Blood Passage audiobook

The revolution must go on. Or rather go into the next swirl since the first one sort of went ugly (like they usually do, no matter what).Spoiler: Everyone goes a bit mad and one hell of an ass in this one. A lot of courting keeps happening in the most unsuitable to this task places and situations. Quite an interpersonal mess we get to read through.Q:GRATHALI: Goddess of air, worshipped by the ShaitanTIRGAN: God of earth, worshipped by the DjanLATHOR: Goddess of water, worshipped by the MaridRAVNIR: God of fire, worshipped by the Ifrit (c)Q:Conquer fear and you conquer yourself.Conquer yourself and you conquer the world.—Ghan Aisouri Mantra (c)Q:“Last night I was thinking about how worried you’ve been about everything, how you can never get out of your head.” (c)Q:“You’re the empress of Arjinna. You have an army. Why are you bothering with me at all?”“My army is in the middle of a civil war,” Calar said. “They don’t have time to run around Earth chasing one girl.”“But you do?” (c)Q:For once, he was the safe harbor, not the storm. (c)Q:“Calar spent the better part of a day torturing me—lovely woman, I can see why your realm is doing so well right now. Apparently, she’s a bit like you.” (c)Q:Lightning was fleeting, true, but when it struck, it could burn through anything.Even grief. (с)Q:“You can’t eat lightning, gharoof!”“I bet dragons do it all the time. I bet it tastes like spicy peppers.” (c)Q:You cannot have the moon without the night. Its light needs the darkness to kiss. Who else can hold it but the shadows? What else can make it shine?—The Sadranishta (c)Q:The only light in her life, the only thing that could fight the endless night inside her. (c)

