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Apr 09, 2011

Tatiana rated it:

First, I would like to thank Goodreads and the author of this novel - Lisa Desrochers - for awarding me an ARC of Personal Demons. I never win anything, so getting this giveaway was extremely exciting. As much as I am grateful, however, I can't bring myself to give the book a rave review.

I am always sad to see authors squander away their great story ideas. So is the case with Personal Demons. It has a great premise - a demon and an angel fighting for the soul of a seemingly ordinary More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Sophie rated it:

4.5 out of 5 stars

Dear Luc,
I wasn't supposed to fall for you. You see, you are everything I don't like. I mean let's start with the obvious, shall we Mr. Cain? You are a DEMON. And as a Mundie Mom I prefer my fictional boy interests to be more, you know, angelic?

But then I met you and things changed. I loved how Lisa switched between your point-of-view and Frannie's. I'm glad she didn't show your counterpart's, Gabe's. After all, he is the obvious Good Guy. I More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Kody rated it:

Whatever you do, don't lump PERSONAL DEMONS in with all the other paranoraml or urban fantasy love triangles out right now. Trust me, it's so, so much more.

PERSONAL DEMONS is clever, heartwrenching, fun, intriguing, intense, and sexy. Frannie is a well developed protagonist with flaws and feelings and a brain (thank God) and Luc is, by all means, both a love interest and a villain, who never crosses the line into "creepy" as so many characters like him could easily do.
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Dec 17, 2010

Brent rated it:

Let me start of this review by saying that Lisa Desrochers is one cool as fuck person. After a few email exchanges, I immediately thought “Damn. This is my kinda writer person.” She threatened to unfollow me on Twitter!! … and confessed her psycho-ness to me. So, I had pretty much already decided Lisa was one of my most favorite writers!!!
Frannie Cavanaugh, the sweet Catholic girl having doubts about her faith, doesn’t know what in the hell to do with herself when she starts cat More...

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Dec 17, 2010

MissHavoc {Cry Havoc! Reviews} rated it:

Luc, so hot! I love a bad boy, but when that said bad boy is trying to redeem himself? Even hotter! Anyway, great new book about fighting one's destiny against the forces of Heaven and Hell.

Frannie is the black sheep in her very religious Catholic family. Never having recovered from a childhood accident, she blames herself for the life lost and finds Hell knocking on her door.

Enter Luc. Cool, swave, break-your neck kinda hot. He's out to tag Frannie for Hell, and he'll st More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Courtney rated it:

I loved PERSONAL DEMONS! Frannie is a kind, smart girl who questions the world around her and made for a very interesting narrator. She really holds her own in a story filled with powerful, supernatural creatures. The other narrator... Oh my. Finally! A bad boy done RIGHT! Luc is sexy and written with a realistic male voice, and he and Frannie have so much depth to their characters. I was never bored once while reading this and only put it down once. The exciting overall story arc has me itching More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Karen rated it:

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Dec 17, 2010

Monica rated it:

I was giddy with excitement as I started this book and I read it straight through in one sitting, ok, with a few random 'OMG' tweets between pages and chapters. This book definitely did not disappoint. I love most of all, since it seems to be becoming a pattern in book recently, that the ending did not have a cliff-hanger. There is definitely enough opening for a second novel but I wasn't left with that 'stolen puppy' feeling and my mouth hanging open.

I am unable to eloquently break th More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Wicked Lil Pixie (Natasha) rated it:

Review ComingPersonal Demons centres around Frannie (Mary Francis to be exact) & Lucifer Cain (Luc for short). Frannie’s family are heavy into religion, Frannie questions it after a loss.. so much so she gets thrown out of Catholic School in grade 7. Frannie is now 17 & when Luc enrolls in her High School she wants him. Luc wants Frannie to, but for a different reason.

