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Ordinary Magic #5
Dime a Demon [Dramatized Adaptation]
Myra Reed's life is going great. Being a cop is great. Guarding the library of arcane secrets is great. Even dealing with the monsters and gods vacationing in the little beach town of Ordinary, Oregon is great. Then the demon, Bathin, strolls into town and steals Myra's sister's soul. So much for great. Luckily, Myra has a plan to evict the demon and save her sister's soul. Step shut down the portals to hell popping up in town. Step get rid of the pink know-it-all unicorn. Step don't die while teaching Death how to be a cop. Oh, and there's a step four. Absolutely, positively, no matter what, do not fall in love with the handsome, charming, jerk of a demon she's trying to kick out of town. Logically, it's a good plan. But when it comes to Bathin, Myra's very illogical heart has some plans of its own. Performed by Karen Novack, Danny Gavigan, Eleanor Todd, Colleen Delany, Nick DePinto, Amanda Forstrom, Henry Kramer, Michael Glenn, David Coyne, Richard Rohan, Nanette Savard, Evan Casey, Lydia Kraniotis, Lolita Horne, Holly Vagley, Ryan Carlo Dalusung, Lise Bruneau, Siobhan Casey, Todd Scofield, Andy Brownstein, Zeke Alton, Ken Jackson, David Jourdan, Tia Shearer, Scott McCormick and Alana Casey.
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Devon Monk
88 books2,061 followersDevon Monk is a national best selling writer of urban fantasy. Her series include Ordinary Magic, House Immortal, Allie Beckstrom, Broken Magic and Shame and Terric. She also writes the Age of Steam steampunk series, and the occasional short story which can be found in her collection: A Cup of Normal, and in various anthologies. She has one husband, two sons, and lives in Oregon. When not writing, Devon is either drinking too much coffee or knitting silly things.
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December 21, 2021
Dime a Demon
(Ordinary Magic #5)
by Devon Monk
This book has Myra's view throughout. More demons, portals from hell, and plenty of action, creatures, and supernatural issues! Rich in fun, excitement, wit, some romance, and plenty of supernatural!
(Ordinary Magic #5)
by Devon Monk
This book has Myra's view throughout. More demons, portals from hell, and plenty of action, creatures, and supernatural issues! Rich in fun, excitement, wit, some romance, and plenty of supernatural!
October 20, 2020
[2.5/5 stars] I’m more than a bit disenchanted with the series.
It has a lot of good components, but just enough glaring oddities that I’m only enjoying it about half as much as I should be. It’s frustrating because the first couple of works were strong. I go into ranty detail in my review of book 3, so I won’t reiterate those issues. And while this book pulled things back closer to where we started, it came with a whole new batch of problems. Most notably: the love story.
Up to this point, the series has had a good balance between all the elements and the romance. There was just enough for some good old fashioned sexual tension, but it didn’t overwhelm all of the other really interesting happenings in Ordinary. That balance was not present in Dime a Demon. I didn’t mind the switch to a different POV (another Reed sister) because it was a good way to reinvigorate the story. However (a big however), if you’re going to make the entire focus of the novel a romance, then it had better be a good one… which this was not.
For starters, there was no real courtship. There was an attempt at courtship that always got shot down, and some flashy moments of shared chemistry, but that critical component where the characters grow closer through shared experiences and a series of meaningful moments was non-existent. It wasn’t romance, with emotion and connection, it was a purely physical connection between two horny characters (at least, that’s how it came across). It was very unsatisfying (I mean, even if it was meant to be a purely physical relationship, it needed way more tension, positive interaction, and foreplay).
Sigh… I think this is the last I’m reading for the series unless I can snag a free copy from the library for future publications. It’s not the worst I’ve read, but it has not lived up to any of my expectations and I’ve already invested way more than usual into it.
Recommendations: the #.5 novella and first book were fantastic, but the series has since taken a drastic decline. The compilation of novellas (which counted as book 4) were dazzling examples of the best the series has to offer, but then book 5 tanked again for a whole new host of reasons. The series has some truly great components, and I don’t regret the time I spent reading it, however there are a lot of series I’d recommend first.
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It has a lot of good components, but just enough glaring oddities that I’m only enjoying it about half as much as I should be. It’s frustrating because the first couple of works were strong. I go into ranty detail in my review of book 3, so I won’t reiterate those issues. And while this book pulled things back closer to where we started, it came with a whole new batch of problems. Most notably: the love story.
Up to this point, the series has had a good balance between all the elements and the romance. There was just enough for some good old fashioned sexual tension, but it didn’t overwhelm all of the other really interesting happenings in Ordinary. That balance was not present in Dime a Demon. I didn’t mind the switch to a different POV (another Reed sister) because it was a good way to reinvigorate the story. However (a big however), if you’re going to make the entire focus of the novel a romance, then it had better be a good one… which this was not.
