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(Charley Davidson #12)
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Ever since Reyes escaped from a hell dimension in which Charley accidently trapped him, the son of Satan has been brimstone-bent on destroying the world his heavenly Brother created. His volatile tendencies have put Charley in a bit of a pickle. But that’s not the only briny vegetable on her plate. While trying to domesticate the feral being that used to be her husband, sh
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October 31st 2017
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5 "The Dark" Star(s)
HOLY CRAP! Let's give a round of applause to the one and only Mrs. Jones for creating another beautiful book! And for bringing my Charley and Reyes back after these 9 months!
As usual, and I mean in every single book that written by Mrs. Jones about Charley, this one is amazing. Funny. Beautiful. Powerful. NOT ENOUGH! I NEED MORE! I swear, this is the best paranormal series that I've ever read and the only one that I've followed since book one. Truth be told, I don't really li ...more
HOLY CRAP! Let's give a round of applause to the one and only Mrs. Jones for creating another beautiful book! And for bringing my Charley and Reyes back after these 9 months!
As usual, and I mean in every single book that written by Mrs. Jones about Charley, this one is amazing. Funny. Beautiful. Powerful. NOT ENOUGH! I NEED MORE! I swear, this is the best paranormal series that I've ever read and the only one that I've followed since book one. Truth be told, I don't really li ...more
4.5 Stars
Can I just say this is the best paranormal series out there? I mean that just my opinion. It sexy, funny, and action-packed. The sarcasm speaks to my soul. I mean why are you reading my review, when you could be reading this goodness.
Stop reading this review, and go pick of the first book, or if you're invested, read this one. I'm kidding. Kinda of. Anyway, I was stoked when I got this ARC I wasn't expecting it. I may have peed a little when I found it on NetGalley, because Dar
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If you remember from the last book Reyes goes dark, or feral. So he's back to the mysterious asshole that we fell in love with before. Charley is still scattered brain and solving cases. I was worried that we wouldn't get much Reyes in this book due to the ending of the last book, but my fears were unfounded. He was very much a part of this book, and let me say he was sexier than ever.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
Time to tell the truth, when I saw the release date for this book I was practicaly stalking Netgalley and when I finally saw the chance to request an ARC for it, I was over the moon. I'm so grateful to Marissa for giving me the chance to read it, that I could jump from joy.
Darynda did such a good job with this story, it's amazing. This series is one of my favs for years already and it's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Charley and Reyes. This time I ...more
Time to tell the truth, when I saw the release date for this book I was practicaly stalking Netgalley and when I finally saw the chance to request an ARC for it, I was over the moon. I'm so grateful to Marissa for giving me the chance to read it, that I could jump from joy.
Darynda did such a good job with this story, it's amazing. This series is one of my favs for years already and it's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Charley and Reyes. This time I ...more
If you love Charley, you will love this one. She is doing her thing: running on coffee and humor, trying to solve a supernatural mystery or two. The thing is, any review of this book will give spoilers for the last one, and you can't pick this up without having read the previous books, sooooooo....
Basically, if you are late to the party, you need to catch up. This series is hilariously fun and cool. Plus, you want to be a cool kid, right?
No pressure or anything..
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The whole time reading I was smiling like a total loon. That's just what Charley's personality does. Well, that or wanting to kill her. Personally I think that having Charley as a god is the best thing this world could hope for but it's not like anybody's listening to me.
So the story goes like this: Charley sends Reyes for a retreaving mission in hell. Reyes comes back not exactly himself. God (The God) finds out his lil' bro is up to his old devices and decides to kill him. Or at least try. Cha ...more
So the story goes like this: Charley sends Reyes for a retreaving mission in hell. Reyes comes back not exactly himself. God (The God) finds out his lil' bro is up to his old devices and decides to kill him. Or at least try. Cha ...more
Frankly, I'm a little worried with how this book ended.
Darynda you got 1 book left in the series...
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Darynda you got 1 book left in the series...
