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A Demon's Guide to the Afterlife #3
Black Swan
Everyone wants to be different, until they are. Take it from a true Heinz 57, being special isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Especially when it sets off a series of events that will end the world. You know, the catastrophe I was sent to prevent in the first place.
Fate has a funny way of doing whatever it wants.
In trying to change the future, I’m now the catalyst for destruction.
I should have known it was a bad omen when I shifted into a white raven instead of a wolf.
Our enemies may be more powerful than we ever imagined, but I’ve got a talking crow and Bloody Mary on my side.
I have friends now—and family. Not to mention, one hell of a love life I have no intention of giving up. I would die for any of them, but that’s not the plan.
It’s time to see if I can stop this black swan.
Tick. Tock.
BLACK SWAN is book three in A Demon's Guide to the Afterlife series. This is the FINAL book in Fury's story. Start the series with DARK HORSE right now!
This is an adult paranormal romance series with multiple love interests and some dark elements. If you don't like strong but flawed women and alphahole heroes that need to learn a thing or two about boundaries--this book is not for you. If you love works by Tate James, Ivy Asher, Raven Kennedy, Joely Sue Burkhart, and CM Stunich, then dive right in to the Afterlife. It'll be one hell of a ride.
Especially when it sets off a series of events that will end the world. You know, the catastrophe I was sent to prevent in the first place.
Fate has a funny way of doing whatever it wants.
In trying to change the future, I’m now the catalyst for destruction.
I should have known it was a bad omen when I shifted into a white raven instead of a wolf.
Our enemies may be more powerful than we ever imagined, but I’ve got a talking crow and Bloody Mary on my side.
I have friends now—and family. Not to mention, one hell of a love life I have no intention of giving up. I would die for any of them, but that’s not the plan.
It’s time to see if I can stop this black swan.
Tick. Tock.
BLACK SWAN is book three in A Demon's Guide to the Afterlife series. This is the FINAL book in Fury's story. Start the series with DARK HORSE right now!
This is an adult paranormal romance series with multiple love interests and some dark elements. If you don't like strong but flawed women and alphahole heroes that need to learn a thing or two about boundaries--this book is not for you. If you love works by Tate James, Ivy Asher, Raven Kennedy, Joely Sue Burkhart, and CM Stunich, then dive right in to the Afterlife. It'll be one hell of a ride.
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First published December 13, 2021
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January 12, 2022
I never really connected with this series, even though I continued through to the end because I liked the plot. Around the 2/3 mark of book 2, I realized why I wasn't engaging with it: I just didn't like the characters much.
I know that's a weird thing to realize so late in. It wasn't that I actively disliked them. I thought the guys were condescending douches, and ... I guess it took so long for me to realize I didn't like them because, well, in these types of books it isn't unusual to think that about the male leads until you get to know them more and that changes. It just never did. Like, we didn't get to spend a ton of time with any of them, and so I never honestly felt like I saw beyond the facade to the real guy that I could connect to. That feeling was cemented for me in this book, when I realized They were all just pretty 2-dimensional to me.
The FMC Fury was also pretty meh to me. I liked the attitude, but she definitely made some stupid choices - I mentioned that in my book 1 review - and that was hard to process. She's also this weird blend of tough chick and super sensitive chick, and had some personality quirks that I had a hard time reconciling. So my connection to her was lukewarm.
Even the secondary characters were kind of blah to me. Like, I thought Roxanne was overly bossy, and while there was lots in the narrative about her and Fury being insta-besties, I just didn't see it at all, honestly. How does this woman, who pretty much failed to connect to anyone (but Duke, who I did like) in her 103 years in Afterlife, suddenly insta-bff this chick who felt like she had the right to dictate how things were going to be after like an hour of meeting Fury? Given her baggage, for Fury to just bow to ... well, all of it - a new chick demanding she drop her life and move in with her cuz reasons, and mates demanding the same, and no one really allowing her input into it - it wasn't believable to me.
But I liked the story, the mythology of this world - the Afterlife, the jobs, etc. I liked it enough that I continued through and did enjoy the books despite not really connecting to the characters, which is super unusual to me - most of the time, if it is a super awesome plot but I can't love the characters, I DNF. So that says something, I think, about the story.
I know that's a weird thing to realize so late in. It wasn't that I actively disliked them. I thought the guys were condescending douches, and ... I guess it took so long for me to realize I didn't like them because, well, in these types of books it isn't unusual to think that about the male leads until you get to know them more and that changes. It just never did. Like, we didn't get to spend a ton of time with any of them, and so I never honestly felt like I saw beyond the facade to the real guy that I could connect to. That feeling was cemented for me in this book, when I realized They were all just pretty 2-dimensional to me.
The FMC Fury was also pretty meh to me. I liked the attitude, but she definitely made some stupid choices - I mentioned that in my book 1 review - and that was hard to process. She's also this weird blend of tough chick and super sensitive chick, and had some personality quirks that I had a hard time reconciling. So my connection to her was lukewarm.
Even the secondary characters were kind of blah to me. Like, I thought Roxanne was overly bossy, and while there was lots in the narrative about her and Fury being insta-besties, I just didn't see it at all, honestly. How does this woman, who pretty much failed to connect to anyone (but Duke, who I did like) in her 103 years in Afterlife, suddenly insta-bff this chick who felt like she had the right to dictate how things were going to be after like an hour of meeting Fury? Given her baggage, for Fury to just bow to ... well, all of it - a new chick demanding she drop her life and move in with her cuz reasons, and mates demanding the same, and no one really allowing her input into it - it wasn't believable to me.
But I liked the story, the mythology of this world - the Afterlife, the jobs, etc. I liked it enough that I continued through and did enjoy the books despite not really connecting to the characters, which is super unusual to me - most of the time, if it is a super awesome plot but I can't love the characters, I DNF. So that says something, I think, about the story.
January 3, 2022
I loved this one!
