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Demon Eyes

(Witch Eyes #2)

Scott Tracey (Goodreads Author)

3.96 · Rating details · 749 ratings · 90 reviews

Demons don't die without a fight...

After destroying the demon Lucien, Braden—son of Belle Dam’s most powerful warlock, Jason Thorpe—doesn’t need the power of his witch eyes to see that everything in his life is turning against him: friends, family, and even his visions. When disturbing nightmares of Lucien’s return haunt him, Braden discovers that the simmering feud betwee ...more

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Jun 03, 2013 Micah rated it it was amazing

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Oh...My....Freaking...GOD!

This book was absolutely breathtaking and near perfection. I was literally enthralled all the way through. I am pissed that I have to wait till October for the final book.

1. Plot & Writing

Witch Eyes was the first book in the series and it was a solid 4. For the most part, the book was near perfection. It did sort of go a little too fast and i felt like at first it didn't pace itself but the writing leveled out and became more balanced.

In Demon Eyes(Book 2), the stakes a ...more

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Oct 06, 2012 Joseph rated it really liked it

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Review on my blog! ...more

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May 06, 2015 Daphne rated it really liked it

Shelves: eb, reviewed, young-adult, read-in-2015, fantasy, 4-star, lgbt-main-character

Demon Eyes was even better than Witch Eyes, the first book felt more like an introduction and the action really got going in this one.

I loved Braden's struggle with the events of the first book and that killing someone (even a demon) had a big effect on him. I also really liked how the side character were more developed this book, especially Drew. I wish I could get more excited about Braden/Trey though because I love that the main pairing in this book is a gay couple but it's still hard for me ...more

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Feb 22, 2018 Julesmarie rated it it was ok

Shelves: paranormal-urban-fantasy, m-m, year2018, kindle, young-adult, zf2018

This was better than #1, mostly in that it was more coherent and there were fewer distractions, fewer collapses, and fewer villains. I still can't rate it more than "okay," though.

It desperately needed an editor/proofreader. There were missing words, wrong words. Enough to be offputting.

Some Favorite Quotes:
Books like these share our experiences with others, and normalize what shouldn't be feared.

"This obsession with the mundane is silly and wasteful." ...more

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Jun 27, 2017 Dennis rated it it was amazing

Shelves: gay-fantasy

Can't wait for my new kindle to arrive tomorrow, so I can start the next one ...more

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Jul 17, 2013 O.R. rated it it was amazing

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What a nice surprise!

I really enjoyed the second book. I read Witch Eyes a very long time ago but I remember that it slightly bored me sometimes, which this book did not do at all.
It probably would do me good to re-read Witch Eyes because I think I just read it at the wrong moment.

What you need to know is that Demon Eyes is original and has a few interesting characters who are realistic. Let me jump straight to Braden and Trey relationship because I want to talk about how well it was done;

Mr T What a nice surprise!

I really enjoyed the second book. I read Witch Eyes a very long time ago but I remember that it slightly bored me sometimes, which this book did not do at all.
It probably would do me good to re-read Witch Eyes because I think I just read it at the wrong moment.

What you need to know is that Demon Eyes is original and has a few interesting characters who are realistic. Let me jump straight to Braden and Trey relationship because I want to talk about how well it was done;

Mr Tracey does not try to pretend like the idea for their relationship did not come straight from Romeo and Juliet because there is even a scene where it is mentioned. However, let me set things straight - if you think Braden and Trey are full of angst and make everything about themselves and each other, not caring about the whole world then you are SO wrong.
Their relationship is basically what would happen if Romeo and Juliet used their brains and would not be so self centered.

So basically, Trey is loyal to his family, and I loved it. Yes, we know Catherine is not an angel, but she is his mother and the fact that he did not turn his back on his family because he likes a guy made me really happy. I am sick of the guy having no interest in anything but the main character in today's novels. Trey has his priorities sorted, staying away from Braden is safer for them both, and he is not sure what actually is happening and who he should trust so he basically does not really pick a side and stays with people who he knows for longer and are his family but not really completely abandons Braden. This is how it should be.
Of course he loves Braden therefore he can't just forget about him. No, don't worry, Trey does not turn into a creepy stalker, haha.
What I found to be a really big plus was Braden's attitude too. He wants to be with Tray, he is not happy that he pushed him away, however he does not turn into his creepy stalker either. He pursues him at first however when Trey tells him to go away, he does. What's even better, when he noticed that Trey continues on giving him mixed signals, pushing him away and pulling 5 seconds later, he got angry and told him to finally decide what does he want instead of playing him all the time. Bravo.
Even though their situation is pretty sad, when you look at it, there is absolutely no forced angst there. They have other things on their minds too and they focus on that instead of whining about their relationship. This book could easily turn into another no-plot but relationship drama story but it did not.

