.
Basic premise - King David (of Bible fame) created a society of demon hunters. Their descendants carry on the tradition to today but their patriarchy is upended when a (gasp) woman is chosen by the magic to be in their ranks.
What I dug:
Heroine and hero aren't perfect.
Ongoing development of characters and storylines throughout the series with a satisfying conclusion.
Organic inclusion of POC and LGBTQ folks. Because, it's a book with people in it so, yes. Why more authors can't/won't do this is beyond me.
Explicitly hot sex that's realistically appropriate for the ages of the characters. There are no wilting virgins waiting for their soul mates to declare undying love before giving up their "flowers" here.
Basic premise - King David (of Bible fame) created a society of demon hunters. Their descendants carry on the tradition to today but their patriarchy is upended when a (gasp) woman is chosen by the magic to be in their ranks.
What I dug:
Heroine and hero aren't perfect.
Ongoing development of characters and storylines throughout the series with a satisfying conclusion.
Organic inclusion of POC and LGBTQ folks. Because, it's a book with people in it so, yes. Why more authors can't/won't do this is beyond me.
Explicitly hot sex that's realistically appropriate for the ages of the characters. There are no wilting virgins waiting for their soul mates to declare undying love before giving up their "flowers" here.
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