***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***Blood Passage by Heather DemetriosBook Two of the Dark Caravan Cycle seriesPublisher: Balzer + BrayPublication Date: March 1, 2016Rating: 4 starsSource: eARC from EdelweissSummary (from Goodreads):A jinni who's lost everything.A master with nothing to lose.A revolutionary with everything to gain.When Nalia arrives in Morocco to fulfil Malek's third and final wish she's not expecting it to be easy. Though Nalia is free from the shackles that once bound her to Malek as his slave, she's in more danger than ever before.Meanwhile, Malek's past returns with a vengeance as he confronts the darkness within himself, and Raif must decide what's more important: his love for Nalia, or his devotion to the cause of Arjinnan freedom.Set upon by powerful forces that threaten to break her, Nalia encounters unexpected allies and discovers that her survival depends on the very things she thought made her weak. From the souks of Marrakech to the dunes of the Sahara, The Arabian Nights come to life in this dazzling second installment of the Dark Caravan Cycle.What I Liked:First, let us take a moment to mourn the fallen soldier that was Blood Passage's original cover (which you can see HERE), as well as Exquisite Captive's original cover (HERE). I don't dislike these new covers, but unfortunately, I much prefer the original ones. Bad publisher!Anyway, moving on. I so loved this book! WOW I did not expect to love this book as much as I did. Keep it up and this series will be an all-time favorite. I adored Exquisite Captive (I was one of the few that didn't really see a love triangle, so the romance didn't mar anything for me), and I think I'm even more in love with Blood Passage. Huge bonus - the ending of this one isn't some terrible cliffhanger that makes me want to throw something! YAY!Nalia, Raif, Zanari, and Malek arrive in Morocco in search of Solomon's sigil. Malek used his third wish from Nalia for her to find the ring, but Raif and Zanari are determined to obtain the ring as soon as Nalia takes them to the location. But they have no idea what they're up against, and they'll meet both friend and foe in the desert. Finding the ring is a matter of life or death - for everyone.This book was an emotional rollercoaster! I don't even know where to begin. I have to start by saying that I simply could not put this book down. Once I opened it, I didn't stop reading until I finished it, several hours later. It was that engrossing and exciting! Nonstop action and threats and new twists.When I say "emotional rollercoaster", I mean it. I don't want to say anything too specific, but several key events in this book rips Nalia apart. Nalia lashes out, pushes Raif away, pulls him close, pushes Zanari away... there is a lot going on. I wouldn't call it "drama" because it's some serious consequences that everyone has to deal with. But I love how the author makes Nalia suffer a little - it does so much for her character. Nalia is infinitely stronger, by the end of this book, and in many different ways.This book is written in third person, but we get to see the perspectives of all four lead characters - Nalia, Raif, Zanari, and Malek. While Raif and Nalia's perspectives were my favorites, I really enjoyed Zanari's as well. She is so tough and kickbutt, unafraid and sometimes harsh. She is also capable of great love and forgiveness, and I really liked seeing a softer side to her appear, with a new character. So cute!I can't believe I'm saying this, but I am glad that the author included Malek's perspective, and made it about as important as the other three lead characters' perspectives. I do not like Malek at all, as a person OR as a love interest, but I understand him better. We get to see different sides of him; his history is very important in shaping the (terrible) person that he is today. While I still hate him as much as I did in Exquisite Captive, I like that Demetrios added such depth to his character. A redeemable villain, kind of.So I liked Zanari's softer side, and Nalia's growing strength, and Malek's revealed past (still hate him) - and then there's Raif! I've always liked Raif the most, because of his fearless leadership and his determination, his focus. He is fire and steel and power, and a thousand times the man Malek is. I love how Raif never gave up in this book, even after a ton of certain things (that have nothing to do with Malek) makes Nalia push Raif away.Okay fine, I'll get to the romance. I love the romance. There are at least three scenes that I can think of off the top of my head that are INCREDIBLY steamy, blush-worthy scenes between Raif and Nalia. I mean, I thought they were a fiery couple in Exquisite Captive? (Proof: Swoon Thursday #83.) Okay, sure. Times fifty suns. If you're lucky, I might share one of those scenes for my Swoon Thursday post this week!But I also love how their relationship becomes so much deeper and more. I mentioned above that circumstances (that have nothing to do with Malek) makes Nalia push Raif (and everyone) away. But all of the obstacles make Nalia a stronger person, a stronger jinn, and it strengthens the love and bond between Raif and Nalia. I love what this sequel novel does to our lead couple; draws them apart and puts them back together, in a more solid, unshakable hold.The love triangle is gone. That's all I'll say about Malek.This book was thrilling, a bit terrifying at times (like, the nail-biting type), romantic, and vivid. Have I mentioned anything about the incredible imagery? The scenery seems lifelike, almost as if it were in front of me. Demetrios really paints the scene well, in Morocco, the desert, in the cave. And the jinn lore is so well-written - Demetrios has clearly done her research and knows her stuff. The last thing I will gush about - NO PAINFUL CLIFFHANGER! While this book didn't end in a completely resolved way (there is one more novel, Freedom's Slave), the ending is in no way painful or unsatisfying. I can name SO MANY sequel novels of trilogies that ended so bitterly, and the wait for the final book was painful, and sometimes, I never ended up reading the final book (because I'd lost interest, thanks to the horrible ending). Thank goodness that isn't the case, with this book (and series). Okay I'll stop gushing now!What I Did Not Like:I actually can't quite think of anything I didn't like. There is one small something I want to mention but I wouldn't dare, because it's spoilery. But it was nothing that bothers me too much. And it resolves itself by the end of the book.Would I Recommend It:I so recommend this book! I can't recommend this series enough! Disregard anything you've heard about a love triangle - Malek's presence never really felt threatening to me, not in Exquisite Captive or Blood Passage, though it's obvious he's an attractive pardjinn. I am so pleased with this sequel, especially with the amount of Raif/Nalia we get, and how immense the greater conflict (defeating Calar and taking back Arjinna) has become. Bring on the showdown!Rating:4.5 stars -> rounded down to 4 stars (I have my reasons, but really, this is a 4.5-star novel). If Freedom's Slave goes well, then this series will definitely be an all-time favorite (which is surprising for me, given that the romance isn't my usual exactly linear preference). I'm not totally upset about the cover change because this series is more than its covers - an amazing story that hopefully does really well.Just finished Exquisite Captive. I. Can't. Breathe. NEED MORE RAIF AND NALIA!!EDIT: May 9, 2015 POSTPONED TO WINTER 2016?!?!?!?!?!!?http://www.heatherdemetrios.com/news/...Edelweiss says March 1, 2016... waaahhhh :'( Good thing I got an eARC when I did though. I HATE WAITING D:EDIT: July 4, 2015I'd like to thank Swoon Boys Podcast for making my life!!!!! I have the eARC but I'm collecting the print ARCs for this series... I needed this ARC with the original cover before the covers change!

