Review: Demons by K.F. Breene

   

Demons by K.F. BreeneReviewer: Sally Sparrow
















It’s been a long road, but Sasha has finally claimed her role as the least knowledge mage in history. She’s also acquired a new, incredibly grumpy bodyguard, and a spunky new BFF. With her team by her side, she learns the ropes of this new profession.

Her experience level is about to be fast-tracked, however.

On a routine trip to check out a perimeter breach, she encounters a hideous demon called by an experienced magic worker. It is this terrifying discovery that unlocks a deeper problem: Stefan’s troubled past and the reason he gravely mistrusts the Mata.

While Sasha struggles to fight the physical demons, Stefan struggles to fight the demons of his past. If he fails, his future in Sasha will be lost.



When I first heard that KF Breene was continuing her Darkness series, I was wary. There is a lot that goes on in these books, and while I have thoroughly enjoyed the ride each installment of this story takes me on, every storyline has its limits. There is a fine line between a series continuing naturally, and an author dragging out a storyline. There will always be more that can be written, but sometimes it just shouldn’t be written.
Oh, me of little faith! If anything, Demons is even better than the last book. There are battles waged, new enemies, new friendships forged, family bonds formed, and of course, hot sex. Plus witches and demons and naked people, oh my!
Book four takes us back to the Mansion, and back into regular life for Sasha and Stefan. At this point I feel I know these characters so well that returning to normal life at the mansion was kind of like coming back home after being away on a trip - comfortably familiar. Having the full gang together in one place, and getting to know everyone else better, was really enjoyable. Of course that happens amidst all sorts of fights, battles, threats, worries, quips, one-liners, and furniture-shattering sex. Did you expect anything less??
I especially loved seeing Stefan’s weak side. He has always been so strong and god-like that sometimes he seemed too perfect. Until now, when we learn more about his background, and finally see his humanity (irony!). We also see that Tao does blink and Jonas actually has a personality. I know! I was shocked too.
As I finish each installment in this series, I am left feeling simultaneously satisfied and hungry for more. It is an impressive achievement, which is why KF Breene continues to be one of my favorite authors.
Rumor has it there is a book five in our future...