Luc happens to work in Acquisitions for Hell & he has came to make Frannie’s soul for Hell as she has a unique abilit More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Lisa rated it:

I must say I have read alot of vampire and werewolf books, but angels and demons was new for me. I thought the book was very well written, with the expception of the overuse of 'cause, and this mostly bothered the English teacher in me! LOL

Personal Demons is about a high school girl, Frannie, and the struggles she faces while trying to overcoming the guilt she has from her past as well as being fought over by two very attractive males. Unbeknownst to her, the two very attractive m More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Mary (BookHounds) rated it:

Don't place this book in with the rash of paranormal romances directed at teens lately. This has everything and more than any adult novel out today has to offer. There is romance, tension and intrigue all with a PG rating. I think that the author had to work twice as hard to write this one since the story line didn't rely on sexual situations to get to the point. All I can say is that Frannie is one feisty character. She doesn't do what she is supposed to and doesn't act the way she should. More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Crystal rated it:

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Dec 17, 2010

Bailey (IB Book Blogging) rated it:

Personal Demons was so unique and amazing. The idea behind the book was very original, with Heaven and Hell fighting for Frannie's special soul. Nothing in the story was predictable and I found myself gasping at new revelations and surprises!

Frannie was such a joy! I loved how she was the rebel in her goody-goody Catholic family. I found it extremely amusing that her and her sisters had the same first name, Mary. What kind of crazy parents would do this to their poor daughters?! Talk More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Krista rated it:

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Dec 17, 2010

Carolina rated it:

The subject matter alone should have been enough to dissuade me from taking this book, because I do not DO scary. But man, I love me a good bad boy story. And a demon? Talk about the ultimate bad boy. Plus, I have a particular fixation with angels (the other paranormal in PERSONAL DEMONS), so, I wasn’t NOT going to read it.

Still, I didn’t dive in. I waded, keeping my guard up. But before I knew it, I was sucked in anyway. The book simply devoured me. Quite easily. The writing, for on More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Aubrey rated it:

I really liked this book actually-----it was angsty in that sort of "Twilight" way with a love triangle and everything. This book has angels and demons instead of vampires and werewolves though and the heroine, Frannie, kicks a lot more butt, is a lot more likeable and has to deal with very real emotions and problems even though she's confronted with surreal situations.

Can't wait for the next book in the series.

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Dec 17, 2010

Andrea rated it:

Lisa Desrochers' debut is fantastic, full of shivers, surprises, and sultry romance. You'll be laughing one moment and shrieking the next - such a great read!

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Apr 12, 2011

Nomes rated it:

1.5 stars

Honestly, I found this novel just too tacky for my tastes.

A few quick thoughts ~ things that didn't work for me:

Frannie says she never swoons over guys and within the next two chapters all she's doing is swooning. Within the first few chapters four hot guys are falling all over Frannie. It made me feel sceptical and weary from the outset.

The alternating POV was quite unconvincing in Luc's chapters. It didn;t read like a male POV, much le More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Crystal rated it:

Why I read this: The cover, the blurb, availability through a tour site - made it a winner to me.

How is the novel driven: Character mainly - Frannie, Luc and Gabe are the stars of this book. Yes there are dark forces at work and mayhem to be found, but the true story is in the characters and whether it really is good versus evil and whether evil can change.

My thoughts: Okay I try to stay objective in my reviews and not sound like a raving fan girl or More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Maria rated it:

WOW! So much smexy hotness in one book, I’m surprised the book didn’t burst into flame!

Frannie is the "rebel" middle sister in a Catholic family. By rebel I mean, she doesn’t go to Catholic school (actually she was asked to leave) and she definitely doesn’t believe in God. After a tragic loss when she was a child, Frannie keeps everyone at a distance and doesn’t believe in love…until Luc Cain enrolls at Haden (Hades) High that is. Luc is as tempting as they come, and Frann More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Annie rated it:

Not since the infamous love triangle of the Twilight Saga have I been so wrapped up in a story involving two immortals fighting over the outcome of a high school girl's soul. This story hooked me from page one, because you know automatically that Luc is a demon. He tells you in his first person prospective, and even gives you a mini run-down of how he can read emotions and what his job in Hell is. He's one of Hell's best demons in Acquisitions, and he's there to tag Frannie's soul for Hell becau More...

