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Demon Throne by Debbie Cassidy Narrator: Avia Paige, Connor Brown
Series: Demons of Morningstar #1
Published by Tantor Audio on April 16, 2024
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Length: 7 hours, 24 minutes
Format: Audiobook
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The big bad is dead and now Satan’s spawn must fight for the Morningstar throne. I’m tossed into the ring, whether I want to be there or not.
I’m mostly human, a hunter by trade, and totally outmatched by my half siblings. The chance I’ll survive these tests and claim the throne is slim.
Then someone starts assassinating my siblings. It’s only a matter of time until I’m next.
I’m not the kind of girl who depends on anyone, but there are four demons who could help me survive this fiasco—a sadistic Nightmare, a psychotic efreet, a charismatic Fallen and Sin, an unhinged monster. Problem is, like all demons, they’re absolutely, sinfully tempting.
I’m pretty sure they each have their own agenda. I’m also pretty sure one of them is the killer.
Let the games begin.
The Demon Throne is the first book in the Demons of Morningstar series. This is for all you readers that love a good reverse harem situation. There are four different potentials at play and I’m pretty sure our girl Nyx is going to sleep with all of them by the time the series is done and maybe add a few more to her bed post along the way, only time will tell.
Besides all the sexual tension Nyx is feeling with almost all of the hot guys in her life The Demon Throne also has a really interesting story happening. Nyx thought she was just a human demon hunter and she has trained and honed all of her skills to take down nasties. Seems that she is also a spawn of Satan, who knew, and now she is up against some of the other Spawns of Satan to take the Demon Throne in hell.
Nyx is going to need a lot of help if she is going to stay alive. Some of her half siblings seem a bit murderous and all of them want to win the throne. She will need to find a sponsor and get some protection if she is ever going to make it to the actual trial as Satan Spawn seem to be dropping off left and right. Good thing she has her trusted hound Chase, a Nightmare and a few other big players who are intrigued by Nyx to lead her through these treacherous times.
The Demon Throne was a good time. I was intrigued by the world and all the political machinations in it. Getting to the official contest was only half the battle and now Nyx and the siblings she have left are going to have to fight it out to see who gets to sit on the all powerful throne and rule the underworld. I didn’t think about it too much and just enjoyed myself in the story. I haven’t read any of the other book series Nyx may have been in but this seemed like a good place to jump in and even though I’m sure there is some history I’m missing it didn’t seem to impact my enjoyment of this story. Nyx was fun and I liked getting to know some of the Demon Spawn. There are also a few pretty hot scenes to kick back and enjoy as well…steamy.
To be able to really enjoy this book I think you are going to have to be on board with the reverse harem aspect of it and not be bothered that Nyx is attracted to four different men and ‘enjoys’ two of them in this story alone. If that is not something you are comfortable with I think it will hinder everything else.
Narration:
Avie Paige narrates the majority of the story as Nyx’s PoV. I liked her fun take on Nyx’s passionate yet carefree ways and how she made the story fun. Connor Brown did get a little ear time as the few Male PoVs. The timbre of his voice was seductive and I enjoyed listening to his portion of the book. Both are new to me narrators that I’m sure I’ll enjoy listening to in the next books of the series.
Listen to a clip: HERE
About Debbie Cassidy
Debbie Cassidy is a 39 year old multi-tasking ninja who lives in England, Bedfordshire, with her three kids and very supportive husband. Coffee and chocolate biscuits are her writing fuels of choice, and she is still working on getting that perfect tower of solitude built in her back garden. Debbie has been writing for eight years under the pen name Amos Cassidy with her best friend, Richard Amos, but Forest of Demons is her first solo venture, and the first book in a four book high fantasy saga.
You can connect with Debbie via her website at amoscassidyauthor.com. Check out her personal page and her other books under the pen name Amos Cassidy. You won’t be left without a great read while you wait for the next installment in the Forest of Demons saga.
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Mmmmmhmmmm I am intrigued
Reverse Harems aren’t really my thing but every once and awhile I give one a shot and have a really good time.