Ante Up by Amanda Carlson

Sin City Collectors

Synopsis: Diesel Jones is a shifter who has issues with the moon, but he quickly finds that Sofia Cabrera, a clever witch who just moved in to town, is his only hope to reach his goal of becoming a Collector. When they pair up to take down an incubus, she not only saves his life, but wins his heart in the process…

Review: After discovering the first novella presenting us this new world, Amanda Carlson allows us to discover more here and it is with great pleasure that we find a new couple highlighted along with some characters we already discovered previously.

Here we find Diesel, a man who works with Jake (discovered in the first volume). This boy is trying to be part of the collectors and it looks like he finally has a chance to show his worth by bringing a wanted man, an incubus. But nothing will happen as planned especially when the new witch in the city, Sofia, is in the middle of his road. And while they both succumb to their feelings, their troubles are only increasing and with Jake, Neve and Luke’s help, Diesel will have to quickly understand what is happening and how to solve his problems.

I took a great pleasure in discovering the history of these two characters and I also loved being able to see the players that we had previously seen. The Diesel’s life is not easy and we learn a little more about him. His relationship with Sofia is pretty intense and it was a pleasure to see them together. I also think that the interaction between Sofia / Neve was one of my favorites. They are both bubbly, strong and yet we can see that they enjoy each other without wanting to show it. Their discussions were a delight to read.

I will not say more for fear of revealing too much information but it was again a great discovery, a complete history that Amanda Carlson allows us to read here. I’m very curious to read the next book and see the resolution of certain events started here.