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Sep 06, 2010

Katie rated it:

Another 4.5-er! Personal Demons had me up late and early to finish it. I couldn't get enough of Luc! He was sexy, sultry, and hilarious! (Couldn't find a synonym for 'funny' that started with the letter S)Oooh! How about sinfully humorous? That seems to fit very well with this one! The only two things that upset me a little were Frannie and the stereotypes.

Frannie was a bit all over the place in this love triangle between the angel and the demon. At times, I wasn't even sure who she More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Krissy rated it:

I started reading Personal Demons and within 10 pages I had completely identified with our heroine Frannie. She's smart and tough, everything you want in your teenage girl. There's only one weakness I saw: Luc. That boy/demon has the ability to make her sweat (both literally and figuratively). When Gabe enters the picture, you know he's the "good guy" but there's still something about Luc that had me rooting for him too. I was hoping there was away Frannie could divide in two so they c More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Lena ♫ ♪ rated it:

For those who have ever asked the question "What do demons think about?", Personal Demons will answer it for you. It's sexy, fun, and creepy in all the right ways. There are 5 things I look for/need in a 5 star book:

-romance (check!)
-swoon worth guy (check!)
-drama (check/check!)
-keeps my interest/keeps me reading (check!)
-has me craving for more (check/check/check!)

I want the sequel, and this book hasn't even hit shelves yet!

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Dec 17, 2010

J.A. rated it:

I loved this book -- absolutely LOVED it. At first I was dissapointed that we never hear from Gabe (the narrative is 1st person through Luc and Frannie) but that is explained as the story progresses.

I can't wait for future installments in this series. Luc, hands down, stole my heart. He's hot, sexy, and dangerous as sin.

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Dec 17, 2010

Kari rated it:

Immersing and endearing, Personal Demons is a striking take on the battle for human souls. With an endearing cast of characters, an ingenious story line, and dual perspective, this one grabs pretty early on with enough continued interest and mystery to keep the reader guessing.

Frannie is the black sheep of her family, raised Catholic but kicked out of her Catholic school and struggling with her faith. A tragedy early in her life has shaped much of her future mindsets and belief More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Kelly/yllektra rated it:

I can't even begin to describe how excited I was to receive this after I ordered it from BookDepository.
It wasn't just because everyone had been talking about this book, but also because it really seemed like "my kind" of book. A book I would totally enjoy.

I did highly enjoy this book. It was written in a straightforward and highly personal way. I really liked how it was written in Frannie's and Luc's point of view. Really refreshing and it really gave you a feel of t More...

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Jan 13, 2011

Jennifer rated it:

Personal Demons could not have been a better, more enjoyable read. I'm not usually a fan of angels or demons, but this book had just the right mix of normal teen angst and otherworldly troubles. The battle of good versus evil, focused specifically on one high school girl,

Frannie takes a while to get interesting. Until we learn why everyone wants her soul, I couldn't understand her appeal. She seems so average, with more than the usual teenage baggage. Turns out, Frannie is very far fr More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Katie rated it:

Personal Demons is a sexy, intense and action-packed thrill ride that takes us back and forth between light- the sweet angel, Gabe. And dark- the dangerous and seductive demon, Luc.

This novel definitely balances all of the things that paranormal fans will go gaga over; handsome angels, sexy demons, intense intimacy, suspenseful action and love triangle to top all love triangles. And let’s not forget that Frannie is a kick-ass character who refuses to take her newly dubbed fate laying More...

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Dec 17, 2010

Meaghan rated it:

I am going to write this review a little differently, I was inspired by the letter format the ladies over at the Mundie Moms did. They wrote a letter to Luc and I thought it was awesome! So I am also going to write in letter format too but, I am going to write to Lisa instead :) Be sure to check out the Letter to Luc over at the Mundie Moms’ blog here: http://mundiemoms.blogspot.com/2010/09/b... because it rocks! So here is my letter:

Dear Lisa,

Your good! Before rea More...

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