So hard to take one for the team by being a booty call, I like Lucian. Jessica Andersen creates complicated, multi-faceted people in her Final Prophecy world ( )

Demonkeepers
3 Stars

In one word - disappointing.

The world building based on the countdown to the Mayan Apocalypse is one of the most compelling aspects of this series. Unfortunately, in this installment the ongoing conflict with the Order of Xilbalban and the Banal Kox takes a back seat to Jade and Lucius's personal angst.

Lucius is an intriguing character in the first three books but his own story falls flat. The plot revolving around Lucius and Jade coming into their personal magic and discovering their value to the Nightkeepers is slow and repetitious. Moreover, the romance is lackluster without the passion and intimacy of the couples in the previous books.

The subplot involving the search for the Nightkeeper library has potential but is underdeveloped and the buildup toward the climax is excessively detailed (who really cares about Mayan ball games?). That said. the climax and resolution are well written and exciting, and somehow manage to leave the reader satisfied despite the book's shortcomings.

Patience and Brandt's book is next. Little is known about them other than the fact that they met and married before the series begins but I look forward to finding out more about them. ( )

I loved Lucius & Jade's story I'm soooo happy for him even though at times I wanted to ring their necks good story I can't wait to see how think between Patience & Brandt work out! ( )