Review & Giveaway: Demons at Deadnight
Demons at Deadnight
Divinicus Nex Chronicles #1
A&E Kirk
Published January 7th 2012
Paperback, 404 pages
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For seventeen-year-old Aurora Lahey, survival is a lifestyle.
DEMONIC DESTINY
Aurora has the crappiest superpower on the planet. And it’s just unleashed a hit squad from hell. Demons are on the hunt, salivating to carve her carcass into confetti.CHARISMATIC KILLERS
The Hex Boys— mysterious, hunky, and notorious for their trails of destruction— have the answers Aurora needs to survive. But their overload of deadly secrets and suspicious motives makes trusting them a potentially fatal move.LETHAL ALLIES
The battle to save her family, herself, and stop demonic domination may cost Aurora everything worth living for, and force her to reveal her own dark secrets. But no worries. She needs the Hex Boys to pull this off, and, chances are, teaming up with these guys will get her killed anyway
Review:
When there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who ya gonna call? Ghost Bustser The Hexy Knights, aka, the Hex Boys, aka, my Superhero Harem! Well, at least, that’s who I’m calling! No, seriously, I’m calling right now, and I’m beginning to think they’ve blocked my number… Can’t imagine why, it’s only like the 100th time I’ve called. But that’s another story.
Soon after moving back to her childhood hometown, Aurora Lahey not only reunites with some old friends, she also determines to stay away from them, least they discover her secret before she unravels theirs. But when she finds herself on the run—again—from demons, she quickly learns that it’s going take more than a little snoopy investigating on her part to find out why everyone seems to want to her dead.
I adored Aurora from the start. She’s smart, has a great sense of humor (even under the worst circumstances), and is braver than she gives herself credit for. Though, like most complex characters, I do have to admit Aurora also frustrated me at times, and not just because she’s tremendously stubborn. What actually had me struggling with her was, despite the fact that she’s dealt with a lot in her past, her internal musings seemed to only skim the surface of her true feelings. It was almost like she wouldn’t allow herself to feel. Don’t get me wrong, her snarky interludes were loads of fun, but I also wanted at least a preview of her deepest and darkest thoughts. By the end of the book, I definitely had the sense that Aurora is the type of person that uses humor to mask her pain. And, I’m convinced there is more to her than the casual indifference she shared about certain situations.
In any case, Aurora’s story never lacked for action. The poor girl couldn’t seem to catch a break and was thrown into a meat grinder more than once. Good thing is that she knows how to take a fall, and she’s not afraid to throw herself back into the fray almost instantly. My only problem was that while I really enjoyed the adrenaline filled chase/fighting scenes, I felt that some of them shifted too fast. More than once, it took me a while to catch on to what was happening.
Oh, and guess what? For those of you like me, who complain that YA novels don’t have enough parental unit involvement, I don’t think you’ll find that to be a problem in Demons at Deadnight. Aurora’s family was very present throughout the story, and it was awesome to actually see them have an active role in Aurora’s journey. There was genuine affection and concern amongst all the member of the Lahey family, and it was evident in the small ways they each contributed to the tale.
Speaking of family, did I mention the HEX BOYS?! There are six of them, all single…until they met me. *bats lashes and sighs dreamily* Where was I? Oh yes, the freaking hot (and, note to self, underage, but almost legal) Hex Boys! I’ve never met a cuter…er…cooler array of friends so loyal to each other, they’d, well, fight off all kinds of demons from hell to defend one another. I loved how while they were a brotherhood of sorts with common interests, each HB was carefully developed with their own idioms that made them truly unique and charming and funny and quirky…and delicious. Damnit Missie, remember the “note to self” up there!
What made Demons at Deadnight even better was the playful yet irresistible attraction that hinted at a possible romance between one of the Hex Boys and Aurora. Their interactions were sprinkled throughout the story, yet always hit the page at just the right time, and I couldn’t get enough of the swoon-worthy banter or heated moments they shared. By the end, they managed to display real and caring feelings for each other, while avoiding the mess of insta-love.
I wouldn’t necessary call the ending a cliffhanger, but it definitely left me longing for more. Burning questions were answered, but more arose from the ashes, and there are still several mysteries that need to be solved.
