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Personal Demon | 
| Author: Kelley Armstrong
Publisher: Orbit
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 1546
Media: Paperback
Pages: 512
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Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.3 x 1.3
ISBN: 184149397X
EAN: 9781841493978
ASIN: 184149397X
Publication Date: October 2, 2008
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 A must read for fans, but definitely patchy November 30, 2008
Although I'd call this a 'must read' if you've read the other books (you're not exactly going to skip it, are you?) prepare yourself for the fact that it might not be your favourite in the series.
I'm not sure if the lacklustre story was because of Hope's impractical powers, the split between Hope/Lucas' narratives, or just the slightly tedious consiracy-related plot, but something just didn't grab me. I found the pacing very stop start, the beginning and ending were exciting, but I found parts in the middle very long and slow.
I find the cabal slorylines, which have been featured in earlier books, largely uninteresting, and prefer the werewolf lead stories. I think most people prefer one or the other, although after reading the last story "No Humans Involved" (which wasn't really either of those) I couldn't wait for more. I can't say the same of the next book, as again it features Hope and the Cabals. But then again, I know I'll read it anyway!
Good but not quite there November 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After getting fed up with LKH books I looked for other similar books. I found The Women Of The Otherworld series and got stuck in. I couldn't put them down! The previous book I read in one sitting, so I moved onto this one hoping for more of the same. I never got it. Whilst I enjoyed the book I just never totally got into it. The plot seemed slow and contrived until it all heated up 3/4 of the way through. I don't know whether it was the double narrative or the fact I'm just not that into Hope as a lead character but this installment just left me unfulfilled. I'm quite unsure about the next book as it also features Hope again, but the reviews lead me to believe it is better than this one. Too many writers lose the very thing that made them great when writing a series. It seems once they've had success they think they can churn out any old rubbish as long as it ticks the right boxes. Kelley Armstrong isn't quite there yet but I'm scared she's on that road!
 Love it, Love it October 16, 2008
Fantastic. I can never get enough of Kelley Armstrongs books, they always leave you wanting more. This one focuses on Hope Adams a character we havent seen much of in past books and one i didn't think i would like, but as always you instantly warm to the character. I am also glad that Paige and Lucas were back and we learn more about the Cortez family, but i still want to know more and i loved the twist at the end. The only downfall is that i wish Kelley could churn books out faster as i hate having to wait for the next installment, although her website stories can keep you going for a while and i would recommend her short stories from the site.
I love the Cortez family! July 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is definitely a must read for anyone who enjoys this series. It is quite different from Kelley Armstrong's earlier books because instead of having just one female narrator we have one female, Hope Adams (chaos half-demon) and one male Lucas Cortez (sorceror and reluctant heir to the Cortez Cabal). I did wonder why we needed to see Lucas's side of things right up until a major plot development which will leave both him and Paige with a lot to worry about in future books.
Most readers probably won't know who Hope is, though she is briefly mentioned in Broken. She has her own short story in the anthology `Dates From Hell' so I would advise people to read this before reading this book. We see more of a couple of minor characters which results in us finding out a little more about Pack history and a little more on what it's like to work for a cabal. As for Hope, I didn't really connect with her in this book though I did feel sorry for her having to struggle with her ability to not only detect chaos but to feed off it as well. This made her feel guilty, getting a thrill out of something bad. I was more interested in Karl Marsten, werewolf thief; Troy, personal bodyguard to the head of the Cortez Cabal and the Cortez family itself.
Overall, its a good read with death and conspiracy popping up everywhere you look. I'm looking forward to reading about what happens next for Lucas and the Cortez family.
Keep it up Kelley. July 7, 2008
Kelley allows another of her "bit" characters to stroll to the front of the stage and allows them to be the host of their own novel. Well written, often dark in certain area's with characters that not only jump off the page but generate a link to the readers by showing that they too have to struggle to live in the modern world. A great story and one that I think easily beats the last novel where Jamie Vegas took centre stage. Within this tale a young half demon journalist is trying to pay back a debt to the Cortez Cabal and as such places herself in great danger. Often emotional and at points quite harrowing for established fans, this will be a book that you will have a hard time putting down. As always with Kelley's work you can jump in without having read earlier instalments although personally I do think that it's a huge loss to your reading pleasure as it truly is a joy to watch the world grow with each tale and to see the characters develop over the events within each new novel.
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