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witchylevy's review
5.0
The book begins a bit into the future from where we last left off, about two months actually (because towards the end they say that Ashava is only 2 months). So much happens! wow! we learn a lot more about the Lords, summoners, and the demons. Personally I was totally spellbound by this book and didn't want to put it down. I look forward to reading more!
blodeuedd's review
2.0
Arghh, how to even review this? I am torn. It feels like the only reason I will give this a 3 is cos I like this world and these characters, but my brain realises it is only a 2. If this had been any other series it had been a 2 and I would not have read more. SIGH.
From what I remember I had the same issues with the previous books. She just talked and talked and talked, they went from place to place, but nothing happened. If I had been the editor I would have cut half the book cos 500 pages of this was yawn worthy.
It had its moments, like when 8 books of secrets got told...I mean brace yourself. We do not need everything at once.
I had forgotten who she had hooked up with...I do not feel it.
I did not remember Pellini.
The whole book felt like I had missed one in between.
Gods, listen to your brain! But I do not want to!
Fine, I will rate it 2 because it was only ok.
Sad face
From what I remember I had the same issues with the previous books. She just talked and talked and talked, they went from place to place, but nothing happened. If I had been the editor I would have cut half the book cos 500 pages of this was yawn worthy.
It had its moments, like when 8 books of secrets got told...I mean brace yourself. We do not need everything at once.
I had forgotten who she had hooked up with...I do not feel it.
I did not remember Pellini.
The whole book felt like I had missed one in between.
Gods, listen to your brain! But I do not want to!
Fine, I will rate it 2 because it was only ok.
Sad face
claire_loves_books's review
4.0
I enjoyed this, it felt like it was going somewhere again. The baddies are so frustrating though, it just seems that they're happily destroying the world for no real reason and a lot of the other demons seem cool with this. There were quite a few occasions where it felt like it wasn't being explained, Kara's big plan for example- everyone is in agreement that it might work but we don't find out what it is until it happens, without the explanation it just feels like the characters are going through the motions and just doing 'stuff'-because we don't know why they're doing anything, I just always struggle to connect and relate to a character when I don't understand the motivation behind what they're doing.
bookworm1912's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
jonmhansen's review
5.0
I am mildly boggled at how much this series has evolved as it went. From a relatively simple paranormal romance crossed with police procedural, and now it has more of a supernatural military superhero vibe to it.
chllybrd's review
4.0
I gave it 3.5 stars
I won't lie, I was completely lost when I started reading LEGACY OF THE DEMON. You find out pretty quick that there was a lot of information missed between book 7, VENGEANCE OF THE DEMON and now. In fact, months have passed, Kara is part of a new team and her new job title is a pretty big deal—the president calls her big—, demons are causing major havoc due to the dimensional rift that happened at the end of VENGEANCE OF THE DEMON, and on top of that, she is dead set on finding Jill's daughter, Ashava, Zack and Ryan.
There was a lot of action in LEGACY OF THE DEMON. So much that it really overpowered the storyline in some spots. I don't think I have ever said that before. We find out a lot more about the Elinor/Rowan story and it was pretty shocking to learn that Rhyzkahl isn't as bad as I thought he was. In fact, a lot of secrets were revealed from front to back of LEGACY OF THE DEMON.
I have no clue how I feel about Kara and Mzatal anymore. They don't have a lot of time together in LEGACY OF THE DEMON and it's hard to feel their connection when they aren't together. Then again, this is an urban fantasy not a paranormal romance. I just like romance.
I really miss the feel of the early Kara Gillian books, I really loved the police work and the investigating. I think LEGACY OF THE DEMON moved a little more in that direction, so maybe it will move even farther there in book 9. One can hope.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I won't lie, I was completely lost when I started reading LEGACY OF THE DEMON. You find out pretty quick that there was a lot of information missed between book 7, VENGEANCE OF THE DEMON and now. In fact, months have passed, Kara is part of a new team and her new job title is a pretty big deal—the president calls her big—, demons are causing major havoc due to the dimensional rift that happened at the end of VENGEANCE OF THE DEMON, and on top of that, she is dead set on finding Jill's daughter, Ashava, Zack and Ryan.
There was a lot of action in LEGACY OF THE DEMON. So much that it really overpowered the storyline in some spots. I don't think I have ever said that before. We find out a lot more about the Elinor/Rowan story and it was pretty shocking to learn that Rhyzkahl isn't as bad as I thought he was. In fact, a lot of secrets were revealed from front to back of LEGACY OF THE DEMON.
I have no clue how I feel about Kara and Mzatal anymore. They don't have a lot of time together in LEGACY OF THE DEMON and it's hard to feel their connection when they aren't together. Then again, this is an urban fantasy not a paranormal romance. I just like romance.
