Book Review: Darker Angels

Media  Type: Print Book
Title: Darker Angels
Author: M.L.N. Hanover
   *Series: The Black Sun’s Daughter #2
Publisher: Pocket Books
Pages: Mass Market Paperback; 360
Release Date: September 29, 2009 (Original September 23, 2009)
Source: Publisher
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Genre: Urban Fantasy

HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart

Recommended to: Lovers of this series!

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In the battle between good and evil, there’s no such thing as a fair fight.

When Jayné Heller’s uncle Eric died, she inherited a fortune beyond all her expectations — and a dangerous mission in a world she never knew existed. Reining in demons and supernatural foes is a formidable task, but thankfully Jayné has vast resources and loyal allies to rely on. She’ll need both to tackle a bodyswitching serial killer who’s taken up residence in New Orleans, a city rich in voodoo lore and dark magic.

Working alongside Karen Black, a highly confident and enigmatic ex-FBI agent, Jayné races to track down the demon’s next intended host. But the closer she gets, the more convinced she becomes that nothing in this beautiful, wounded city is exactly as it seems. When shocking secrets come to light, and jealousy and betrayal turn trusted friends into adversaries, Jayné will soon come face-to-face with an enemy that knows her all too well, and won’t rest until it has destroyed everything she loves most….

Jayné is back and, dare I say it, even better than ever? A little battle worn for sure, but that’s not enough to keep her down! In this second installment of The Black Sun’s Daughter series the action is ramped up, adrenaline is high, and there is a whole lot to love. I liked the last book, but I loved this one.

Karen Black is the newest addition to this motley crew of demon hunters, and she packs quite a punch. Strong, self-assured, and one gorgeous woman, Karen is everything that Jayné thinks that she’s not. I really enjoyed seeing the slightly more jealous side of Jayné in this story. It’s that little need to please, the wheedling voice that promote jealousy, that really makes her so much more human. Sure she’s a kick ass heroine, but they have flaws too. What really drew me in to this story was how much Jayné grows during the course of it. Everything that has happened has toughened her up and, even if she can’t seem to see it, the reader gets a glimpse at the power she has boiling within her.

Darker Angels takes us into the lion’s den of the riders, or the loa as they are called. New Orleans provides a lush and vibrant backdrop for these beings and the voodoo lore that surrounds them. Painted on the pages is a history that runs deep, back into the days where the lore that Jayné and her team are now learning was common knowledge. There is a deep sense of community in this story, and the tragedies that occurred in New Orleans are handled with respect. Overall, it’s clear that Hanover has a love for this city. As I followed Jayné through this mission, I gained a respect for the loa and their rich history. Let’s just say that Hanover definitely changes the reader’s view of them in this story.

I’m hooked on this series, and thank goodness I already have the next two books ready to read. As a first foray into Urban Fantasy, I’m glad I chose M.L.N. Hanover to take me on a wild ride. If you enjoy fast paced stories brimming with demons, twists, and turns, you’ll love Darker Angels. I highly suggest you get started!

Also reviewed in this series:
Unclean Spirits (The Black Sun’s Daughter #1)

FTC Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion.