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Reaper

(Demonica Underworld #9)

Larissa Ione (Goodreads Author)

4.49 · Rating details · 1,036 ratings · 182 reviews

THE DEMONICA SERIES RETURNS...

He is the Keeper of Souls. Judge, jury, and executioner. He is death personified.

He is the Grim Reaper.

A fallen angel who commands the respect of both Heaven and Hell, Azagoth has presided over his own underworld realm for thousands of years. As the overlord of evil souls, he maintains balance crucial to the existence of life on Earth an ...more

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Mar 30, 2019 Sophia Triad rated it it was amazing

Shelves: angels, shifters, mythology-gods-semigods, afterlife, favorites, 1paranormal-lovestories, demons

Screaming fangirl on the loose!!!!

Such a great great GREAT book. I am not sure from where to start!

First of all if you are a fan of this series, YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS BOOK. Although it is mainly a story about Azagoth and his heavily pregnant wife Lilliana, you will soon realise that it is also a reunion of your favourite characters. Everybody is there.

And I have to say here that once more I have realised that if I needed to marry a paranormal guy, this should have been a tough decision be ...more

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Jan 05, 2020 Kat Valentine rated it it was amazing

Don't fear the reaper,fear the monster inside!

“I just want you to know that you’re my life,” he said. “Without you, I’m a monster.” “And what are you with me?” He gave her a rare, boyish grin, made even more playful by his mop of bedhead. “A happy monster.”

Holy shit!!!! Larissa went deep for this wrap up book from the demonica series!!! For the first time in along time I wanted to skip ahead to the end because I was so worried about how Azagoth's story would end. I have loved this character from ...more

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Oct 16, 2019 Lana ❇✾DG Romance❇✾ rated it really liked it

Shelves: continuing-plot, paranormal-romance

4 STARS

For love, he’ll watch the world burn.
For revenge, he’ll light the match.

Holy christ on a cracker, that was intense!!! Wowza!

Admittedly I'm not a fan of additional books for characters that have already received their HEA, no matter how much I loved them. But that rule of mine goes out the window when Larissa Ione writes one. See, her and I have an understanding. If she writes it, I read it. Period. No exceptions. So when I saw that Azagoth will be getting another book, I don't think I even blinked once before I jumped on it.

This is SO much more than just Azagoth's book, though. If you haven't read any of the other books in this series, I really don't recommend starting with this one. It reads more like a saga and is not meant to be a standalone. There's a lot of continuing story arcs that you get here and while the author does a great job reminding of past events for the reader, you simply won't have the same appreciation for the events that happen here if you haven't read the previous books and been introduced to some of the characters.

This was one epic book. It marks a somewhat story arc conclusion for one thing while launching a brand new story arc for what I'm hoping will be a brand new series (because OMG I need it to be!). If you've read Azagoth, then you're familiar with Azagoth and his beloved mate, Lilliana. Throughout the last few books we got to see many things come to a head as Satan attempts to break free from his prison. Many of Azagoth's children (Memitim) have been getting killed by a traitor that they can't seem to identify. Well, the conclusion is one epic showdown with plenty of familiar faces making a cameo. There's quite a few POVs but of course, the story arc of Azagoth and his mate is the center. A very pregnant Lili gets kidnapped by a dangerous enemy and Azagoth will do anything, kill anyone, and break every rule in Heaven's handbook to get her back.

There's so much that happens here that I can't even begin to describe. But if you've read Azagoth's book than you need to read this one. It's an action packed thrill ride from beginning to finish. And that conclusion? Holy mother of mackerel! I am DEAD. If that's the beginning of a new series, I'm desperate for more because GAH!!!!

Fans of Ione will not want to miss this epic conclusion!

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Oct 20, 2019 Bex (Beckie Bookworm) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: book-reviews, arc, paranormal, romance

So the end is nigh or a least the closing curtain on this part of this fantastic saga, ready for future story-arcs to develop and my god this was amped right up to the maximum.
This was action-packed edge of your seat momentum all the way.
So this was multiples POV's Focusing on many individuals we have come to know and love throughout this roller-coaster of a series.
It's the ultimate pinnacle of all we have been working towards and been gradually building up to and things will definitely get wors ...more

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Mar 30, 2019 AJ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: series, arc, drama, feeeeels, actiony, paranormal-uf, steamy, romantic

5 heart-stopping stars!