The ending was amazing. But I have some unanswered questions and a couple of moments of nope shouldn't have happened.
So I kind of need more and some fucking answers.
The ending was amazing. But I have some unanswered questions and a couple of moments of nope shouldn't have happened.
So I kind of need more and some fucking answers.
December 19, 2021
Le sigh…
I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I did the rest of the series. I loved the first book, the second book was really good, but this one was just okay.
To be completely honest I think part of the reason I didn’t enjoy the rest of the books as much as the first is because of the time gap between book release dates. I don’t know about anyone else but my enjoyment of a series diminishes considerably if I have to wait for the series to be complete.
Another reason I didn’t enjoy these books as much is because of the lack of character development. I know that the characters in this series matured and changed in little ways, but not in ways that mattered.
The relationships hardly matured at all. They didn’t feel like mates, they didn’t feel like they were committed to each other in love. I can’t point out a tangible reason that made me feel this way, but I expected more out of their relationships. To me it felt like they were connected by sex and a mate bond, that’s it. Surface emotions. They barely even solidified their mate bonds and no one really seemed excited to do even that. Also, no orgies…sad face.
I still have a few questions that were never answered. There were a couple small plot holes. I don’t want to get too far into that. I do want to know about Fury’s mortality. She mentions that she thinks she can die now…but we never get a concrete answer to that. All her mates are supposedly immortal, but Fury isn’t. At the beginning when she died she just ended back in the afterlife. Supposedly things changed after being turned part supernatural but that was all speculation.
All in all it was a good book, still funny and entertaining. The resolutions and main fight were a bit underwhelming, it all seemed too easy. The relationships were subpar in my opinion. A few small editing mistakes. A couple plot holes and unanswered questions. I still might have enjoyed it more if I had read the entire series at once without waiting for each book to be released.
I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I did the rest of the series. I loved the first book, the second book was really good, but this one was just okay.
To be completely honest I think part of the reason I didn’t enjoy the rest of the books as much as the first is because of the time gap between book release dates. I don’t know about anyone else but my enjoyment of a series diminishes considerably if I have to wait for the series to be complete.
Another reason I didn’t enjoy these books as much is because of the lack of character development. I know that the characters in this series matured and changed in little ways, but not in ways that mattered.
The relationships hardly matured at all. They didn’t feel like mates, they didn’t feel like they were committed to each other in love. I can’t point out a tangible reason that made me feel this way, but I expected more out of their relationships. To me it felt like they were connected by sex and a mate bond, that’s it. Surface emotions. They barely even solidified their mate bonds and no one really seemed excited to do even that. Also, no orgies…sad face.
I still have a few questions that were never answered. There were a couple small plot holes. I don’t want to get too far into that. I do want to know about Fury’s mortality. She mentions that she thinks she can die now…but we never get a concrete answer to that. All her mates are supposedly immortal, but Fury isn’t. At the beginning when she died she just ended back in the afterlife. Supposedly things changed after being turned part supernatural but that was all speculation.
All in all it was a good book, still funny and entertaining. The resolutions and main fight were a bit underwhelming, it all seemed too easy. The relationships were subpar in my opinion. A few small editing mistakes. A couple plot holes and unanswered questions. I still might have enjoyed it more if I had read the entire series at once without waiting for each book to be released.
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February 3, 2023
4.6 stars.
I read the last book of a trilogy.
Everyone should be proud of me. I know you’re not.
But you should be. 😂
Sorry.
Anyway.
I liked it.
I actually flew through it once I picked it back up.
It was satisfying.
The relationships were a tiny bit iffy on the development scale, for me…but the plot was fun.
The banter was nice.
The humor kept me entertained.
The sex was hot.
I would’ve liked a bit more time getting some on page connections with the guys, though.
And there was a weird intervention at around 60% or so that felt super random. I mean it felt kind of necessary, but I didn’t like the way it was just sort of thrown in there.
That birthday party at the end had me cackling though, so, it was a trade off.
Humor, good.
Relationships, meh.
🤷🏻♀️
I read the last book of a trilogy.
Everyone should be proud of me. I know you’re not.
But you should be. 😂
Sorry.
Anyway.
I liked it.
I actually flew through it once I picked it back up.
It was satisfying.
The relationships were a tiny bit iffy on the development scale, for me…but the plot was fun.
The banter was nice.
The humor kept me entertained.
The sex was hot.
I would’ve liked a bit more time getting some on page connections with the guys, though.
And there was a weird intervention at around 60% or so that felt super random. I mean it felt kind of necessary, but I didn’t like the way it was just sort of thrown in there.
That birthday party at the end had me cackling though, so, it was a trade off.
Humor, good.
Relationships, meh.
🤷🏻♀️
December 9, 2025
3.5 Stars
Colour me surprised I actually liked this one much better than the previous books in this series. Yes, it was bloody mental and at times felt like some bizarre fever dream with just how fast-paced and manic it all got. But it also had the flair and pizazz that were missing from the earlier books. This was, at times, over the top and veered into the realms of sheer ridiculousness. It also had a lot of heart and contained more of what I felt was missing from its predecessors, especially in regards to the romance and camaraderie of Fury’s mate’s.
Overall, it isn't a favourite of mine, but it's decent enough. The writing was good and at least in this final book the plot was plotting. This is unfortunately just not quite my flavour of paranormal romance. I still mostly liked it just not enough to retain my physical copies.
Colour me surprised I actually liked this one much better than the previous books in this series. Yes, it was bloody mental and at times felt like some bizarre fever dream with just how fast-paced and manic it all got. But it also had the flair and pizazz that were missing from the earlier books. This was, at times, over the top and veered into the realms of sheer ridiculousness. It also had a lot of heart and contained more of what I felt was missing from its predecessors, especially in regards to the romance and camaraderie of Fury’s mate’s.