For starters, there was no real courtship. There was an attempt at courtship that always got shot down, and some flashy moments of shared chemistry, but that critical component where the characters grow closer through shared experiences and a series of meaningful moments was non-existent. It wasn’t romance, with emotion and connection, it was a purely physical connection between two horny characters (at least, that’s how it came across). It was very unsatisfying (I mean, even if it was meant to be a purely physical relationship, it needed way more tension, positive interaction, and foreplay).
Sigh… I think this is the last I’m reading for the series unless I can snag a free copy from the library for future publications. It’s not the worst I’ve read, but it has not lived up to any of my expectations and I’ve already invested way more than usual into it.
Recommendations: the #.5 novella and first book were fantastic, but the series has since taken a drastic decline. The compilation of novellas (which counted as book 4) were dazzling examples of the best the series has to offer, but then book 5 tanked again for a whole new host of reasons. The series has some truly great components, and I don’t regret the time I spent reading it, however there are a lot of series I’d recommend first.
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April 7, 2022
More than the other books in this series, I am definitely seeing a lot of "Charmed" parallels in this particular one. (Not that I have ever seen the reboot of "Charmed.") In both, the story follows three magical sisters as they interact with a variety of mythical creatures in the modern world. In both, the three sisters find themselves romantically entangled with supernatural male love interests. This installment of Ordinary Magic is from middle-sister Myra's perspective, rather than the usual POV from the oldest sister, because Myra has to resolve her mutual attraction with a demon.
... Oh, you mean like Phoebe? Phoebe from Charmed? Whose primary love interest was a demon?
Normally the youngest sister is more of a Phoebe parallel, what with them both being precogs. So the author made it an imperfect parallel. I guess. Myra's gift of always showing up at the right place at the right time doesn't even feel that dissimilar from Piper's freezing time gift, if you think about it.
I enjoyed this book a little more than the previous ones in the series because I like Myra best. She is the most book smart of the sisters, and the closest they have to an actual mage. She really has studied magical history and knows a few spells. However, in this book a character explicitly informs Myra that she is not a witch, nor even a "magic worker." That last bit feels like a stretch, since we have seen Myra cast a couple spells, but okay.
The worst part about this novel was its reliance upon the "humor" of Myra having to care for a vain, selfish unicorn. The plot is supposed to be about saving the town of Ordinary from sucking portals to Hell. But, the unicorn character is heavily tied up with that plot. She shows up at the same time as the first portal, and she is strongly involved with that plot for the rest of the book. But aside from a few serious moments, we're supposed to be laughing at the imagery of the unicorn taking up residence in Myra's guest room, and rejecting the omelet that she insisted Myra make for her.
As usual for this series, the protagonist sisters are all supposed to be police officers, but they are astoundingly bad at picking up on obvious clues.
*shrugs* If you're really invested in the Myra/Bathin romance, that is really what this book is about. To Myra's credit, she keeps insisting to anyone who will listen that it's wrong for her to be attracted to the demon who took her sister's soul. But overall this series has a problem with pairing the sisters with dubious male love interests. The audience is supposed to be happy about the female protagonists ending up with male love interests who have done something hurtful to the women in the past, and I just don't understand why.
Have some self-respect, ladies, and find some new nice guy who has never hurt you. There are plenty of nice guys out there. Go on the apps. Leave Ordinary for a while and find a nice accountant. WTF?
... Oh, you mean like Phoebe? Phoebe from Charmed? Whose primary love interest was a demon?
Normally the youngest sister is more of a Phoebe parallel, what with them both being precogs. So the author made it an imperfect parallel. I guess. Myra's gift of always showing up at the right place at the right time doesn't even feel that dissimilar from Piper's freezing time gift, if you think about it.
I enjoyed this book a little more than the previous ones in the series because I like Myra best. She is the most book smart of the sisters, and the closest they have to an actual mage. She really has studied magical history and knows a few spells. However, in this book a character explicitly informs Myra that she is not a witch, nor even a "magic worker." That last bit feels like a stretch, since we have seen Myra cast a couple spells, but okay.
The worst part about this novel was its reliance upon the "humor" of Myra having to care for a vain, selfish unicorn. The plot is supposed to be about saving the town of Ordinary from sucking portals to Hell. But, the unicorn character is heavily tied up with that plot. She shows up at the same time as the first portal, and she is strongly involved with that plot for the rest of the book. But aside from a few serious moments, we're supposed to be laughing at the imagery of the unicorn taking up residence in Myra's guest room, and rejecting the omelet that she insisted Myra make for her.