OMGOMGOMG!! What a fantastic read! Azagoth's story had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. And I'm sure my heart stopped a few times along the way. Wow, what an adventure! Full of action, excitement, romance, suspense, heartbreaking lows and dizzying highs, set within an incredible paranormal world. It was everything I was hoping it would be, and I freaking loved it!

This book is the culmination of the Demonica series so far – finishing off the story arc that w ...more

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Oct 16, 2019 Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews rated it it was amazing

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Holy cow! This was an incredible wrap up of the on-going plots in the Demonica world. As the head man in charge of Sheoul-Gra, Azagoth, aka the Grim Reaper, and his mate Lilliana ae up against an unknown enemy out to destroy them and their unborn child. There were so many feelings in this story that I don’t know where to begin. Anger, immense sadness, shock, disbelief are all present and accounted for in this page turner. Azagoth is a charming jerk in the best possible way, while Lilliana is fun ...more

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Aug 22, 2019 Kate R. added it

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I was elated to see that this author was finally coming out with a new full sized novel. However, when I saw the title, and read the synopsis I couldn’t help but be disappointed. I have been a fan of this series for a LONG time, but I feel it is stagnating. Larissa hasn’t come out with anything actually new in so long, I have lost interest in both this author and this series. The 1001 Dark Nights novellas are just not cutting it for me any more. This novel has literally already been written! I a ...more

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Oct 18, 2019 Aly is so frigging bored rated it it was amazing

Shelves: hh-pnr-demon, hh-pnr-angel, hh-pnr-witch, hh-pnr-vamps, favorites, paranormal

WOW! Larissa Ione has surpassed herself with this book. It was explosive and everything has changed in the world(again:D) This time, there was no turning back and I loved it! I want to reread all the books in the Demonica world now.

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May 27, 2019 Zeek rated it really liked it

I actually read this almost immediately upon release. It's just taken a bit for me to work up the passion for a review. Because I'm a bit on the fence.

Once again with this author's books I read it pretty much in one sitting.

Azagoth's love story began in a novella and it was a good one. I remembered it well and that's saying something. But I had a problem with the further telling in that the use of his loved ones as leverage against him- felt kinda worn. Every superhero has had the same battle w ...more

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Oct 16, 2019 Siobhan rated it liked it

Larissa Ione’s Demonica series is one of my favourite paranormal romance series. It’s such a vast world, with so much to love and enjoy, and I was excited when I saw there was another full-length novel coming out. For a while, it has been short stories. As I’m not a lover of short stories, I have not been keeping up to date with the series.

I believe my three-star rating reflects this. To understand Reaper, you really need to have read everything in the Demonica world. Sure, you get enough inform ...more

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Oct 21, 2019 Tanya Davis rated it it was amazing

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I've been teased by the many novellas taking us into the Demonica world the last few years and was ecstatic when I saw that we were getting a full length book in this world. I was even more excited when I saw that it was going to center around Azagoth. What I wasn't prepared for was the emotional roller coaster this book would take me on. There were many times I had to set the book down just to absorb what Larissa Ione had done. I just couldn't fathom what she was doing to some of my beloved characters!

Azagoth was one of those characters that was feared and kind of bad. Then he met Lilliana and his world was turned upside down. He changed, as well as all of Sheoul-gra. Things were different. Azagoth was bringing his children together and had even started a family with Lilliana. She is due to give birth any day. But there is still a war brewing. There is evil still trying to get Satan released and only Azagoth can do that. But releasing Satan will start the Apocalypse. So when pregnant Lilliana is abducted and Azagoth is faced with the choice of the life of his mate and child or releasing Satan, big changes are going to happen. You can't trust the evil in Sheoul, so Lilliana and the baby may never be released no matter what Azagoth does. He needs to face his options and debate the consequences. What he chooses will affect the whole world. Nothing will be the same.

