4/5 Stars
I picked Forsaken up at the end of last month after seeing it in one of DaisDaily's youtube videos, and I was sold as soon as she referred to the protagonist as 'kick ass.'
I picked Forsaken up at the end of last month after seeing it in one of DaisDaily's youtube videos, and I was sold as soon as she referred to the protagonist as 'kick ass.'
The book centers around Riley, a 17 year old girl who wants to become a demon trapper just like her father. She splits school with working as the only female apprentice demon trapper with her dad in order to pay off the medical bills run up from treating her late mother. The good news is, with human society disrupted by Lucifer increasing the number of demons in all major cities, Atlanta's local Trappers' Guild needs all the help they can get - even from a girl. When she's not keeping up with her homework or trying to manage her growing crush on fellow apprentice, Simon, Riley's out saving distressed citizens from foul-mouthed little devils - Grade One Hellspawn only, of course, per the strict rules of the Guild. Riley is working a standard job on a Grade One demon in the school library when something goes terribly wrong, a Grade Five pops up and overpowers her in a matter of seconds. On top of that something terrible happens to Riley's dad on what was supposed to be a routine job and Riley and her dads best friend and apprentice, Beck, are subsequently left to pick up the pieces.
I was rather surprised by how much I enjoyed this book, it is one of the most refreshing books I have read in a long time. Riley introduces us to a world where magic, demons, angels, vampires and other paranormal creatures are common knowledge and accepted by the world around them. What with most fantasy books being set in a world hidden from everyday people, where only a select few know about it, I found this to be incredibly intriguing.
I am a massive fan of all paranormal and fantasy books but this one is different on so many levels. It is about a human girl who traps demons. She doesn't suck blood, or fly around as an angel saving the guys she loves. She is a human girl, in the world in 2018. It was refreshing to read about a human girl and her kicking ass without 'superpowers' just using training and her own wit. As a character Riley is lovable and you can relate to her through the tragedies her life has and the feelings she has. She is a real character because she has flaws and issues just like real people.
“’What did ya learn from this dumbass stunt?’
Here's where she was supposed to apologize, promise to be a good little girl and never do anything like this again.
Screw that.
Riley locked eyes with him. ‘I learned that the Holy Water better be fresh, that I need practice throwing the spheres, and that someone has to watch my back so asshats don't steal my demons.’”
Here's where she was supposed to apologize, promise to be a good little girl and never do anything like this again.
Screw that.
Riley locked eyes with him. ‘I learned that the Holy Water better be fresh, that I need practice throwing the spheres, and that someone has to watch my back so asshats don't steal my demons.’”
There is, I'm afraid a bit of a love triangle going on in the book between Riley, Simon, and Beck, but the intrigue of Riley's keeps it refreshing and prevents it from being sickening. And then towards the end of the book we are introduced to another character Ori, and it is hinted to that there may be more to be seen between Riley and him in the following novels.
Beck was not only Riley's dads apprentice but also his best friend. When something happens to Paul, Beck cant help but blame himself. He does everything that he can to help Riley out even through she doesn't want his help at all. I actually liked Beck, his personality was very strong and his voice was unique.
“’Thanks. For everything. I mean it.’
A slow grin edged onto his face. ‘You’re worth it…Princess.’
Her tennis show hit the door a second after it closed.”
Simon on the other hand is the 'good boy', the knight in shinning armor. He wants to protect Riley while still giving her space and not cramping her style. If you have ever seen the MTV show Awkward, I can liken him to the character Jake.
Good vs. evil, a world infested with creatures from hell, Holy Water, and a lot more. This world is bursting with creativity. It's dark and grim, yet awesomely intriguing. I will certainly be picking up the rest of the series.
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