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Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom #6
Pax Demonica
When orphan Kate goes to Rome with her family, she’s hoping for a little R&R. The chance to bond with her husband, spend quality time with her kids, and visit her pseudo-family at Forza Scura.
In other words, this suburban mom is doing the tourist thing, and intending to do it up right. But while Kate may want to take cheesy pictures and buy overpriced souvenirs, the demon population has other plans. And soon Kate and over-eager daughter Allie are thrust into the middle of a demonic feud.
Now Kate’s going to have to call on both her hunting skills and her mothering skills–because if she fails, Kate and family might just find themselves sightseeing in hell.
In other words, this suburban mom is doing the tourist thing, and intending to do it up right. But while Kate may want to take cheesy pictures and buy overpriced souvenirs, the demon population has other plans. And soon Kate and over-eager daughter Allie are thrust into the middle of a demonic feud.
Now Kate’s going to have to call on both her hunting skills and her mothering skills–because if she fails, Kate and family might just find themselves sightseeing in hell.
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Julie Kenner
161 books1,242 followersJ. Kenner (aka Julie Kenner) is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal and International bestselling author of over seventy novels, novellas and short stories in a variety of genres.
Though known primarily for her award-winning and international bestselling erotic romances (including the Stark and Most Wanted series) that have reached as high as #2 on the New York Times bestseller list, JK has been writing full time for over a decade in a variety of genres including paranormal and contemporary romance, “chicklit” suspense, urban fantasy, Victorian-era thrillers (coming soon), and paranormal mommy lit.
Her foray into the latter, Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom by Julie Kenner, has been consistently in development in Hollywood since prior to publication. Most recently, it has been optioned by Warner Brothers Television for development as series on the CW Network with Alloy Entertainment producing.
JK has been praised by Publishers Weekly as an author with a “flair for dialogue and eccentric characterizations” and by RT Bookclub for having “cornered the market on sinfully attractive, dominant antiheroes and the women who swopn for him.” A three time finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award, JK took home the first RITA trophy awarded in the category of erotic romance in 2014 for her novel, Claim Me (book 2 of her Stark Trilogy).
Her books have sold well over a million copies and are published in over over twenty countries.
In her previous career as an attorney, JK worked as a clerk on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and practiced primarily civil, entertainment and First Amendment litigation in Los Angeles and Irvine, California, as well as in Austin, Texas. She currently lives in Central Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and two rather spastic cats.
Though known primarily for her award-winning and international bestselling erotic romances (including the Stark and Most Wanted series) that have reached as high as #2 on the New York Times bestseller list, JK has been writing full time for over a decade in a variety of genres including paranormal and contemporary romance, “chicklit” suspense, urban fantasy, Victorian-era thrillers (coming soon), and paranormal mommy lit.
Her foray into the latter, Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom by Julie Kenner, has been consistently in development in Hollywood since prior to publication. Most recently, it has been optioned by Warner Brothers Television for development as series on the CW Network with Alloy Entertainment producing.
JK has been praised by Publishers Weekly as an author with a “flair for dialogue and eccentric characterizations” and by RT Bookclub for having “cornered the market on sinfully attractive, dominant antiheroes and the women who swopn for him.” A three time finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award, JK took home the first RITA trophy awarded in the category of erotic romance in 2014 for her novel, Claim Me (book 2 of her Stark Trilogy).
Her books have sold well over a million copies and are published in over over twenty countries.
In her previous career as an attorney, JK worked as a clerk on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and practiced primarily civil, entertainment and First Amendment litigation in Los Angeles and Irvine, California, as well as in Austin, Texas. She currently lives in Central Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and two rather spastic cats.
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May 25, 2014
Well that was disappointing.
You wait five years for the next installment of a series and what you are given is a one hundred’ish page eBook, followed by ten or so pages of the authors book catalog, that felt more like a rush job to finish an obligation than a long awaited addition to a fun series.