I was on edge and totally torn throughout this whole book. This is not a happy story. I shed more than a few tears. The world we are left with has so much potential that I'm excited to see where Larissa Ione is going to take us. I'm hoping this is a beginning, not an end. I heard somewhere that the Demonica world is going to continue with the children next. The way Reaper is left, that is definitely a possibility. I'm not even going to tell you if there is an HEA. Thinking this may be the end of the Demonica world definitely had an effect on me while reading and I don't want to reveal anything that may affect your reading experience. This is definitely a book you'll need to absorb and soak in.

I don't think that just reading Azagoth's novella will be enough in the understanding of this book. Characters from the whole world are pulled in on this one and I think that to understand all of the players, you have to know their stories. I definitely recommend reading the series. It has been a long time, and I felt in some places I should have done a reread. Enough of the story was told that I remembered the character's story, but I definitely would have benefited from rereading.

Reaper was a gut wrenching, top read of the year for me. I was blown away by the emotions and how drawn into the story and characters I was. My fingers are crossed for a continuation of this world, and hopefully fairly soon. I know there is a lot going on in Larissa Ione's life, but I'm hoping the story is playing in her head and she'll get time to put it to paper. The world just can't be left like this!

Excerpt

Lilliana woke to someone tap dancing on her bladder.

Groaning, she rolled over and bumped into Azagoth. Pleasantly surprised that he was still in bed, she ignored her need to pee and curled up against him.

She’d missed this so much while she was gone.

“Good morning,” he murmured, his husky voice even more gravelly than usual.

“Morning.” She snuggled into his shoulder. “I’m surprised you’re not working.”

He yawned. “You wore me out last night.”

Smiling against his skin, she trailed her fingers along the hard ridges and deep valleys of his abs.

“I wanted to show you how grateful I was that you threw me a baby shower.” And she’d done it without getting too active. Eidolon couldn’t begrudge her one orgasm, right?

“Mmm.” He pressed a kiss into her hair. “You must have been very grateful.”

She slid her hand under the sheet and meandered her way to the curve of his hip. She might be a million months into her pregnancy, but her sex drive didn’t care in the least.

“I’m still grateful.”

He hissed as her knuckles brushed his shaft. “Not complaining.”

It truly had been sweet of him to gather together the denizens of Sheoul-gra for a big celebration of food, drink, and games in the traditions of people from the human, demon, and angelic cultures. She’d suffered two more bouts of intense nausea and some cramps, but they’d passed quickly. What hadn’t passed was Azagoth’s concern.

Which was probably why he was still in bed with her.

It was cute the way he hovered. Annoying at times, but cute.

“I just want you to know that you’re my life,” he said. “Without you, I’m a monster.”

“And what are you with me?”

He gave her a rare, boyish grin, made even more playful by his mop of bedhead. “A happy monster.”

“I’m very happy about the happy.” She rubbed her eyes and yawned.

“Things are good, Lil,” he said. “I never thought much about being a partner, let alone a parent, but I want to do these things with you.” He settled his hand on her belly and smiled with wonder. “This will be my first child born without a predetermined future. He or she can be anything. Do anything.”

“Incredible, isn’t it?” She pushed up on one elbow and leaned in to kiss his chest. She’d kissed every inch of him last night. Maybe she’d lick every inch of him this morning. “And our baby will be born to parents who love each other.”

Determined to show him how much she loved him, she kissed her way lower. Her lips whispered over his nipple, but before she could taste him, a cramp wrenched her insides. She sucked in a harsh breath, her hand going to her belly.

“What is it?” Azagoth jackknifed up, his expression dark with worry. “Is it the baby?”

Fierce heat swelled beneath the surface of her skin as her abdomen tightened. “I think it might be Braxton Hicks,” she said between panting breaths.

“What?”

“Cara had them.” Closing her eyes to stop the room from spinning, she eased back onto her pillow. “They’re like practice contractions.”