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Nov 01, 2017
Sharon ∞❥ is an emotional book junkie ❥∞
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4 ★'s
“God is love, but Satan does that thing you like with his tongue.”
-BUMPER STICKER
Okay, I have to admit that I am a little disappointed with this book. I was hoping that Darynda Jones would pull something out of her hat with Reyes that she did with Charley in The Dirt on Ninth Grave. It's obviously not the exact same plot but something similar. Unfortunately, that didn't happen.
Instead, we get this crazy Reyes...or not Reyes.. To be honest, that's all a little fuzzy even at the end when ...more
“God is love, but Satan does that thing you like with his tongue.”
-BUMPER STICKER
Okay, I have to admit that I am a little disappointed with this book. I was hoping that Darynda Jones would pull something out of her hat with Reyes that she did with Charley in The Dirt on Ninth Grave. It's obviously not the exact same plot but something similar. Unfortunately, that didn't happen.
Instead, we get this crazy Reyes...or not Reyes.. To be honest, that's all a little fuzzy even at the end when ...more
I'm just not sure. I have no idea. What just happened? W-T-F?
One day since I've finished the book and I still really honestly don't know how I feel about it.
I'm at a loss if I liked it or hated it or somewhere between. I...just. No words. I want to write this review and explain all the things that I'm having trouble with, but I have to check to see if I can fully review it just yet since it has a full month to go before it comes out.
*goes to look up email from Netgalley*
Phew ok, looks like I ca ...more
One day since I've finished the book and I still really honestly don't know how I feel about it.
I'm at a loss if I liked it or hated it or somewhere between. I...just. No words. I want to write this review and explain all the things that I'm having trouble with, but I have to check to see if I can fully review it just yet since it has a full month to go before it comes out.
*goes to look up email from Netgalley*
Phew ok, looks like I ca ...more
Reyes is not in good place, and he's not as was. Let's just say that he might be making Daddy proud. Charlie has this whole new title resting on her scared shoulders. Someone or something is killing gifted people and Charlie needs to find answers while protecting her friends and dealing with this not right Reyes. Life is messed up, but Charlie never stops looking for answers, and a distracting laugh. The ending, oh my, I cried. To do such a noble thing to be struck with such a cost, sorrow fell
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Hmmm. OK then.
I love the Charley Davidson series, admire the author's talent. And her main secondary/supporting characters are brilliant. Particularly Uncle Bob 'Ubie', Cookie, Angel. And of course, Reyes is smoking hot.
But.
The mythology in this series, which took a sudden left turn 3-4 books back, expanding MASSIVELY is fascinating, but keeps being added to in such a way that its inconsistent, making plot holes, and befuddling.
Reyes is the son of Satan- no actually, he's God's little brother, ...more
I love the Charley Davidson series, admire the author's talent. And her main secondary/supporting characters are brilliant. Particularly Uncle Bob 'Ubie', Cookie, Angel. And of course, Reyes is smoking hot.
But.
The mythology in this series, which took a sudden left turn 3-4 books back, expanding MASSIVELY is fascinating, but keeps being added to in such a way that its inconsistent, making plot holes, and befuddling.
Reyes is the son of Satan- no actually, he's God's little brother, ...more
OMG!!! What are you trying to do to us Darynda Jones!?!?!!?!?
*ARC READ
Well folks, she’s done it again. Just when you think you have it all figured out, Darynda Jones pulls not only the rug out from under you, but the entire house as well.
Picking up where we last left off, our Charley is her funny, snarky, well-intentioned self. She’s working a case while trying to figure out the drama that is now her life. Her husband (and the son of Satan) isn’t himself these days. And in the Davidson style, sh ...more
*ARC READ
Well folks, she’s done it again. Just when you think you have it all figured out, Darynda Jones pulls not only the rug out from under you, but the entire house as well.