Overall, it isn't a favourite of mine, but it's decent enough. The writing was good and at least in this final book the plot was plotting. This is unfortunately just not quite my flavour of paranormal romance. I still mostly liked it just not enough to retain my physical copies.
March 15, 2024
Absolutely fucking magical.
I swear to god guys I don't know how they do it. The emotions that came out of me while reading this was so strong, I was either giggling or sobbing....there was no in between.....
We start off where we left off with book 2 and holy smokes guys this book has broken me. The twists and turns left me absolutely speechless for the entire thing. It was one development after another and was so fast paced I finished this in less than 12 hours, I didnt want to put it down!
Fury and the guys had such a sweet relationship throughout but the TRUST they built by the end, just wow. I loved every since character yet again (yes even Lyra)
I need more Hades and Jules, Jake and Lyra and just more of Fury and the boys!
I swear to god guys I don't know how they do it. The emotions that came out of me while reading this was so strong, I was either giggling or sobbing....there was no in between.....
We start off where we left off with book 2 and holy smokes guys this book has broken me. The twists and turns left me absolutely speechless for the entire thing. It was one development after another and was so fast paced I finished this in less than 12 hours, I didnt want to put it down!
Fury and the guys had such a sweet relationship throughout but the TRUST they built by the end, just wow. I loved every since character yet again (yes even Lyra)
I need more Hades and Jules, Jake and Lyra and just more of Fury and the boys!
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November 3, 2025
Audio:
5 stars for Savannah Gilmore
5 stars for Adam Gold
Book: 4 stars for series
I was hooked from book 1 and I read the full complete series book so it all blended together haha!
I wished that we had some spinoff series with the other characters!
5 stars for Savannah Gilmore
5 stars for Adam Gold
Book: 4 stars for series
I was hooked from book 1 and I read the full complete series book so it all blended together haha!
I wished that we had some spinoff series with the other characters!
January 5, 2022
I freaking loved this series. Fury is one of my fav people and I'm sad to see the series come to an end. I was however more than satisfied with the conclusion to the series, a few twists that made me go 🙀 and left me wanting to just stay in this world a little longer. So I was super happy to see Hades will get his own book 😍 He's such an interesting character. I can't wait for it!
If you love reverse harem, fae, werewolves, vampires, supernatural's and an urban setting, go read this book ASAP! You won't regret it. It's also on kindle unlimited.
If you love reverse harem, fae, werewolves, vampires, supernatural's and an urban setting, go read this book ASAP! You won't regret it. It's also on kindle unlimited.
December 13, 2021
So normally I don't like recaps at the begin of a book but dang it, Hades did it justice. It was very entertaining and at the end he says this "I'm not going to tell you, lazy (blank). This is the part where you take over. I've done my part." Great story, strong emotions, high stakes, fierce action, and snark from so many characters. I loved the insights from Hades! And don't even get me started on the epilogue from Dorian, I am still dying with laughter. I am so excited for this world to continue with more from Hades and Jules!
December 13, 2021
I'm not ready to say goodbye to Fury and the guys😭😭😭
I loved this series so much and i can't believe it's over!
This was such a great ending. I had so much fun getting to see Fury grow as a character and Fina be able to trust someone again.
Demons are some of my favorite things to read about and like always, Kel Carpenter and Aurelia Jane really hit the mark and did an amazing job!
*ARC review
I loved this series so much and i can't believe it's over!
This was such a great ending. I had so much fun getting to see Fury grow as a character and Fina be able to trust someone again.
Demons are some of my favorite things to read about and like always, Kel Carpenter and Aurelia Jane really hit the mark and did an amazing job!
*ARC review
February 20, 2022
Felt sorry for Ezra in this one. A lot going on in this one, it was great. The guys' powers were interesting and I did liked that they'd sorted their differences. The hellwolf was interesting. More revelations and I'd say the spotlight was stolen by Jake, Hades and Jules. Really curious about them. Favorite part was Dorian finding out Lyra was dating and Roxanne fighting. Glad I finished this one. It got better.
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December 28, 2021
3.5 - The final confrontation was a bit disappointing and I still have questions that remain unanswered.
December 17, 2021
5/5 ⭐️���️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Let’s be real here: I knew this book would be a #5starread before I even started it and this finale to the #ADemonsGuideToTheAfterlife series (or at least Fury’s story in that world 👀) didn’t disappoint.
It started again with a wonderful introduction by Hades that helped me so much remembering everything that happened in the other books and that made me smile, because of all his snarky comments and remarks.😂 And when the actual story started? There was no time to take a breather, things kept happening and happening. I was constantly being surprised or shocked at all the turns and revelations. As if the first two books weren’t already incredible rollercoasters - this one topped it again!
With all that was going on there was still enough time for great character development though. After finishing this book I took a moment to sit back and simply think about Fury’s journey and how she was this kickbutt female character in the beginning that didn’t take anything from anyone, that had a big mouth, but could act on it as well. And while she is still kicking butt, she has matured so so much over the course of these three books. She’s become more responsible, more level-headed and just more reasonable. You still wouldn’t want to mess with her of course, but her mates grounded her and I loved seeing that newer better version of her.
Overall, this series was just fantastic, I loved every chapter of it, loved the chapters that were in Dorian’s, Roman’s and Ezra’s POVs and even though these books are on the longer side the story never felt like it dragged on. It was always fast-paced, the story sucked you in and honestly it's so easy to just lose yourself in it and binge-read the books in one sitting.
A big recommendation!
Let’s be real here: I knew this book would be a #5starread before I even started it and this finale to the #ADemonsGuideToTheAfterlife series (or at least Fury’s story in that world 👀) didn’t disappoint.
It started again with a wonderful introduction by Hades that helped me so much remembering everything that happened in the other books and that made me smile, because of all his snarky comments and remarks.😂 And when the actual story started? There was no time to take a breather, things kept happening and happening. I was constantly being surprised or shocked at all the turns and revelations. As if the first two books weren’t already incredible rollercoasters - this one topped it again!