As usual for this series, the protagonist sisters are all supposed to be police officers, but they are astoundingly bad at picking up on obvious clues.
*shrugs* If you're really invested in the Myra/Bathin romance, that is really what this book is about. To Myra's credit, she keeps insisting to anyone who will listen that it's wrong for her to be attracted to the demon who took her sister's soul. But overall this series has a problem with pairing the sisters with dubious male love interests. The audience is supposed to be happy about the female protagonists ending up with male love interests who have done something hurtful to the women in the past, and I just don't understand why.
Have some self-respect, ladies, and find some new nice guy who has never hurt you. There are plenty of nice guys out there. Go on the apps. Leave Ordinary for a while and find a nice accountant. WTF?
March 29, 2022
Myra Reed is the brainy Reed sister. She has an arcane library she is protecting and is the keeper of all the supernatural knowledge of the town. She also has an uncanny knack for being in the right place at the right time with the right thing, even if it makes no sense to bring a turnip to a newly summoned demon portal she just goes with it.
Myra Reed is also just as emotionally challenged as her sisters. She is absolute rubbish relationships and feelings and is more likely to punch the man/demon of her dreams than kiss him. She has been fighting her attraction to the demon Bathin for a few books now, blaming it on the fact that he is holding her sisters soul (I mean that is kinda a big deal) but he is trying to be gentle with it. However there seem to be demon portals being summoned in Ordinary and it might have a little something to do with the strain on Delaney's soul.
Myra drove my a little nuts with her stabby attitude towards Bathin. I mean you know she likes him but instead of being a grown up and dealing with emotions she wants to use magical scissors to cut Delaney's soul from Bathin, even after death said it would hurt Delaney. She is not very rational and seriously drove me nuts.
The funnest parts of the book were the ridiculous miniture pink unicorn who just happened to pop up at one the the demon portals, my favorite dragon-pig, Death learning how to be on the police force. The unicorn was pretty funny and worth it overall.
The ending is sweet and I do like Bathin so good job getting the girl in the end.
Myra Reed is also just as emotionally challenged as her sisters. She is absolute rubbish relationships and feelings and is more likely to punch the man/demon of her dreams than kiss him. She has been fighting her attraction to the demon Bathin for a few books now, blaming it on the fact that he is holding her sisters soul (I mean that is kinda a big deal) but he is trying to be gentle with it. However there seem to be demon portals being summoned in Ordinary and it might have a little something to do with the strain on Delaney's soul.
Myra drove my a little nuts with her stabby attitude towards Bathin. I mean you know she likes him but instead of being a grown up and dealing with emotions she wants to use magical scissors to cut Delaney's soul from Bathin, even after death said it would hurt Delaney. She is not very rational and seriously drove me nuts.
The funnest parts of the book were the ridiculous miniture pink unicorn who just happened to pop up at one the the demon portals, my favorite dragon-pig, Death learning how to be on the police force. The unicorn was pretty funny and worth it overall.
The ending is sweet and I do like Bathin so good job getting the girl in the end.
June 12, 2019
And so we return to the little town of Ordinary, which is anything but. For those who haven't read this series, it centres on a small idyllic town where gods and goddesses like to holiday incognito amongst oblivious humans and any number of other supernatural beings. The three Reed daughters are the latest generation of a family which has kept the peace between humans and the supernatural.
In this novel the middle sister, Myra Reed is desperate to find a way to release her sister Delaney's soul from the demon Bathin but her quest is thwarted by the appearance of vortexes into the underworld appearing randomly in Ordinary accompanied by a dwarf pink unicorn!!
Romance, demons, knitting wars, a Slammin' Salmon Serenade, valkyries, Death and a unicorn - if that doesn't whet your appetite then I don't know what will!
In this novel the middle sister, Myra Reed is desperate to find a way to release her sister Delaney's soul from the demon Bathin but her quest is thwarted by the appearance of vortexes into the underworld appearing randomly in Ordinary accompanied by a dwarf pink unicorn!!
Romance, demons, knitting wars, a Slammin' Salmon Serenade, valkyries, Death and a unicorn - if that doesn't whet your appetite then I don't know what will!
December 6, 2019
4.5 Stars... I love immersing myself in this series with this eclectic grouping of supernaturals... The Reed sisters are each unique and powerful in their own right; Myra is the organized thinker and caretaker of the group... She thrives on order and planning, but underneath all of that tidy living her desires run a bit darker and perhaps a little chaos is in order... Enter Bathin, the demon who may be a little bad but certainly not, evil... Opposites attract in this read and the chemistry is explosive... Saving her sister's soul, protecting the town of Ordinary, exiling one (or two) demon(s), and trying not to fall in love... That is one tall order that only a Reed sister can navigate her way through:)
June 15, 2019
I love the world of Ordinary, but this book wasn't a hit for me, a big part of that was due to Myra and Bathin, I didn't feel their connection. That made it really hard for me to root for them, even at the end. I felt bad with the choice that Bathin made, but thought maybe it was for the best.
