The Dangerous Book For Demon Slayers (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
I definitely wish I’d come across this series earlier, given this is a re-release, the author taking it the self-published route. Not that there’s a problem with self-pubbing. I think it’s awesome. I’m just grumpy ’cause I missed out on something so awesome for so long.The great sense of humor displayed in the first book of this series, which I didn’t review (for whatever reason and I know I’ve read it), along with one of the most recent, My Big Fat Demon-Slayer Wedding reviewed HERE was on blatant display once again. This is the second in the Demon-Slayer series and we learn ever more about the world poor Lizzie found herself sucked into, except there are even more problems than a demon coming through her toilet. No, her fairy godfather is being seduced and used by a succubus in Las Vegas, who is one among many trying to do something very very nasty to the world. So, Lizzie, her grandmother’s Biker Witch Gang, and sexy griffin Dimitri are off to Las Vegas to save the day once again.Along the way, Lizzie gets cited for practicing demon slaying without a license and has to either get her license or face prosecution (and possibly much nastier things). The magic license place is exactly like your average DMV, but with all sorts of magical critters. I loved the stern examiner and how Lizzie just keeps dealing with everything that’s thrown at her. Once she’s granted a provisional permit, it’s off to Las Vegas for the gang.The plot really starts cooking along in Sin City and we get a look at just why hotels don’t have a 13th floor, along with seeing some pretty icky succubi in their true forms, along with more magical creatures. Lizzie is awesome as she tries to balance who she is with the powers she’s learning about. Dimitri is missing for part of the book, but incredibly susceptible to the succubi, so that’s not necessarily a bad thing.The ending was awesome and I liked how Ms. Fox wrapped up all of the individual plotlines (while leaving the series plots open, including the Dimitri/Lizzie hook-up). I love this series so much and can’t wait for another one!Book provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.In The Dangerous Book for Demon Slayers, Lizzie is about to visit Las Vegas with her grandmother (a biker witch), her grandmother's biker gang of witches, her boyfriend Dimitri (a shape-shifting griffin), and her dog. At the end of the last book, Lizzie got word that her fairy godfather is about to marry a succubus. Succubi (at least in this universe) are not exactly known for their friendly behavior, and Lizzie and her gang are going to Las Vegas to save him and put an end to the succubi threat.The book cover and the blurb sold me. This sounded like a fun romp. I knew this was a sequel going into the book, and I decided that I would give the first few pages a try, and if I couldn't follow the story, I would go read the first book (I remember seeing it for free on Amazon in the past). Fortunately, the book does a decent job of explaining what you need to know to read this book. This alone gives this book major bonus points. I hate when sequels refuse to give you any background. What happens if it has been a while since I read the previous book? Why do so many series expect me to do rereads or take notes before each new book in a series comes out? Anyway, if you are new to this series, you are given enough information to follow along. At the same time, the background information isn't written in huge info dumps, so if you have read the first book, you will not be bored. I remember being a kid and being so annoyed that the first chapter of each Babysitter's Club book was almost word-for-word the same.Alright, so let's talk about this book! This was a fun, action book that is not too heavy. Lizzie reminds me of a young Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Lizzie has got some skills and feels a certain weight of responsibility, but she has a great inner monlogue and and seems a bit down to earth. I can see myself hanging out with Lizzie. I can imagine that Lizzie is a bit more fun, since she has an entire gang of biker witches hanging out with her and helping her out. I think if Giles was not a nerdy librarian but a huge group of biker witches, some of Buffy's arcs may have gone a bit differently. Although all of the characters were described fairly well, I felt that Lizzie's character was the best written. My opinion is probably related to not reading the first book in which all of the characters were introduced and to the story being written from Lizzie's POV.This is an urban fantasy romance, so although demon slaying and saving the day are key to the story, there are some "sexy times" included in the book. They are excessive though, and if isn't your thing, you can quickly pass them over. If you are looking for a romance novel though, I would look elsewhere. Something that I really liked about this story is that Lizzie and Dimitri have a pretty serious conversation about their relationship! Lizzie had done something to Dimitri in the previous book that had some pretty serious consequences for him (trying to keep this spoiler free). Instead of hiding it from him, feeling guilty about it, and him discovering what she did on his own, Lizzie talks with him about it! Granted, it is towards the end of the book; however, they have an adult conversation about it. Yea for healthy communication!I have read a stack of urban fantasy books recently in which there is very little action until the very end of the book. This is not the case with The Dangerous Book for Demon Slayers. In this book, there are action sequences throughout the book that were fun and exciting. I never found myself being bored in this book. The pace was nice and quick. My one complaint is that I felt that the final Big Bad fight ended a bit faster than I thought it would, but it did not hinder my enjoyment of the book.If you are looking for an urban-fantasy romance to read on a cozy winter afternoon, this might be the perfect book for you!
What do You think about The Dangerous Book For Demon Slayers (2009)?
I love this book. Does anyone know if there is another one out or coming out?
—nessa