Picking up where we last left off, our Charley is her funny, snarky, well-intentioned self. She’s working a case while trying to figure out the drama that is now her life. Her husband (and the son of Satan) isn’t himself these days. And in the Davidson style, sh ...more
Dec 02, 2017
☆★Tinja★✮ A Court of Pizza and Laziness
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
DARYNDA JONES IS EEEEEEEVIL. ❤
MOTHERFUCKING CLIFFHANGERS -.-' ...more
MOTHERFUCKING CLIFFHANGERS -.-' ...more
FUCK that ending!!!!
No.. Nope ..Nuh-uh..
Seriously, fuck that!
And I'm supposed to wait until 2019 now to know what gonna happen next?!
That's what I get for binge reading the full series in a week.
Yep, that'll teach me.
...more
No.. Nope ..Nuh-uh..
Seriously, fuck that!
And I'm supposed to wait until 2019 now to know what gonna happen next?!
That's what I get for binge reading the full series in a week.
Yep, that'll teach me.
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Damn it!! I'm so anxiously waiting the last week until 11th Grave... and now I can't wait to read the 12th... >_<
I guess I am not the only one. ...more
I guess I am not the only one. ...more
Out now! Fangirls - and boys; rejoice! You're in for a treat. (Aren't we always when it comes to Reyes, though?)
Darynda is fond of proverbs, so I thought I'd start my review with this one:
Do they indeed? Charley is not so sure. Okay, there's no denying her scorching attraction to her childhood shadow, Reyes Alexander Farrow. Falling for his alter ego, the son of Satan, a.k.a the hot as hell Rey'aziel; piece of cake! Rey'azikeen, a.k.a the Razer, a.k.a the most volatile of all gods, a.k.a the yo ...more
Darynda is fond of proverbs, so I thought I'd start my review with this one:
Do they indeed? Charley is not so sure. Okay, there's no denying her scorching attraction to her childhood shadow, Reyes Alexander Farrow. Falling for his alter ego, the son of Satan, a.k.a the hot as hell Rey'aziel; piece of cake! Rey'azikeen, a.k.a the Razer, a.k.a the most volatile of all gods, a.k.a the yo ...more
Sep 21, 2017
Mlpmom (Book Reviewer)
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
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I wish this was about a million pages longer than it was but of course, I still loved it and devoured it either way. Full review to come soon!
EDITED TO ADD REVIEW:
4.5 Stars!
If I said that I wasn't both eager and tepid to open this latest installment in the Charley Davidson series, I would both be a coward and a liar. I wanted so bad to get my hands on this story with the way that book eleven ended, it was heart wrenching but at the same time, I was so very nervous to do so. In fact once I got my ...more
EDITED TO ADD REVIEW:
4.5 Stars!
If I said that I wasn't both eager and tepid to open this latest installment in the Charley Davidson series, I would both be a coward and a liar. I wanted so bad to get my hands on this story with the way that book eleven ended, it was heart wrenching but at the same time, I was so very nervous to do so. In fact once I got my ...more
So. After the last book's bombshell, this one is pretty much crack cocaine for readers of this UF.
I went down the same rabbit hole as all these other folks. I got hooked, tried to get off, then started demanding some free time to get back to the drug. I even punched an imaginary detractor in the imaginary face and screamed, "HEY! GIVE ME MY CHARLEY! What the hell happened to Reyes?!?"
Alas, no such real obstacle was in my face. BUT IT FELT LIKE IT.
That being said, this was a wonderful story and ...more
I went down the same rabbit hole as all these other folks. I got hooked, tried to get off, then started demanding some free time to get back to the drug. I even punched an imaginary detractor in the imaginary face and screamed, "HEY! GIVE ME MY CHARLEY! What the hell happened to Reyes?!?"
Alas, no such real obstacle was in my face. BUT IT FELT LIKE IT.
