Book 8, 2013
Mar. 20th, 2013 10:12 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
chez_jaeAt work today, I polished off The Highwayman by Michele Hauf. It's part of Silhouette's "Nocturne" line, which means it was a paranormal romance.
The story centers around the immortal demon-slayer known as the Highwayman. He's actually Max Fitzroy, a real highwayman from the 1700's who has a demon shadow dwelling within him. Max has made it his mission to kill demons, as well as the familiars who are capable of acting as a bridge to bring them into this realm.
Aby is a familiar. Max targets her, because he wants her to help him bring forth the demon whose shadow he carries, so that he can kill it. He then intends to kill Aby. But, of course, when Max first lays eyes on her, he finds her too appealing to resist. For her part, Aby knows Max by reputation, which logic would dictate should compel her to avoid him at all costs. But, no. Aby is all intrigued and attracted to him and just can't stay away.
I really despise this trope.
Other than using that archaic cliche, the author did tell an exciting story. She gives glimpses into Max's tortured past so that the reader can understand his actions. Aby, unfortunately, comes across as a bit two-dimensional. She's been coddled and protected her entire life and finds it a great adventure to shop for groceries. Le sigh. Still, the storyline was interesting, leaving me a bit torn about the book as a whole. Therefore, it gets 3 stars for being average.
★★★
The story centers around the immortal demon-slayer known as the Highwayman. He's actually Max Fitzroy, a real highwayman from the 1700's who has a demon shadow dwelling within him. Max has made it his mission to kill demons, as well as the familiars who are capable of acting as a bridge to bring them into this realm.
Aby is a familiar. Max targets her, because he wants her to help him bring forth the demon whose shadow he carries, so that he can kill it. He then intends to kill Aby. But, of course, when Max first lays eyes on her, he finds her too appealing to resist. For her part, Aby knows Max by reputation, which logic would dictate should compel her to avoid him at all costs. But, no. Aby is all intrigued and attracted to him and just can't stay away.
I really despise this trope.
Other than using that archaic cliche, the author did tell an exciting story. She gives glimpses into Max's tortured past so that the reader can understand his actions. Aby, unfortunately, comes across as a bit two-dimensional. She's been coddled and protected her entire life and finds it a great adventure to shop for groceries. Le sigh. Still, the storyline was interesting, leaving me a bit torn about the book as a whole. Therefore, it gets 3 stars for being average.
★★★