She didn’t remember Cara complaining about being hot and sweating buckets, though. Another cramp streaked through her, and she moaned. Cara had said they were painful, as if someone were squeezing her intestines.

This was more like someone was driving a red-hot blade through them.

“You’re white as a ghost, Lilli.”

Something’s wrong.

No, nothing was wrong. She was being paranoid.

Azagoth rested his palm on her forehead, testing her temperature. “Are these Hicks things supposed to be like this?”

She heard the panic in his voice but not the words. Her ears were buzzing. Her head was pounding. And, suddenly, a wave of agony wrapped around her and squeezed so hard she screamed. Vaguely, she heard Azagoth call out her name as a warm gush spread between her thighs.

“Lilliana? Lilliana!” His voice droned in and out as the room began to tilt. There was shouting. More pain. Her thoughts fragmented.

And then, finally…nothing.

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Oct 15, 2019 Gitte TotallyBookedBlog rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2019

‘There, on the edge of Lilliana’s pond, he lost it, knowing that nothing would ever be the same.’

Larissa Ione has been one of my favourite paranormal authors since I first picked up one of her books back in 2009. It seems only fitting that ten years later I’m finishing with Reaper. Whilst it’s been a long time since my last Demonica read, I didn’t find that it hampered my enjoyment, rather I felt like I was coming home to a world that is forever embedded in my heart and soul.

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Oct 16, 2019 Ann Lorz rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranomal, family, killers, humor, series, demons, angels, devil

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OMG...OMG...OMG!!!!

Have you read a book that as you are reading it it's so exciting that you keep putting it down and then picking it back up and continue reading it?

You know those books that get you all worked up and you feel like you are part of the story so much that you both can't stop looking (reading) and must walk away at the same time. That's how this book was for me. I don't often give five stars for a book ...more

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Jan 22, 2020 Terri ♥ (aka Mrs. Christian Grey) rated it really liked it

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I liked this book. There was a lot going on that kept my interest. I will note it almost felt like an end to the series and maybe it was, but I was left with some questions about the one guy that died (I’ll say no more for spoilers). We got some answers but not all. So was this the end of the series????

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Dec 13, 2019 Jen (That's What I'm Talking About) rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2019-audiobook-challenge, audiobooks, paranormal-romance, demonica-series

When I heard that Reaper is the final book of the Demonica World, I knew I had to read it, so I jumped at the chance to review the audiobook (I’ve only read the books before this). Reaper is the culmination of the Demonica Underworld story arc featuring the various players of, well… the Underworld. And while Azagoth had a novella with HEA/FN earlier in the series, his roll as the Grim Reaper is central to the upheaval that is occurring in the Underworld. This story is much more than a romance - When I heard that Reaper is the final book of the Demonica World, I knew I had to read it, so I jumped at the chance to review the audiobook (I’ve only read the books before this). Reaper is the culmination of the Demonica Underworld story arc featuring the various players of, well… the Underworld. And while Azagoth had a novella with HEA/FN earlier in the series, his roll as the Grim Reaper is central to the upheaval that is occurring in the Underworld. This story is much more than a romance - it is the climactic conclusion of one of the best paranormal romance series, and Ms. Ione does not let her characters go quietly into the night.

Overall, I liked how Ms. Ione closed out the Demonica/Underworld series. I enjoyed seeing all my favorite characters from over the years - although I had trouble remember some of them. I didn’t read the most recent (previous) novella, and while it was “okay,” it was clear that events that happened in that book (Cipher) directly impacted this story. Additionally, I had trouble really remembering what had happened in the individual books leading up to this, which hampered my enjoyment a little. However, the author does a very good job helping readers like me who may have missed a book or two, or forgotten what happened.

The story is long and layered, but boils down to bad vs really bad (I would say good vs evil, but let’s face it, Azagoth is not “good”). It is about Azagoth finding his place in the grand scheme - he was more than done with his life as is and the restrictions place on him by Heaven. There are many moving parts and side issues, like a traitor within Azagoth’s camp, Revenant’s captivity, the asshole angels, and the death of a well loved character. Some of the storylines worked well for me, but others not so much. Specifically the betrayer - I felt like the author placed a few red herrings, but then the actual betrayer came from out of the blue with a bizarre twist for the reason. That disappointed me.

