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The Devil Series #1
Devil Inside
"For every light there is a dark."
For Harley Finn, life had never been easy. She overcame a tragic upbringing, a childhood filled with pain. But her
trials were only just beginning. A random hook-up changes her life forever. At first Levi Bonham seems like the ideal,
no-strings-attached kind of guy, but Harley soon realizes that he is as dangerous as he is enticing. She finds herself
plunged into a world plagued by creatures that prey on human suffering and misery.
Still reeling from tragedy, Harley has to learn to adjust to her new, not-quite-human life and all that comes with it. A
confusing and complicated love life. Enemies—both new and old. And above all else, she must confront her own
demons to save herself and those she loves most. Her desire for revenge propels her into a centuries-old war waged in
shadows. Harley must choose to put aside her vendetta and risk her own humanity if there is to be any hope for
mankind.
For Harley Finn, life had never been easy. She overcame a tragic upbringing, a childhood filled with pain. But her
trials were only just beginning. A random hook-up changes her life forever. At first Levi Bonham seems like the ideal,
no-strings-attached kind of guy, but Harley soon realizes that he is as dangerous as he is enticing. She finds herself
plunged into a world plagued by creatures that prey on human suffering and misery.
Still reeling from tragedy, Harley has to learn to adjust to her new, not-quite-human life and all that comes with it. A
confusing and complicated love life. Enemies—both new and old. And above all else, she must confront her own
demons to save herself and those she loves most. Her desire for revenge propels her into a centuries-old war waged in
shadows. Harley must choose to put aside her vendetta and risk her own humanity if there is to be any hope for
mankind.
438 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2013
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About the author
Brandy Isaacs
8 books33 followersI was born and raised in Lexington, KY, but I've moved around a bit since then. Currently, I live outside of Chicago and write when I'm not working to make the world a better place (my day job is at a nonprofit).
If one person enjoys the stories in my head, I'm happy. And inspired to keep going. If you keep reading, I'll keep writing. Who am I kidding--I'm gonna write even if no one is reading.
If one person enjoys the stories in my head, I'm happy. And inspired to keep going. If you keep reading, I'll keep writing. Who am I kidding--I'm gonna write even if no one is reading.
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January 28, 2014
The Devil Inside is a part paranormal romance and part kick-ass anime-type tale about vampire-like creatures who battle the forces of evil. Yes, these non-vampires are the good guys.
The title of the book is appropriate. It works on literal and metaphorical levels. The main character, Harley, is a human girl who undergoes a dramatic transformation: she allows herself to die only to be revived with a dark creature infused within the fabric of her being. This creature is symbiotic - it grants Harley great physical strength and agility, but also plagues her with a hunger for blood. But remember, these are the good guys - the blood they feed on comes from humans possessed by demons.
Okay, so let me back up. Harley and her kind are creatures of the night, infused with beings of darkness. Their counterparts are creatures of the day, humans that have bonded with beings of light. Both these factions fight evil humans who have bonded with demons. All have power. Only the Nocte (Harley's group) drink blood. The light dudes and dudettes siphon life from the demons (almost like a mental link). Harley, of course, is different.
This book had many pluses. Some great sex and fight scenes top the list. The pacing is consistent, and the story moves along. There is some over-description at times, but at other times, when dealing with abstract concepts, the author really shows her writing skills. These abstract, beyond consciousness scenes - like the bonding process between Harley and her Nocte - are easy to envision and even feel, a credit to the author. The story's concept is original and offers something different for fans of both the vampire novel and the paranormal genre, but also enough action to be... almost a guy book.
But this is not a guy book, and not something I would normally read. It has perhaps too much sex, not that mushy lovey-dovey nonsense, but raw passionate -- well let's call it what it is -- f*@king. I'm fine with that, no prude here. Just saying there's a lot. :)
Harley is a strong lead for most of the book. She is somewhat damaged emotionally, detached, but definitely strong-willed. What I didn't like about her: too strong willed. She is the youngest of a group that has been around for ages, and probably the strongest, but by the end of the book, she's practically leading that group.
Also, let me start off by saying I recognize the double standard in the minds of many where men can whore themselves and its "cool" and women who act the same way are viewed as, well, whores. I don't subscribe to this theory and I don't care what guys or gals do as long as everyone is happy.
But Harley lacks conscience in some respects. She knows her love triangle hurts one of the men involved, yet she continues it unashamed and in the face of this knowledge. It takes her a long time to be upfront about it and conclude that she has no intention of changing. More power to her, but it comes across as somewhat shallow and selfish. So at the end, and this is a personal conclusion, I respect her power and her will but have difficulty respecting her or the fools that stay with her.
Again, I am not the target audience for this book, so perhaps the majority female perspective would differ. All in all, I think this would be a fantastic book for fans of anything from Anne Rice, to Japanamine and graphic novels, to action thrillers, to paranormal romance, and maybe even to soft erotica. Some pesky typos here and there were noticeable, but not story ruining. For its intended audience, I give this book 4 stars.