Demons at Deadnight is the first book in an exciting new series that promises to be fun, fresh and satisfying. The authors were so clever in their writing, and I lost count of how many times I highlighted paragraphs and bookmarked pages that made me hoot with laughter. I must brand Demons at Deadnight as a must read because A&E Kirk not only know what readers want, they delivered it in spades with a demonic tale that is anything but ordinary. It’s Hextraordinarily! (LOL! Believe it or not, it took a lot of my brain cells to come up with that one.)
I love this book and the authors and the Hex Boys so much that I’m giving away one Paperback edition and one Kindle edition of Demons at Deadnight! So yes, there will be two winners!
The Paperback is open to US mailing addresses only. For the Kindle edition, I will purchase the e-book for the winner via Amazon’s “give as a gift” option so you’ll need a Kindle or one of the free Kindle reading apps to receive the book.
To enter, fill out the form below:
Winners:
Mary at Sweeping Me
Kristen at Seeing Night
Posted at 6:00 am • Labels: 2012, 4 stars, A and E Kirk, Book Review, debut, demons, giveaway, paranormal romance, YA
LOOOOOL Missie!!!! You're so punny!! XD
Oh my gosh, I think I was hooked from the moment I saw the words “Hex Boys” and “demon domination” on the screen! Practically everything you mentioned in your review makes me so excited to read this: snarky MC, non-disappearing parents, and no insta-love! That's my formula for book love, I think!
Awesome review, Missie!! <3
The only downside for you is that now you have to share those boys with me when I pick this up! XP
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Thanks for another new series ;D You must have a better *bats eyelashes* look, because my husband just laughs at me.
You are always finding the juicy stuff.
Amy @ http://www.bookgoonie.com
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it sounds like an amazing book, I'm glas you enjoyed it. Aurora sounds like a very interesting character. I'm now very curious to read this one. Great review
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What a flipping adorable review. I'm getting ready to pick this one up next.
BRAVO on the contest too!
(not an entry)
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LOL- Missie that was so funny….! Have I told you the story about when I was preg with baby 2 and stared as The Marshmallow man in one of the Ghostbusters movie???
True Story….
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(don't enter me)
I am reading it this weekend! YEAH! Parental Units exist, care, and take an active role. This is the kind of YA I can get behind
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I wonder if you realize how excited I am to read this one. I actually read the first 2 pages this morning, but then the children needed to eat so I had to stop. Darn kids! ;D No, but the Hex boys sound YUM! And while they aren't legal in the book, they are going to be TOTALLY legal in my head! *mwah*
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The Hex Boys are so AMAZING that I really don't mind sharing! Plus, I've embedded tracking chips in their heads when they weren't looking so I know where they're at all the time.
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Yeah, I'm not as good at it as I am in my head. I think that if I unleashed my bats lashes look on the world, there'd be lots of laughs, but mostly awkward stares as people try to figure out what I'm doing.
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Aurora is awesome. She learned a lot about herself in this installment, but I'm excited to see how she develops in future novels.
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I hope you do! It's so flipping funny!
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LMAO! That was you? I knew it!
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Right? Who knew it was possible to include caring parents? I was shocked…still am.
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Yay! That makes me so happy. And yes, in my head, I totally pictured them as legal…because I also pictured myself as younger, way younger. LOL
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Love it, Missie! Sounds like a good one.
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I'm sorry, did you say there were six Hex boys? You're in a sharing mood aren't you Missie? You'll let me have 3 (or 5) right? So glad there's lots of parental involvement in this book, I always like when family is included in YA stories:) Awesome review Missie, I'm really looking forward to this one!
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It's really funny! One I'd recommend.
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Yup, there are six, but only one belongs to me, so yes, you can borrow a few of the others. LOL
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I love it when parents are involved in the story! And omg, the Hex boys sound amazing. (It's probably no coincidence that their name is two letters away from sexy!)
Great review, Missie.
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For some reason I couldn't really get a handle on what this book was about until I read your review.
Thanks for clearing things up Missie and now I'm intrigued by the Hex boys! And wahoo for parental involvement!
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“Hextraordinary”? – Girl, has Websters contacted you yet, 'cause they should!
” For those of you who complain that YA novels don't have enough parental unit involvement” – You must be talking to me as that is one of my most common complaints. Glad that this one actual has parents that contribute to the story. Yay!
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I never would have paid this book any attention if it wasn't for your fabulous review! You totally have me sold and wanting it NOW!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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The Hex boys sounds ultra fab! And Aurora sounds like my type of heroine. I love that she gets knocked down but keeps getting back up. The romance of the book sounds sweet and cute, but I want to know more about the Hex Boys. Great review!
