Full disclosure if you’ve read my blog in the past you might know I’m a fan of this series. Charley Davidson is one of my favorite protagonists. Who wouldn't love a character with a heart of gold, a very dirty mind, and witty dialogue? When you factor in the chemistry between her and Reyes, each book is a page turner.
This one was no different. Charley has evolved immensely since the beginning of the series and in this installment, she’s solving the case of a missing child and hot on the trail of Reyes’ adoptive parents.
The Good
Charley’s hilarious remarks are something to behold. After eleven books, I'm still surprised at the depths of her banter. In this book, Charley is learning about her powers and instead of being swept away to another part of the country without her memory she’s taking lessons from her smoldering hubby. They take a trip to the Sahara so hot that I had to grab a glass of water. We get a few updates on Beep and see evidence of how close the gang has gotten when Amber is placed in harm's way.
The Not So Good
Sometimes it feels a bit disjointed. On one hand, we have Charley’s human side that is concerned for her well-being and on the other, we are gaining glimpses of who she was before becoming human. The stories were connected but sometimes it felt overwhelming keeping up the different stories. Yes, readers know that Charley is a god and adding to this she has issues with God, Jesus and some of the other gods in opposition to her values. Some of Charley's decisions are frustrating. I'm not sure if this is a testament to her humanity but I'm screaming WHY when she makes a choice that puts her in serious peril because we've seen evidence of her being able to move past the natural plane.
The Verdict
Bottom line, I love Charley and probably always will. Her escapades are ripe with new challenges and learning more about who she really is. As a long time reader, I appreciate learning more about her god status though I am still a bit confused about her previous relationship with Reyes. Maybe I'm just impatient for the next book? I have invested so more time in this series than my workout plan so, like Charley, I'm ready for the next adventure.
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