The title of the book is appropriate. It works on literal and metaphorical levels. The main character, Harley, is a human girl who undergoes a dramatic transformation: she allows herself to die only to be revived with a dark creature infused within the fabric of her being. This creature is symbiotic - it grants Harley great physical strength and agility, but also plagues her with a hunger for blood. But remember, these are the good guys - the blood they feed on comes from humans possessed by demons.
Okay, so let me back up. Harley and her kind are creatures of the night, infused with beings of darkness. Their counterparts are creatures of the day, humans that have bonded with beings of light. Both these factions fight evil humans who have bonded with demons. All have power. Only the Nocte (Harley's group) drink blood. The light dudes and dudettes siphon life from the demons (almost like a mental link). Harley, of course, is different.
This book had many pluses. Some great sex and fight scenes top the list. The pacing is consistent, and the story moves along. There is some over-description at times, but at other times, when dealing with abstract concepts, the author really shows her writing skills. These abstract, beyond consciousness scenes - like the bonding process between Harley and her Nocte - are easy to envision and even feel, a credit to the author. The story's concept is original and offers something different for fans of both the vampire novel and the paranormal genre, but also enough action to be... almost a guy book.
But this is not a guy book, and not something I would normally read. It has perhaps too much sex, not that mushy lovey-dovey nonsense, but raw passionate -- well let's call it what it is -- f*@king. I'm fine with that, no prude here. Just saying there's a lot. :)
Harley is a strong lead for most of the book. She is somewhat damaged emotionally, detached, but definitely strong-willed. What I didn't like about her: too strong willed. She is the youngest of a group that has been around for ages, and probably the strongest, but by the end of the book, she's practically leading that group.
Also, let me start off by saying I recognize the double standard in the minds of many where men can whore themselves and its "cool" and women who act the same way are viewed as, well, whores. I don't subscribe to this theory and I don't care what guys or gals do as long as everyone is happy.
But Harley lacks conscience in some respects. She knows her love triangle hurts one of the men involved, yet she continues it unashamed and in the face of this knowledge. It takes her a long time to be upfront about it and conclude that she has no intention of changing. More power to her, but it comes across as somewhat shallow and selfish. So at the end, and this is a personal conclusion, I respect her power and her will but have difficulty respecting her or the fools that stay with her.
Again, I am not the target audience for this book, so perhaps the majority female perspective would differ. All in all, I think this would be a fantastic book for fans of anything from Anne Rice, to Japanamine and graphic novels, to action thrillers, to paranormal romance, and maybe even to soft erotica. Some pesky typos here and there were noticeable, but not story ruining. For its intended audience, I give this book 4 stars.
November 10, 2013
Devil Inside is an original, exciting, fast paced and sexy paranormal read that has your blood pumping from start to finish. A definite must for any fans of the genre!
Harley is a young woman with a zest for life. Especially with what she holds within from her past. She's a strong, beautiful woman that has a knack for picking up hot guys. Don't get me wrong, she's not a hooch or anything. She's just a lucky gal :)
After her and her best friend are brutally attacked one evening. Harley's life as she knows it changes. She finds out some unbelievable...things and has her eyes opened to a whole new world. A world that sure knows how to keep her on her toes!
There's a very interesting touch of a love triangle within that kept me VERY interested. I loved all of the characters, even the baddies! I look forward to the next book of the series!
Harley is a young woman with a zest for life. Especially with what she holds within from her past. She's a strong, beautiful woman that has a knack for picking up hot guys. Don't get me wrong, she's not a hooch or anything. She's just a lucky gal :)
After her and her best friend are brutally attacked one evening. Harley's life as she knows it changes. She finds out some unbelievable...things and has her eyes opened to a whole new world. A world that sure knows how to keep her on her toes!
There's a very interesting touch of a love triangle within that kept me VERY interested. I loved all of the characters, even the baddies! I look forward to the next book of the series!
December 5, 2018
The devil inside is a fast paced paranormal book that is both original and exciting. It took me a bit to get into the book though. I did like the characters though i wasnt sure how i felt about the main character at first. But in all it was a good book and i would recommend it.
June 12, 2013
There's a rash of vampire books that make little or no attempt to explore some of the basic moral issues that you'd imagine they'd face when surrendering their souls and killing people. Devil Inside (as the title suggests) does not duck the issue of good v evil. So although there is a superficial similarity to the commonplace moody vampire stories out there, this novel attempts to go deeper. Certainly there is the familiar no-nonsense, kick-butting heroine and there's plenty of sex too but it is the violence that challenges the thoughtful reader. Often these scenes are just exciting Good v Evil occasions but frequently they make for uncomfortable reading when life (even evil life) is snuffed out and the feelings of empathy for the central character are challenged.
Is this intentional? I think so. The author is showing that life isn't black and white: there's a large area of grey. Is there a devil inside us all and who decides when the ends justify the means? The central character is an individual with a damaged past and her moral decisions are not always right. My empathy for the central character fluctuated: usually I felt for her but often found her callous and animalistic - and I'm sure that's the point.
