Demon Magic

Dragon's Gift: The Seeker, Book 2

By: Linsey Hall

Narrated by: Laurel Schroeder

Del Bellator's simple life of treasure hunting and demon slaying ended the moment she learned she was a Guardian between the Underworld and Earth. The only problem? She has no idea what that means and no control over the magic that could help her. Sure, she can turn into a Phantom and walk through walls, but in a world where demons can throw fireballs or strike her down with lightning, she needs control of some bigger magical weapons.

To make matters worse, demons are now drawn to her like flies to honey. She's a walking, talking demon magnet. To save her own life, she must master her powers. That means embarking on a treasure hunt unlike any she's ever conducted. Fortunately, she has the help of Were-demon and Warden of the Underworld, Roarke Fallon, along with her FireSoul friends, Cass and Nix. As the clock ticks down, she can only hope it will be enough.

Demon Magic features kick butt heroines, a powerful hero, and otherworldly adventure.

©2016 Linsey Hall (P)2017 Linsey Hall

Story lacked meat and the Excerpts are a bit much

Any additional comments?

The first 2 of the series are ending in hour long excerpts of the next book, so 7 hours is really 6 hours plus an hour of the next book. Kind of makes me feel cheated when i realize that i have heard that much of the following installment. I hope this trend doesn't continue.

Del faces her past and grows closer to Roarke

What did you love best about Demon Magic?

Now, this book feels more Del than a Cass remake. Sure, there are similar patterns with the guy, learning her new magic, and soul stealing. We even meet a new character - Horatio - who reminds me much of Professor that Cass talks to for help. But the events around all that are very different and very Del like. I like the death magic associated with Del. It's different yet very believable system. Roarke even has his own system of contacts to call when things are needed.

Have you listened to any of Laurel Schroeder’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I've grown accustom to listening to Laurel voice this world. I enjoy the voices she gives the men, and all characters. But the men with accents, yes ma'am. lol. There are accents needed for secondary characters as well, and Laurel voices them to give us a feel as we are traveling in those areas of the world.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I very much enjoyed this story as we learn about Del and her parents. Though we haven't met them we get a feel for how she grew up. This is interesting and I'm curious to learn more about them, and who they are. I really think they are special.

Any additional comments?

*I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

We learn a secret of Roarke's when Del finally shares her big secret. Yes, the one about his brother. Though, it's a big thing for him and makes him who he is, it didn't feel that weighted as it was told to us. It is a terrible feeling he carries with him though and something that affects his thinking on their potential relationship. Roarke is a wonderful companion for Del. He feels to fit her well with the darkness of the Underworld in him, and Del.

This book leads us to something (or someone) that will be who Del has to fight. There is a reason for the curse on her, yet no one knows it. This book leaves the hints of a possible next adventure for Del to learn about why the curse from who cursed her. And maybe a big battle with that person.

Demon magic

All in all, another great continuation to the second series of the dragon's gift books.