3.5 stars I love many things about this series, but I have to reluctantly admit that this second installment of the trilogy is deeply flawed. I'm totally fine with most things that happen, it's the way they happen--oftentimes, at breakneck speed, without allowing enough time for the emotional beats to resonate--that bother me. Still, the book's complicated morality is interesting to me, especially as the characters examine their agonizing regrets, even though I don't think the themes were explored as deeply as they could have been. There's also a lot going on, and many important scenes felt very rushed, which is saying a lot for a relatively long book. And the romantic triangle, such as it is, is written with too heavy a hand in many scenes, even as it provokes powerful feeling in others. Anyway, mixed emotions overall. I'm not sure how I feel going into book three, as the two major driving emotional forces have been resolved here, and it looks like the third book shifts focus somewhat? Hmm. Bonus points for casually mentioning in passing that the love interest has had both male and female lovers in his past, though, and for another bi female find a relationship as well. A bit more detailed of a review to come. Lots to process.

3.5/5 All images courtesy of Freepik & Pinterest. Penned by one of my favorite authors. Blood Passage was a book that I was highly anticipating reading this year. In preparation of the book, I even went ahead and re-read Exquisite Captive, which turned out to be a great idea since I was a little fuzzy on some events. In many ways, Blood Passage was a stronger novel than its predecessor, a sign which indicates just how talented Heather Demetrios is, but I did have one minor personal qualm. One of Heather Demetrios' strongest points is her characterizations. In any kind of series, it's extremely important to see character growth with every book, particularly the main characters. In Blood Passage, readers are treated exactly to that, especially when it comes to our heroine Nalia. In Exquisite Captive, I wasn't really sure what to make of her character. Some of her actions and decisions were questionable and she took some time to really grow into herself, but by the end, I liked her enough to want to get to know her better. In Blood Passage, she was a much stronger character, who fought for what was right and was willing to go to lengths to keep her friends and loved ones alive. Nalia suffered relentlessly in this book, but despite the crushing circumstances, she put on a brave face and stood up with her chin held high for the sake of Arijinna, the jinn land. She grew to become a character that I absolutely loved and I'm rooting that she is able to find her HEA in the final book. Raif, the leader of the jinn rebellion, was my favorite character in Exquisite Captive, and over and over again in Blood Passage he reminded me why that was the case. Raif has all the qualities that I look for in a book boyfriend ; loyal, kind, protective, but allows his heroine to be independent. He was all those and so much more in this installment. I'm not sure how anyone can dislike this guy. We also learn much about Malek, Nalia's master, and his past in Blood Passage. You begin to understand why he is the way he is and how he became to be this shady character. I did feel like Demetrios tried to redeem him in certain ways, but I still didn't have any love for the guy. In terms of the plot, I thought Blood Passage moved with an excellent pace. If you've read Exquisite Captive, you know that Nalia and co. are on there way to find Solomon's Sigil, a ring that will help Raif in the rebellion against the dark Ifrit. Their journey wasn't smooth sailing at all and they encountered one terrible obstacle after the other. My emotions went haywire at some of the heartbreaking twists and turns. By the end, I felt wrung out, but I was also dying in anticipation of the sequel. The world building also beautifully expanded and we learned more about the different jinn castes and the war that killed all of Nalia's species. Now that I've talked about everything I loved in Blood Passage, let me get to the personal issues I had. The romance. I absolutely adored Nalia and Raif together. In this book, Nalia pushed Raif away for many many different reasons, all very valid in my opinion. Regardless of Nalia's pushing away though, Raif remained determined in his love for her aside from a hiccup they faced midway through the book. I loved that he constantly reminded her of how much she means to him and there were some seriously swoony and steamy moments between the two that were the highlight of the book for me. My problem though, was the "triangle". WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD: (view spoiler)[First off, it's clear that Nalia doesn't have any feelings emotionally towards Malek. She mentions that repeatedly throughout the book. But her body is undeniably attracted to him. Malek forces her to kiss him multiple times during the book, scenes that I found were repulsive and honestly, made no sense to me. Nalia is disgusted during most these scenes, but I felt like they could have been avoided. There were also times when we begin to see Nalia sympathize with Malek and along with the fact that she had some morsel of attraction towards him, it made me antsy that something would happen between the two eventually. It doesn't, because by the end, Malek sacrifices himself for Nalia, but throughout most of the book, I still felt that irritation and frustration because I was nervous they would get together at some point. And about Malek's death. While I'm glad that he is now out of the picture, I'm not going to lie, his death felt like a very convenient way to get rid of the triangle once and for all. It's a plot device that I don't really care for in books. (hide spoiler)] Besides the romance though, I really enjoyed the sibling dynamics that was explored in Blood Passage, especially between Raif and Zanari, who made me smile with how solidly supportive they were of each other, but also with how they teased each other.My spoiler is the main reason why I dropped my rating from a 4 stars to a 3.5 stars. It's obviously not something that will bother every reader, but I thought there was no harm in detailing it out for those of you who are curious. Regardless, the whole thing didn't entirely taint my reading experience, but I know I would have loved the book more had it not been a part of the book. Overall though, Blood Passage was a solid sequel and I'm looking forward to reading the finale which is sure to end with a bang.["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>

