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Demon Gate by Debbie Cassidy Narrator: Avia Paige, Jay Alder
Series: Demons of Morningstar #3
Published by Tantor Audio on April 22, 2025
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Length: 9 hours, 19 minutes
Format: Audiobook
Source: Publisher
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The last thing I expected from death was a second chance.
I've been altered and now I'm a threat to Morningstar. If the forces working against me have their way, then I'll be dying again, and this time, they'll be no coming back. The clock is ticking, and I'm not sure I'll be able to get out of this situation alive.
Hidden truths, secrets, and lies surround me. I hate all three. It's time to pull back the veil and reveal what's lurking behind it.
Welcome back to Hell and the competition to become the next Satan. Nyx is the front runner for the throne and she has a lovely harem of men dedicated to keeping her alive and helping her win the competition and just stay alive in Demon Gate the third book the Demons of Morningstar series.
Nyx’s origins are still unknown; she is demon spawn. Satan is her father, but her mother is something of an enigma. Based on things learned in this book, her mother is from a race thought to be long dead and that makes Nyx even more of a threat. With her protector hound and bound Nightmare, she already had a formidable team trying to keep her alive. Nyx has some kind of pull on some of the most powerful men/demons in hell and she will solidify some of those bonds in Demon Gate, a very reverse harem addition to the book.
This installment focused a lot more on the mystery that is Nyx’s heritage and what that means. She has metamorphosized into some of her power and is now much stronger than the half human shell she seemed to be. Her siblings and rivals for the throne will also do their best to make sure Nyx gets a fair shot no matter what their sponsors think. The Fates seem to have a hand in bringing all of these moments together and some of the men from Nyx’s past make a splash as they weigh in and show their true colors.
I really need to be in the mood for a reverse harem. They are fun but one girl being the object of desire and need for multiple partners isn’t always what I’m in the mood for. However, if you are looking for a book with a lot of sexy times and alpha men/males that will make you drool a little with their creativity to outdo each other in the bedroom this will probably be a lot of fun for you. Demon Gate, had the most sexy times in it so far and Nyx wraps multiple men, individually and never at the same time so far, around her.
Overall the story arc is what I’m interested in and it remains good. There were at least three big reveals in this book that really surprised me with all of their implications. The cast of characters is big and while I can keep all of Nyx’s siblings straight I struggle with some of the other side characters that show up here and there and while listening to the audio for the story it was sometimes hard to catch who was who. The journey remains interesting and so I love forward to seeing what is in store for Nyx next, especially with that little cliffy at the end.
Narration:
Performance: ★★★★
Character Separation: ★★★
Diction: ★★★★
Pacing/Flow: ★★★★
Sound Effects: None
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. While she did great for most characters, there are so many that have made their way into the story that sometimes I couldn’t differentiate or tell who was talking for some of the side characters. Jay Alder performed all the male PoVs. His voice is delicious; I liked the depth he brought to some of their performances and he did make sexy times pop with timbre of his seductive voice.
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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Awesome cover on this one! Glad it was good enough to keep you wanting to read the series. Thanks for sharing!