instinct

Let me start with the fact that I LOVE this series. Nick Gautier is one of my favorite characters. He is sarcastic, funny and Cajun-cher. He lives in New Orleans, is surrounded by friends who love him and a mother who would do anything for him. His is six foot four and good looking. So what's the problem you ask? Well, he is destined to become an all powerful evil that will destroy the world. He has spent the last six books trying to figure out how to stop himself and save the ones he loves. All that being said, this wasn't my favorite installment. Yes, Nick is his usual wonderful, self-deprecating teen self, but the story doesn't really get going until the end. There is a LOT of mythology and name changes and who is this demon and who is that demon and who is related to who and who is mad at who. Also, Caleb is sidelined for the entire book. Kyrian makes only a brief appearance (and he's my fave) and Ash is nowhere to be seen. Even Bubba is relegated to the background. There is a new cast of characters who take the forefront and while they are lovely and entertaining, I say dance with the one you came with. If you already love this series, you have to read it to keep up. If you haven't started, you must begin at the beginning and meet me when you are done. I won't give up on Nick and Co, I just hope the next adventure brings my favorite A team back. Happy reading mon chers! Laissez le bon temps rouler! And happy reading my friends!!