Darkkin Queen

Rating 5.0 stars<br /><br /> Another great addition to the series. This one is told from the point-of-view of Tanya. For a while now I have become a little unsympathetic for Tanya. I really liked her early on in the series, then things started to change for me. She became a little too judgmental, a little too arrogant. She never thought she was wrong. I didn't like the way she treated Stacia, and while I understand her reasons it kind of showed her character a little. That is not something a nice person would do. She was always polite and friendly with everyone else which made me wonder if that was an act. She is supposed to be a fallen angel as well but doesn't ever act like one. I had to wonder if all the nice things she did was because Chris would want those things done. In the last 10 or so books she has been an uber competitive person who can't stand losing, who never thinks she is wrong and needs to have absolute control in almost every situation. <br /><br /> That is why it was refreshing to read a story from her point-of-view. It didn't answer all the questions from above but it did make me a little more sympathetic to her situation. Raised from birth by Darkin to be a leader. While Chris was learning how to walk, she was already training in combat and languages. The only person who really showed her love (at least human type love) was her Nanny who she accidentally killed when she was 8. There are things she will never understand about Chris, Stacia or Declan because she never was human. <br /><br /> The story progresses. Declan is still going all over the world trying to bring elementals to the earths defense. The world leaders continue to throw a conniption fit because they feel that the group has way to much power and are afraid of Omega taking over. <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="d1baa800-d68b-4579-be8d-22a180404720" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="d1baa800-d68b-4579-be8d-22a180404720"> Needless to say, this was a self fulfilling prophecy. The world leader refused to do what Omega asked them to do in order to protect the planet because they were afraid he was going to take over. Which lead to Omega taking over because they refused to do what needed to be done. </label> There are secrets in the Darkin world that are revealed. There are artifacts that can help with recruiting elementals that are being sought. If the wrong people get their hands on those, it could spell disaster for the world. There are plots from the Fairy queens to try and destabilize the world. And there was also a little demon banishing. Everything from the previous books tied together pretty nicely in this one and the main story is pushed forward. There is also a death of an important character in this book which really hasn't happened since book 5 with Trenton. Overall a very good addition to the series. Really the last book CAECO was the only one that was just okay. Every other book has been great.

<strong>There comes a time for all good series to end</strong><br /><br />There's not much more to write. The characters behave as you'd expect. The bad guys are still bad. The circumstances and the plot are as you might imagine. The interpersonal relationships amongst the reigning few are...predictably interpersonal. Without starting a new character, like when the author introduced Declan, there just isn't anything interesting to write. <br /><br />Of course, you could put them in unimagineable peril. They're almost defeated, almost the end of the team, almost overcome by their arch nemesis, the US government or...fill in the blank. Then, they miraculously overcome the forces of evil, have a moment of self reflection, grab a snack, and move onto the next fight.<br /><br />One other thought, this book confirms what I have felt since the very first book, Tanya is an unlikeable character. She is not sympathetic, compassionate, or friendly in any way. I've never become attached to her. Reading this installment from her perspective did nothing to change my mind. Plus, and this is really the kicker, she is so hyper focused on her business and her vampiric origins, that she completely forgets why she is on earth in the first place. She's supposed to be an angel. She should act like it.<br /><br />That said, I'm sure I'll just continue to read each new, bland, repetitive installment. I keep hoping for innovation. For the next Declan. For anything that makes me want to gear up and join them. Here's hoping.

<strong>Another great book</strong><br /><br />This book is told from Tanya's view point. Her voice is definitely different from Chris, Stacia, or Declan's. Tanya's viewpoint is a little more sterile than the other cast of characters because she is still learning the human experience. Declan, Stacia, and Chris are helping her see the world in a new light. Declan and Omega are both evolving. Declan is getting accustomed to his powers and people's reactions to them. The elders show up and are quite entertaining. Tanya understands her short comings and tried to mitigate the effects. Stacia is owning her role as a stabilizer and conscience of the group. Omega is growing and is struggling and is ready to be unleashed. Lydia is insightful, yet in full swing snark mode (so amazing as usual). The book had moments of humor, sadness, and moments that gave hope. I can't wait for the next book.

<strong>Miss</strong><br /><br />Nobody will read this but here goes. I've liked all the books in this series. Not this one though. I feel like it lacked substance and action. This basically felt like an episode of Friends as they sit in the coffee shop and talk about absolutely nothing.

We finally wrapped this one up; life got in the way of finishing sooner. I always enjoy returning to this world with these characters, but we’re getting to the point where not much is surprising any more. Everything moves along as you’d expect. There was a loss, but not really one that bothered me much. Big battle on the horizon, but that doesn’t feel entirely new either. IStill, we’ll keep reading ‘um because we do really enjoy the world Conroe has built. <br /><br />(Listened to audiobook w/hubby)

Not the strongest in the series but consistent with the characters and story line anyway.<br /><br />I found his use of Satanism as an explanation of how a person could get possessed to be low hanging fruit, and beneath his writing ability. Full disclosure, I'm a Satanist. What Conroe did in this book was essentially the same old Satanic Panic drivel that Americans have been indulging in for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. It only appeals to the ignorant, and the folks who still have something to learn from fear.<br /><br />Also, Patrick Cronen is an excellent narrator and he's always been the perfect voice for this series, but holding Tanya's accent for the entire book was an obvious strain for him, and he let the accent slip with some frequency. I don't think this was his best effort, either.<br /><br />So, nice to be in the world and with the characters, but it was a lazy execution in several ways.<br /><br />

Darkkin Queen<br />The Demon Accords, Book 16<br />By: John Conroe<br />Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin<br />I never tire of these book! The great characters of a powerful witch, powerful vampires, werewolf, an angel, and more! So many terrific situations and great plots! Love this series!

Whenever the main character is female the story plot get's soon boring as it is now.

<strong>Nice change of POV</strong><br /><br />Another outstanding chronicle for the Demon Accords. I love this story love this world. I like the POV changes in the last two installments. But I’m so ready for Declan and Chris again. It’s nice to see the world and characters from another POV. I absolutely love this series. Thank you. And as a side note to the authors note at the end Murder of Shadows was intriguing and I’m looking forward to the next one. But Demon Accords will always be my favorite. Can’t wait for the next one.

3.5 stars, I do like this series a lot, this book is not as good as some of the others and I did find it shorter as well. I do love this series and its characters but this book as not a strong as some of the others.