Daphne is the half-demon, half-fallen angel daughter of Lucifer and Lilith. Life for her is an endless expanse of time, until her brother Obie is kidnapped - and Daphne realizes she may be partially responsible. Determined to find him, Daphne travels from her home in Pandemonium to the vast streets of Earth, where everything is colder and more terrifying. With the help of the human boy she believes was the last person to see her brother alive, Daphne glimpses into his dreams, discovering clues to Obie's whereabouts. As she delves deeper into her demonic powers, she must navigate the jealousies and alliances of the violent archangels who stand in her way. But she also discovers, unexpectedly, what it means to love and be human in a world where human is the hardest thing to be. (Goodreads)
I'm off to a bit of a slow start with book reviews this year! Dang. Let's just say that real life, and my next release, are making it hard to eek out a whole lot of time :) So, yeah, can I just say that the picture of this cover doesn't do it much justice? It really is utterly amazing IRL. The book itself was also good. Very, very interesting take on the afterlife and demons. I liked Daphne from the start, and enjoyed the way she grew throughout the story. The depiction of Hell was fascinating. And Truman, dang, what a poor, lost soul. Let's just say I didn't see one of the twists at the end coming at all. Which is always a good sign. I did feel that the end was a little rushed in places. I'm still not terribly sure I understand everything that happened (which may be because I was reading well after midnight...on a school night...smart move, right?), but it did feel right for the two characters. Anyhow, worth a read!
Have you read this? How about Yovanoff's other book, The Replacements?
This sounds like a great read, and I totally love that cover!
ReplyDeleteMeradeth- totally understand when life demands get in the way of what you want to be doing. Hope all's going well with your edits and everything else!
The cover is spectacular! I'd give my eye teeth for it :) And thanks for the kind words--it'll be fine. Just the usual mad-house at the moment!
DeleteI know what you mean, Meradeth! It's always a tricky balance carving out enough writing time and keeping up with your reading. How you make the effort to support other authors through reviews means a lot.
ReplyDeleteThanks :) I try, I do! Wish I had more time though!
DeleteI haven't heard of this one. Great review, Meradeth.
ReplyDeleteI've been struggling to find time to read lately too. Just so much to do.
i'm glad I'm not the only one, even if it's means we're all just busy ;)
DeleteI haven't had enough time at all lately...
ReplyDeleteIt's a smashing cover, and a good review!
I don't know what it is, but I swear there's a time shortage :)
DeleteI love the cover! If it looks better in real life it must be outstanding. It really drew me in and made me want to read the book's blurb. The world made of steel really sounds different!
ReplyDeleteIt was really different, and if you get a chance to take a peak at the cover IRL, definitely do! :)
DeleteI think I've seen this book around. Looks really good, and will definitely add this one. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to your next release, Mer. :)
Thanks :) Me, too!!
DeleteI have not read anything by this author yet, but this sounds really fascinating. It must have been good to keep you up reading! The story is one I will keep my eyes out for. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's an interesting take, that's for sure! Something a little different, and fun :)
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