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Pax Demonica by Julie Kenner

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zianeu's review against another edition

4.0

This series has started to lose me.

It was never complicated, it was always a little soapy. I can't quite put my finger on it, but the new post-husband resolution dynamic is to simplistic and unsatisfactory, at least. I'm over Stewart, and whe the story should be picking up, it manages to still drag at me.

I still liked it, because there is history here and the story worked. Getting to see the Forza HQ was highly satisfying and i hope to learn more-- I won't, but i hope to.

fsmeurinne's review against another edition

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4.0

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.

crysdale's review against another edition

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5.0

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!

morchels's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

This book was a little too easy and the mystery was solved a little too nicely. It feels like the book is just a holdover, I'm not sure it could really stand on its own. I still enjoy the characters and the circumstances, I'll definitely still read the next one. But out of all of the series is probably my least favorite.

fsmeurinne's review

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4.0

stormcloud82's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

foles1020's review against another edition

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4.0

I liked it but it didn't have as much humor as the others in the series.

monicabhills's review against another edition

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3.0

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.

gelatolady's review against another edition

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4.0

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!

cristinabookworm's review

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2.0

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.

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