I really miss the feel of the early Kara Gillian books, I really loved the police work and the investigating. I think LEGACY OF THE DEMON moved a little more in that direction, so maybe it will move even farther there in book 9. One can hope.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
pink_kithic's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
paperbackstash's review
3.0
The Kara Gillian series has its ups and downs, fortunately mainly ups.
This time the book jumps a few months ahead right in the middle of action sequence, literally, and apparently Kara has been promoted to something akin to world leader of fighting the supernatural. Everyone knows her connections to the realm and what she's about, so she has the edge when ridges start opening over the world and Earth starts going to literal hell. She even talks to the president at some point, although the reader just gets the one-sided phone call gist of the conversation. Rhyz is still in the backyard contained, Mzatal and she stay on good terms but again illustrate the absence makes the heart grow fonder mantra, Jill is still pining for her child, and there's all sorts of unsettled situations in both world.
No one can accuse this story of not being creative and intricately structured; in actually it's so detailed it's almost confusing. I admit to never knowing the full picture. There's twists and turns classic Kara Gillian style, although no big shockers this time. That's okay, the story didn't need another yet.
Fans of the original Rhyz will be perhaps surprised but maybe happy that the man reaches some redemption. More light is shone on his former sins, bringing them into news angles and explanations. Turns out some of his past follies weren't so bad after all. Not only that, but Kara reaches inside herself for some forgiveness to let a certain hatchet bury itself. I liked the change and not just seeing him as the big-bad all the time.
Kadir is a fun return, creepy and a little cliffhanger. Others return and intermix, although there's a sad sort of ending for an old series regular that hasn't seen the light of page the past few books.
Ultimately it's a good story and addition to the mythos, but it's so action packed and filled it loses steam only because it overdoes it. Over-hammer something and it eventually grows blunt. I grew bored with too much action, drawn out battlefield plays, hyped up stressors and constantly appearing/twisting demonic enemies. Kara remains likable - more so than she used to be even - but even the small doses of her internal humor cannot calm down the over-hyped up story.
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC
This time the book jumps a few months ahead right in the middle of action sequence, literally, and apparently Kara has been promoted to something akin to world leader of fighting the supernatural. Everyone knows her connections to the realm and what she's about, so she has the edge when ridges start opening over the world and Earth starts going to literal hell. She even talks to the president at some point, although the reader just gets the one-sided phone call gist of the conversation. Rhyz is still in the backyard contained, Mzatal and she stay on good terms but again illustrate the absence makes the heart grow fonder mantra, Jill is still pining for her child, and there's all sorts of unsettled situations in both world.
No one can accuse this story of not being creative and intricately structured; in actually it's so detailed it's almost confusing. I admit to never knowing the full picture. There's twists and turns classic Kara Gillian style, although no big shockers this time. That's okay, the story didn't need another yet.
Fans of the original Rhyz will be perhaps surprised but maybe happy that the man reaches some redemption. More light is shone on his former sins, bringing them into news angles and explanations. Turns out some of his past follies weren't so bad after all. Not only that, but Kara reaches inside herself for some forgiveness to let a certain hatchet bury itself. I liked the change and not just seeing him as the big-bad all the time.
Kadir is a fun return, creepy and a little cliffhanger. Others return and intermix, although there's a sad sort of ending for an old series regular that hasn't seen the light of page the past few books.
Ultimately it's a good story and addition to the mythos, but it's so action packed and filled it loses steam only because it overdoes it. Over-hammer something and it eventually grows blunt. I grew bored with too much action, drawn out battlefield plays, hyped up stressors and constantly appearing/twisting demonic enemies. Kara remains likable - more so than she used to be even - but even the small doses of her internal humor cannot calm down the over-hyped up story.
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC
jessicareadsit's review against another edition
3.0
Kara Gillian series has been one of my favorite paranormal series and I thoroughly enjoyed the progression of Kara's journey throughout the novels. That being said, Legacy of the Demon had a LOTTTTT going on. Normally I enjoy a plot within a plot within a plot but there was simply so much going on and so many characters that it got super confusing and really difficult to keep up with everything that was going on. There are so many lords and different types of demons and names, names, names urghhh!!!!!!
Yes we know and love the fact that Kara is a badass demon hunter/ protector of Earth etc. but the constant droning of her self doubt and lack of confidence was a bit unnerving after eight novels. As a character, she could be so much more emotionally and mentally.
I loved the introduction of Rho and the progression of other characters like Jill and despite this experience look forward to more (hopefully grownup) Kara.
Yes we know and love the fact that Kara is a badass demon hunter/ protector of Earth etc. but the constant droning of her self doubt and lack of confidence was a bit unnerving after eight novels. As a character, she could be so much more emotionally and mentally.
I loved the introduction of Rho and the progression of other characters like Jill and despite this experience look forward to more (hopefully grownup) Kara.