Personal Demon

I'm a big fan of Kelly Armstrong's "Women of the Underworld" series. Each book, until "Personal Demon" has gotten better, richer, and deeper.

When Hope appeared in "No Humans Involved," I didn't really care for the character and hoped that was the last we'd see of her. When I found out "Personal Demon" was centered around Hope, I had some reservations but went ahead and bought it based on past books in the series. (I didn't care much for Paige until "Dime Store Magic" and now she's one of my favorite characters.)

Unfortunately, Hope didn't grow on me like Paige did. "Personal Demon" is okay but definitely not a standout book. I muddled through it and finally finished it, but it wasn't something I looked forward to reading like I have with her past books. I hope the next book gets things back on track, because I don't want to give up on Kelley Armstrong and the "Women of the Underworld" series like I have on Laura K. Hamilton and Kim Harrison.

Personal Demon is the piece de resistance of the series. I was so pleased by how thoroughly engaging the book was! The characters and the story line had me up late at night, unable to put the novel down. Clearly, Kelley Armstrong has hit her stride as a writer and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book.

I have been waiting for Hope story for more than a year and believe me it was worth it !
I absolutely loooove Jaz (i did secretly wish for Kelley not to use "romance protocol" and give the heroine two "real" love interest even if I love Karl.....ohhhhh well....it was not meant to be.....).
My only complain (And it's not really one) is I really had trouble switching from Hope to Lucas because not only you switch protagonist but gender as well ,it would have been easier if she had gone for 3 person narration for him (but it would not have had the same impact in the story I know).
A excellent addition to the series (with Bitten my favorite so far)

Being pagan, I was iffy on reading her first book, since most authors arent very truthful about what witches really are. Well, Kelley is the BEST!!!! I am an avid fan.

Personal Demon is just another knockout in her series of the women of the otherworld. I cant wait to read her next book!!!!

If you love a quick read, a book that wont let you put it down, like werewolves, sorcerers, witches, demons, then this is definatly the book for you. WIth suspence, love, intregue, and curiousity, this book has it all.

I have to say this is by far the Best book in the (Women of the Otherworld) Series. I truly enjoyed this book, I didn't want to put it down. Hope's character was fanstastic. I recommend this book more than any in the series.

Kelley Armstrong is an amazing author and this book just keeps up with the trend. Hope Adams is half Chaos Demon. She feeds on and revels in Chaos vibes. When the Cortez Cabal calls on her for a job, she accepts. What she doesn't know is that this job will put her in the middle of a Chaos fountain that Hope may never be able to get out of, or even want to.

Personal Demon is another entry from kelly Armstrong that proves the author has what it takes to keep her readers coming back for more. The combination of her familiar world and new characters always keeps the reader guessing, while providing the comfort of a well known stage.

An excellent addition to the Fantasy world.

Hope Adams, a rare Expisco half-demon, has inherited a hunger for chaos from her demon father. When Benicio Cortez asks her to go undercover in a new supernatural gang, it's an opportunity to feed her addiction to chaos and to pay back the favour she owes the Cortez Cabal. But before long things are spiralling out of control and Hope is out of her depth. If she's to get out of this alive, she'll need more than her attraction for chaos. It will be up to Karl Marsten (werewolf) and Lucas Cortez (sorcerer) to help her survive.

I have to admit Hope is not my favourite Kelley Armstrong character and the author plays a tight line in this book. Too far one way and Hope loses all sympathy with the reader as it's incredibly easy for her to place her chaos addiction above the safety of her friends. Indeed one thing Hope proves over and over throughout the story is that she's not the best judge of anyone's character. She makes assumptions about Karl's feelings but is quick to accept other people (the gang members) at face value. So I find what I like most about Hope is how her relationship with Karl is explored.

I've liked Karl since his first appearance in Bitten, so love the expanded role he now has in the series. And he and Hope make a great pair, they are two flawed people who ultimately find a home in each other.

"I've never lived with anyone, Karl."
"Neither have I."
"I drool in my sleep."
"I know. It's cute."

Karl is much older than Hope, and it's his experience of having to deal with his werewolf side that allows him to help Hope with her chaos addiction, an addiction she can't get away from because it's genetic. In the same way that Karl can never get away from his werewolf.

Lucas Cortez is the second narrator of Personal Demon. This dual protagonist approach allows us to experience two different sides to the story. I'm always glad when we find out more about the Cabals, since reading Industrial Magic (Book 4) it's a part of this world that fascinates me. So one of the major things that lifted this story for me is the further insight into the workings of the Cabal. You can almost feel the tentacles of the Cabal structure pulling Lucas in. And it's also pretty obvious (to me anyway) that he would be a worthy successor to his father.

Although I think you could read this book and enjoy it if you've not read any of the other books in the series as Hope is a relatively new character and Karl has only played a small role in the other books. There is an awful lot here that picks up on events and characters from the previous seven books. There are references back to events in Books 2,3,4 and 7. There's also a very nice (but brief) update on Clay and Elena.

And once again I find myself counting down the days 'til the next Kelley Armstrong release.

I love this series, but this book was a big disappointment. It felt like the author was trying to meet a deadline, not compelled to tell a story. That said, on her worst day, Ms. Armstrong is better than most of the pack.

What irritated me the most, was Hope's ease of promiscuity. ughh I really liked Karl, and felt that if this story were more realistic, surly Hope (a mature young lady) wouldn't act like such a tramp with a random guy. What REALLY ticked me off was that Hope is supposed to be undercover, and she just met this dude...uggghhh
***But you love Kelley Armstrong's work, and want to read all her books (like me) then go ahead...but you may be a little disgusted if you hate that whole love triangle thing.

Personal Demon is another entry from kelly Armstrong that proves the author has what it takes to keep her readers coming back for more. The combination of her familiar world and new characters always keeps the reader guessing, while providing the comfort of a well known stage.

An excellent addition to the Fantasy world.

I love this series, but this book was a big disappointment. It felt like the author was trying to meet a deadline, not compelled to tell a story. That said, on her worst day, Ms. Armstrong is better than most of the pack.

What irritated me the most, was Hope's ease of promiscuity. ughh I really liked Karl, and felt that if this story were more realistic, surly Hope (a mature young lady) wouldn't act like such a tramp with a random guy. What REALLY ticked me off was that Hope is supposed to be undercover, and she just met this dude...uggghhh
***But you love Kelley Armstrong's work, and want to read all her books (like me) then go ahead...but you may be a little disgusted if you hate that whole love triangle thing.