I understand that Julie Kenner has other commitments. That her other series have more notoriety and publisher backing, but the Demon Hunting Soccer Mom books started out great and seem to have been forgotten. They were fun summer reads that had the readers both laughing and grossed out at the same time.
This book, which I am assuming is the final since so little effort was put into it, did not go anywhere or enhance the storyline in anyway. Backstories about Kate’s life, which had just become known, could have been expanded. Since her demon hunting past has finally come out to her second husband, this could have been rounded out. But no, you have Kate and family heading to Rome, to visit her childhood haunts only to be attacked by demons searching for a key that was hidden in such an obvious way that the reader knew of its location on the same page that it had been introduced. All leading up to the gates of Hell opening and only the blood of one person could close them again. Once again, kind of obvious and lame.
Overall, this was a weak book or ending to this series.
You wait five years for the next installment of a series and what you are given is a one hundred’ish page eBook, followed by ten or so pages of the authors book catalog, that felt more like a rush job to finish an obligation than a long awaited addition to a fun series.
I understand that Julie Kenner has other commitments. That her other series have more notoriety and publisher backing, but the Demon Hunting Soccer Mom books started out great and seem to have been forgotten. They were fun summer reads that had the readers both laughing and grossed out at the same time.
This book, which I am assuming is the final since so little effort was put into it, did not go anywhere or enhance the storyline in anyway. Backstories about Kate’s life, which had just become known, could have been expanded. Since her demon hunting past has finally come out to her second husband, this could have been rounded out. But no, you have Kate and family heading to Rome, to visit her childhood haunts only to be attacked by demons searching for a key that was hidden in such an obvious way that the reader knew of its location on the same page that it had been introduced. All leading up to the gates of Hell opening and only the blood of one person could close them again. Once again, kind of obvious and lame.
Overall, this was a weak book or ending to this series.
May 17, 2021
There is nothing like a trip to Rome for a vacation/work trip for Kate and her family. From the moment they touched down though, things started to get odd and it never stopped. Lots of family revelations, things that I feel like Kate should have known and how dare people keep this from her, to Allie stepping up at the end to do what needed to be done. One thing for sure, the trip has changed all of them, it remains to be seen just how much.
April 14, 2021
4 stars for the story, 3 for the ending. As much as I love this series, I was rather disappointed with the rushed ending and a lot of unanswered questions. At about 90% the book abruptly ends and the rest is filler promoting her other books. I hope she continues with this series but puts more effort into the next one.
April 23, 2017
It has been years since I read the other books in this series. I found this book by accident and was excited to see that there was another book in the series. When I first read this series I was a mom with a toddler so I could really relate. This book just did not have the same impact as the rest of the series. It felt rushed and was way too short. There were so many loose ends. The family travel back to Italy to see where Kate grew up and learn more about her demon hunting roots. Along the way they have demons who are helping them but also trying to kill them. They have something that others want but they have no idea what it is. I was disappointed with this book but I still enjoyed the series.
December 8, 2020
I stumbled across this series earlier this year while browsing through the books that were available right then to borrow. I'm glad I found it, because this was so easy to read and a lot of fun. Sure, it has its problems, but I plowed right through all 6.5 books and they provided a great distraction to the unusual year that is 2020.
May 25, 2014
Well that was disappointing.
You wait five years for the next installment of a series and what you are given is a one hundred’ish page eBook, followed by ten or so pages of the authors book catalog, that felt more like a rush job to finish an obligation than a long awaited addition to a fun series.
I understand that Julie Kenner has other commitments. That her other series have more notoriety and publisher backing, but the Demon Hunting Soccer Mom books started out great and seem to have been forgotten. They were fun summer reads that had the readers both laughing and grossed out at the same time.
This book, which I am assuming is the final since so little effort was put into it, did not go anywhere or enhance the storyline in anyway. Backstories about Kate’s life, which had just become known, could have been expanded. Since her demon hunting past has finally come out to her second husband, this could have been rounded out. But no, you have Kate and family heading to Rome, to visit her childhood haunts only to be attacked by demons searching for a key that was hidden in such an obvious way that the reader knew of its location on the same page that it had been introduced. All leading up to the gates of Hell opening and only the blood of one person could close them again. Once again, kind of obvious and lame.