That being said, this was a wonderful story and ...more
Oct 03, 2017
Cheryl La Pa
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
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4.5 stars! Every time that I read the latest Charley Davidson book, I am transported deep into her wacky world. I love all of the characters so much – it is truly like catching up with best friends. I found myself either laughing at their antics, gasping at the unexpected twists or swooning over delectable Reyes. Ms Jones always keeps me on my toes – I never know what Charley is going to do next. And the side stories are just as entertaining – such as how Cookie distracts the police so that Char
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Oct 18, 2017
Sandy
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
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4.5 stars
My favourite Grim Reaper is finally back. On the surface, Charley Davidson may look like your average boot-wearing, taco-scarfing, coffee-swilling PI. But that’s her day job. To souls of the dead, she’s a bright light who provides safe passage to the other side. Oh, and turns out she’s a God. You know, like one of those really ancient, powerful beings but with better hair.
There’s never any shortage of weird & wacky cases for her & partner Cookie to solve. But right now Charlie has a mo ...more
My favourite Grim Reaper is finally back. On the surface, Charley Davidson may look like your average boot-wearing, taco-scarfing, coffee-swilling PI. But that’s her day job. To souls of the dead, she’s a bright light who provides safe passage to the other side. Oh, and turns out she’s a God. You know, like one of those really ancient, powerful beings but with better hair.
There’s never any shortage of weird & wacky cases for her & partner Cookie to solve. But right now Charlie has a mo ...more
12 books in and I’m still completely in love with this series and these characters, and I’m still
blown away that even with this being such a long-running series that’s sadly approaching its end, there’s still so much story left to tell.
The Trouble with Twelfth Grave picks up immediately where the last book ended - with Charley and Reyes releasing the innocent souls, and several hell-bound ones as well, from the god glass. What comes through in place of Reyes is the stuff of nightmares, as someh ...more
blown away that even with this being such a long-running series that’s sadly approaching its end, there’s still so much story left to tell.
The Trouble with Twelfth Grave picks up immediately where the last book ended - with Charley and Reyes releasing the innocent souls, and several hell-bound ones as well, from the god glass. What comes through in place of Reyes is the stuff of nightmares, as someh ...more
BANG straight onto my favourite shelf!!!
I cannot believe that Darynda Jones has gone and done it again, produced a book in a long running series that has outdone the one before... How on earth does she do that?
Simple! Her writing style is unique, her characters are long standing, well loved, easy to believe and one or two are very, very hot! Charley, Reyes, Cookie and the rest, but let's not forget Rocket... I love this guy/ghost and his involvement with Charley may be short in the books but ...more
I cannot believe that Darynda Jones has gone and done it again, produced a book in a long running series that has outdone the one before... How on earth does she do that?
Simple! Her writing style is unique, her characters are long standing, well loved, easy to believe and one or two are very, very hot! Charley, Reyes, Cookie and the rest, but let's not forget Rocket... I love this guy/ghost and his involvement with Charley may be short in the books but ...more
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I am still positively reeling from the end of this book. Holy cow, folks, I tore through this book like the pages were on fire. Though I always generally enjoy this series, a few of the installments have been less thrilling for me than others (we won’t talk about that amnesia book.) But I think this is one of my absolute favorites in the series so far. Why? Because it was unpredictable. Because it moved the series arc. And because it was All About Reyes.
If you’re not up to date on the series, re ...more
If you’re not up to date on the series, re ...more
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
4.5 stars.
The Charley Davidson series is the only Urban Fantasy/Paranormal series that has kept me hooked for so long. I could reread this series every year and not get tired or bored. After the cliffhanger in book #11, I couldn't wait to get my hands on The Trouble with Twelfth Grave. Like in every book there is humor, romance, quirkiness, sadness, suspense, heartbreak and so much more. Every character plays such an essential role in making this ...more
4.5 stars.
The Charley Davidson series is the only Urban Fantasy/Paranormal series that has kept me hooked for so long. I could reread this series every year and not get tired or bored. After the cliffhanger in book #11, I couldn't wait to get my hands on The Trouble with Twelfth Grave. Like in every book there is humor, romance, quirkiness, sadness, suspense, heartbreak and so much more. Every character plays such an essential role in making this ...more
What an ending!!!
