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Hellfire and Brimstone by Angela Roquet

eg_m's review against another edition

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4.0

Solid conclusion wraps up all the loose-ends with a great final battle between Lana and Grim. The final 'philosophizing' scene actually undercut the stories momentum, leaving me rolling my eyes. But Bub survived and kept the girl--so that totally worked.

yuper's review

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

shaekin's review

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2.0

I'm glad these are over, because I don't think I could have read any more. The main character is so whiny and self pitying, that anytime something bad happens to her I cringe because it's one more thing she will whine incessantly about. The ending was good, wrapped things up nicely, but overall, not worth it in my opinion.

amoralynn's review against another edition

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5.0

Short but good

This one seemed shorter than the others but it was very good. I hate to see the end of this series but Lana deserves some rest.

lakea's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

liz_lyles's review

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5.0

I am not ready to let go of Lana or Limbo city.

I found myself devouring the book as usual. It was like greeting an old friend, listening to Lana again. From the beginning if the book though it was like she was saying farewell. It was bittersweet. The author did a fantastic job of tying up all the storylines in the end.

I will miss Lana, the reapers, angels, and demons though. Mostly I will miss Lana, she is such an amazing character. I would love to continue her story for years to come and see how her world continues to unfold.

sweekune's review

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adventurous dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Audiobook narrated by Hollie Jackson.

The finale of the Reapers Inc series and I enjoyed it. Things took a turn I didn't expect and although it wasn't spectacular, it was certainly a satisfying end.

- A detail of Lana's past that has bugged me since the first book is resolved and that makes me so happy.

- A convoluted but enjoyable ending to the series. I think there are some short stories available but the main story is completed.

- I like Lana in this book so muh more than the previous ones. Her character development in this book is great.

Seven and a half books in less than a month and I've now finally finished the entire series! If you enjoy mythological fantasy crossed with a romcom, this series won't disappoint.

hopevollm's review

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5.0

I think that this was a good ending to the series. I am sad that it's over though because I feel like I know Lana, Bub, and everyone else. So it's a little hard to swallow.

I enjoyed learning some back story here and also getting a little bit of a happily ever after. I think we got pretty good closure from all of the characters and it seems like everyone if just going to live happily ever after. I really loved the series and I really enjoyed the characters (some annoyed me, but that's normal). I honestly could have kept reading more and more stories about Limbo City.

nobutseriouslywhat's review

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4.0

I really enjoyed this whole series, and this was a good way to end up. After seven books I was still invested and not bored by it. This series was definitely different, but very interesting, and I'm glad I discovered the world of Lana Harvey and her adventures.

kalventure's review

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4.0

1) Graveyard Shift ★★★★
2) Pocket Full of Posies ★★★
3) For the Birds ★★★★
4) Psychopomp ★★★★
5) Death Wish ★★★★
6) Ghost Market ★★★
“It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.” —Buddha

Hellfire and Brimstone is the final installment in the Reaper Inc series, and while I will mourn the loss of adventures in Limbo City I respect Roquet for sticking with a well balanced story arc and ending the series on a high note. Everything was tied up nicely.

This book delves deeper into the happenings prior to the series start, opening old wounds and causing Lana to question everything that she has known. She doubts that she will have the strength to see everything through, but in the end she kicks demon booty (of course!).

Often times I find that authors drag on the story to keep a good thing going, and it seems rare that authors have a decided story arc. I was just as engaged with the series in Hellfire and Brimstone as I was with Graveyard Shift. Each installment of the series delves deeper into the characters, their relationships, and the impending war in Eternity.