Trey really cares about his family and so does Braden, I don't want to spoil it, but I found his decision at the end interesting. I like how realistic his reaction was, because it is what I expected from him after what happened. He did not play Trey, he told him straight away what he is planning to do, did what he had to, and now things got even more interesting because I really wonder how it all will turn out. I really learned to appreciate both boys and the fact that the author made them realistic, caring about more than just their crush. Also the character development was very well done.

The ending was very interesting and I really wonder what's going to happen next.

I really, really recommend it. I was really hooked up since the beginning and the story plus characters are really great.

+ Bonus: I really liked Braden/Drew friendship too, Drew grew on me a lot and I found his way of trying to annoy Trey kind of cute (as well as Trey's jealousness), lol.
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Jan 17, 2013 Rogier rated it really liked it

Shelves: young-adult, magic, m-m-romance, 2012, witches, male-protagonist, lgbt

3.5/5

My thoughts

Expectations : my expectations aren’t mile high. Maybe that’s a good thing. I hope it will be better and here’s hoping there’s more history on the founding of Belle Dam.

Cover : The sequel has another floating head but a grey one this time and the lighthouse from book one is shown. I like it less than its predecessor.

Book : Living in Belle Dam has become more welcoming and the drama at the end of book 1 has settled a bit. He has made some close friends and a relationship with ...more

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Aug 14, 2013 Lukas Anthony rated it liked it

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If Romeo and Juliet were gay....and witches.

This was a much better sequel to the original 'Witch Eyes'. My problems with that novel were that it showed potential and promise, yet never really capitalised on it. The lore felt interesting, but underdeveloped, the characters were interesting, but not interesting enough to stand out etc. Everything was very 'meh', and it left me wondering whether I should read the sequel.

After finishing the sequel though, I can say that I'm glad I stuck with it. It ...more

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Jun 30, 2013 Casia Courtier rated it it was amazing

The first book, WITCH EYES, was a good debut book, but the sequel, DEMON EYES surpassed it. I thought WITCH EYES had a semi-predictable plot, but the characters were amazing and relatable. Not only are the characters BETTER in this book, but the twists and turns kept me going.

Scott Tracey made sure to keep the reader guessing what was happening next, what the motives were to the characters, and just who is the villain. Braden is more proactive, which keeps the story moving in ways I wasn't expec ...more

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Aug 01, 2013 ke-sha rated it really liked it

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Dec 21, 2010 Rachel rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc, net-galley, 2012-sophomore-challenge

Belle Dam is defined by its feud. It’s shaped by the secrets it keeps and the lies it tells. It’s beleaguered by its history. It’s driven by vengeance and the quest for power.

And it’s safe for no one.

Not for the humans who have no idea about its dark past. About the widow who waits in the shadows. About the witches and warlocks who battle for control. About the hellhounds who are summoned to exact revenge. And about the demons who see the citizens of Belle Dam as mere pawns in a game to be manip ...more

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Jun 20, 2020 Ben Truong rated it really liked it

Shelves: magic, romance, young-adult, lgbt, paranormal, urban-fantasy

Demon Eyes is the second and penultimate book in the Witch Eyes series written by Scott Tracey. It centers on Braden Michaels, a home-schooled teenager with the powers of Witch Eyes, which could pierce the veil that separates the magical and physical worlds – a powerful abilities that the feuding witch families in Belle Dam, who would love to possess.

Braden's powerful witch eyes are more curse than strength, as the strain he put them through battling Lucien Fallon has left them so unstable that Demon Eyes is the second and penultimate book in the Witch Eyes series written by Scott Tracey. It centers on Braden Michaels, a home-schooled teenager with the powers of Witch Eyes, which could pierce the veil that separates the magical and physical worlds – a powerful abilities that the feuding witch families in Belle Dam, who would love to possess.