With all that was going on there was still enough time for great character development though. After finishing this book I took a moment to sit back and simply think about Fury’s journey and how she was this kickbutt female character in the beginning that didn’t take anything from anyone, that had a big mouth, but could act on it as well. And while she is still kicking butt, she has matured so so much over the course of these three books. She’s become more responsible, more level-headed and just more reasonable. You still wouldn’t want to mess with her of course, but her mates grounded her and I loved seeing that newer better version of her.
Overall, this series was just fantastic, I loved every chapter of it, loved the chapters that were in Dorian’s, Roman’s and Ezra’s POVs and even though these books are on the longer side the story never felt like it dragged on. It was always fast-paced, the story sucked you in and honestly it's so easy to just lose yourself in it and binge-read the books in one sitting.
A big recommendation!
December 31, 2021
Good Intentions Ruined It
The first and second books were good but in this third book; the romance between characters is gone, the motivation of the main character is gone, and the main enemy of our protagonist? Alcoholism.
Nothing spurs on a Syfy thriller like your boyfriends hosting an intervention before battle…
The first book was the best, the series gets worse from there.
The first and second books were good but in this third book; the romance between characters is gone, the motivation of the main character is gone, and the main enemy of our protagonist? Alcoholism.
Nothing spurs on a Syfy thriller like your boyfriends hosting an intervention before battle…
The first book was the best, the series gets worse from there.
December 17, 2021
Great conclusion
I raved about this with the second book but these authors did it again and I love this just as much if not more. The beginning of the book is a (very funny) synopsis of the story and character thus far. I absolutely love that the authors have done this once again.
What a conclusion to this trilogy. I wasn’t sure what else would be thrown at us in this book but the authors added in a few more surprises that fit the story perfectly. In fact, one of my favorite surprises will be featured in the fourth book/spinoff of the series, which I cannot wait for. As well, I really, really hope there is a spin off with that extra little epilogue at the end. That was very unexpected and the interaction was pretty hilarious.
I love the originality of the series. The authors had their own twists of the paranormal but also the afterlife and some religious aspects. It made for an interesting and entertaining story. I think the humor in this was well done too. There were a lot of laughs.
I also would like to mention their portrayal of substance abuse, addiction, PTSD and abuse. It wasn’t something that was just thrown under the rug, it was acknowledged that it is a very difficult road and I like that the authors put in some resources at the end for those who may be struggling.
Overall I have enjoyed this series immensely and I am looking forward to book four and, hopefully, book 5.
I raved about this with the second book but these authors did it again and I love this just as much if not more. The beginning of the book is a (very funny) synopsis of the story and character thus far. I absolutely love that the authors have done this once again.
What a conclusion to this trilogy. I wasn’t sure what else would be thrown at us in this book but the authors added in a few more surprises that fit the story perfectly. In fact, one of my favorite surprises will be featured in the fourth book/spinoff of the series, which I cannot wait for. As well, I really, really hope there is a spin off with that extra little epilogue at the end. That was very unexpected and the interaction was pretty hilarious.
I love the originality of the series. The authors had their own twists of the paranormal but also the afterlife and some religious aspects. It made for an interesting and entertaining story. I think the humor in this was well done too. There were a lot of laughs.
I also would like to mention their portrayal of substance abuse, addiction, PTSD and abuse. It wasn’t something that was just thrown under the rug, it was acknowledged that it is a very difficult road and I like that the authors put in some resources at the end for those who may be struggling.
Overall I have enjoyed this series immensely and I am looking forward to book four and, hopefully, book 5.
December 19, 2021
This is book 3 in the Demon’s Guide to the Afterlife series. The heroine, Fury, her three mates, Dorian, Ezra, and Roman, and her group of allies are trying to stop the end of the world from happening, no big deal. 💁🏼♀️
I feel like Fury fully got her sass back in this book and is back to kicking butt! Book two took more time to explore her relationships with the three men (reverse harem story), and there is still relationship building in here🔥🔥🔥. But the focus is on action💥. This was a fast-paced read and I really enjoyed having Fury back to her bada** self!
The world building in this series is fun and cheeky, pulling in different concepts of the afterlife, angels and demons, and other supernaturals. 😇
Her mates, the three of them, need to work together and trust her, and trust each other, in order for them to stop the end of the world from happening. If you enjoy fantasy with a sassy main character and a whole lot of steam🔥, I would recommend checking out this series!📚
✨Thank you to Papermyths for a free copy of the ebook and for having me as part of the tour!✨
I feel like Fury fully got her sass back in this book and is back to kicking butt! Book two took more time to explore her relationships with the three men (reverse harem story), and there is still relationship building in here🔥🔥🔥. But the focus is on action💥. This was a fast-paced read and I really enjoyed having Fury back to her bada** self!
The world building in this series is fun and cheeky, pulling in different concepts of the afterlife, angels and demons, and other supernaturals. 😇
Her mates, the three of them, need to work together and trust her, and trust each other, in order for them to stop the end of the world from happening. If you enjoy fantasy with a sassy main character and a whole lot of steam🔥, I would recommend checking out this series!📚
✨Thank you to Papermyths for a free copy of the ebook and for having me as part of the tour!✨
December 8, 2021
Wow!!! Oh my duck! I freaking love love love Fury she's quirky and amazing! This is her final book and I freaking devoured it! There are some major plot twists I didn't see coming! Amazing read and oh my duck Hades and Fury their interactions crack me up! Such a great read!!!
December 11, 2021
Well ladies you both did it again! Wow wow wow...Fury is amazing. She with the help of her men truly make this series something to cherish and read over and over again!
Hades never stops making me laugh. Jules is my new best friend!
Such an amazing series and one of my absolute favorites!
Amazing read! Amazing story! Amazing characters!!!
Hades never stops making me laugh. Jules is my new best friend!
Such an amazing series and one of my absolute favorites!