Overall, this was a weak book or ending to this series.
You wait five years for the next installment of a series and what you are given is a one hundred’ish page eBook, followed by ten or so pages of the authors book catalog, that felt more like a rush job to finish an obligation than a long awaited addition to a fun series.
I understand that Julie Kenner has other commitments. That her other series have more notoriety and publisher backing, but the Demon Hunting Soccer Mom books started out great and seem to have been forgotten. They were fun summer reads that had the readers both laughing and grossed out at the same time.
This book, which I am assuming is the final since so little effort was put into it, did not go anywhere or enhance the storyline in anyway. Backstories about Kate’s life, which had just become known, could have been expanded. Since her demon hunting past has finally come out to her second husband, this could have been rounded out. But no, you have Kate and family heading to Rome, to visit her childhood haunts only to be attacked by demons searching for a key that was hidden in such an obvious way that the reader knew of its location on the same page that it had been introduced. All leading up to the gates of Hell opening and only the blood of one person could close them again. Once again, kind of obvious and lame.
Overall, this was a weak book or ending to this series.
June 16, 2014
I wanted this to be much better than it was. I suppose it might be time to just give up on this series since it's not what's making Julie Kenner money anymore and she doesn't seem to be terribly interested in writing it. The story takes place over the course of about 48 hours and while I enjoyed the family going to Rome, they never really got to do anything there. I feel like part of sending your story to Rome should be having the reader experience the sights along with the characters, and here, every time they tried to go somewhere, they got waylaid because someone was tired, someone needed to eat, someone needed to stop and look at a map, or a demon popped up. I also thought this would have benefited from more (better?) editing because I'm pretty sure Kenner got the time difference between Rome and CA wrong (if it's the noon in Rome, it's 4am in California, not 10pm) and at one point Eric popped up while Kate was having a conversation with Stuart. I'm not the closest reader in the world, so catching these mistakes just made me pay more attention to other things that might be wrong rather than just enjoying the story.
While I've enjoyed the previous books in the series, this one just didn't do it for me, and it makes me question whether I want to continue with it or if I should just stick with my fond memories of Kate the Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom. Also, at 183 pages on my ipad, the last 20+ were all back matter. Is it really necessary to highlight every book in not one, but two series with multi-paragraph long blurbs for each book?
While I've enjoyed the previous books in the series, this one just didn't do it for me, and it makes me question whether I want to continue with it or if I should just stick with my fond memories of Kate the Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom. Also, at 183 pages on my ipad, the last 20+ were all back matter. Is it really necessary to highlight every book in not one, but two series with multi-paragraph long blurbs for each book?
June 24, 2014
I loved this book - I've been waiting forever and ever for it. The only dissapointment was that it was TOO SHORT! hopefully the next two books that the author has said she has planned are much longer!!
September 3, 2016
A LOT of editing errors in this one. Enough that it took me out of the story a time or two. I really love this series, and I liked this book all right, but it left me more underwhelmed than the others.
December 14, 2016
nice story but aftwr so many years this is an insult to the fans of this series, I will not buy another of her books simply by the way she treated this beloved series of hers. It's sad that this is what we get for being devoted
April 29, 2021
This series about a mom fighting demons was very entertaining. Great for any time reading, it will make you laugh and have you rooting for the mom. Really a good fast and light reading, each book has a story, and having them in all one box set is a plus. Being a mom myself not of teenagers yet, but this will certainly be upon me in no time, I could relate to some situations. It was a different side of Julie Kenner's writing. I love Kate and will keep reading the next ones.
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August 23, 2017
4 1/2 stars! I'm removing 1/2 a star because Kate hasn't learned her lesson yet and there is a typo - wrong character named - at the height of the climax!
