The Guild Codex: Demonized, Book 1
Synopsis: Rule one: Don’t look at the demon.
When I arrived at my uncle’s house, I expected my relatives to be like me—outcast sorcerers who don’t practice magic. I was right about the sorcery, but wrong about everything else.
Rule two: Don’t listen to the demon.
My uncle chose a far deadlier power. He calls creatures of darkness into our world, binds them into service contracts, and sells them to the highest bidder. And I’m supposed to act like I don’t know how illegal and dangerous it is.
Rule three: Don’t talk to the demon.
All I had to do was keep my nose out of it. Pretend I didn’t find the summoning circle in the basement. Pretend I didn’t notice the shadowy being trapped inside it. Pretend I didn’t break the rules.
But I did, and now it’s too late.
Review: I really like the original series and I was curious to get into this spin off. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the two series crossed each other. Besides, this story is happening at the same time as Demon Magic and a Martini.
We no longer follow the characters we have come to know, even if they make appearances, but we discover Zylas and Robin, a young woman and a demon who will bond by chance.
Robin lost everything with the death of her parents. But when she goes to live with her uncle, she discovers what her parents have always forbidden her: magic. But not just any one: illegal magic. This is also how she will meet Zylas, a demon trapped in this house. But can she trust him? Shouldn’t she stay away from him like everyone says?
I really had a great time with this new series and I was delighted to be back in Annette Marie’s world. We can easily read the new characters and I admit that I am very curious to see what will happen to them now. The stories cross to propose even more things and I found that the author had taken up the challenge! I will look forward to the next novels, as always!
miki
i loved this one^^^Zylas is great
Silvia
I didn’t read the original series, but this spin off got me intrigued! I think it could be a good urban fantasy read for me too, I mean, magic & demons, what’s not to like? 😉 I’ll have to try it and possibly put my hands on the previous series as well!
Melliane
Right? It’s so much fun!
Sophia Rose
Sounds like a good start to the spin-off. I think I’d like Robin and her situation sounds like it would keep me interested.
Melliane
it was interesting to follow her
kindlemom1
I purchased this today so I’m glad you liked it! I can’t wait to read it!
Melliane
yay!
Joy // Joyousreads
I’m usually not a fan of that kind of art for cover, but this one looks awesome and kickass!
Glad you’ve enjoyed this initial novel to a spin off series that you love. 🙂
Melliane
yes I was really happy about it
Angela - Angel's Guilty Pleasures
Glad you enjoyed. It sounds like a nice spin-off. Thank’s for the review!
Anne - Books of My Heart
I’m glad you enjoyed this as I am reviewing it in audio book soon. Lovely review!
Melliane
yay!
Jenea's Book Obsession
Sounds like this spinoff series is gonna be a good one!
blodeuedd
i just read another review that liked it too 😀
Melliane
it’s a great series!
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
Wow, I haven’t heard of this book or series before. I love the cover and the sound of it!
Carole Rae
Rule 2 seems most important. Those dang demons are full of it 😉
Yess, this book sounds like fun
Carole @ Carole's Random Life in Books
I haven’t heard of this series before but it sounds great! I will have to add it to my wishlist.
Lindy@ A Bookish Escape
I love when an author creates a spinoff series to a beloved series! I’m glad you loved this one so much! It sounds like a great story 🙂