Braden's powerful witch eyes are more curse than strength, as the strain he put them through battling Lucien Fallon has left them so unstable that using them is potentially life-threatening. This displeases his father – though to the rest of Belle Dam, Braden is merely Jason Thorpe's ward. He is the latest pawn in Thorpe's feud with witch Catherine Lansing and if she knew Braden's true identity, he would be put in danger.

The feud and lies mean Braden has to sneak around to see his best friend, Jade Lansing, and can’t see love interest Trey Lansing at all. Braden and Trey, in equal measures drawn to each other and pushing each other away, are not arbitrarily star-crossed – their romantic tension is earned through their dance among mistrust, obligations and genuine affection.

The feud heats up though, with Jason and Catherine both becoming more aggressive, and girls start vanishing in disappearances that reek of the supernatural. To top things off, Braden is tormented by visions that Lucien is still alive and in Belle Dam. The mysteries all seem to converge on Braden, putting all those near him at great risk.

Demon Eyes is written rather well. The narrative is well-paced and it is a thrilling, action-packed, and electrifying follow-up. Filled with twists and turns, secrets and lies, and underhanded plots and schemes the narrative would keep readers guessing. With heartbreaking losses, shocking reveals, horrifying new creatures, bigger battles, and a jaw-dropping ending this installment a worthy successor to its predecessor.

All in all, Demon Eyes is written rather well and is a wonderful continuation to what would hopefully be a wonderful series, which I plan to continue in the very near future. ...more

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May 28, 2012 Gina (My Precious Blog) rated it liked it

INITIAL THOUGHTS:

Certainly better than book one. Probably could even be read as a stand alone without reading the first book. The problem I had was with the story/plot. I just found it difficult to really care about it. I struggled to fully understand it all. What I did grasp I'm sorry to say I just didn't find that compelling. I just couldn't get into this one. There were also too many complex fight/magical spell scenes. The ending came and I was left with almost more questions tan answers. The ...more

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Aug 31, 2018 Pamela Cunningham rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This book is about a young male witch with and extraordinary gift

I have to say that I enjoyed your second book in this series better than the first although Braden worked on my nerves at times I could understand him wanting to have a normal life and just be a advantage teenager . Personally I like Drew better than trey but we'll Trey kind of like tree on me and Riley I hope that you explain her part in this and who are those other witches can't wait to see what happens next . ...more

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Jul 22, 2019 Sma rated it liked it

Shelves: young-adult, fantasy, read-in-english, read-in-2019, queer-rep

And the second one of this Triology done. Some parts - again! -didn't make me happy while reading, but were really annoying instead.Especially the highschool scenes (for real I could live so wonderfully without them...) and also the characterization of most of the characters was really erratic... Also even as a non native speaker I spotted a lot of mistakes in te text, this book probably should really have been edited...
But the ending was alright, I guess - so I'm gonna read the last part too... ...more

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Jan 11, 2019 Jesus la Pinga rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2019-year-of-queer

A good sophomore novel in this series. I cared more for the characters and had a deeper story than the first. It gripped me and pulled on my emotions, even with this being a story we all know and love, it still felt fresh. Can't wait to read book 3. ...more

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Aug 11, 2018 Wesley Thomas rated it it was amazing

Shelves: lgb-read

Excellent sequel! The story gets darker and pushes characters to their limits. Suspenseful. Edgy. Fast-paced. Well written. I cannot wait to read the final third book in the series.

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Aug 01, 2019 Gregory rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Great adventure and believable gay teen romance

I really enjoyed this
! The first took a bit to take off but I devoured this in 24 hours on a workday! Sorry boss, lol

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May 11, 2013 Dark Faerie Tales rated it really liked it

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Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales.

Quick & Dirty: An engaging sequel, filled with intense mystery and a diabolical demon enemy.

Opening Sentence: “Power is a problem,” a dead man said to me.

The Review:

Demon Eyes is the stunning sequel by Scott Tracey. Where Witch Eyes introduced us to a fascinating world, Demon Eyes allows us to appreciate it. Filled with unmistakable characters, Demon Eyes immediately brings you back to the mystery and secrets of Belle Dam. I really enjoyed this sequel and I f ...more

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Apr 06, 2016 Dinara Tengri rated it it was amazing

Shelves: novels, lgbtq

This is my review for Demon Eyes: the sequel that is better than its predecessor.