Amazing read! Amazing story! Amazing characters!!!
December 15, 2021
I've enjoyed this trilogy and it's definitely one of the better RH's I've read this year.
We get lots of character growth and action in this final installment, and whilst it got a bit cheesy, I was pleased with how it all ended.
We get lots of character growth and action in this final installment, and whilst it got a bit cheesy, I was pleased with how it all ended.
May 12, 2022
Hades interlog at the very beginning is so funny. I love him. Anyhow Fury is so amazing and after being bit by her mates she turns into something wowworthy a White Raven what a shock. I can't wait for the next book in this series
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December 16, 2021
Black Swan is the final book in Fury's story and it was epic. I waited patiently for this book and it did not disappoint. Everything comes to a head in this one, Fury has bonded with her mates but has to make the final decision of should she stay or should she go? Dorian's epically violent daughter is still lurking, Azrael (Fury's ex-husband/murderer) is plotting and it's definitely not good when a psychopath is plotting, and they still have a prophecy about the end of the world to deal with. To say this book was high-action is an understatement.
Fury is good at rehabilitating souls but not so much with examining her own emotions. Azrael is back and it's affecting Fury in a big way and she is forced to confront her trauma about what happened in the past but before that, she has to stop Azrael from not only ruining her afterlife but also stop him from hurting those she loves. Fury is badass but the fact that she is finally willing to confront her demons (haha, demons, get it) and is willing to own her mistakes, learn, and grow from them is inspiring. Not to mention all the snark, sass, and jokes, Fury is one of my favorite characters.
So it is known that Fury's mates did not get along the best. Each is an alpha, immortal, and the strongest supernaturals in existence, no one is on their level (except Fury, of course) but they weren't really friendly with each other, they mostly tolerated each other. Then enter Fury and they tolerated each other a little less but came together more for Fury's sake. Well faced with a common enemy and worried for everyone's safety, and their love for Fury has brought them together as nothing could have. The guys have a comradery now, they came together and have formed a bond because they love Fury. They worked together pretty easily in this one, to get things done and they learned to share. Fury has made her love known to each guy and their relationship moves to the next level. I loved seeing how much each of them cherishes Fury and how she has learned to open her heart to not only them but others as well.
Kel Carpenter and Aurelia Jane are geniuses. Seriously I loved every single second of this book. Black Swan came together perfectly, things that were mentioned in the previous books paid off in this book. The story is so unique and everything is connected in an interesting way. A backstory that Fury didn't even know was revealed, a few surprising plot twists that made the story that much more interesting, and more of how the Afterlife worked, that world, in general, was explained and everything made perfect sense while being totally surprising. Fury's story may be over but a certainly funny and sassy raven has a story to tell. The next book in A Demon's Guide to the Afterlife is Hades, I can't wait, I know it's gonna be hilarious just like the rest of the series. Here's to hoping a few familiar faces make an appearance.
Fury is good at rehabilitating souls but not so much with examining her own emotions. Azrael is back and it's affecting Fury in a big way and she is forced to confront her trauma about what happened in the past but before that, she has to stop Azrael from not only ruining her afterlife but also stop him from hurting those she loves. Fury is badass but the fact that she is finally willing to confront her demons (haha, demons, get it) and is willing to own her mistakes, learn, and grow from them is inspiring. Not to mention all the snark, sass, and jokes, Fury is one of my favorite characters.
So it is known that Fury's mates did not get along the best. Each is an alpha, immortal, and the strongest supernaturals in existence, no one is on their level (except Fury, of course) but they weren't really friendly with each other, they mostly tolerated each other. Then enter Fury and they tolerated each other a little less but came together more for Fury's sake. Well faced with a common enemy and worried for everyone's safety, and their love for Fury has brought them together as nothing could have. The guys have a comradery now, they came together and have formed a bond because they love Fury. They worked together pretty easily in this one, to get things done and they learned to share. Fury has made her love known to each guy and their relationship moves to the next level. I loved seeing how much each of them cherishes Fury and how she has learned to open her heart to not only them but others as well.
Kel Carpenter and Aurelia Jane are geniuses. Seriously I loved every single second of this book. Black Swan came together perfectly, things that were mentioned in the previous books paid off in this book. The story is so unique and everything is connected in an interesting way. A backstory that Fury didn't even know was revealed, a few surprising plot twists that made the story that much more interesting, and more of how the Afterlife worked, that world, in general, was explained and everything made perfect sense while being totally surprising. Fury's story may be over but a certainly funny and sassy raven has a story to tell. The next book in A Demon's Guide to the Afterlife is Hades, I can't wait, I know it's gonna be hilarious just like the rest of the series. Here's to hoping a few familiar faces make an appearance.
December 26, 2021
Ok I’m having an anxiety attack because damn me to hell I just want to start reading already seriously I’m even with tachycardia hahaha ok ok the opening phrase is … looks like something my mother could say hahaha yeah absolutely true.
I love the review Hades gives us , he is so funny and his acid sense of humor ? Yeah I LOVE IT , the way he just breaks the fourth wall speaking to us hahaha just a masterpiece.
See? Hades is just hahahah damn it he can enter my list of favorite characters ever , I’m serious I can’t wait for his book with Jules . Damn that revelation about Fury’s heritage I didn’t see coming…And I’m damn good at guessing these things …tag me surprised, I’m a little like Dorian but instead of didn’t getting surprised easy with life I normally don’t get surprised easy with books , you can see me like a old soul that in books already lived thousand of years .
Ok so Azrael … poor fu*ker I’m not saying he is innocent but … sometimes a villain is born because people just fu*ked with them too much and then they broke and came back like monsters …it’s sad maybe that’s because I always liked villains more and why the books I read the heroes are more in the gray area than anything else , it’s just sad when you know why a villain is a villain, they normally have a backstory much more rich and interesting than the heroes , I’m not saying this is the case in this book , because I like the “heroes” in this one , principally because they are more like antiheroes in that wonderful gray area hahaha.