This is a really interesting series. I enjoyed this installment. It picks up where #5 left off and we set off to Italy with Kate and her family. I was slightly disappointed that Kate thought this would be a true vacation. She's going back to where she grew up and trained as a member of Forza, basically a hot bed of demon activity and she thought they wouldn't encounter any?
Another plot twist I found interesting and upsetting. If I'm upset, I can't imagine how Kate must feel. A huge betrayal. I do hope her feelings don't get brushed under the rug. Questions need to be asked and answered with more detail than we had here.
Fast paced and filled with action, as I moved further into the story the more I wanted to just keep reading. A good sign. The comfortable writing style and action pulled me along to the very end; which was very interesting. Quick, exciting read.
However, if you have read the previous 5.5 books and were not thrilled with the characters or action, then you probably won't like this one either. I loved the previous books even if I got frustrated with Kate a lot.
This is a really interesting series. I enjoyed this installment. It picks up where #5 left off and we set off to Italy with Kate and her family. I was slightly disappointed that Kate thought this would be a true vacation. She's going back to where she grew up and trained as a member of Forza, basically a hot bed of demon activity and she thought they wouldn't encounter any?
Another plot twist I found interesting and upsetting. If I'm upset, I can't imagine how Kate must feel. A huge betrayal. I do hope her feelings don't get brushed under the rug. Questions need to be asked and answered with more detail than we had here.
Fast paced and filled with action, as I moved further into the story the more I wanted to just keep reading. A good sign. The comfortable writing style and action pulled me along to the very end; which was very interesting. Quick, exciting read.
However, if you have read the previous 5.5 books and were not thrilled with the characters or action, then you probably won't like this one either. I loved the previous books even if I got frustrated with Kate a lot.
June 2, 2021
When this series stopped with Demon Ex Machina, I assumed it hadn't sold and we'd never get a finish. Turns out that while the publisher dropped it and Kenner moved on to other series, she self-published this one in 2014 (a couple more have followed).
Following on the previous book, protagonist Kate (Buffy if she'd retired, had a kid, and then got back into Slaying) takes her family to Rome to talk with her demon-hunting mentor and get answers about some family mysteries. Unsurprisingly, demons pop up, making cryptic hints about a McGuffin they want her to find. Other surprises follow.
I'm not sure if the juice went out of this series during the five-year break or that Kenner's higher-paying gigs demand more time, but this lacked the spark of earlier installments. It's unbalanced: the first two-thirds focus on Kate's family problems, then suddenly we get The Big Threat, a lot of exposition and a mad rush to wrap everything up.
Disappointing. I'll probably buy the next one and see if things pick up.
Following on the previous book, protagonist Kate (Buffy if she'd retired, had a kid, and then got back into Slaying) takes her family to Rome to talk with her demon-hunting mentor and get answers about some family mysteries. Unsurprisingly, demons pop up, making cryptic hints about a McGuffin they want her to find. Other surprises follow.
I'm not sure if the juice went out of this series during the five-year break or that Kenner's higher-paying gigs demand more time, but this lacked the spark of earlier installments. It's unbalanced: the first two-thirds focus on Kate's family problems, then suddenly we get The Big Threat, a lot of exposition and a mad rush to wrap everything up.
Disappointing. I'll probably buy the next one and see if things pick up.
July 12, 2022
To Hell And Back?
Well, I didn’t think Ms. Kenner could top the last book, but she did! This book has the family going to Italy. So you get to learn a little bit about Italy as they travel from one place to another. I was a little sad that connections that could’ve been made, Weren’t due to lack of communication among everybody. Isn’t that just the way! I like where the book went and I know the next one will be even better.
Well, I didn’t think Ms. Kenner could top the last book, but she did! This book has the family going to Italy. So you get to learn a little bit about Italy as they travel from one place to another. I was a little sad that connections that could’ve been made, Weren’t due to lack of communication among everybody. Isn’t that just the way! I like where the book went and I know the next one will be even better.
January 23, 2023
Kate and her family trek to Rome for an Italian vacation. Sure, she plans to have some light demon-hunting activity on the side, but it's mostly a vacation. Of course, things go awry.