The storyline featured a convincing backdrop of mysterious organisations which gave some depth and meaning to the conflict Harley becomes a key-player in. Without providing any spoilers, I think I would have preferred the revelations about the religious organisation to have come slightly sooner and perhaps be more detailed. I think this would have helped with pace but that said, at no time did my interest flag or fail. The author can describe action scenes well, the sex scenes are not cringe-worthy and the dialogue is realistic. In short it is an entertaining book for those who just want action and has the merit of being thought provoking for those wanting something a little more complex.
Is this intentional? I think so. The author is showing that life isn't black and white: there's a large area of grey. Is there a devil inside us all and who decides when the ends justify the means? The central character is an individual with a damaged past and her moral decisions are not always right. My empathy for the central character fluctuated: usually I felt for her but often found her callous and animalistic - and I'm sure that's the point.
The storyline featured a convincing backdrop of mysterious organisations which gave some depth and meaning to the conflict Harley becomes a key-player in. Without providing any spoilers, I think I would have preferred the revelations about the religious organisation to have come slightly sooner and perhaps be more detailed. I think this would have helped with pace but that said, at no time did my interest flag or fail. The author can describe action scenes well, the sex scenes are not cringe-worthy and the dialogue is realistic. In short it is an entertaining book for those who just want action and has the merit of being thought provoking for those wanting something a little more complex.
July 16, 2015
I received this book from the LOP group and author Brandy Isaacs. I was intrigued by this story the moment that I read the blurb for it, but at the same time, I was thinking it may be another story similar to Twilight. I had just read a book that reminded me a whole lot of Twilight and although I like that story, I don't want to feel like I'm reading the exact same thing with different character names. Anyway, I was completely wrong.
This book has creatures that you would consider to be vampires, they sure act like it anyway. Sleeping during the day and drinking blood being a couple of their means of survival. However, there are also some counterparts to the Nocte (the vampire-like beings). They are called the Lux. The Nocte and the Lux share a common goal, to rid the world of Ignis. See, the Nocte and Lux are the good guys, the Ignis...not so much.
At the beginning, it appears to be just your normal New Adult type of story. A girl is in a club having drinks with her best friend. They both have their eyes set on a couple of guys. One girl has enough liquid courage to talk to the guy she's been checking out. They go to his place for what she thinks is going to be for one night and she will never see him again. And then things start to spiral and BAM! Next thing you know, she's a supernatural creature who has a pretty darn important job to do that includes saving a bunch of lives.
Paranormal fans should grab this one, it's worth it!
This book has creatures that you would consider to be vampires, they sure act like it anyway. Sleeping during the day and drinking blood being a couple of their means of survival. However, there are also some counterparts to the Nocte (the vampire-like beings). They are called the Lux. The Nocte and the Lux share a common goal, to rid the world of Ignis. See, the Nocte and Lux are the good guys, the Ignis...not so much.
At the beginning, it appears to be just your normal New Adult type of story. A girl is in a club having drinks with her best friend. They both have their eyes set on a couple of guys. One girl has enough liquid courage to talk to the guy she's been checking out. They go to his place for what she thinks is going to be for one night and she will never see him again. And then things start to spiral and BAM! Next thing you know, she's a supernatural creature who has a pretty darn important job to do that includes saving a bunch of lives.
Paranormal fans should grab this one, it's worth it!
April 19, 2013
Devil Inside is a vampire story with a difference. In some ways it follows the modern trend for lots of sex, but it does at least keep the violence in there as well. The vampire legend is a little different in this story and works well in the world that it creates.
The main downer for me was the main character, I found her hard to empathise with, but she did do what was needed to keep the story going. In many ways she felt shallow and not enough was done with the duality of her condition. Still the story works well for the most part and the writing itself is pretty good.
Overall it's an entertaining book and if you enjoy your vampires then this is well worth a read.
The main downer for me was the main character, I found her hard to empathise with, but she did do what was needed to keep the story going. In many ways she felt shallow and not enough was done with the duality of her condition. Still the story works well for the most part and the writing itself is pretty good.
Overall it's an entertaining book and if you enjoy your vampires then this is well worth a read.
April 21, 2013
I'm not a paranormal, sensitive, sexy vampire aficionado. This does lean towards that vein. I don't sympathize with the heroine here in Devil Inside.
Getting all that out of the way this was an above average version of what's standard fare with vampire lore these days: a strong woman who kicks butt against the creatures of the night. As I said above average. It didn't give me the shocks or jolts I was hoping for, but it didn't bore me either. It could be I've become jaded with horror and especially vampires.
The descriptions of the action and motivations were well thought out and executed. If you like the Twilights, watch Vampire Diaries and True Blood you'll like Devil Inside.
Getting all that out of the way this was an above average version of what's standard fare with vampire lore these days: a strong woman who kicks butt against the creatures of the night. As I said above average. It didn't give me the shocks or jolts I was hoping for, but it didn't bore me either. It could be I've become jaded with horror and especially vampires.
The descriptions of the action and motivations were well thought out and executed. If you like the Twilights, watch Vampire Diaries and True Blood you'll like Devil Inside.
March 29, 2017
I loved it
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