Fury of the demon

I was supremely impressed with the previous book in this series and was nervous going into this book. I didn't know if it would contain as much of an excitement for me because of the tremendous character growth that was in the last book. What I most appreciated and am thankful that was in this book was the consistency. There wasn't any bullshit that some UF authors like to sneak into their series just to mess the plot up and take the plot in a direction that's inconsistent with the tone of the rest of the series.

I appreciated the fact that Kara and Mzatal were solid in their relationship. Mostly because while I completely loved the previous book, I didn't agree with the fact that the drastic 180 with Rhyzkahl's character should have been predicted by the “hints” he dropped. It really changed the direction of the series but overall it improved the development of the characters and set them on another level. It made them relatable and I empathized with all the trauma and growth that resulted because of it.

In this book specifically, there was a slower pace that I, surprisingly enough, quite enjoyed. It wasn't slow by any means, but definitely slower than the last few installments. I comprehended more of the storyline because the author was able to cleverly draw out the world-building exposition and fully introduce new characters while the plot was unfolding.

I'm excited for the rest of the series because so many new revelations and answers for previous queries have led to a further dissection of the complex demon realm, it's inhabitants, and its connection to Earth and its inhabitants.