A NIGHT OWL REVIEWS BOOK REVIEW | Reviewed by: ELF
Turned by Julie Kenner is the third installment in the “Blood Lily chronicles”. Both Lily Carlyle and her sister Rose have seen more than their share of evil and demons, so much in fact, that they both occupy different bodies than those they were originally born in. Lily is trying to protect her little sister, and by extension, the rest of the world, from the upcoming Apocalypse. Her lover Deacon, who struggles against his own demonic nature, aids her. She has various arcane powers of her own which allow her to use her blood to heal and to arm her weapons so that she can not only destroy demons but also absorb some of their essence. Lily’s custody of the “Oris Clef” gives her the potential to use this demonic key to lock the gate of hell as well as the tempting power to rule over all demonkind. The problem is that the demon that originally created the “Oris Clef” wants it back and all of the demons are coveting this key for its transference of power. Lily must find a way to stay alive and protect those she cares about while saving the world from the demons who are coming through to this reality and creating major “natural” disasters while they try to take over.
The action is non-stop but this prevents the story from developing depth. The author assumes that the reader has read the previous two novels and therefore picks up where the storyline ended in the previous novels Tainted and Torn. There is very little explanation of the various characters that have key roles and one is still wondering about a world in which a demon is a positive asset while an angel is a negative influence. Fans of the series will probably find this an enjoyable read but this is not a very good stand-alone novel. This is a novel for readers who love action…but make sure to read them in order.
Feb 08, 2010 | 9780441018116
5 - Rare Top Pick | 4.5 - Top Pick | 4 - I Liked It | 3.5 - Enjoyable | 3 - OK | 2.5 - It just didn't click
Book Blurb for Turned
From the national bestselling author of Tainted and Torn.
Three consecutive months-three explosive novels of The Blood Lily Chronicles.
When Lily Carlyle died in an act of vengeance, she came back as an assassin for the light. But when she discovered her masters' true darkness, she decided to choose the right side for once...
Her own.
With her cover as a double agent inside the forces of evil blown, Lily has no choice but to go underground. She takes along a cadre of warriors: humans, angels, demons, and other trusted creatures. Their only hope is to stop the forces who are attempting to use the Ninth gate as a wedge that will unleash the fury of Hell.
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