The unicorn was over the top and made me roll my eyes every time they were on the page.
The unicorn was over the top and made me roll my eyes every time they were on the page.
March 2, 2023
Okay, this one was my favorite. It was really fun. I don’t think I would have continued the series if it wasn’t for the GraphicAudio audiobook production, but I’m glad I did. These gives me feels of urban fantasy tv series and are quick to fly through. Plus, who wouldn’t fall in love with a demon with a soft heart? 😈
July 8, 2019
I just couldn't get into this one. Myra's gift seems too convenient, and she sometimes behaved in ways that made zero sense in context. Not gonna lie, a did get teary-eyed at some of the Spuffy-esque scenes.
July 19, 2020
While I don't read the end of the story first .... I do scan the blurbs of the following books in a series. 😅
I really didn't expect to enjoy this series as much as the 1st based on the blurbs. Which was wrong. 😀
I really didn't expect to enjoy this series as much as the 1st based on the blurbs. Which was wrong. 😀
June 10, 2019
I enjoyed this story with Myra and Bathin! Good ending!
June 26, 2019
I chose. I chose you. Myra, I will always choose you
I was so excited when I received the Amazon newsletter about the release of this book. I've been waiting for Myra and Bathin's book for a while now. I thought their chemistry was off the charts. And complicated love situation is always fun to read -- in this case Bathin is a demon who keeps Delaney's soul (Delaney is Myra's sister).
First of all, that ending is WONDERFUL *sigh*. I think it's just the kind of ending I'd love to see on screen, after the whole push and pull that happens throughout the book. Because oh, how Myra pushes. And push. And PUSH some more.
Devon Monk writes Dime a Demon solely from Myra's perspective. I totally think it's perfect for the storyline -- I don't really need to know what Bathin thinks. It's Myra's struggles that interest me.
Despite the pull that she feels for Bathin, Myra is angry. She doesn't trust Bathin (hey, demons lie!). She doesn't know why Bathin is not willing to let Delaney's soul go. If Myra is so important to the annoying demon, Bathin should choose her instead of deciding to keep Delaney's soul, shouldn't he? Bathin should do that so they can be together without that one problem between them, right?
No worries, it's not Myra's anger-confusion-sexual tension state of mind all the time. We still have PINK unicorn (!) coming to Ordinary by way of vortex of Hell. We have Than (I LOVE GOD OF DEATH SO MUCH!) learning his way to be a reserve police officer. We have Crow also back in business. Then there are several scenes involving the pig-dragon that Delaney owns.
It's fun time at Ordinary, as always.
Now I wonder what the next book will be like, because so far, this book doesn't leave any cliffhangers that I can see.
June 18, 2019
I just love the little paranormal town of Ordinary and it’s residents. What’s not to love? Vacationing gods and mystical creatures who hide their true identities from humans and who have been policed for years by the Reed Family.
“Dime a Demon” is Myra’s story. She has been fighting off the attentions and feeling for the demon Bathin. The main reason for this is because he is holding her sister’s soul but when Delaney begins exhibiting some strange behaviors and vortexes to hell begin popping up all over Ordinary and endangering the lives of the people, Myra will have to take drastic measures.
Not one to allow her feelings to show, Myra decides to use the magical scissors to rip out her sister’s soul. Unfortunately, she discovers if she uses the scissors she might damage Delaney in the process. Of course a new mystical creature comes to town out of the first vortex and it is none other than a pink unicorn. Yep, you heard me right. However, this unicorn is much more than it appears to be and Myra will be in for the surprise of her life.
While this story has lots of action, it dragged on and on for me because there was just too much bickering between Myra and Bathin. A little bit is cute but the amount of arguing, denial of feelings and pandering in this read cause it to lose at least a star for my aggrevation. Ms. Monk really needed to tone it down quite a bit. Yet, I will admit that I am looking forward to seeing what happens between these two characters in future installments.
If you haven’t discovered the town of Ordinary I highly recommend this series starting sequentially with the first book despite my problem with the bickering in this installment. You are in for a treat.
“Dime a Demon” is Myra’s story. She has been fighting off the attentions and feeling for the demon Bathin. The main reason for this is because he is holding her sister’s soul but when Delaney begins exhibiting some strange behaviors and vortexes to hell begin popping up all over Ordinary and endangering the lives of the people, Myra will have to take drastic measures.