Narration: At first I thought I’d heard this narrator before, but then I realized he just really reminded me of Jeffrey Kafer, whom I enjoy. Mr. Solo has a deep voice, but he is able to achieve soft and light, with a wide range of voices for both males and females: from powerful to cowardice, from harsh to sultry. He varies the dialogue for each character. Some didn’t fit what I imagined them to be, but he does a good job making each voice unique and trying to match the persona, gender, upbringing, and breed. My only real issue was that he is very melodramatic, with emphasis and pauses, from time to time. It reminded me of Captain Kirk spoofs. However, I guess it fits the characters and over-the-top personalities and actions of the series.

In the end, I’m glad I took the time to listen to this final Demonica book. Reaper is one for fans of the series, and I enjoyed the ride.

My Ratings:
Story: B-
Narration: B/B-

Review copy provided by Tantor Audio.
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Nov 10, 2019 Ren Puspita rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance, own-ebook, demon, angsty-galore, alpha-hero, angel, ass-kick-heroine, rolling-my-eyes-at-the-cover, tortured-heroine

4,5 stars

Wew..talk about an INTENSE book. Larissa Ione didn't hold back. At all.

But first, I want to address that despite its blurb, REAPER is NOT a rewrite version of AZAGOTH novella. Both have different story. AZAGOTH tell how Azagoth and Lilliana's relationship start, a novella that introduced both characters even Azagoth already play some integral part in Demonica and Lords of Deliverance series. REAPER is a culmination of what happen when Lilliana agreed to become Azagoth mate and live ...more

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Aug 28, 2020 Sonia Cristina rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2020

I just finished REAPER and - wow, oh wow - my God, so good!

It's the end of August and I give 5 stars for the first time this year to 2 books in the same week; "Reaper" definetely deserves all the stars. It was dark and so touching, all of it. All that angst because of Lilliana's disappearance, what Moloch did, what Azagoth must do, and everything else. Jeez, what a book! It had me crying every day it took me to read it.

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Sep 29, 2019 Sue's Romance Reviews rated it it was amazing

I was so eager and distressed going into this novel knowing it’s also the end of the Demonica series.

I was also excited to have cameos from Eidolon, Shade and Wraith! I’ve missed them so much and it only fits. This series started with them and it makes sense that they would be there as it all comes to its end.

The action starts from the very beginning and it had me electrified and giddy throughout the book! Words like “holy shit”, “WTH?!” and “OMG!!!” ran rampant through my mind.

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Oct 18, 2019 THall rated it really liked it

A great read

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Oct 15, 2019 Selenity Jade (Coffee Addicts Book Reviews) rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance, paranormal-romance, vampires, shifters, angels, witches-wizards-magicians, demons, reapers, favorites, paranormal-supernatural

*I received an Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for an honest review*

Just wow.

I have to be honest here.

I loved it.

LOVED it.

Firstly, you absolutely MUST read the author's note at the beginning of the book or you are going to be mad at first and possibly not finish the book.

It's THAT important.

You really, really need to read that author's note where our beloved author asks us to trust her while reading Reaper.

It wasn't long before I figured out why.

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Oct 20, 2019 Steph rated it it was amazing

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“Let me get this straight,” Asrael said quietly. “You want me to fuck an entire race of beings into existence, create another race to collect souls, and torture evil demons?” Gabriel sighed. “That’s an accurate—if crude—summary.”

“With this, you’ll have the power to destroy and create. And your name,” Gabriel called out, “is an angelic word that hearkens back to the negotiations with Satan over the great harvest of souls in the prophesized End of Days.”

“When we’re done, you shall, forevermore

“Let me get this straight,” Asrael said quietly. “You want me to fuck an entire race of beings into existence, create another race to collect souls, and torture evil demons?” Gabriel sighed. “That’s an accurate—if crude—summary.”