I love the world and characters of this series. It's pretty much all-encompassing. Admittedly, half the time I'm lost but it never detours me. I know what's essentially going on. And I love the how diverse and inclusive the story and characters are.

** spoiler alert ** Somehow I knew Malek was going to die.

This was so much better than the first.

Review:Protagonist: After gaining her freedom from her bottle Nalia still finds herself beholden to Malek and his final wish for her to take him to the Solomon's Sigil, a ring that can control all jinni. Now, Nalia has never been a shy or meek character, in fact she's probably one of the toughest protagonists I've read about, she's got a quick wit and she isn't afraid to put her money where her mouth is. Best of all she's not overly impulsive, she thinks through her big decisions. Does she always come to the correct conclusion? No, but she put thought behind her choices. In this book she gets only stronger, she goes through many struggles in this book, both physical and emotional and while she still has some growing to do by the end, her experiences in this book will no doubt have a lasting impact on her.Romance: So once again we are given the love triangle between Raif/Nalia/Malek. Now as much of a crazy, obsessive, possessive, vain, power hungry, jerk Malek is, he does have his moments in this book. There aren't a lot and he really only does them because he wants to impress or at the very least not piss of Nalia, but there are moments where it's easy to see that, in his own twisted way, he really does love her. Of course not long after he undoubtedly reinforces my original opinions of him. There's some drama between Nalia and Raif too, there are some things they don't know about each other and some things they still need to confess to each other. Things the other may not want to hear.World-Building: Moving away from America we move into Morocco, one of the most densely populated jinni areas on Earth. As our heroes search for the ring we learn more about their pasts and the jinni world as a whole. While we have yet to actually see Arjinna, I really didn't mind. This world is so beautiful and expansive. In this book we learn more about the jinni on Earth and those who were under the control of Solomon. As I said, we also learn more about the pasts of our characters, mainly Malek, though this book is by no means focused on him. We learn more about his family and where he came from.Predictability: So there's a lot to this book that I wasn't expecting. At first things seemed to go much like how I imagined they would, but then before even getting halfway through, things take an unexpected turn and there's no going back. The foreshadowing in this book is rather light, there are a few things I could pick up here and there, but for the bigger twists, the ones that completely took my breath away, there was no way I saw them coming. I do feel like one of the major twists was a bit premature, like there was still some things left to be explored before things changed, but other than that I was pretty much sucked in by these moments.Ending: So, there was this moment near the end, I was waiting for a final climactic moment. I wanted to see a fight, some sort of struggle, and for our heroes to defeat some great threat, and well, be careful what you wish for. There was a fight, but it was over way too quickly. Now there is a final climax but's it's much more emotional than it is a physical fight, which given the prime threat they had I would have loved to see something more drawn out. The cool down period was rather nice, there was quite a bit of set up for the final installment in this trilogy, culminating in one killer cliffhanger.Rating:So this book was hard for me to rate, par of me feels like it deserves a higher rating, this book was very hard to put down and I loved so much about it, but there were just a few things that I felt either happened too soon or were over too quickly. Overall though I really enjoyed this installment and can't wait to see how everything turns out in the final installment.