A portal opens. The end of the world is nigh. Kate, Ashley and Stuart (Really??? Stuart???) must find a way to save humanity.
Those who've read Julie Kenner's Tales of a Demon-hunting Soccer Mom series know what to expect. "Pax Demonica" is just one more cog in the wheel.
A portal opens. The end of the world is nigh. Kate, Ashley and Stuart (Really??? Stuart???) must find a way to save humanity.
Those who've read Julie Kenner's Tales of a Demon-hunting Soccer Mom series know what to expect. "Pax Demonica" is just one more cog in the wheel.
January 16, 2019
So, other than a midwrite (p.216) where “Stuart” should be “Eric”, I thoroughly enjoyed it!!
Great to visit with Kate again, and this time the whole family is included! Seeing where she grew up and trained was great.
There is such a good ending that sets us up to have more book - and maybe Kate kind of getting back into her old line of work!
Easy, fun read! Can’t wait for more!
Great to visit with Kate again, and this time the whole family is included! Seeing where she grew up and trained was great.
There is such a good ending that sets us up to have more book - and maybe Kate kind of getting back into her old line of work!
Easy, fun read! Can’t wait for more!
August 28, 2022
An unexpectedly quick read, and not my favorite of the series. But it still delivered some fun and it hits the spot for this grown-up Buffy fan. I started the series when I had a toddler and now have a teenager, so Kenner was smart to make the book relatable from that standpoint. Great characters, intriguing arc, but rushed overall.
February 22, 2018
I almost took a star off because Kenner waited so long between this book and the last one, but I couldn’t do it. I just love this series so much!
October 13, 2019
love this series!
January 30, 2020
This series continues to entertain me.
November 3, 2019
I wanted to read it the whole collection, but for me this was so boring, maybe because it's more for teenagers and I'm not one anymore, too childish for me!
November 13, 2015
Back in 2005, Julie Kenner started a fun little series that imagined what it might be like if a woman who was definitely not an infringement on the copyrighted character Buffy the Vampire Slayer but who did the same sort of thing retired to life as a suburban mom but found her thirtysomething self called back into the hunting lifestyle. Carpe Demon established Kate Connor as a woman fully committed to home and hearth -- until an old man from the pet food aisle at Wal-Mart stalks her to her home and tries to kill her.
He was, of course, a demon and his attack signals that Kate's years of peaceful domesticity have come to an end. The wry and witty series ran at a book a year until stopping at 2009's Demon Ex Machina. There were any number of possibilities. Buffy ended in 2003 and as she faded from public consciousness pastiches based upon her lost their sales power as well. Kenner had also written up a very tangled web of major and minor plotlines involving Kate, her daughter from her first marriage Allie (and Allie's late father), her second husband Stuart, her old mentor, the Vatican-based corps of Demon Hunters to which she had belonged, and so on. It didn't really mesh well with the comic tone that had elevated both Buffy and Kenner's own series. And Kenner was writing several other series as well, some of which hit sweeter spots in the zeitgeist and probably seemed like better investments of time to both her and her publisher.
So Kate's story went on hold until 2014's Pax Demonica, in which Kate and her family travel to Rome to meet with the leaders of the forces fighting evil and learn what they could about all of the recent problems that seem to have coalesced around them. Kenner still has her gift for wry observations and gives Buffy creator Joss Whedon a run for his money in the quippy dialogue department. She's sketched her characters more than painted them, but they are well-formed and realistic sketches of people placed in very unusual circumstances -- you could see people acting like this (if they learned that demonic beings would sometimes inhabit the recently dead in order to use their bodies to do evil things, that is).
But the story is pretty thin, feeling padded in several places. That it seems to set up a new conflict for Kate to handle while not really resolving some previous threads doesn't make a reader feel particularly forgiving about second and third and fourth visits to some scenarios and situations. If there are indeed chapters yet untold in Kate's story some of them probably should have been in Pax Demonica in place of some of what's there; it does not at all feel like a book that had five years to cook.