“With this, you’ll have the power to destroy and create. And your name,” Gabriel called out, “is an angelic word that hearkens back to the negotiations with Satan over the great harvest of souls in the prophesized End of Days.”

“When we’re done, you shall, forevermore, be known as Azagoth, Reaper of Souls.”

Reaper starts off “... thousands of years earlier ...”, telling the story of how fallen angel Asrael became Azagoth, Reaper of Souls. From there, things get wild and crazy. If you haven't been keeping up with Ione's novellas, I'd recommend reading those prior to this finale. While it's not necessary, they will give you the backstory and buildup to the battle Azagoth is preparing to wage against the one who murdered several of his children. (Larissa made several comments on this review re: previous shorts integral to this installment and more)

“Sandwiched between two massive armies, he saw one way out. The world was going to burn, and he was holding the match.”

Lilliana is about two weeks from delivering Azagoth's first child to be born out of love instead of obligation. Her love has changed him for the better ... what happens when her life and that of their child is put in mortal danger? What would he do to save her? Those questions are the thread of this finale and weave it into an edge-of-your-seat ride for Demonica fans. Every character you've grown to love makes an appearance, some play larger parts than others. All empathize with the Grim Reaper and his plight, some try to help rein him in, others are just as ready to wreak havoc and bring death to those responsible.

Reading the finale of a series you've loved from the start is always bittersweet; Larissa did not disappoint. I loved the interactions with other characters, that she gave us a gory, gritty battle between evil and not-so-evil and think-they're-above-it-all from Heaven. We also learn Jim Bob's true identity. I'm super excited for the spin-off she has planned! Spin-offs always take the sting out of a finale.

The legacy continues… It’s a gritty new world. Nearly three decades after the events of REAPER, the Earth is a different place. The secret is out. The existence of demons, vampires, shapeshifters, and angels has been revealed, and humans are struggling to adapt. Out of the chaos, The Aegis has risen to global power on the promise of containing or exterminating all underworlders. Standing in their way is the next generation of warriors, children of demons and angels and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. See how they become legends in their own right.

I'm also hoping Lexi Blake will write another M&M/Demonica crossover with more deets about Suzanne, Declan and his Demonic Activity Response Team. ...more

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Oct 20, 2019 Sarah rated it really liked it

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I've been a fan of the Demonica series for years now and it's always exciting when I get a new book in my hands. After a few years of shorter novellas I was really looking forward to reading a full length novel again and Larissa Ione didn't disappoint, let's just say that Reaper is a game changer in SO many ways. This is the first time we've had a whole extra book about a couple who are already living their HEA but considering Azagoth and Liliana have had so much going on as side characters in t ...more

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Mar 04, 2020 Mary Kirkland rated it it was amazing

Azagoth, the Grim Reaper is about to be a father, again. But his mate, Lilliana is the love of his life and their baby is one of a kind. When something goes wrong with Lilliana's pregnancy because someone poisoned her and tried to kill their baby, Azagoth will stop at nothing to make sure the person responsible pays for what they tried to do.

Lilliana is rushed to a demon hospital where Azagoth cannot go but after the doctors figure out what's wrong and contain the poison, she decides not to go ...more

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Oct 22, 2019 Kaci rated it it was amazing

Such a fantastic “conclusion”! I loved being back in this world and Azagoth is one of the best characters. Very emotional and stressful read (get that glass of wine like Larissa suggests) but full of action and the vivid world Larissa has created. I missed Demonica and I was happy to be back. I also waited on the last few novellas so I had those to read and then Reaper. I liked that since all those characters and storylines linked into Reaper - especially Cipher. So I recommend at least reading ...more

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Oct 17, 2019 Shari rated it really liked it

I received this book for free from Book Tour Provided in exchange for an honest review.This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

The Delight
It's the end. Yeah, my favorite series has come to an end. Why is that a delight? Because Larissa Ione does it such flair that left me satisfied, tired, happy, sad, and so many emotions that I call this an awesome book!

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Nov 05, 2019 Cali rated it it was amazing

This was such a stressful read omg! But so so so good, I love this world so much!