Well well well … my curiosity is absolutely picked … three archangels chosen to be extinguished… she has three mates that apparently can’t die and are damn too much powerful to be normal supes… I’m smelling something fishy hahahaha .
I’m partially angry with Fury because …she was claimed by Roman and Dorian but and our guy Ezra ? My lovely, sarcastic Ezra ? Uh ? Can she please give him more attention??? See how he looks detached? She should give him more attention and you know talk to him ? He probably didn’t claimed her because he is afraid of being rejected again by a mate , it’s a trauma for gods sake !!! But no she is so worried about Dorian’s crazy daughter and Roman’s whatever affs I’m pissed ok .
Damn it … at the “Ball” Ezra is weird like …really damn weird … I’m smelling something fishy and I’m never wrong when I smell trouble … yeah it’s like a sixth sense of mine hahaha .
Ok the next thing that happened I didn’t saw that coming!!! Brilliant !!!! And OMFG … the apocalypse? Damn !!! Ok the guys literally loses their cool I’m seriously… if Lyra was scary in her craziness and pain … they’re something else , that all consuming pain and loss … now I understand why the “Fate witches” saw they could bring the apocalypse, ok ok they’ll not bring the apocalypse for now , thank goddess for small miracles aka Rox and Jules.
Damn Rox is incredible a genius seriously, the guys was batshit crazy but she could maintain her cool and think logically.
See ? The fu*king voice of reason !!! C’mon guys let’s wait a little more to end the world Fury was going to be pissed with they just bring the apocalypse and fu*ks with her mission hahaha. Ok Roman is “under” control but Dorian ? That’s … someone immediately bring him to a psychiatrist.
That son of a bi*ch!!! I want to literally kill Azrael!! Yeah I understand Dorian’s feeling , poor Ezra being a mind reader in Hell ?? Ok this absolutely can fu*k with someone’s mind , he doesn’t even need to be tortured and that sick fu*ker tortured him too … poor Ezra damn it !!! You know Fury is really lucky she has Hades to help her , their bickering is infinite but their friendship is too good hahaha in a weird way, I must add but what good friendship isn’t weird ?
Woah I’m astonished happened another thing I didn’t saw coming … damn I’m deeply in love with this book hahaha . Damn it!!! the world building is really interesting hahaha loving every absolutely moment !!! Fury is pissed because … God ? Or whatever didn’t intervene … well girl this is the thing God never intervene , you know that thing ?? Free will ? Yeah this sucks because with it people always do sh*t but it’s necessary.
FU*KING HELLL !!! this is my girl !!!
Damnnn !!! I absolutely love Hades seriously only him to make a joke in a tense situation like this hahahaha I’m laughing so hard right now . Fucking hell !!! That fight in the end ?????? Damnnnnnnn !!!!! Roman is a hellwolf ??? Soooooo coool !!!
Do you know what is more sad ? I understand Azrael , he is broken and lost more than anything I think it’s the burden of being truly immortal, the lines between right and wrong are just blowed and after his punishment for his children… well the things just gotten worse , I know his actions are unforgivable and I think he doesn’t have salvation he’s just … too far gone .
Ok this series was perfect !!! Just marvelous and I loved every damn second , even the ones I got pissed hahaha . That ending was so well done , gave us a sense of peace and damnnnn I absolutely love Hades I’m seriously!!! Ok ok and Jake is fu*king awesome too like … REALLY awesome hahaha . Loved the way Fury picked how to live her life , and how the Guys after their “boys night” that was truly just them fight against the Dukes of hell , their companionship grow , I won’t lie I wanted more about it , but ok the ending gave us a good look in their lives by the years , a little rushed maybe or it’s just me being over attached hahaha . But the ending was truly perfect .
The capacity for friendship is God’s way of apologizing for our families. Jay McInerney, The Last of the Savages
I love the review Hades gives us , he is so funny and his acid sense of humor ? Yeah I LOVE IT , the way he just breaks the fourth wall speaking to us hahaha just a masterpiece.
Dorian: An old fae asshole. Ezra: A kink-crazed bloodsucking vampire asshole. Roman: A wolf-shifter-thing with a growling-problem asshole. Rox: The wolf-shifter-thing’s much more tolerable sister. Great hair. Hades: The most glorious specimen of wit, wisdom, intelligence, and humility that the Afterlife has ever had to contend with. All right. Read on, people. Tick tock.
See? Hades is just hahahah damn it he can enter my list of favorite characters ever , I’m serious I can’t wait for his book with Jules . Damn that revelation about Fury’s heritage I didn’t see coming…And I’m damn good at guessing these things …tag me surprised, I’m a little like Dorian but instead of didn’t getting surprised easy with life I normally don’t get surprised easy with books , you can see me like a old soul that in books already lived thousand of years .
Ok so Azrael … poor fu*ker I’m not saying he is innocent but … sometimes a villain is born because people just fu*ked with them too much and then they broke and came back like monsters …it’s sad maybe that’s because I always liked villains more and why the books I read the heroes are more in the gray area than anything else , it’s just sad when you know why a villain is a villain, they normally have a backstory much more rich and interesting than the heroes , I’m not saying this is the case in this book , because I like the “heroes” in this one , principally because they are more like antiheroes in that wonderful gray area hahaha.
Well well well … my curiosity is absolutely picked … three archangels chosen to be extinguished… she has three mates that apparently can’t die and are damn too much powerful to be normal supes… I’m smelling something fishy hahahaha .
I’m partially angry with Fury because …she was claimed by Roman and Dorian but and our guy Ezra ? My lovely, sarcastic Ezra ? Uh ? Can she please give him more attention??? See how he looks detached? She should give him more attention and you know talk to him ? He probably didn’t claimed her because he is afraid of being rejected again by a mate , it’s a trauma for gods sake !!! But no she is so worried about Dorian’s crazy daughter and Roman’s whatever affs I’m pissed ok .
