Review: Hell for Hire by Rachel Aaron

Blurb:

The Crew

A hulked-out wrath demon who eats gamer rage and loves cats, a shapeshifting lust demon who enjoys their food a bit too much, and a void demon who doesn't see the point of any of this. They're not the sort of mercenaries you hire on purpose, but Bex wouldn't trust her life to anyone else.

Ever since the ancient Mesopotamian king Gilgamesh decided death wasn't for him, killed the gods, and conquered the afterlife, times have been rough for a free demon. But the denizens of the Nine Hells aren't the quitting sort, and Bex and her team have been choking a living out of the Eternal King's lackeys for years. It's not honest work, but when Heaven itself declares you a non-person, you smash-and-grab what you can get.

This next gig looks like more of the same...until Bex meets the client.

Review:

Several years ago, when e-readers were just breaking onto the scene, (ancient times I know), I was looking at them on a display table. I wanted to see what it would be like to read on one and I started reading the sample book that was provided. It was by an author that I had not heard of and with the title of The Spirit Thief. I was hooked immediately by the book and it still remains one of my favorites to this day. A short time ago, I saw the cover to Rachel Aaron’s new book, Hell for Hire. I immediately added it to my list to read, and I was not disappointed.I once again was hooked and couldn’t get enough. It throws the reader right into what is happening, without much introduction at all. This is done in a very deliberate way and at no point did I feel as if it was too much. The answers to many questions begin shortly after, and it leads to some jaw dropping moments. 

The author is definitely an expert at creating some amazing characters, leading to an almost instant attachment. They have their strengths as well as their flaws, but they all feel unique and individual. The plot is slowly shown to be so much deeper than what a reader may be expecting and is definitely one that will capture the interest almost immediately. Some readers may like more background, but it becomes evident that this will be revealed down the road as the series continues. Bex will be a character that will be talked about for a long time and is the heroine that many will want to cheer for. 

I am so glad that I picked this one up and really enjoyed my time with it. Rachel Aaron continues to impress me time and time again. It was interesting to see her vision come to life in the Seattle area with a definite crazy fantasy twist. It is a type of tale that seems familiar but it is with a big breath of fresh air that makes it a tale all its own. The magic is a big focus and has definite roots that will plant themselves deep into the mind of the reader, making them wonder what spectacles we will be treated with in the future. After finishing this book, I came to the conclusion that Rachel Aaron is a demon of a writer and this is one hell of a book!!

Thank you for taking the time to read my review. As always, happy reading and Stay Great!!