Not one to allow her feelings to show, Myra decides to use the magical scissors to rip out her sister’s soul. Unfortunately, she discovers if she uses the scissors she might damage Delaney in the process. Of course a new mystical creature comes to town out of the first vortex and it is none other than a pink unicorn. Yep, you heard me right. However, this unicorn is much more than it appears to be and Myra will be in for the surprise of her life.
While this story has lots of action, it dragged on and on for me because there was just too much bickering between Myra and Bathin. A little bit is cute but the amount of arguing, denial of feelings and pandering in this read cause it to lose at least a star for my aggrevation. Ms. Monk really needed to tone it down quite a bit. Yet, I will admit that I am looking forward to seeing what happens between these two characters in future installments.
If you haven’t discovered the town of Ordinary I highly recommend this series starting sequentially with the first book despite my problem with the bickering in this installment. You are in for a treat.
November 19, 2023
I have a feeling that by this point in the series the author basically decided to up the dial toward extreme. From the bouncy pink unicorn to all of the ensuing happenstance vortexing around. It was appreciated that the main PoV was switched between the sisters, likely to happen again in future books. Before I forget, who would not want a little dragon as a pet..
February 5, 2021
Myra and Bathin
I rarely get to the end of the book where I still actively dislike the heroine and think that the hero is much too good for her. Bathin is way too good for Mira. She’s still in your head and can’t see beyond her small narrow minded idea in view of the world and wonders why she can’t find love. Or things that love is just not for her. Well it would be if you looked beyond your sister and beyond yourself. Bathin was clearly trying to work on himself and is very telling when he tells her when you have given me a chanceIf I had given Delaney her soul back? No no she wouldn’t have given him a chance.
Marcia is much more likeable and all the other books as the main character of her own book though she’s entirely unlikeable seems spoiled and can’t get her head out of her ass for the better of her friends and family.
I rarely get to the end of the book where I still actively dislike the heroine and think that the hero is much too good for her. Bathin is way too good for Mira. She’s still in your head and can’t see beyond her small narrow minded idea in view of the world and wonders why she can’t find love. Or things that love is just not for her. Well it would be if you looked beyond your sister and beyond yourself. Bathin was clearly trying to work on himself and is very telling when he tells her when you have given me a chanceIf I had given Delaney her soul back? No no she wouldn’t have given him a chance.
Marcia is much more likeable and all the other books as the main character of her own book though she’s entirely unlikeable seems spoiled and can’t get her head out of her ass for the better of her friends and family.
June 18, 2022
2 stars
There were too many things I didn't like:
-weak male lead
-female lead: too stubborn, too prickly, no character growth, little respect for her male interest, unrelentingly prejudiced against other species, portrayed as logical yet alot of her actions/thoughts were illogical and narrow-minded, almost two dimensional and not complex enough
-the chemistry between the female and male leads was underdeveloped; even in the few scenes where they were drawn to each other I was unconvinced of any deeper than surface level attraction on Myra's part
-the main conflict in this book fell flat and was too simplistic, I felt underwhelmed by it all.
There were too many things I didn't like:
-weak male lead
-female lead: too stubborn, too prickly, no character growth, little respect for her male interest, unrelentingly prejudiced against other species, portrayed as logical yet alot of her actions/thoughts were illogical and narrow-minded, almost two dimensional and not complex enough
-the chemistry between the female and male leads was underdeveloped; even in the few scenes where they were drawn to each other I was unconvinced of any deeper than surface level attraction on Myra's part
-the main conflict in this book fell flat and was too simplistic, I felt underwhelmed by it all.
November 5, 2021
I love this series. Especially Rock Paper Scissors. Books 1-4 are a definite 4-5 star quality, but this one is not. Myra who previously was written to be a thoughtful, smart woman, always at the right place with the right things, is portrayed as a narrow-minded b*tch. I kept waiting for her to be the women I thought she was - but no - she could not see what was in front of her because..well.. she just was not a good person. I understand that obstacles are needed to work the story - but by the end of the book I just wanted her to either get written out or have it all a bad dream.
June 19, 2019
I have enjoyed the Ordinary Magic series but this one was just OK for me. I never felt much of a connection between Bathin and Myra, and some of it was just too unbelievable. Not a hit for me.
September 4, 2019
We follow Myra in this one, which confused me at the beginning! But it is a great installment, love Ordinary and their not so ordinary problems. Best to read these books in order, lots of backstory.
September 29, 2022
4 By The Binding Of Their Hearts Stars
Dime a Demon is the fifth book in the Ordinary Magic series by Devon Monk.
I was pleasantly surprised to find Myra was the narrator behind this book. To delve so deeply into her mind was, at times annoying, but mostly enlightening. I hated to sit quietly while she tore at herself. While she handicapped her own happiness. While I understand she had one truly bad mess of a possible love match, she committed too deeply to never allowing another possibility in love to come her way. She fought against the connection between her and Bathin harder than Delaney fought against accepting Ryder and the love they share.
