Angels Descendants by J. C. Seal

My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This second book of J. C. Seal’s Angels and Demons series is a semi-standalone, focusing on a different main character to that of the first book. You follow Jason (or Iason, as he is actually called) and how he goes from a seemingly normal life, to one of mystery, mythology, and gods, in but the blink of an eye. A car crash sends his world into a spin, and he soon has to fight not only against (and with) his own newfound powers, but also that of enemy forces – even the powers of Lucifer himself. And that’s pretty badass!

Angels Descendants is an excellent follow up to the first book of the series, and it even supersedes it with its fantastic story and additional lore packed within the pages. I absolutely adore all the different abilities and powers that the angels (and their descendants) hold. They are described in a most intriguing way and they all come to fit perfectly into the plot and the developing storyline.

Another solid 5 stars for this author. This is an awesome page-turning, fast-paced read. I will definitely be picking up the third book of the series!

Og-Grim-Dog: The Three-Headed Ogre by Jamie Edmundson

My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Og-Grim-Dog! What a champ!

So, I’ve spent a few nights now at the Flayed Testicles, and I have to say – I found myself thoroughly entertained! This book was relatively short, but it’s full of adventure(ing), swearing, alcohol consumption, looting, and the splashing of holy water, so what could ever go wrong?

I loved the world-building, and how Og-Grim-Dog begins by telling his story from somewhere in the middle, yet somehow still from the beginning. I liked the twist this provided, as well as the varied cast of characters. I especially loved the star of the show, Og-Grim-Dog, and “their” conversations. The way ogres work – the different personalities of the heads, and how they bicker – is incredibly entertaining.

This book gives off such a classic DnD feel, bringing back memories from playing the tabletop version of this game “back in the day”. I would most definitely recommend it to anyone with a fancy for litRPG!

Underbelly by Karen Crawford

My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars

Considering my almost disconcerting fascination with crime and murders, it’s surprising how little I read from the same genre of books. So when I won this little bad boy in a giveaway, I decided to dive right in!

And no regrets here, people!! Damn! Enter Taryn Winter, a retired homicide detective. She is pulled back into the world of murders when a serial killer is discovered to have been killing prostitutes at a local hotel. Taryn’s old colleague and friend Daniel invites her to join the investigation, seeing as she has previously worked with many of the local prostitutes, and having been a protector of sorts for them.

Things soon take an unexpected turn, and Taryn finds herself not liking the development of their investigation, and a vedge forms between her and Daniel.

With constant twists and turns, this book was a hell of a ride! Classic “I know who it is” that turns into “what!?” Brilliant!!

With strong, believable characters, well-described surroundings, and an exciting plot, this book made for an entertaining read! I honestly finished it as quickly as I could. It draws you in, and you just need to know how it ends… And maybe even forces you to jump onto the next instalment of the series!! Luckily, it’s also on my TBR 😀