Demon Hunter Series
Book #1
D.A. Roach
Genre:
YA Paranormal Fantasy
Release Date: March
8, 2016
Publisher: Limitless
Publishing
ISBN:
978-1680585274
ASIN: B01C4VVPII
Pages: 282
Word Count: 64,000
Cover
Artist: Deranged Doctor Designs
Goodreads Rating:
My Rating: 4 Quills
Book Description:
At eighteen
years old, Cassidy has suffered more loss than most…
At the end of
her senior year, her boyfriend, Jace Peters, was killed in a car accident, and
her grandmother died only weeks later of a heart attack. Emotionally lost,
Cassidy desperately searches for an heirloom her boyfriend was wearing in the
crash—her mother’s gold ring. But during her search, Cassidy discovers more
than her ring.
She finds a
gate to the Demon Realm….
A battle is
brewing, and Killian—head of the Demon hunters—preps his Clan for the
approaching conflict. They’ve been working to secure the gate between his realm
and the mortal world. But it’s been nearly impossible since Rya—a voracious
demon on a quest to expand her power—devoured the soul of his Clan’s
necromancer. Now Rya is possessed with the necromancer’s powers and she may
break through the gate at any moment.
Apparently Rya
isn’t the only one Killian has to worry about…
When Cassidy
accidentally crosses into the Demon Realm, Killian can’t understand how a human
girl survived the transition. Now he has to find a way to return her to her own
world, or risk her being caught in the crossfire, which is a complication he
definitely doesn’t need. Once back in the Human Realm, Cassidy readies herself
for battle. She signs up for Krav Maga classes, where she meets Tyler
Romaitis—a handsome, tenacious, humble guy. He seems almost perfect, but
nothing is ever that easy.
And as the
balance between good and evil shifts, Cassidy finds herself—and her ring—at the
heart of the conflict for the survival of mankind.
My Take on the Book:
I’m at a
slight loss for words.
This book was
really interesting. It was the kind of book many people could read in one
extended sitting. I liked the characters and the connections being formed but I
didn’t love them.
I also found
myself slightly annoyed with the speed of the book. It never seemed to have a
steady flow. At times the story would just rush past, leaving me feeling robbed
of an experience and then at other times I felt like it dragged on. To me, pace
is one of the most important aspects of a book. The premise was solid. The
story was great. But the pace left me feeling unsatisfied.
As for the
characters, as I stated earlier, they were likeable. Some characters just had
more on page charisma than others. At first I liked Cassidy, a lot but as the
story progressed I felt like she just kinda stayed put. There was a lot of
growth that could have happened, a lot of self-discovery but she fell a little
flat. She was strong willed and that is a definite plus and I appreciated her
kind heart but there were some actions that never had a follow through or
follow up that I caught myself thinking about when she questions the motive of
other characters.
Casper, was
one of those charismatic characters that you just wanted to get to know. It was
that way from the moment is shakily stepped foot on page; Lena was another
character with that strength. I was bummed when I realized they wouldn’t get to
shine much in this story.
Killian is
another character that left me feeling conflicted. He has the making of a devastatingly
beloved book boyfriend but since the story felt rushed, I don’t think he got
the time he needed to make us fall in love with him.
4
Quills
I struggled
with this rating because I really liked the idea of this book. When I read the
first passage, I was hooked. Curious. But then the story progressed and I didn’t
build those connections you do as a reader. It’s a really interesting and good
book with a gorgeous cover and some truly likeable characters. But in the end,
the author did write a truly interesting story and I’m compelled to continue
the journey and read the next installment.
About The Author
D.A.
Roach has been telling stories since she was a young girl in the suburbs of
Chicago. In college she met the man of her dreams, her happily ever after, and
married him 2 weeks after graduating. They have 3 kids together and a pet
cockatiel named Gimli. D.A. did not find a love for books until after college.
Her parents were immigrants from Lithuania and found tv and radio easier ways
to hear stories so they did not do much reading or encourage it. But once she
finished college and D.A. had free time, she discovered how amazing it was to
get lost in a story.
D.A.
is a full time mom and wife. When she is not doing domestic things (laundry,
bills, etc) she is writing, reading, creating mixed media art, and helping
beautify her kids' school landscape. Oh, and she is ALWAYS listening to music.
Her favorite authors include Rebecca Donovan, Richelle Mead, Larissa Ione,
Stephanie Meyer, E.L. James, and Sylvia Day. Reading great works from authors
like these has motivated D.A. to write her own stories. She hopes to make
positive changes in the world with her art and writing.
"Life
isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
—
George Bernard Shaw
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