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PS, thanks for the great giveaway!
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Not a coincidence at all!
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No problem. I hope you give it a shot.
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No call yet, but I'm expecting my phone to read anytime soon.
And believe me, I am one of those that complains about the lack of parental involvement in YA!
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Thanks, Candace. It really is a fun story and if I could gift it to everyone I know, I totally would.
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The Hex Boys are adorkable! I'm sure you'll love them.
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Okay, your first paragraph had me LOL'ing! I saw this book, but it didn't catch my eye. After reading your fantastic review, I really want to read it.
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I blocked your number. I told you to stop calling the boys. You know they are MINE! *growls*
I loved this book. I am also jelly of your vocabulary. Oooo…. you better look up… the vocab monster will be after you… *giggles*
*thinks*
*gives monster your phone number so you'd stop calling MY boys* ;D
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Six single boys…I think u should share, particularly with me!
Btw I love the name Aurora. Ever since I fell in love with Sleeping Beauty ages ago!
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Sounds like an awesome read! I love a little snark and sarcasm with my paranormals, but it's good to know Aurora also has substance. And YAY for an author defying the absent parent trope in YA fiction!!!
Thanks for the giveaway op. This looks like a fantastic read!
Smiles!
Lori
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LOL! You are hilarious! I hadn't heard about this book and now after reading your review I'm dying to have it!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Parents around *gasps* But this is unheard of! I love it, She sure knew what she was doing there
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Wow, the cover looks gorgeous! The green dress, the girl falling from the sky? Definitely adding this to my TBR! Thank you for sharing this review, Missie! Awesome review and glad you enjoyed it!
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Sounds like a fabulous one! The Hex boys sound amazing! I will have to fight you for them for book boyfriends now won't I? lol
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Looks great gorgeous!
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im very much liking the sound of those hex boys, yumm.
i;m also liking these demon stories, i will have to check this one out
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Yes, in most of my fantasies I'm like 24 or something. Sometimes I'm like 21, but oh well. Such is the need to molest fictional YA boys. Which in the end sounds really bad in a comment box but WAY better in my head. *wink* Also, I think we may have an Ayden fight on our hands! Team Ayden, LOL! I think I need a button!
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I'm very intrigued by the “crappiest superpower ever”.
I need to know about how all this works! And the Hex boys sound interesting!
Heather
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I'm intrigued by your review of this one. I just heard about it the other day and it does sound interesting. Guess I'll have to check it out
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I loved Aurora but I agree – I want to know all of her deepest secrets and I felt like we didn't get that here. Still, this will be a series so she's got plenty of time to expose herself to us
Lol, I already want the next book.
P.S. I call dibs on Tristan and Jayden (I'll help him stop being so rational) at least. You know what … *hides all of them from Missie* Mua ha ha, they're mine now
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Oh I do like the looks and sounds of this one. And to read your review as well! Wow!
Great sounding book. And To enjoy it so to give a copy away. 
Wonderful. Thank you!
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Ohhh I want to read this one !! I love Alyssa's Blog and I can't wait to read her book! I only heard awesome things about the book and seeing you so excited… I want to read it!
) Thanks for the giveaway!
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Fantastic review, Missie. I'm definitely curious to see if the Kirk's delve into Aurora's character more in the next book. I loved the swoon-worthy banter between Aurora and a certain Hex Boy – so fun and amusing
Glad you enjoyed this one too!
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I don't know how we missed this stunning review from you! Wow, just, wow! You're loving the Lahey family as much as the Hex Boys? Yes! Thanks for all the love!
PS: Blake tried to call you back, but Morgan Greer told him you weren't available.
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Wow. This sounds so awesome. o: I so need to add this to my to-read pile, no doubt. I wanna know the Hex Boys too! Great review, Missie! *runs off*
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Thanks for the awesome giveaway. I really want to read this book. It sounds very good. Tore923@aol.com
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Thanks for a great giveaway!
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Missie, thanks so much for the Kindle lend! This book was awesome fun. I just posted a review. Now it's going to kill me to wait around for Book 2 in the series, LOL.
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Awesome review! After reading the beginning of your review I had the Ghostbusters theme stuck in my head! I wanted to drop by and let you know that I linked to your review in my review post. Have a great day!
http://notyourmothersbookblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/demons-at-deadnight-by-kirk.html
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