When I finished the first book in Tanya Huff's "Keeper" series the end of June, I immediately begged, bribed and tricked my Aunt into lending me the second book in the series. My awesome powers of persuasion, and the promise that she'd get it back four years quicker than the first book, convinced her to deliver the goods into my hot (pregnant, swollen, crabby) hands.Summary: What happens when a Keeper finds herself falling in love with a normal man? If that Keeper is Claire Hansen, she pushes that normal man as far away from her as she can so she doesn't have to admit the truth. What happens when that Keeper's trouble-making younger sister and back talking cat convince her to admit her feelings to herself? Angels fall from the heavens and demons rise from the bowels of the earth.
A life changing interaction between Claire and Dean turns into a battle between good and evil as an angel and demon find themselves walking on the Earth and learning how to deal with their corporeal bodies for the first time.
What I Liked: This book is hilarious, in an unconventional, quirky, possibly Canadian way. While Claire, Austin the cat, Dean and Diana have their moments of glory, the story's focus on Samuel and Byleth is what truly makes this book shine. The hilarity of an angel and a demon learning to deal with hormones and normal body parts as they make their way in the world had me literally laughing out loud. Add in the nods (and occasional slams) to late 90s pop culture and you have a recipe for awesomeness.
What Drove Me Nuts: While clever and full of wit, I felt like there could have been a bit more action to the plot. The evil wasn't very evil (just hormonal) and the good was sort of doofy. Actually upon further reflection, that's actual genius by the author. Well done Ms. Huff. WELL DONE.
Rating: If you liked "Summon the Keeper", mocking late 90's trends, Canada or talking cats, check this next installment out!
Also Read by This Author: Summon The Keeper
Reviewed By: Tami
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