I finished the merry romp through S. L. Wright‘s New York last night with the help of her travel guide, Confessions of a Demon.
I enjoyed the city sights and fully expect to find a run down bar where the Den in C is located if I ever find myself exploring NYC. The people and demon-s that populate the city are very real. Their physical descriptions are vivid with enough hints at the personalities behind the faces to bring to life 3D characters in the landscape of my mind.
Very small thing. The demons had names like Dread, Vex, Savor, Pique, and Allay (our protagonist). This naming convention while neat and fun kept making me think that a limit would be reached where they would have to start repeating.
A slightly larger thing, (and I do have to say that it could have been my emotional state at the time that caused me to think this) the relationship between Allay and Theo was very predictible. The early attraction and devotion made the reveal towards the end expected. However the section following that was a little bit like it was treading water, waiting for another story before continuing that relationship forward. I could have used a bit more spark in their romance or more sweetness. The middle ground was unsatisfying for me.
All that said, the pacing and the unique nature of the supernatural in Confessions of a Demon was so enjoyable that I look forward to more of Allay’s adventures.
What did you think of this story?