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Nov 13, 2019 Anna (Bobs Her Hair) rated it liked it

Shelves: paranormal-romance

2.5 stars

Hmm. What can I say? I felt the tension was lacking. The pacing felt so slow without some credible the tension. “Reaper” was also a grim story that can’t stand alone. I’ve read most of the Demonic books, but Azagoth’s romance happened in his novella. I skipped Cipher’s novella and felt like I missed some major background information. This book was too easy to put down. Meh.

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Mar 30, 2019 Scholar inArmor rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2019, demonica-universe

AFTER READING:

A very good ending to the Demonica/Lords of Deliverance/Demonica Underworld series.

There was a battle of epic proportions and I liked every moment of it. Almost every character we know and love had an appearance. The book was full of twists, suspense and I dreaded that someone was going to die.

Judging by the end, we are going to get a new series featuring children being all grown up.

BEFORE RELEASE:

Azagoth & Lilliana are getting their story told in a full novel. I just can't...

Dem ...more

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Oct 14, 2019 Malissa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arcs, favorite-authors, part-of-a-series, romance, paranormal, must-read

Where do I even start? Can I just tell you that this is a must read, trust that you will just listen and leave it at that? I wish in a way that that could be the entirety of my review, JUST READ THIS BOOK, because to try and tell you all the reasons that I loved this book could last way longer than you would be willing to listen, I am certain.

Alas, I can not leave you hanging with just a READ IT, so let me just tell you a few things that are my favorite points.

1. The world building. I think th ...more

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Apr 26, 2020 Terri Wino rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: year-2020

It's been a while since I had delved back into this world of characters and drama, and this book had mention of pretty much everyone in the series to date. I was happy to revisit the characters I had enjoyed in past books. I struggled some with Azagoth and Lilliana because I haven't read their origin story.

And this is the part where I complain a little. This is my own issue, but I am someone who typically does not enjoy reading short stories and/or novellas. I just don't. Never have. Honestly, It's been a while since I had delved back into this world of characters and drama, and this book had mention of pretty much everyone in the series to date. I was happy to revisit the characters I had enjoyed in past books. I struggled some with Azagoth and Lilliana because I haven't read their origin story.

And this is the part where I complain a little. This is my own issue, but I am someone who typically does not enjoy reading short stories and/or novellas. I just don't. Never have. Honestly, probably the only time I really have read shorts/novellas is when Stephen King has published books of them...and I still wasn't that into them.

Having said that, not reading the stories in between these books (and I HAVE read all the full-length books in this series) means there were also a bunch of characters in Reaper that I wasn't familiar with and, as I said, I didn't read how Azagoth and Lilliana got together to begin with. So I lacked some of the investment here that I probably would have had if I had read their original story. Again, my fault, not the author's. I just wish some authors would take into consideration that not all readers want to spend their money on short stories when they could buy a novel instead. JMO.

All that aside, there was a lot of action in this book, yet at times the plot itself seemed bogged down. Lilliana is going to die at the hands of the more evil than Azagoth evil being unless Azagoth releases Satan from his imprisonment. Another character enters the fray. Hey, did you know that Lilliana is going to die at the hands of the more evil than Azagoth evil being, blah, blah, blah...you get the picture. This book, at times, felt more like a short story with a bunch of filler added to stretch it out to full book length, and that's where my disappointment comes in -- because none of the previous books in the series ever felt like that to me. So three stars instead of four for my rating.

Reaper is apparently the gateway to Larissa Ione's promised series featuring the offspring of all of these characters that we've grown to love or loved to hate. Despite not being as happy with Reaper as I was with the previous books, I am 100% on board and looking forward to the next generation and what havoc they will wreak or worlds they will save. ...more

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Air Force veteran Larissa Ione traded in a career in meteorology to pursue her passion of writing. She has since published dozens of books, hit several bestseller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today, and has been nominated for a RITA award. She now spends her days in pajamas with her computer, strong coffee, and supernatural worlds. She believes in celebrating everything, and would n ...more