I read Witch Eyes in October 2015, and I've been wanting to return to this series ever since. I'm not going to lie: it took me some time and some brain power to remember all the stuff that happened in the first book, and to place all the characters in my mind. But once the catching up part was over, I could fully immerse myself in this fantastic and dark world, filled with magic, mysteries and great characters.

I'
This is my review for Demon Eyes: the sequel that is better than its predecessor.

I read Witch Eyes in October 2015, and I've been wanting to return to this series ever since. I'm not going to lie: it took me some time and some brain power to remember all the stuff that happened in the first book, and to place all the characters in my mind. But once the catching up part was over, I could fully immerse myself in this fantastic and dark world, filled with magic, mysteries and great characters.

I'm so happy to have read this book. I love it.

Tracey takes everything that is good about his first book, and builds upon it, takes it further. Everything is better in the sequel - the story, the pacing, the characters and the language. Oh, boy, the language! The story is told from the first person perspective - Braden's - and he is a fantastic narrator. He's smart and sarcastic, but he's also deep and kind, and he has a way of expressing himself that is both mature and totally in line for someone his age.

I love the way his character is written. He's a young boy who becomes ostracized from society and is tormented by guilt as the result of something that he did in the first book, but he's still determined to find the missing girls and to get to the bottom of this infected family feud.

He's a strong protagonist, which is why I can't understand why he trails Trey like a love-sick puppy. Their on-and-off relationship is my least favourite part of this story. It's a dysfunctional, emotionally abusive, one way-street relationship that is exhausting just to read about. Luckily, romance is just one of the many subplots of Demon Eyes, and there are other relationships that are far more interesting and exciting that you can focus on.

The supporting characters are stronger and more interesting here than in the first book. In Witch Eyes, I felt like they served as catalysts to move the story forwards. Whereas in the sequel, they show more depth, and we get to know them better. Not everything in the story revolves around Braden, because we see that these characters have their own struggles, and their own shared history. The author teases about it, but just like Braden - who is still new in town - we have to try and figure out their relationships on our own.

As the second part of the trilogy, Demon Eyes follows the unwritten rule of second instalments: it's darker, it's more emotional, the stakes are higher and the ending is more open and a lot darker. But even though this book follows the formula, there is nothing about the story and the character's actions that feels forced. All the things that happen here are a natural progression of the events of the first book.

Another thing about Demon Eyes that is just praise-worthy is the pacing. It's the mystery that keeps the story going, that pushes the characters forward, makes them grow. And Tracey writes his mysteries masterfully. He keeps you guessing and asking questions until the very end. This story is the true definition of the word "puzzle". Nothing is being revealed prematurely, and yet the story doesn't drag.

Demon Eyes is a fantastic book, it's a great sequel, and I recommend it to everyone who enjoys a good mystery. ...more

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Jun 08, 2012 Michelle rated it really liked it

Shelves: dft, read-2013, for-review

Review posted on Dark Faerie Tales.

Demon Eyes is the stunning sequel by Scott Tracey. Where Witch Eyes introduced us to a fascinating world, Demon Eyes allows us to appreciate it. Filled with unmistakable characters, Demon Eyes immediately brings you back to the mystery and secrets of Belle Dam. I really enjoyed this sequel and I found it to be very engaging. Demon eyes was filled with an intense mystery and a diabolical demon enemy.

Braden is living with the tormenting consequences of destroying Review posted on Dark Faerie Tales.

Demon Eyes is the stunning sequel by Scott Tracey. Where Witch Eyes introduced us to a fascinating world, Demon Eyes allows us to appreciate it. Filled with unmistakable characters, Demon Eyes immediately brings you back to the mystery and secrets of Belle Dam. I really enjoyed this sequel and I found it to be very engaging. Demon eyes was filled with an intense mystery and a diabolical demon enemy.

