Well, I’ve got to find out if there is a book two to this. That’s how exciting this one is. (Just checked.) This is a 5-book series. Second one is titled Demon Kissed. Demon Lore is written in first person, present tense, which I’m told, is not easy to do, nor is it suitable for every read. But I’m telling you, my heart is still trying to pick itself up off the floor. That is, if I still have a heart. Thank God, they keep on repairing me and Justitia is on my team. Oh, sorry. I forget. My name isn’t Gin, my twin brother isn’t T and I’m not a demon killer. Whew! But then I remember…

Excerpt:

…the spike of adrenaline explodes into my limbs too late to stop the backhand blow slamming across my jaw.

I superman it halfway across the living room. Land on the hardwood floor in a thud of pain-ridden limbs. My jaw morphs into a screaming ball of nerves. My head no sooner hits the floor than I hear the bracelet scream, a high-pitched wail quivering through my skin like vibrations from a tuning fork. The bracelet tightens around my wrist, cutting off the circulation, and then it loosens with a pop at the same time I hear the door click closed.

Ohgodohgodohgod, I’m going to die. I don’t want to die. No, no, no, no, no. Pain and terror hold me crumpled on the floor as my mind crawls backward in time.

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Sorry, I just keep remembering — it’s that gripping. Look at the writing style. Gin is hilariously funny even at the worst of times. She’s got soul. She tangles with demons and the minions who serve the demons. She has the hots (she thinks) for a fork, spiked-tongue demon. Oh yeah, life sure is exciting for Gin and since it’s in first person, present tense, you are it. You are she. She is you. Her guardian is pretty sexy and somehow they’re connected just don’t know how. I can’t tell if he’s a good guy or works for the other side.

Gin, the gal I think I am, is a snarky, sassy nurse who is pulled into a picture much larger than she cares to be part of. Empath is bad enough. Growing up with unbelievable events, okay, but where will this take her? Will it affect her twin who has always been there for her, also an empath. This bracelet (Justitia) which Gin can’t take off, short of cutting her hand off, is it a friend or enemy? Who is behind trying to knock Gin off?

Magic, evil, weird converge into this crazily funny, snarky and scary story. I simply love it. Writing style is perfect for the read. I noted a reviewer’s remarks that the sentences aren’t complete. Intrigued, I read. It’s not they were just left hanging. The thought is there. The style works with the read. It’s a fast-paced, gripping tale, sure to keep you up all night. What better way to spend the haunting month of October? Outside the usual genre, I read, but it’s good to find new places to hang out. It has a cliff hanger, folks, so get both books at the same time and binge read!

I won this book at a FB event from the author. This review is given with heartfelt sincerity. ( )

It took me a little bit to warm up to DEMON LORE, but once I did I had a hard time putting it down and wanted to read book two before I was even done with it.

The characters is what made DEMON LORE so great for me so I want to talk about them. I thought Gin was a little bland at first, but she quickly became a character I could root for. She has a few flaws that I can't personally relate to, but I was defiantly able to connect with her struggles. Once she puts her mind to something she goes full force and I liked that she had no problem sticking up for herself—although it sometimes got her in trouble. Smythe was broody and mysterious. I thought he was pretty bad ass and I liked getting to know him. Speaking of Smythe, I wanted Gin and him to get it on SO SO BAD. I know, she is sort of involved with someone in DEMON LORE, but there was so much attraction and sexual tension that I just couldn't help but want them to do something about it *Fingers crossed*.

Gin's brother was way too overprotective most of the time, but he was always there for her. Gin's reactions and comments about his girlfriend kinda cracked me up. I can see her brother having a pretty big role in future books with his talents. Sargon remains a complete mystery to me. I can't figure him out and I actually liked him. I probably shouldn't seeing that he is an evil demon and all, but I can't help it. I am very interested in seeing where his storyline takes things in the future.

Not only were the characters enjoyable, but the world and plot were interesting as well. There was a lot of action and I enjoyed watching Gin and Smythe investigate the happenings in DEMON LORE as they got to know each other better. I still had a lot of questions about the people that Gin finds herself working for, but I have faith that more will be revealed in future books. DEMON LORE was a great start to the Demon Huntress series.

* This book was provided free of charge from the Author in exchange for an honest review. ( )