I keep reading these books only for the feeling they leave in the end. I feel so happy when I finish one of Charlie Davidson's books. This one was a bit slow, but towards the last 30% everything became soo good. I don't want to spoil anything, but the ending was just great!
Can't wait to read the other one ...more
I keep reading these books only for the feeling they leave in the end. I feel so happy when I finish one of Charlie Davidson's books. This one was a bit slow, but towards the last 30% everything became soo good. I don't want to spoil anything, but the ending was just great!
Can't wait to read the other one ...more
After reading:
Me after finishing this book:
THAT ENDING! OMG, THAT ENDING! I did not see that coming, though I should have seen it!!! At first I was like, "No, this can't be happening" and then "Oh she's going to do it" and then she did!!! So very glad I waited until the last book was released before reading this book.
I waited to read this book because I couldn't deal with Reyes Alexander Farrow as a feral being. Imagine my surprise when I got to the end of the book. It made me want to cry, the ...more
Me after finishing this book:
THAT ENDING! OMG, THAT ENDING! I did not see that coming, though I should have seen it!!! At first I was like, "No, this can't be happening" and then "Oh she's going to do it" and then she did!!! So very glad I waited until the last book was released before reading this book.
I waited to read this book because I couldn't deal with Reyes Alexander Farrow as a feral being. Imagine my surprise when I got to the end of the book. It made me want to cry, the ...more
2nd Read done by audiobook: It's amazing how much more everything made sense the second time around. This time I made sure to read all the books in order. I loved it the first time and I loved it the 2nd time.
Cases to solve in book 12:
-While on a 24 hour deadline, Charley had to find her missing husband, who may or may not be about to destroy the world
-investigate a murder to keep her friend from being arrested
-investigate a serial killer that can only be by a supernatural
-guiding her niece as ...more
Cases to solve in book 12:
-While on a 24 hour deadline, Charley had to find her missing husband, who may or may not be about to destroy the world
-investigate a murder to keep her friend from being arrested
-investigate a serial killer that can only be by a supernatural
-guiding her niece as ...more
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for my honest review.
This book was everything I was hoping and dreading it would be. Dealing with the issues of Reyes was heart troubling to say the least. On top of that, there are a few murders to deal with. Charley throughout the book has her hands full.Finding out the end of one of those murder investigations was mind boggling. It was fitting but still, unexpected. It's rare when I'm surprised like that, so for that alone, I was happy.
Now for ...more
This book was everything I was hoping and dreading it would be. Dealing with the issues of Reyes was heart troubling to say the least. On top of that, there are a few murders to deal with. Charley throughout the book has her hands full.Finding out the end of one of those murder investigations was mind boggling. It was fitting but still, unexpected. It's rare when I'm surprised like that, so for that alone, I was happy.
Now for ...more
Dec 17, 2019
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎
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Whoa not sure if I’m ready for the next one. This was quite intense. So much was going on all at once. I really wasn’t sure how Charley was going to get through this and the ending.....whoa! I so need to read the next one but I’m not sure if I want it to end just yet but I need to know! So confused. LOL
When NetGalley offered the first and the now-published twelfth of this series, I was curious enough to grab both. I knew the series was popular, and wanted to see why.
The pluses of the first book were Charley, the intrepid, wise-cracking PI who also sees the dead, and helps them to the light, her friends and uncle, and sometimes the prickly Garrett, handsome detective who didn't believe in her abilities.
Not as interesting to me, but obviously a big draw to the readership, the Mark I hero: myster ...more
The pluses of the first book were Charley, the intrepid, wise-cracking PI who also sees the dead, and helps them to the light, her friends and uncle, and sometimes the prickly Garrett, handsome detective who didn't believe in her abilities.
Not as interesting to me, but obviously a big draw to the readership, the Mark I hero: myster ...more
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