Braden is living with the tormenting consequences of destroying Lucien. As the son of one of Belle Dam’s powerful witch families, Braden’s life is spiraling out of control. His friends have abandoned him, choosing loyalty of family over love and friendship. His family has kept Braden at arm’s length, isolating him even more than before. And now his visions are betraying him, haunting him in and out of dreams.The feud between the two witch families are heating up, and its destroying much more than his friendships. Braden uncovers a plan so diabolical, it can only be the work of Lucien. But how can Braden prove this, and how can he stop it before Lucien destroys more than he already has?

Braden was once so much more confident than he is now. His visions seem to be playing tricks on him, giving another life to Lucien. Braden loses so much after the end of Witch Eyes. His love, his friends, and in a sense, his family. I couldn’t help but feel for him, and at the same time I wanted him to snap out of it. It isn’t until later in the book where he gains his strength back, that I appreciate the character development of Tracey. Little clues should have filled me in with what was happening with Braden, but I was so caught up in the world that I missed it.

I had a love and hate relationship with the supporting cast. What made me love them in Witch Eyes made me hate them (at times) in Demon Eyes. The love story was frustrating. And it was mostly frustrating because Tracey made it realistic and believable. I couldn’t fault the characters with their decisions, and there lies my dilemma. I still had questions, about many things, and I think it was clever of Tracey to only reveal things a bit at a time. It made me want more, and there is never anything wrong with that.

Demon Eyes has this plot that becomes more intense than Witch Eyes. Considerably. I had to slow down my reading pace, because there were so many things to consider. My mind would constantly try to solve puzzles, trained by the way Tracey wrote Witch Eyes. Each secret revealed only uncovered another secret, and I loved that about Demon Eyes.

Demon Eyes brings this element of surprise around every corner. Tracey’s world is unlike any other. His details in the background, the scenes, the characters all play this integral part of the mystery. Paranormal elements mixed perfectly with a substantial plot. A steady story progression matched with strong characters.

I highly enjoyed Demon Eyes, and I definitely think you will also.
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Oct 19, 2011 Cait rated it liked it

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Originally posted at Escape Through the Pages with a 3.5 rating.

DEMON EYES by Scott Tracey, the second book in the Witch Eyes series, thrusts readers right back into Braden’s story with immediate creepy happenings, mystery and intrigue.

While Braden is still recovering from the happenings in WITCH EYES, new developments are arising in Belle Dam that aren’t looking so good for our main characters. Girls are disappearing and there are hints that the demon Lucien may not be as dead as we’d all hoped Originally posted at Escape Through the Pages with a 3.5 rating.

DEMON EYES by Scott Tracey, the second book in the Witch Eyes series, thrusts readers right back into Braden’s story with immediate creepy happenings, mystery and intrigue.

While Braden is still recovering from the happenings in WITCH EYES, new developments are arising in Belle Dam that aren’t looking so good for our main characters. Girls are disappearing and there are hints that the demon Lucien may not be as dead as we’d all hoped. Over the course of the book Braden showcases the beginnings of a personality change, but who wouldn’t start to think and act differently when dealing with things that can kill you and a debilitating power – also the uncertainty that is his relationship with Trey (at one point, in amongst them not being together, they end up making out in a closet. I’m sure I found it more hilarious than it was meant to be). And Jason, Braden’s father? I can understand why Braden gets so frustrated and annoyed at him sometimes – he is quite aggravating at times, though I can’t help thinking there’s more to the feud between the Lansings and the Thorpes than Braden is being told. Also, I’m curious how Drew plays into everything. He has to have some more backstory than what has been revealed so far.

I thought I would spend most of this second book still being a bit confused about the witches and the town (do Trey and Jade have powers? People in the town seem to know about the feud, but do they know about witches?), but questions are definitely answered in DEMON EYES that start to clear up some questions for both Braden and the reader! But despite all the answers revealed, more questions just keep coming, things get more mysterious than ever before and honestly, you can’t trust anyone in this town. I’m surprised everyone’s not paranoid about everything and everyone else – I would be. There is a good pace set throughout the book, not too much investigating or too much constant action. The best action is the ending, and there are some great revelations about Grace (the witch who had the Witch Eyes before Braden and large part of the town’s history and founding).