I am still concerned over the King of Hell. While Xtelle has been outed as Bathin's mother, and we met his very disturbing Uncle for a short time, I can't imagine anyone else being the truly concerning yellow eyes staring through the vortex. Even though Bathin has accepted his uniqueness compared to other Demons, has allowed human emotions to invade his mask of indifference. I don't imagine for one millisecond that his father has stopped hunting him.
I wish dragon pig had a name. I mean he probably does... but he hasn't told anyone what it might be.. I hope also that he is a permanent inhabitant of Ordinary, Oregon. While Delaney has her soul back now, and we all understood the heavy consequences of her ever putting it in jeopardy again. I imagine there is still more surprises in store. There must be long term affects tied to her being without it for so long, other than weakening the bridge that she embodies, and protects this Haven.
Than, Old Rossi, and Crow are such amazing paternal type figures for these three Reed Daughters. These three more than human men are the guiding stars in their lives. They have proven pivotal in strengthening and fostering the abilities and will of the sisters as they face their responsibilities for protecting this town, and accepting their own slice of happiness outside of their duties to the inhabitants of Ordinary, Oregon.
Dime a Demon is the fifth book in the Ordinary Magic series by Devon Monk.
I was pleasantly surprised to find Myra was the narrator behind this book. To delve so deeply into her mind was, at times annoying, but mostly enlightening. I hated to sit quietly while she tore at herself. While she handicapped her own happiness. While I understand she had one truly bad mess of a possible love match, she committed too deeply to never allowing another possibility in love to come her way. She fought against the connection between her and Bathin harder than Delaney fought against accepting Ryder and the love they share.
I am still concerned over the King of Hell. While Xtelle has been outed as Bathin's mother, and we met his very disturbing Uncle for a short time, I can't imagine anyone else being the truly concerning yellow eyes staring through the vortex. Even though Bathin has accepted his uniqueness compared to other Demons, has allowed human emotions to invade his mask of indifference. I don't imagine for one millisecond that his father has stopped hunting him.
I wish dragon pig had a name. I mean he probably does... but he hasn't told anyone what it might be.. I hope also that he is a permanent inhabitant of Ordinary, Oregon. While Delaney has her soul back now, and we all understood the heavy consequences of her ever putting it in jeopardy again. I imagine there is still more surprises in store. There must be long term affects tied to her being without it for so long, other than weakening the bridge that she embodies, and protects this Haven.
Than, Old Rossi, and Crow are such amazing paternal type figures for these three Reed Daughters. These three more than human men are the guiding stars in their lives. They have proven pivotal in strengthening and fostering the abilities and will of the sisters as they face their responsibilities for protecting this town, and accepting their own slice of happiness outside of their duties to the inhabitants of Ordinary, Oregon.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 13, 2024
2.75⭐️
After the great read that was the previous installment in this series, I found this book a little disappointing. I just could not get to like Myra. For being the most level headed of the sisters she just came across as stubborn and set in her ways. I think in one of the previous books Delaney described her as nurturing but she did not come across that way here. And I never understood why she thought she didn't deserve love. There was no explanation other than the fact that one of her previous relationships ended with the guy moving away. No reasoning was given as to this being a contentious split or an amicable split. It didn't seem like she was pining for someone.
Coming to her "relationship" with Bathin. It just didn't click with me. For the life of me, I couldn't see them together. I actually wished Bathin ended up with anyone else towards the end. He needed someone who trusted him and didn't leap to the nuclear option whenever something happened w.r.t him.
The next few books are thankfully Delaney's POV and I am glad for it. I wouldn't mind a Jean POV but I think I need a break from Myra.
After the great read that was the previous installment in this series, I found this book a little disappointing. I just could not get to like Myra. For being the most level headed of the sisters she just came across as stubborn and set in her ways. I think in one of the previous books Delaney described her as nurturing but she did not come across that way here. And I never understood why she thought she didn't deserve love. There was no explanation other than the fact that one of her previous relationships ended with the guy moving away. No reasoning was given as to this being a contentious split or an amicable split. It didn't seem like she was pining for someone.
Coming to her "relationship" with Bathin. It just didn't click with me. For the life of me, I couldn't see them together. I actually wished Bathin ended up with anyone else towards the end. He needed someone who trusted him and didn't leap to the nuclear option whenever something happened w.r.t him.
The next few books are thankfully Delaney's POV and I am glad for it. I wouldn't mind a Jean POV but I think I need a break from Myra.