Blood Passage deftly avoids the middle book syndrome by providing a complex, winding journey full of unexpected twists and turns that delivers more action, romance, and world building than its predecessor. The book opens right where Exquisite Captive left off, an almost free Nalia is forced to complete Malek's, her previous owner, last wish which is leading him to the location of Solomon's sigil, an item that will allow its wearer to rule every jinni on Earth. Once she fulfills this wish, Nalia will be free from Malek's cruel hand. Raif, the Arjinnan revolutionary leader is also interested in finding the sigil in hopes that it will aid him in freeing his people from the iron first of the Ifrit. The book's plot arc is devoted to the Nali and company in search of the Solomon sigil. Of course the mission is not easy, moving from the crowded streets of Morocco to the vastness of the Sahara dessert, caves, and a lost city. Demetrios does a wonderful job in capturing and bringing the Moroccan culture to life from the details of clothes, setting, and the inclusion of Islamic tradition and mythology. It is clear that the author has done her research thoroughly and used it wisely in her book. Unlike the previous book which was mostly told from Nalia's point of view, Blood Passage is exclusively told in third person which allows the reader to get inside the heads of the major and secondary characters alike. For example Malek's past history brings a lot to his character arc as well as to the book's plot. We are now able to understand his obsession with power as well as the decisions that he regrettably made. While it didn't change my feelings towards Malek, I was able to understand him and his choices much more. In addition to Malek we also get to hear Zanari, Raif's sister's voice, in particular her inner conflicts of participating in the revolutionary war with her brother and her own personal desires of living her own life. Blood Passage also manages to explore familial love along side romantic love in the book that felt natural and real. The various siblings spar with one another, separate based on their personal beliefs and in some cases come back together to a stronger bond. Nali's and Raif's relationship follows a similar path. Though they are separated for quite sometime, their separation is legitimate and makes them question themselves. I appreciated how they took their time and slowly worked out their problems and got back together. I am curious, however, how their relationship will change in the next step toward their freedom in Arjinnna. I would like to note that I didn't have an issue with the romance at all since I never saw a love triangle in the story at all. In addition to the various relationships in the book, what I loved about this book (and series thus far) is the slow evolution of Nalia that began with a dire situation of being a slave to now a woman of agency and control. Nalia suffers a lot through this book, emotionally and physically, and I would have supported her if she decided to give up, but she is a real fighter who is always brave, resilient, and has a pure heart. I am very appreciative that Nalia's transformation is of her own doing and she reluctantly becomes a leader that people around her admire despite of the legacy of her jinni clan. I still have a lot of questions as to what will happen next, but I am happy that the book ends at a great place with no cliffhanger.

This review originally appeared on my blog, Books Without Any Pictures:http://bookswithoutanypictures.com/20...Blood Passage is the much-anticipated sequel to Exquisite Captive, a novel about a young jinni whose life parallels that of Anastasia Romanov. I’ve been sitting on this ARC for a while now, and it’s been very hard for me to wait until reasonably close to the publication date to start talking about it.Nalia is a Ghan Assouri, which means she’s part of a race of jinn who can access powers from all of the elements, rather than just one. The Ghan Assouri had ruled the jinni homeland of Arijinna with an iron fist, and eventually were slaughtered for it. Now, Arijinna is largely under the control of the Ifrit, a cruel race of fire jinni that are even worse than the Ghan Assouri, and there’s a revolution that’s fighting against the Ifrit and losing.Nalia was the only survivor of the attack that decimated the Ghan Assouri, but she escaped death only to be tricked into enslavement on Earth to a half-jinn named Malek. The bottle, the cuffs, the whole nine yards. Then she meets Raif, the leader of the revolution, and falls in love with him despite the fact that he tries to hate her because of who she is. At the end of Exquisite Captive, Nalia managed to regain her freedom, but at a price: she still has to fulfill Malek’s third wish, to take him to the location of Solomon’s Sigil, a relic that grants control over all of the jinni. She’s also promised to take Raif there in the hopes that he manages to get the Sigil instead, and can use it to win his revolution.As Nalia, Malek, and Raif get closer to the location of Solomon’s Sigil, the story takes on a very Indiana Jones vibe as the characters explore the ruins of an underground magical city. And as they do so, they also have their own internal struggles as they dwell on what’s happen in the past.Solomon’s Sigil serves as somewhat of a McGuffin in the story–it’s a magical plot device whose existence doesn’t necessarily make sense, and yet creates the central conflict of Blood Passage. I did enjoy the twist on the legend of King Solomon, because in this version, he was a despot rather than the benevolent biblical leader, but the existence of a ring of power that can control an entire race of people seemed like a bit too much of a suspension of disbelief.As with the last book, Malek ended up being my favorite character to read about. In Exquisite Captive, he was the asshole slave owner, but he was also portrayed as a complex character with his own motivations to justify what he did. In Blood Passage, this became even more evident as Malek struggled with his Ifrit nature and with the choices he made in his past to pursue power while sacrificing the people he cared about. Although he has some very clear Daddy issues, Malek isn’t beyond redemption, and throughout the story, we see him continue to step up and act like a good person against his better judgement. This made me so happy, because it’s so rare to see an antagonist who exists as more than just a foil for a hero.Blood Passage was an excellent continuation of Exquisite Captive, and I’m excited to see how Demetrios continues the story. Will the revolution succeed? Will Solomon’s Sigil corrupt those who hold it? What kind of leadership will be needed to create a better world? I’m impatiently waiting for book 3!