While I found a few plot threads to be a bit hard to follow since there is quite a lot going on and not all the information we need has been presented yet, that’s also a bit of a good thing? There are still lots of loose ends to tie up in the third book, and a cliffhangery ending to lead right into it. DEMON EYES by Scott Tracey is a solid second book in the series. It shows Braden becoming more aggressive in his search for what’s been happening with the feud, in Belle Dam and what’s going on with his Witch Eyes, steps up the plot twists and turns and even has some angsty romance going on. I’m curious to see where the third book takes us. ...more

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Sep 25, 2012 Bibliojunkies rated it it was amazing

* * * * 1//2

When I reviewed Witch Eyes, I listed what I loved and didn’t love about the story. But Demon Eyes? I honestly can’t think of a single thing I didn’t like. Scott Tracey really outdid himself this time. Braden’s story continues with more action and strengthened characters which in turn gave me a story that I couldn’t put down.

The cast of characters really won me over this time around. If you have ever read a review of mine you will know that characters, more than anything, are what re * * * * 1//2

When I reviewed Witch Eyes, I listed what I loved and didn’t love about the story. But Demon Eyes? I honestly can’t think of a single thing I didn’t like. Scott Tracey really outdid himself this time. Braden’s story continues with more action and strengthened characters which in turn gave me a story that I couldn’t put down.

The cast of characters really won me over this time around. If you have ever read a review of mine you will know that characters, more than anything, are what really draw me into a book. Braden reminded me a lot of Sam Winchester from the show Supernatural. If you have ever watched it you will understand how I can say Braden is quite angsty, a bit of a martyr and yet, at the same time, so stinkin’ loveable. Everything he does (even when it seems misguided) is done to protect him and those that he loves. Yeah, Braden is a keeper and is quickly working his way to the Forever Boy list.

Braden’s friends (a relative term in some cases) provide a lot to this story. My favorite this time around was Drew. We met Drew in Witch Eyes but he plays a bigger role now that he is the only person that will openly be friends with Braden. He is an unlikeable jerk (his usual MO) but his snark perfectly balances out the angst.

I complained about two things when I reviewed Witch Eyes. The first was the adults – Catherine and Jason. I was frustrated that even at the end of Witch Eyes I knew so little about them. But by the end of Demon Eyes I had an understanding of what made Catherine tick and what her role is in the story. Jason was somewhat non-existent in this installment but I think we are going find out a lot more about him in Phantom eyes and I am looking forward to it. Just goes to show me that I need to be patient. It’s not like I can get all the answers at once, right?

The 2nd thing I didn’t like in Witch Eyes was Braden’s love interest, Trey. He came across as a controlling jerk and I didn’t feel like he was good enough for the very gentle Braden. I want to give a huge thank you to Mr. Tracey for making me like Trey this go around. He is still kind of a jerk…in the beginning. But through the story you see Trey struggle with where his loyalties lie. By the end of the book I was actually hoping that Trey and Braden would get their happily ever after. Did they? Yeah, like I am going to tell. I will tell you this. Scott Tracey yet again proves his ability to write a page-smoldering kiss.

I enjoyed Witch Eyes. But Demon Eyes? I LOVED Demon Eyes. It’s an angry sort of love, though. Because I now have to wait another year before reading the conclusion of Braden’s story in Phantom Eyes. Damn you, Flux! Couldn’t you put it out earlier?
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Apr 07, 2012 Andrew rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Review Taken From The Pewter Wolf

Demon Eyes is the second book in the series, about a war on two witch families and Braden is caught in the middle of it. And while the war is on a tenderhook ceasefire, Braden is trying to get to grips over the events of the last book. Braden thought he destroyed a powerful demon. So why does Braden keep seeing him? Why does he keep seeing visions of him? Why is he hearing a cold winter voice inside his head? And when girls begin to disappear, Braden realise that Review Taken From The Pewter Wolf

Demon Eyes is the second book in the series, about a war on two witch families and Braden is caught in the middle of it. And while the war is on a tenderhook ceasefire, Braden is trying to get to grips over the events of the last book. Braden thought he destroyed a powerful demon. So why does Braden keep seeing him? Why does he keep seeing visions of him? Why is he hearing a cold winter voice inside his head? And when girls begin to disappear, Braden realise that the war between the two families is going to get suddenly worse, and only him and his powerful Witch Eyes can stop it from happening... but his Witch Eyes are dangerous. And he could be used as a weapon if he isn't careful...