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He was, of course, a demon and his attack signals that Kate's years of peaceful domesticity have come to an end. The wry and witty series ran at a book a year until stopping at 2009's Demon Ex Machina. There were any number of possibilities. Buffy ended in 2003 and as she faded from public consciousness pastiches based upon her lost their sales power as well. Kenner had also written up a very tangled web of major and minor plotlines involving Kate, her daughter from her first marriage Allie (and Allie's late father), her second husband Stuart, her old mentor, the Vatican-based corps of Demon Hunters to which she had belonged, and so on. It didn't really mesh well with the comic tone that had elevated both Buffy and Kenner's own series. And Kenner was writing several other series as well, some of which hit sweeter spots in the zeitgeist and probably seemed like better investments of time to both her and her publisher.
So Kate's story went on hold until 2014's Pax Demonica, in which Kate and her family travel to Rome to meet with the leaders of the forces fighting evil and learn what they could about all of the recent problems that seem to have coalesced around them. Kenner still has her gift for wry observations and gives Buffy creator Joss Whedon a run for his money in the quippy dialogue department. She's sketched her characters more than painted them, but they are well-formed and realistic sketches of people placed in very unusual circumstances -- you could see people acting like this (if they learned that demonic beings would sometimes inhabit the recently dead in order to use their bodies to do evil things, that is).
But the story is pretty thin, feeling padded in several places. That it seems to set up a new conflict for Kate to handle while not really resolving some previous threads doesn't make a reader feel particularly forgiving about second and third and fourth visits to some scenarios and situations. If there are indeed chapters yet untold in Kate's story some of them probably should have been in Pax Demonica in place of some of what's there; it does not at all feel like a book that had five years to cook.
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May 24, 2014
In "Pax Demonica" Kate, Stuart, Allie and little Timmy head off to Rome on vacation. However, once they arrive at their destination but before they depart the airport the unthinkable occurs, Timmy losses Boo Boo Bear. Before the world ends a handsome college student from the plan returns the bear along with a cryptic warning for Kate. When she pursues him he suddenly disappears.
Once the quartet arrives at the B&B, Allie's bag is snatched by a gypsy teen. When Kate gives Chase she discovers he is a demon. He is demanding the "key." However, Stuart interrupts and Kate is hit.
At the B&B Kate is surprised to discover the inn is run by a former acquaintance. Additionally, there is a strange teen running around by herself at the inn. When her identity is revealed Kate will be in for a rude awakening.
The fate of the world is once again at stake; however, this time it may not be Kate who is the one to save the day. As a matter of fact, she might have to sit on the sidelines and watch in awe. Stuart and Kate must examine their relationship and future. Stuart steps up to the plate to prove his dedication. Also, he pleasantly surprises me with his ability to set aside his emotions and do what is right for his family.
I enjoyed this read but have the concern that has been plaguing me, "What is the direction of this series?" Each book features a new demon to battle but we don't seem to be heading anywhere. Are we going to be ten years from now reading book 24 with no end in sight? A battle building over time with one demon leading to a major battle and ending would be a lot more interesting and fulfilling. Hey, I'm just sayin.'
Once the quartet arrives at the B&B, Allie's bag is snatched by a gypsy teen. When Kate gives Chase she discovers he is a demon. He is demanding the "key." However, Stuart interrupts and Kate is hit.
At the B&B Kate is surprised to discover the inn is run by a former acquaintance. Additionally, there is a strange teen running around by herself at the inn. When her identity is revealed Kate will be in for a rude awakening.
The fate of the world is once again at stake; however, this time it may not be Kate who is the one to save the day. As a matter of fact, she might have to sit on the sidelines and watch in awe. Stuart and Kate must examine their relationship and future. Stuart steps up to the plate to prove his dedication. Also, he pleasantly surprises me with his ability to set aside his emotions and do what is right for his family.