Originally posted on City of BooksBlood Passage is a fantastic follow-up to Exquisite Captive - there's suspense and romance and some really cool action scenes and then other, really emotional ones. I loved every bit of it, and after that cliffhanger I cannot wait to pick up the next book.The plot picks up right where the first book left off. Nalia, Raif, Malek and Zanari are in Morocco, heading towards where the sigil is. Nalia's still trying to figure out a way for Raif to get the sigil rather than Malek, but with the magic of the wish so unpredictable, they can't know anything for sure. They meet a lot of people along the way - some surprising ones. Nalia learns to adjust to being a free jinn and the last of the Ghan Aisouri, Raif struggles as his love for Nalia competes with his plans for the revolution, and Malek's past comes back to haunt him. All in all, the characters are put through the emotional wringer in this book, and not everyone comes out okay.Nalia's strength awed me in the previous book, and it blew me away in this. She's finally free, but it's hard for her to get used to it after so long being shackled to Malek. On top of that, there are jinn that perceive her as the true empress, which she is, but the last thing Nalia wants is to rule the jinn. She wants to keep her freedom and help with the revolution with Raif, but those dreams are looking bleaker and bleaker by the day.I loved Raif even more in this, and it was really sweet to see how he wanted to protect Nalia even though he knows she's more than capable of taking care of herself. He has the revolution in his mind always, but Nalia is there too and it makes things confusing in his head. But he knows he'll always choose Nalia. The dedication he has for her is incredible. They do go through rough patches in this book, but they're so strong together and it's obvious they're meant for each other.Malek really confused me in this. I don't know what to think of him! I want to hate him, trust me, but I can't. Even after we find out some despicable things he did in his past, unforgivable things. Maybe it's because I don't fully blame him? His human side, at least. It's when his Ifrit side has control that he gets cruel and evil and whatnot. We find out quite a bit about Malek and who he used to be in this book. He's also changed quite a bit, I think. He's way more open about his feelings for Nalia, and it actually hurt to see how much he truly loves her and yet all she'll ever feel for him is hatred. There's a lot more I want to say about Malek and his role in this book, but those would be spoilery. I can't bring myself to hate or even dislike him, let's just leave it at that.We get more flashbacks into the past, mostly Malek's, but Nalia's too. And the dialogue definitely makes me more curious about Arjinna. Most of this book is spent getting to the sigil, so we don't get to see Arjinna yet. I hope that'll happen in the next book, though! All in all, Blood Passage is a great installment in the series, and trust me, a lot happens in it even if you think it drags a little bit at times. It's definitely emotionally wrecking, at least it was for me. I hope the third book will calm my nerves and that things I'm hoping for will happen!*Thank you to Me, My Shelf and I and HarperCollins for sending me an ARC for review*

Blood Passage is book two of The Dark Caravan series by Heather Demetrios and I was pretty excited to get an early copy of this book as this one picks up right where Exquisite Captive left off and we are pulled right back into Nalia’s story.There is so much I like about these books. Demetrios has built out these characters so well that they aren’t just one thing and as I was pulled along in the wake of their stories, I decided I really enjoy these books. If you are looking for a book/series that takes you into the world of Jinni and exotic locations, consider checking these books out. I am excited to see where Demetrios takes the rest of this series with the next book.Thank you to the publisher and Edelweiss for the review copy!

How could this book have been any better?! I MEAN BESIDES THE CLIFFHANGER(which i have a love/hate relationship with) THERE IS NOTHING! This was an incredible sequel that will captivate you to the very end!! I cannot wait for the next book. I love that the author found a great balance for the angst..it was just right! I also love the pronunciation guide at the end(was anyone else as excited as I was to find out they were in fact pronouncing the names correctly?!) it was helpful and just made me love the book even more.