Now, where to begin? I like this series. A lot. So my views on this is going to be a tad biased, but it is very much a continuation. You need to have read the first book, Witch Eyes, before you can read this as there's no real "This is what happened before". You have to no catch up. You're thrown into the story.

It's very magic driven. There was a lot of twist on magic, the feud and its history, and you have to be on the ball while reading this. It's going away from the normal world and the romantic element of the first story (which was fine with me as Trey, Braden's love interest, never gripped me and I got quite angry with him...), so if you were a fan of these sides of the story, you might feel a bit underwhelmed by it. But I like that it went away from it, though by the end, I was wondering if it was going too far away from it and was focusing solely on magic...

And character development with characters. That was good. Braden and Trey's character development was very good. We saw Braden go very dark and Trey no longer, to me, felt like a mindless robot-soldier. He asked questions and didn't always believe what his mother told him. This is a HUGE step as this was one of the flaws I had with Trey - he never questioned ANYTHING! And in Demon Eyes, he did! At last!

The plot - right, this is where I'm going to get a little unstuck. While the plot was good and we had magic and twists and moments where Scott Tracey pulled the rug from under you, there were times that I felt like this book was written to set up book 3, Phantom Eyes. Questions were asked, but answers... no where to be seen.

But saying that, I really enjoy this series and so, bring Phantom Eyes on! Only have to wait till next year. I can wait till then... though that ending... Not sure if I can get over that twist just yet. And I want answers! I need answers! ...more

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Oct 20, 2010 Stephanie rated it it was ok

The Witch Eye series is definitely one that is original and different from your typical story with magic, romance and violence. It wasn’t what I had expected but that being said, it didn’t exactly disappoint either.

The one main thing that I enjoyed about this book was how the main character, Braden, is gay and is in love with Trey, the son of his father’s rival and long time enemy, Catherine. To be perfectly honest, it threw me off guard when I first found out about his sexual orientation mainly The Witch Eye series is definitely one that is original and different from your typical story with magic, romance and violence. It wasn’t what I had expected but that being said, it didn’t exactly disappoint either.

The one main thing that I enjoyed about this book was how the main character, Braden, is gay and is in love with Trey, the son of his father’s rival and long time enemy, Catherine. To be perfectly honest, it threw me off guard when I first found out about his sexual orientation mainly because I just simply did not expect it. Most LGBT books out there are set to be realistic and in the modern world and are certainly not in the fantasy genre. So this fact alone surprised me a lot and I really liked that – I feel like there aren’t enough books like this being written out there and that needs to be changed. Anyways this was something I highly applaud the author for thinking of and incorporating it in the series.

The storyline, otherwise, was a mix of cliché and originality. Cliché in the sense that there are always two sides – good vs bad, light vs dark, family vs family, Capulet vs Montague, etc. and the Witch Eye series was no exception to this. In fact, it incorporated a lot of those I just listed. There was a family feud between Braden’s family and Trey’s family. There was a light side versus the dark side with humans on the light and demons on the dark. However, it was also pretty original. There were elements that were surprising such as the Widow and her powers, the Witch Eyes itself, the history of Belle Dam, etc. So while I found this book to be intriguing enough to complete, it didn’t suck me in as much as I would have wanted.

Another thing I didn’t enjoy so much was the writing style. For some reason, it just didn’t sit right with me. There were many times when I couldn’t completely follow with the author’s train of thought because there were simply so many variables to consider. It was not a book where I could read it lightly – it was a book where I had to actually concentrate. And that made things difficult for me because if I wanted to read a book that I had to focus a lot on, I would’ve picked something more in depth than a fantasy book with magic and witches. It was not something I had signed up for so it wasn’t expected nor was it wanted, to be perfectly honestly.