June 16, 2019
Devon takes us on another adventure in Ordinary. This time Myra is the focus and that whole Myra/Bathin thing will finally have a resolution one way or another. As always Devon’s writing is crisp with a solid plot and pacing. The cast of characters is engaging and learning more about Myra and how she fits with Reed sister dynamic was cool.
Portals/vortexes to the underworld are opening, and there is her sister’s soul to evict from her demon not-boyfriend. Myra’s in for a busy time. As with all of Devon’s work it was a fun read.
My only issue is probably a draw for other readers. In her recent works Devon has her protagonists obsesses over the object of their affection a little too often for me. Some is entertaining, but this is now a theme. Don’t get me wrong, I still love the book, but repeatedly getting caught up in how your love interest looks while an emergency is going on around you might not be the best thing for police officer. At least no so frequently. Ha!
Another good visit to Ordinary, which is always special when Death/Than is in town. Along with Odin he is one of my favorite supporting characters.
Portals/vortexes to the underworld are opening, and there is her sister’s soul to evict from her demon not-boyfriend. Myra’s in for a busy time. As with all of Devon’s work it was a fun read.
My only issue is probably a draw for other readers. In her recent works Devon has her protagonists obsesses over the object of their affection a little too often for me. Some is entertaining, but this is now a theme. Don’t get me wrong, I still love the book, but repeatedly getting caught up in how your love interest looks while an emergency is going on around you might not be the best thing for police officer. At least no so frequently. Ha!
Another good visit to Ordinary, which is always special when Death/Than is in town. Along with Odin he is one of my favorite supporting characters.
July 25, 2019
Ordinary is anything but ordinary
Okay I enjoyed this book because I like the world the author built and most of the characters. However, I could not give it five stars because I really did not like Myra. I found her to be selfish, closed off and the she had the inability to see a person for who they are. She never looked past the "enthicity" of someone or past actions. There was a moment in the book that three little words could have been used and no "damage" would have occurred with the same result, but with a happier ending. I just feel that the author should have had Myra "see" before or in the process of the action that changed everything. I feel like Bathin got the short end of the stick and is settling with someone who will never accept him for who he is. But this is just my opinion. I do feel that this book should be read if you like the rest of the books because it effects the entire series.
Okay I enjoyed this book because I like the world the author built and most of the characters. However, I could not give it five stars because I really did not like Myra. I found her to be selfish, closed off and the she had the inability to see a person for who they are. She never looked past the "enthicity" of someone or past actions. There was a moment in the book that three little words could have been used and no "damage" would have occurred with the same result, but with a happier ending. I just feel that the author should have had Myra "see" before or in the process of the action that changed everything. I feel like Bathin got the short end of the stick and is settling with someone who will never accept him for who he is. But this is just my opinion. I do feel that this book should be read if you like the rest of the books because it effects the entire series.
did-not-finish
August 21, 2023I just can't bring myself to continue on in this series. The third book was painful to listen to and I couldn't listen to Rock Paper Scissors because Jean turned out to be as terrible to listen to as Delaney. Myra is better than both of them and I really like her powers and her library but the overall plot in this one is just not capturing my attention. Also while I love Bathin, the romance between him and Myra does not feel natural or real at all. I was hoping that the switch in main character would get me some much needed space from Delaney but no. Myra is obsessed with getting Delaney her soul back. Understandable but after many identical monologues about it without any plot movement I really don't care if Delaney gets her soul back.
I will keep these and might possibly give them another try after I get my TBR back down to a manageable level but right now I am officially done with the series.
I will keep these and might possibly give them another try after I get my TBR back down to a manageable level but right now I am officially done with the series.
June 12, 2019
I’m hooked on the Ordinary Magic series, and now we get a book from Myra Reed’s point of view. Myra doesn’t mess around when it comes to falling for the wrong guy, her heart is set on a demon, and not just any demon, but Bathin, the demon who holds her sister Delaney’s soul. Myra must deal with portals to hell, an annoying pink unicorn, and training the new reserve officer, Death (he prefers Than), as well as figuring out how to get Bathin to give back her sister’s soul. Myra is determined to save her sister and no handsome, sexy, annoying demon is going to stop her, no matter what she has to do. Her heart and her instincts say one thing and her stubborn head another, and it was a lot of fun seeing how it all works out. I’m interested to see what happens next to these Reed sisters and their extraordinary town of Ordinary. I certainly hope there are more adventures to come.
June 16, 2022
I'm waffling between 2.5/3.
Oh the paethos. The background characters are what made the books fun (seriously fun), but something about first-person POV (except book 4) makes characters kind of lose their common sense and fall into trops. Myra as a supportive and warm sister--fantastic. Myra as the first-person narrative? Looks like she caught the melodrama from Delany. Maybe it's because it's a bit parceled down on the GraphicAudio version (which is a fantastic production), but the drama/fights right after romantic/passionate moments give the reader/listener a bit of eye-rolling whiplash. Myra's narrative on how much she doesn't trust this or that also gets *really* repetitive.
