Demon on Deck
Deborah Wilde
Urban Fantasy
When Aviva lands a baffling murder investigation, she discovers that the key to solving the crime lies in the last place she expects—a deadly magic gaming hall aboard a freaking yacht. Because why solve a supernatural murder on nice solid ground?
While she navigates this high-stakes inquiry on the high-seas, she’s also hunting a mysterious artifact. Should it fall into the wrong hands, it’s game over for any half-demons—like her.
No pressure.
But here’s the real storm on the horizon. Her ex-lover and partner-in-crime, Ezra, is still in the picture. Sparks are flying, and not the good kind. Well, not always. Old wounds and smoldering desires have resurfaced, and she’s not sure if she’ll sink or swim.
Bon voyage.
Featuring a smart, funny heroine and a banter-fueled vampire romance, this wickedly addictive urban fantasy will keep you reading way past bedtime.
Dive in now for a fiendishly good time!
Uncaged Review: The second book in this series has Ezra joining the team once again, but this time Darsh is the lead. Trying to find out what happened to Calista, who besides Ezra, is a Prime vampire (meaning they were born vampire, not turned) and not too many Primes exist, if any. Aviva finds herself on the wrong side of a master Demon, Delacroix, and to keep herself from being wiped out, she will have to do his bidding along with still maintaining her secret of being half demon.
There is still a lot of snark and sarcasm and the funny moments this author is known for.
There are some great action scenes and some moments where I thought Aviva and Ezra would come back together, but what I am really struggling with is how the author is keeping these two enemies for so long. They have a few good moments, but then it’s back to enemies. I’ll continue on with the next book because I’m invested in the characters at this point, but it will be up to book 3 to see if I’ll finish this series out. Reviewed by Cyrene
4 Stars