Damn it … at the “Ball” Ezra is weird like …really damn weird … I’m smelling something fishy and I’m never wrong when I smell trouble … yeah it’s like a sixth sense of mine hahaha .
Ok the next thing that happened I didn’t saw that coming!!! Brilliant !!!! And OMFG … the apocalypse? Damn !!! Ok the guys literally loses their cool I’m seriously… if Lyra was scary in her craziness and pain … they’re something else , that all consuming pain and loss … now I understand why the “Fate witches” saw they could bring the apocalypse, ok ok they’ll not bring the apocalypse for now , thank goddess for small miracles aka Rox and Jules.
She looked up at me, her silent tears dripping onto her chest. “She couldn’t die before. She shouldn’t be able to die now. It’s Fury. I don’t think the end of the world would have killed her.” She let out a tiny huff. A humorless laugh.
Damn Rox is incredible a genius seriously, the guys was batshit crazy but she could maintain her cool and think logically.
Roxanne turned her head, facing her brother. “I’m saying give it time. Before either of you try to level the building.” She looked up, and we followed her gaze. Cracks lined the walls, and a slow rumble in the room finally eased when she pointed it out. “And before you both try to destroy everyone and everything on this planet, give her time. Trust her. She’ll come back to us.”
See ? The fu*king voice of reason !!! C’mon guys let’s wait a little more to end the world Fury was going to be pissed with they just bring the apocalypse and fu*ks with her mission hahaha. Ok Roman is “under” control but Dorian ? That’s … someone immediately bring him to a psychiatrist.
That son of a bi*ch!!! I want to literally kill Azrael!! Yeah I understand Dorian’s feeling , poor Ezra being a mind reader in Hell ?? Ok this absolutely can fu*k with someone’s mind , he doesn’t even need to be tortured and that sick fu*ker tortured him too … poor Ezra damn it !!! You know Fury is really lucky she has Hades to help her , their bickering is infinite but their friendship is too good hahaha in a weird way, I must add but what good friendship isn’t weird ?
Woah I’m astonished happened another thing I didn’t saw coming … damn I’m deeply in love with this book hahaha . Damn it!!! the world building is really interesting hahaha loving every absolutely moment !!! Fury is pissed because … God ? Or whatever didn’t intervene … well girl this is the thing God never intervene , you know that thing ?? Free will ? Yeah this sucks because with it people always do sh*t but it’s necessary.
Angel. Demon. Shifter. Fae. Vampire. Woman. Fuck the Angel of Death. I was as close to a god as one could get.
FU*KING HELLL !!! this is my girl !!!
Hades appeared, landing on my shoulder. “Look at them walk like they’re in a shampoo commercial,” he huffed. “Tools.”
Damnnn !!! I absolutely love Hades seriously only him to make a joke in a tense situation like this hahahaha I’m laughing so hard right now . Fucking hell !!! That fight in the end ?????? Damnnnnnnn !!!!! Roman is a hellwolf ??? Soooooo coool !!!
“I’ve paid my dues. I ran this world and the Afterlife for thousands of years while Satan—I’m sorry, ‘Jake’—fucked off. Forever is too long but I can’t die, and I’m beyond caring about what is right or wrong or just.
Do you know what is more sad ? I understand Azrael , he is broken and lost more than anything I think it’s the burden of being truly immortal, the lines between right and wrong are just blowed and after his punishment for his children… well the things just gotten worse , I know his actions are unforgivable and I think he doesn’t have salvation he’s just … too far gone .
Ok this series was perfect !!! Just marvelous and I loved every damn second , even the ones I got pissed hahaha . That ending was so well done , gave us a sense of peace and damnnnn I absolutely love Hades I’m seriously!!! Ok ok and Jake is fu*king awesome too like … REALLY awesome hahaha . Loved the way Fury picked how to live her life , and how the Guys after their “boys night” that was truly just them fight against the Dukes of hell , their companionship grow , I won’t lie I wanted more about it , but ok the ending gave us a good look in their lives by the years , a little rushed maybe or it’s just me being over attached hahaha . But the ending was truly perfect .
May 10, 2024
I won't lie. I think I was pretty bored by the end here.
This series as a whole was very mediocre. It had enough going on that I found myself still interested in seeing where it was going, but at no point was I invested in the story or the characters. Not saying that anyone was inherently bad, I just didn't form a connection with anyone.
Fury's character went from being cute and quirky to a little annoying and eye roll inducing. I generally didn't like nor dislike any of her mates. They were all pretty bland cookie cutter mates that pop up in these types of books.
I liked the storyline more than the characters, so I'm sad that they didn't do more for me. The whole Jake twist was fun, and I enjoyed the addition of the four horsemen. I think that's where the stars I actually gave this book stem from, I do, however, wish there was more to it. I kind of hit the back burner and fizzled out, which was really disappointing to me.
Overall. This was okay. The books kind of sat in the same “meh” corner for me all the way through, so I did drop the rating on this one.
This series as a whole was very mediocre. It had enough going on that I found myself still interested in seeing where it was going, but at no point was I invested in the story or the characters. Not saying that anyone was inherently bad, I just didn't form a connection with anyone.
Fury's character went from being cute and quirky to a little annoying and eye roll inducing. I generally didn't like nor dislike any of her mates. They were all pretty bland cookie cutter mates that pop up in these types of books.
I liked the storyline more than the characters, so I'm sad that they didn't do more for me. The whole Jake twist was fun, and I enjoyed the addition of the four horsemen. I think that's where the stars I actually gave this book stem from, I do, however, wish there was more to it. I kind of hit the back burner and fizzled out, which was really disappointing to me.
Overall. This was okay. The books kind of sat in the same “meh” corner for me all the way through, so I did drop the rating on this one.
