- this book contains mature moments -
Fire Demon by Stormy Glenn
- paranormal, romance, erotica, m/m -
reviewed by Tara SG
purchased eBook via Amazon.com
Links
Author’s Website : www.stormyglenn.com
Author’s Twitter : @stormyglenn
Amazon : eBook ($4.40)
Add To Your GoodReads TBR List (43 ratings : 4.09 avg)
In Six Words:
tough lead falls hard and fast
Why did I read this? And am I glad I did?
I think this was another Amazon browsing find. It was a quick read that had decent world building and characters, but would have been better as a full novel. To be fair, I don’t often read a novella and feel like it is complete (specially if it is a stand alone). I liked the mythology and really hope that this turns into a full series. I loved the idea of the main character not falling instantly and blindly doing whatever the paranormal hottie wants. Gabe had his own life and isn’t overly excited about Tehmper’s arrival and his need to escape to the demon world. However, he holds his own when faced with the evil wanting to separate him and his demon. I liked the differing POVs. We really got to see how both Tehmper and Gabe felt while getting to know more about the world.
One of the small issues I had with it was the over use of proper pronouns. I don’t like when a name is used over and over in the same paragraph. There are so many other more descriptive ways of making sure we know who you’re talking about. I’m torn on how I feel about the fact that both cops were gay and there was no mention of it being out of the norm. It was also no issue whatsoever that the demon’s mate would be a male. While this makes me happy on some level, it seemed odd. Other than that I liked the pacing (it felt fast, but not too much so for a novella).
I’ll read other stuff by the author specially if this series is continues.
Brief Summary
Tehmper is a fire demon, devoted to hunting down Shayātīn. One such mission leads him to Gabe, his mate. He bites Gabe and claims him. But convincing Gabe to return to Jinnistan is harder than Tehmper thought. When more rogue demons attack, trying to take Gabe, it’s all Tehmper can do to convince Gabe to leave with him, especially when the man is so angry over the destruction of his home.
When Tehmper and Gabe are met at the portal gate by the ruling Amir and his personal guards, Tehmper has no choice but to turn his mate over or risk Gabe’s life. He vows to do everything in his power to free Gabe, even if it means returning him to the surface world. But can he save Gabe before the Amir turns him into royal consort or will Gabe lose his head to the executioner’s axe?
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“While this makes me happy on some level, it seemed odd.”
Tara, that is exactly how I felt while reading To Hate and To Hold. It was totally a none issue that was never even mentioned. Huh?
Gotta say, the cover for this is kind of freaky, but then again, we do read a bunch of weird stuff. LOL
@ Missie : I felt that way about To Hate and To Hold too.
Oh the cover is totally weird, but the book wasn’t really that freaky… compared to some stuff we read