I'm not a regular paranormal reader though so maybe it's par for the course. I want a whole series on Than-the-Cop though.
Oh the paethos. The background characters are what made the books fun (seriously fun), but something about first-person POV (except book 4) makes characters kind of lose their common sense and fall into trops. Myra as a supportive and warm sister--fantastic. Myra as the first-person narrative? Looks like she caught the melodrama from Delany. Maybe it's because it's a bit parceled down on the GraphicAudio version (which is a fantastic production), but the drama/fights right after romantic/passionate moments give the reader/listener a bit of eye-rolling whiplash. Myra's narrative on how much she doesn't trust this or that also gets *really* repetitive.
I'm not a regular paranormal reader though so maybe it's par for the course. I want a whole series on Than-the-Cop though.
June 13, 2019
Is there a happily ever after for Miya and Bathin
The previous books.In the series have been leading to this story. Bath in is a Demon drawn to the town of Ordinary and to Miya he wants a chance to be somebody different but he's gone about it the wrong way. Bargaining for Delaney's soul (Mayas sister) he is slowly destroying her. But he refuses to return her soul,it's the only reason he's allowed to stay in Ordinary and if he gives it back he will have to leave also he bargained for the soul in good faith Delaineynknew what she was doing Bath in in no way cheated or lied to her. But Maya has feelings for.Bathin, feelings she can't reconcile with him damaging her sisters soul. If she has to.destroy what is between them to save her sister she will ---------happily.
The previous books.In the series have been leading to this story. Bath in is a Demon drawn to the town of Ordinary and to Miya he wants a chance to be somebody different but he's gone about it the wrong way. Bargaining for Delaney's soul (Mayas sister) he is slowly destroying her. But he refuses to return her soul,it's the only reason he's allowed to stay in Ordinary and if he gives it back he will have to leave also he bargained for the soul in good faith Delaineynknew what she was doing Bath in in no way cheated or lied to her. But Maya has feelings for.Bathin, feelings she can't reconcile with him damaging her sisters soul. If she has to.destroy what is between them to save her sister she will ---------happily.
July 7, 2019
Hmm...
I love Ordinary, the Reeds, the gods and just about everything about this series. However, this was not one of my favorites. It was very hard for me to go along with Myra falling for a demon that refused to surrender her sister’s soul so for most of this book, I was saying, “Nope!” in my head. I liked that the gods that had to leave are slowly coming back. Death was great and so was Old Rossi. The pink unicorn was a fun addition and the pig/dragon was great, too. I loved Myra’s library and Henry, all good touches. The ending made it all worthwhile but like I said, not my favorite.
I love Ordinary, the Reeds, the gods and just about everything about this series. However, this was not one of my favorites. It was very hard for me to go along with Myra falling for a demon that refused to surrender her sister’s soul so for most of this book, I was saying, “Nope!” in my head. I liked that the gods that had to leave are slowly coming back. Death was great and so was Old Rossi. The pink unicorn was a fun addition and the pig/dragon was great, too. I loved Myra’s library and Henry, all good touches. The ending made it all worthwhile but like I said, not my favorite.
June 15, 2019
A little heart rending.
This wasn’t my favorite book. Partly because I wanted to pummel Myra a few times. Stubborn and snarky are one thing, but cut your nose off to spite your face? Naw, that’s not an attractive quality in a hero. Someone disliked all the ‘side trips’ of being a cop but I liked the humanity to Gods they brought.
I’m still bummed we didn’t find out what **** was doing with the Penguin. For some reason, I need to know.
As for the library? Wow. Just wow. A bibliophiles dream space!
This wasn’t my favorite book. Partly because I wanted to pummel Myra a few times. Stubborn and snarky are one thing, but cut your nose off to spite your face? Naw, that’s not an attractive quality in a hero. Someone disliked all the ‘side trips’ of being a cop but I liked the humanity to Gods they brought.
I’m still bummed we didn’t find out what **** was doing with the Penguin. For some reason, I need to know.
As for the library? Wow. Just wow. A bibliophiles dream space!
March 18, 2021
Honestly, books 2 and 3 in this series disappointed me so very much that I would not have read this one had it not become available at the library. That would have been sad, because this was a much better book. Really stupid things happened in the last two, and this book rectified the most of it. Even though I had the others in Graphic Audio, they so disappointed me that I didn't want to spend the money on this one, but it is probably the best of the bunch. I'm glad I'm done, I am doubtful to continue the saga. But, one never knows.
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