Ah, I see. I didn’t realize Japh not sharing everything he knows is a theme in the series. I’ll have to be on the lookout for that when I read the next book, and see if I can figure things out before Dante does.

I have to admit I cheated a little and glanced at the end of the second book. I don’t want to spoil the ending of the first book for readers, but I was very, very concerned about Japh at the end of Book 1. But what I skimmed and read at the end of Book 2 made me feel much, much better. 😎

Don’t worry. You’re making perfect sense.

:ww: Hiya, I’ve been lurking for a while and had to decloak as this is one of my fave books! I think – without spoiling anything (I’ve read all five books in the series) – this is done very deliberately as Japh doesn’t share information easily. This becomes a regular theme/conflict. Also, as a reader you’re very tightly locked into Danny’s 1st-person POV, so we know what she knows in terms of what happens to her at the end of book 1, and what that name might mean… Which is not very much! 🙂

I so need to find some new reading material. I’m not up for the drive to the bookstore, I’ve read everything the library has, and my computer with all my ebooks crashed and I can’t seem to be able to find the back up disk.

The category I just finished wasn’t too bad, but it didn’t quite entertain me. Oh well.

Some of the terms I never figured out. Like when Dante and Japh go see the Spider (information) lady. Japh calls her some name, and there’s no explanation for it. Ever. I’ll have to go back through the first book when I read the second one and compare the glossary to the things I couldn’t figure out.

I’ve heard of the first two books, but not the second two. Must go to Amazon for more info … I’ve also heard a lot of people talking about Magic Bites and Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews (urban fantasy set in Atlanta). Have you read those yet?

Yes, my TBR pile is rather large, but that’s the good thing about books — they keep well. 😉

I do agree with you on the glossary. Some of the terms I just couldn’t keep up with. Word play is good for me though, makes me really have to think. By the end of the book, I had grasped most of the concepts that were presented.

Ok. So here’s a couple more recommendations for you:

Moongazer by Mariann Mancusi (Fantasy – I can’t really explain it without giving away the plot)

Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Vampire who the author really, really wants to be Spike, if you can get over the bad descriptions, it’s an interesting book)

Vicki Pettersson – The Scent of Shadows (The First Sign of the Zodiac) (This one is a series that I enjoy. The heroine is a strong, kick ass, type. The books center around the battle between the light and dark forces in Las Veags with demons and such)

Keri Arthur – Riley Jenson Series (I think there’s 5 of these so far. Good paranormals that include some kick ass fight scenes)

Ok that’s it. That’s all I’m recommending. I can go on for a few more, but I know your TBR pile is full at the moment.

So hopefully, if you try these, you’ll like them. If not, I’ll reread and see if I can pick up on anything of the things that drive you nuts in them 🙂