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Power of the People: The Demon Cleaner: Book One
When nine Knight Commanders are brutally slain, Lillas, a demon cleaner, and her Triumvirate find themselves in an unlikely alliance with magicians and vampires. Their mission: unearth the killer before Isadora, now the formidable leader of the demon knights, unleashes chaos upon the city.
After two years of peace at home, Lillas has forged bonds with her mother and her Triumvirate comrades. However, this newfound tranquility is shattered when an unknown assailant targets her age-old adversaries, the demon knights. Now, Lillas must unmask the murderer before the annihilation of her sworn enemies jeopardizes everything she holds dear.
Meanwhile, Izzy, the newly appointed head of the demon knights following the Knighthood's demise, faces the dual challenge of safeguarding the weaker members and uncovering the truth behind the Knights' murders. If she discovers Lillas's involvement, a war of epic proportions looms.
After two years of peace at home, Lillas has forged bonds with her mother and her Triumvirate comrades. However, this newfound tranquility is shattered when an unknown assailant targets her age-old adversaries, the demon knights. Now, Lillas must unmask the murderer before the annihilation of her sworn enemies jeopardizes everything she holds dear.
Meanwhile, Izzy, the newly appointed head of the demon knights following the Knighthood's demise, faces the dual challenge of safeguarding the weaker members and uncovering the truth behind the Knights' murders. If she discovers Lillas's involvement, a war of epic proportions looms.
506 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 2, 2022
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Nadi Abdi
10 books15 followersAuthor of: The Demon Cleaner series, The Giant Pink Teddy Bear, and the upcoming science fantasy short Philos 9.
Nadi is a simple author who likes to travel and live in random places. She is currently living and working in Upstate New York. (She thinks it’s Upstate. There was some conversation among New Yorkers about what is and isn’t Upstate. She’s from the Midwest. She didn’t understand it.) She writes urban fantasy, science fantasy, and occasionally, gets creative and shares opinions on random aspects of writer life. She hopes to one day adopt some cats and kids.
Nadi is a simple author who likes to travel and live in random places. She is currently living and working in Upstate New York. (She thinks it’s Upstate. There was some conversation among New Yorkers about what is and isn’t Upstate. She’s from the Midwest. She didn’t understand it.) She writes urban fantasy, science fantasy, and occasionally, gets creative and shares opinions on random aspects of writer life. She hopes to one day adopt some cats and kids.
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September 10, 2023
Two words: hell yeah!
The story of Lilas and the triumvirs will have you wondering what on earth is gonna happen next. The plot is fast-paced and takes us through a world where the Triumvirate and the Knighthood are at odds. Among it all is Lilas, a confused (and oh-so-very-powerful), super young and active triumvir, who does not pull back punches when it comes to helping her family and friends.
The story starts when the knighthood is killed in a mysterious manner. There is a truce going on among the good, the evil, and the in-betweeners in order to avoid complete chaos that would cost lives, and as such, the crime is taken seriously and is throughly investigated. What follows is an action-packed story, full of twists and turns.
The lore behind the world created by Nadi Abdi is incredibly intriguing and rich, and it pulled me in from the very beginning. You will find demons, vampires, ghosts, and so much more in these pages. It's a really fun story! You will laugh out loud with some of Lilas' remarks and then want to cry along her when things happen to her friends or herself. The author masterfully crafted a story that will really have you invested in what happens to the characters.
That being said, I was a little lost at points, probably because I didn't read the other Lilas book yet. I believe that if a little summary of things was included, everything would have made much more sense and would have flown a lot easier. You're given a world full of lore, but not much in regards to explaining what was behind it or why. Again, probably because the explanation was in the previous book, so no fault of the author at all.
Another point is that there is no real ending to the story, but given that this is book 1, that makes sense. Some paragraph constructions also made it hard to understand who was talking at times or who the person speaking was referring to, but that only happened a few times.
Overall, this was a fun story. I'd definitely recommend this, even if it is just read as a stand-alone book.
I would like to express my gratitude for having received an online copy of this book in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
The story of Lilas and the triumvirs will have you wondering what on earth is gonna happen next. The plot is fast-paced and takes us through a world where the Triumvirate and the Knighthood are at odds. Among it all is Lilas, a confused (and oh-so-very-powerful), super young and active triumvir, who does not pull back punches when it comes to helping her family and friends.
The story starts when the knighthood is killed in a mysterious manner. There is a truce going on among the good, the evil, and the in-betweeners in order to avoid complete chaos that would cost lives, and as such, the crime is taken seriously and is throughly investigated. What follows is an action-packed story, full of twists and turns.
The lore behind the world created by Nadi Abdi is incredibly intriguing and rich, and it pulled me in from the very beginning. You will find demons, vampires, ghosts, and so much more in these pages. It's a really fun story! You will laugh out loud with some of Lilas' remarks and then want to cry along her when things happen to her friends or herself. The author masterfully crafted a story that will really have you invested in what happens to the characters.
That being said, I was a little lost at points, probably because I didn't read the other Lilas book yet. I believe that if a little summary of things was included, everything would have made much more sense and would have flown a lot easier. You're given a world full of lore, but not much in regards to explaining what was behind it or why. Again, probably because the explanation was in the previous book, so no fault of the author at all.
Another point is that there is no real ending to the story, but given that this is book 1, that makes sense. Some paragraph constructions also made it hard to understand who was talking at times or who the person speaking was referring to, but that only happened a few times.
Overall, this was a fun story. I'd definitely recommend this, even if it is just read as a stand-alone book.
I would like to express my gratitude for having received an online copy of this book in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
September 24, 2023
I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. This book took awhile to read, about twice as long as the usual books I read. It is however necessary to be this long to explain the dynamics of the story. A paranormal faction in this book have several members start dying out of nowhere. The demon cleaners team start an investigation on the current deaths, their investigation of the team lead back to a rogue that has stepped away from his people. The demon cleaners have to team up with the witch and vampire teams to stop the leader of the Knighthood from destroying the city and everyone in it. In between all the action the main character she has super human powers and strength, but also tries to live a very normal life with trials and tribulations throughout this chaotic journey of hers. Her family and extended family support her the best way they can. But how do you give constructive criticism to a teenager with the power of a God. There are lots of secrets behind how she exists and why. This book is filled with lots of action, adventure and heartache. In a world like no other you have ever read about. You don't want to put the book down because of what might happen next. Lots of trails that lead to a lot of different villians. But which one is the main villian and why. This book keeps you excited and guessing who the main bad character is. You won't be disappointed. Kudos to the author, can't wait to read the next installment in the series. ❤️ 😍 💖
January 7, 2024
This was a fun read! Action packed fantasy with demons, knights, cleaners… It took me a while to read it all but the plot picks up pretty quickly and then i was hooked. Looking forward to reading the next book!
April 29, 2024
In a world teeming with knights, demons, vampires, and cleaners, a mass murder of knights sets the stage for an enthralling mystery. The investigation, led by a teenager endowed with supernatural powers, proves to be a challenging yet captivating endeavor. This book was a thrilling and fun read.
January 21, 2024
A slow start with a slightly faster ending. Thankfully, it doesn't end with a cliffhanger. All in all, it's a pretty decent story.
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