Overall, it was an okay book. I think the last book was definitely the best but overall, it was just meh to me. I didn’t dislike it nor did I particularly enjoy it. I think I just liked the fact that Braden was gay.
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Feb 24, 2012 Unabridged Bookshelf rated it it was amazing

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**This review will contain spoilers from the first book, Witch Eyes, but I try to avoid them for the most part**
Scott Tracey delivers another deliciously dangerous story with Demon Eyes. Haunted by his actions in Witch Eyes, Braden begins to shut out the people who care about him most. While his paternal relationship with Jason is still a secret from most of Belle Dam, including Catherine Lansing, living in Jason’s house has made him a few enemies. To top it off, if Braden uses his witch eyes ag **This review will contain spoilers from the first book, Witch Eyes, but I try to avoid them for the most part**
Scott Tracey delivers another deliciously dangerous story with Demon Eyes. Haunted by his actions in Witch Eyes, Braden begins to shut out the people who care about him most. While his paternal relationship with Jason is still a secret from most of Belle Dam, including Catherine Lansing, living in Jason’s house has made him a few enemies. To top it off, if Braden uses his witch eyes again, he could be risking his life. With everything turned upside down, Braden does not know where he stands, or whom he should trust.

Braden is weaker in Demon Eyes, because he is still trying to recover from the fight with Lucien. He has also been informed that he could die the next time he tries to use his witch eyes. That does not stop Braden from trying to save Belle Dam as young women are disappearing, and Braden knows that it is up to him to stop the person behind it. As the story continues, Braden grows and changes as a character, becoming emotionally colder. Relationships are changing, and Braden is changing with them.

All Braden's relationships with people in Belle Dam have shifted or changed due to the events at the end of Witch Eyes. Trey discovering who Braden really is has shifted their relationship to somewhere in between barely and none existent. While both Trey and Braden still have feelings for each other, Trey does not want to compromise his loyalty to his family. Jade on the other hand remains friends with Braden, and does not care about the feud. She just does not want their friendship in the public to keep up appearances. Braden’s friendship with Riley has disappeared as she is angry for being lied too, and wants nothing to do with Braden. The newest relationship development is Braden’s friendship with the shape shifter Drew. I have to say that Drew and Braden’s sarcastic remark filled friendship was one of my favorite parts of the book.

Demon Eyes is even better than Witch Eyes, which I did not think could happen. Demon Eyes was an emotional, suspenseful read that took my breath away. Scott Tracey has truly out done himself, and I cannot wait to see where he takes the story in Phantom Eyes.

**Unabridged Bookshelf received this book from the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review**
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Jan 20, 2012 Kaitlyn Francis rated it it was amazing

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MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS:

Ever feel that yours eyes can be special or used for something, for Braden living with his eyes has never really been a walk in the park. He's been training to prevent his eyes from taking over but sometimes things get in the way, and getting headaches is the least of his worries. Witch Eyes gave us an intro to the town of Belle Dam and since Lucian's defeat Braden has been living it day by day. But with the tests his father orders, and the stress of not knowing what the eye ...more

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Apr 15, 2014 Barb rated it really liked it

Shelves: magic, paranormal, young-adult, glbt

Sequel to the terrific YA novel "Witch Eyes," this is another great read from Scott Tracey. This is the story of a teenage boy, raised and home-schooled in isolation in Montana, who must now face powerful witches and demons in his family's home in Belle Dam, not to mention survive high school.

Braden is a tremendously powerful witch, but has no idea as to the limits of his gift or how to use it to best effect without blinding, or even killing, himself. He starts having nightmares about the demon ...more

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Feb 20, 2012 Adriana C rated it really liked it

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4.5 stars
In Demon Eyes, Braden is tormented by the fact that he killed Lucien, no matter that he was evil and a demon (literally), merely knowing that he was capable of murder brings very real nightmares that will not let him sleep and even imagines that he can see him even awake. Besides is the fact that Trey, the guy Braden likes is not speaking to him (because they are mortal enemies, because their parents are mortal enemies), also her best friends Jade and Riley keep their distance from him, ...more

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Aug 03, 2015 Emeline rated it liked it

Shelves: queer-reads, 3-stars

This book really felt like an improvement on the first one. The pacing feels a lot better, and I could definitely keep up with the plot with less difficulty than when I read Witch Eyes. The romance between Braeden and Trey was also just as engaging as in the previous book, and I really appreciate the quality of bisexual representation in this series. No, it’s not as diverse as other queer YA titles, which is an immense shame, but I’m grateful for Trey’s bisexuality being portrayed in a consisten ...more

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Scott wrote his autobiography at age six, and its all been downhill since then. He traveled the country on a Greyhound for a month, devoted a semester of school to starting a series of urban legends, and spent five years perfecting how to say "would you like fries with that" for a short story. Or so he claims.

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