December 8, 2021
3.75 ⭐️ I’ve been counting down the days until I got to read this bad boy, and now I’m sad that it’s over 😩
I had really high hopes for Black Swan. The first two books in the series were fucking phenomenal, so I expected nothing less out of this… & while I know this is the end for Fury and her men, their story just feels unfinished somehow.
Don’t get me wrong, there’s tons of drama and action and I’m so happy that my faves *finally* get their happy ending, but I expected more? I’m sure that it’s because I’m not ready to say goodbye to this series and it’s characters, so don’t mind me.
Overall I still love the series just as much as I did before and still love the fuck out of Kel and Aurelia, so there’s that
I had really high hopes for Black Swan. The first two books in the series were fucking phenomenal, so I expected nothing less out of this… & while I know this is the end for Fury and her men, their story just feels unfinished somehow.
Don’t get me wrong, there’s tons of drama and action and I’m so happy that my faves *finally* get their happy ending, but I expected more? I’m sure that it’s because I’m not ready to say goodbye to this series and it’s characters, so don’t mind me.
Overall I still love the series just as much as I did before and still love the fuck out of Kel and Aurelia, so there’s that
February 18, 2022
Ratings - completed series:
#1 Dark Horse: ★★★★☆
#2 White Raven: ★★★★☆
#3 Black Swan (this book): ★★★★☆
#1 Dark Horse: ★★★★☆
#2 White Raven: ★★★★☆
#3 Black Swan (this book): ★★★★☆
August 12, 2022
10/10 pissed I was left super hanging in the smut department.
I think I'm going to go cry now.
however, I would die for Ezra and Hades.
June 1, 2022
Did not finish. Might try again eventually but the characters didn’t seem to develop and I just couldn’t get into it.
November 7, 2023
I really enjoyed this series!
A lot of people had a hard time connecting with the characters and while I can understand that I think the ending, specifically with Fury's POV gave us an insight to how loved she is by them. They are a family.
Azrael's ending was also a controversial topic that I saw a few people talk about. While, yes, it was a little anti-climatic I do not see how the turn of events could have been written any better. I love how he was ended and I love the punishment that befell him.
Jake turning out to be EVERYTHING was also a surprise, but a welcome one at that. I liked how he wasn't perfect in any way and had a lot of morality about him. He made mistakes, monumental mistakes at that, but he understood that he couldn't do everything right and that he couldn't change past mistakes. The ending with his character in the Epilogue was also unexpected but highly adored. I think it was the perfect "ending" for him and I loved his interaction with Dorien.
I liked where Fury's "lore" ended up. It was entertaining going with her as she learned about her true heritage, and I'm glad everything cosmically went perfectly. She really did deserve a happy ending, and I'm glad she got it.
Ezra's torture was something that truly hurt. The way in which it played out was just heartbreaking, but his comedic relief and his ability to understand Fury completely made him such a lovely character. He really was like the guy-version of Fury, obviously to a different extent, but still so alike.
Roman was someone I wished we saw more of in this particular book. There's a point where they believe Fury has truly died and when she finally returned their reunion just seemed almost non-existent. It seemed like this book was more much focused on her other mates. However I did really enjoy his character, especially when he turned into that certain something during the big fight. His loyalty and ability to care for a family so big is admirable. He brought Fury the one thing she never truly had, a family.
Hades was a little more expected than the others, however his true identity was a surprise. I'm happy he ended up being way more than a "pigeon". I'm excited to read his story along with Jules's. He kept the book light and his jabs at Fury were always funny and light-hearted.
If there was one thing I could say completely upset me was the fact that there was no group action, however to my understanding the author has a bonus scene with all of them so I'll have to get on that immediately lmao.
There were a few cliffhangers, things that were never truly confirmed nor denied and mysteries that never came to a resolution. But overall this was a great series that I really enjoyed. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys plot-twists, mysteries, and mate-bonds that defy all odds.
A lot of people had a hard time connecting with the characters and while I can understand that I think the ending, specifically with Fury's POV gave us an insight to how loved she is by them. They are a family.
Azrael's ending was also a controversial topic that I saw a few people talk about. While, yes, it was a little anti-climatic I do not see how the turn of events could have been written any better. I love how he was ended and I love the punishment that befell him.
Jake turning out to be EVERYTHING was also a surprise, but a welcome one at that. I liked how he wasn't perfect in any way and had a lot of morality about him. He made mistakes, monumental mistakes at that, but he understood that he couldn't do everything right and that he couldn't change past mistakes. The ending with his character in the Epilogue was also unexpected but highly adored. I think it was the perfect "ending" for him and I loved his interaction with Dorien.
I liked where Fury's "lore" ended up. It was entertaining going with her as she learned about her true heritage, and I'm glad everything cosmically went perfectly. She really did deserve a happy ending, and I'm glad she got it.
Ezra's torture was something that truly hurt. The way in which it played out was just heartbreaking, but his comedic relief and his ability to understand Fury completely made him such a lovely character. He really was like the guy-version of Fury, obviously to a different extent, but still so alike.
Roman was someone I wished we saw more of in this particular book. There's a point where they believe Fury has truly died and when she finally returned their reunion just seemed almost non-existent. It seemed like this book was more much focused on her other mates. However I did really enjoy his character, especially when he turned into that certain something during the big fight. His loyalty and ability to care for a family so big is admirable. He brought Fury the one thing she never truly had, a family.
Hades was a little more expected than the others, however his true identity was a surprise. I'm happy he ended up being way more than a "pigeon". I'm excited to read his story along with Jules's. He kept the book light and his jabs at Fury were always funny and light-hearted.
If there was one thing I could say completely upset me was the fact that there was no group action, however to my understanding the author has a bonus scene with all of them so I'll have to get on that immediately lmao.
There were a few cliffhangers, things that were never truly confirmed nor denied and mysteries that never came to a resolution. But overall this was a great series that I really enjoyed. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys plot-twists, mysteries, and mate-bonds that defy all odds.
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