I enjoyed this read but have the concern that has been plaguing me, "What is the direction of this series?" Each book features a new demon to battle but we don't seem to be heading anywhere. Are we going to be ten years from now reading book 24 with no end in sight? A battle building over time with one demon leading to a major battle and ending would be a lot more interesting and fulfilling. Hey, I'm just sayin.'
July 3, 2014
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It was nice going back into this world but it seemed like Kate's snarky mode was definitely turned down for this one which I missed. I was also hoping to get more about her life before we met her in this series and there wasn't a whole lot of that in this which was a little disappointing but overall, a fun little bubblegum read.
It was nice going back into this world but it seemed like Kate's snarky mode was definitely turned down for this one which I missed. I was also hoping to get more about her life before we met her in this series and there wasn't a whole lot of that in this which was a little disappointing but overall, a fun little bubblegum read.
October 4, 2015
After waiting a number of years for the next book in this series, I was excited to find out what had happened to Kate and her family. The book is about Kate and her family going to Rome, to have a vacation to try and rebuild after the circumstances of the last book and for them to see where she grew up. Unfortunately encounters with Demons and the discovery of a family member Kate didn't know about means that this doesn't go to plan. I enjoyed the storyline of the book and I continue to love the fun humourous way that Julie Kenner writes Kate and her family members. However, I can see why other reviewers have felt the book could have been longer, as the book has many revelations which I felt as the reader that I would love to know more about, especially with the discovery that comes up at the very end of the book. I am hoping that Julie Kenner will be writing another sequel to this series as I believe that Kate, this Demon hunting soccer mum, has more interesting adventures coming her way!
March 26, 2015
This book spends most of its (very few) pages on exposition. There is very little happening in this book. I felt it would have been better as an ebook/novella rather than the next installment in the series. As a fan who has waited for this story's continuation, I was rather disappointed.
For all of the exposition, the set up in Rome, it felt rather one dimensional. I liked that new characters were introduced and that existing characters had opportunities to grow and change. Though most of the character development (and plot) was obvious. In the end, Pax Demonica felt more like a rough draft rather than the actual book.
For all of the exposition, the set up in Rome, it felt rather one dimensional. I liked that new characters were introduced and that existing characters had opportunities to grow and change. Though most of the character development (and plot) was obvious. In the end, Pax Demonica felt more like a rough draft rather than the actual book.
October 1, 2014
Ok well I was so excited to start this book because I loved this series and while I completely enjoyed this book I was a little disappointed. First the length was way too short. I also felt like the storyline was missing a lot. It felt like the author rushed through this book and just put the book out to have another one out. The writing didn't feel as passionate as her previously written books. I loved the previous books and felt they were very well done. A little disappointed but still happy to read about this family!
December 1, 2014
Pax Demonica by Julie Kenner
The long awaited 6th book in the Demon-Hunter Soccer Mom series.
Kate Connor brings the entire family to Rome and the Vatican while demons are trailing behind as usual.
Allie, Kate's daughter comes of age and into the job as Demon Hunter.
For those familiar with the series, this book is a familiar adventure and visit into the catacombs and demon hunting adversity. Fun. Family oriented. Kate struggles with forgiving Stuart for temporarily leaving and juggles her responsibilities between family and demon hunting.
The long awaited 6th book in the Demon-Hunter Soccer Mom series.
Kate Connor brings the entire family to Rome and the Vatican while demons are trailing behind as usual.
Allie, Kate's daughter comes of age and into the job as Demon Hunter.
For those familiar with the series, this book is a familiar adventure and visit into the catacombs and demon hunting adversity. Fun. Family oriented. Kate struggles with forgiving Stuart for temporarily leaving and juggles her responsibilities between family and demon hunting.
December 30, 2014
I just didn't enjoy this book as much as the others. A lot of the juicy story lines were resolved in the last book and this one felt aimless. There was a lot of talking and traipsing around without doing much. It had the potential to be quite fun as Kate takes her family to Rome. I was really looking forward to descriptions of Forza, the secret Vatican demon fighting organisation, and its training school but that was delayed and then dealt with very briefly. Hopefully there will be a return to form when they return to California ...
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