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Everyone knew that, while magic was fine, demons were evil. So evil that humans had gone to war a hundred years before and destroyed them all.
All except for the last few demons--chained and emasculated-- used for their power by government. The weather sorceress, Beth Parker, knew nearly all of that was a lie.
She was part of the movement to get those poor bastards free when the enslaved demons literally sacrificed themselves to save the world from an alien attack.
But the aliens are still out there. With a killer beam that can sterilize the earth. And an armada in case that falls through.
And the only chance for the Earth to survive are those very demons the Earth tried to destroy.
Now, she just has to convince the demons....
All except for the last few demons--chained and emasculated-- used for their power by government. The weather sorceress, Beth Parker, knew nearly all of that was a lie.
She was part of the movement to get those poor bastards free when the enslaved demons literally sacrificed themselves to save the world from an alien attack.
But the aliens are still out there. With a killer beam that can sterilize the earth. And an armada in case that falls through.
And the only chance for the Earth to survive are those very demons the Earth tried to destroy.
Now, she just has to convince the demons....
350 pages
Published June 24, 2020
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Stephanie Barr
59 books30 followersStephanie Barr is a part time novelist, full time rocket scientist and mother of three children and slave to three cats. She has three blogs, which are sporadically updated. Anything else even vaguely interesting about her can be found in her writing since she puts a little bit of herself in everything she writes . . . just not the same piece.
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July 14, 2020
This is my first foray into Barr's works, after reading the prequel short story Demon Spawn. Chaos is just about right!
What to Expect
A zany adventure mixing science and fantasy, demons and space aliens, dragons and laser beams. What starts off as a disgruntled, subversive, sorceress using-but-not-happy-about-it demon magic quickly evolves into an imminent alien invasion and interplanar travel between Earth, Demon realms, and outer space.
What I liked
Character are relatable, and the plot flows fast. Things constantly change, and new creatures, technology, magic, and information pop into the story. The protagonist is an "average" person, in that it's very easy to relate to her reactions and choices (she's also a weather sorceress, so there's that to keep things interesting).
What to be aware of
The demons aren't the evil biblical kind, but rather idealised beings living in a utopian society. The aliens aren't really all that alien (too similar to Earth bugs in all aspects), and almost everything - from cats to aliens - is practically telepathic.
The plot is chaotic, leaning towards adventure rather than a prolong build-up of a conflict. Problems are addressed as they come up, although there are plenty of twists to compensate. There's also a strong paranormal-romance sub-plot, one that would otherwise merit a six-pack on the cover.
Felix's Review
This reminded Felix of True History, by Lucian of Samosata, a similarly zany adventure from his own time. He was surprised that the demons were so accommodating to humans - his experience with extra-dimensional beings is less savory - and the science and magic to him sounded exactly the same.
Summary
Recommended for anyone who enjoys chaotic plots and a mix of science-fantasy. I would recommend first reading the prequel short, Demon Spawn: Precursor stories for Add a Cup of ChaosDemon Spawn, as it will give you both the background and the feel for the story.
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Assaph Mehr, author of Murder In Absentia: A story of Togas, Daggers, and Magic - for lovers of Ancient Rome, Murder Mysteries, and Urban Fantasy.
What to Expect
A zany adventure mixing science and fantasy, demons and space aliens, dragons and laser beams. What starts off as a disgruntled, subversive, sorceress using-but-not-happy-about-it demon magic quickly evolves into an imminent alien invasion and interplanar travel between Earth, Demon realms, and outer space.
What I liked
Character are relatable, and the plot flows fast. Things constantly change, and new creatures, technology, magic, and information pop into the story. The protagonist is an "average" person, in that it's very easy to relate to her reactions and choices (she's also a weather sorceress, so there's that to keep things interesting).
What to be aware of
The demons aren't the evil biblical kind, but rather idealised beings living in a utopian society. The aliens aren't really all that alien (too similar to Earth bugs in all aspects), and almost everything - from cats to aliens - is practically telepathic.
The plot is chaotic, leaning towards adventure rather than a prolong build-up of a conflict. Problems are addressed as they come up, although there are plenty of twists to compensate. There's also a strong paranormal-romance sub-plot, one that would otherwise merit a six-pack on the cover.
Felix's Review
This reminded Felix of True History, by Lucian of Samosata, a similarly zany adventure from his own time. He was surprised that the demons were so accommodating to humans - his experience with extra-dimensional beings is less savory - and the science and magic to him sounded exactly the same.
Summary
Recommended for anyone who enjoys chaotic plots and a mix of science-fantasy. I would recommend first reading the prequel short, Demon Spawn: Precursor stories for Add a Cup of ChaosDemon Spawn, as it will give you both the background and the feel for the story.
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Assaph Mehr, author of Murder In Absentia: A story of Togas, Daggers, and Magic - for lovers of Ancient Rome, Murder Mysteries, and Urban Fantasy.
June 30, 2020
Surprisingly likeable characters
Considering most of the main characters are demons, I didn’t expect to like them so much. But Jac and Beth were awesome, not to mention Oni and the various cats. I should have known Ms Barr wouldn’t let me down, she always writes an enjoyable tale.
Considering most of the main characters are demons, I didn’t expect to like them so much. But Jac and Beth were awesome, not to mention Oni and the various cats. I should have known Ms Barr wouldn’t let me down, she always writes an enjoyable tale.
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