Review: Legacy of Desire by Larissa Ione

The legacy continues…

It’s a gritty new world.

Three decades after the events of REAPER, the world is a different place. The secret is out. The existence of demons, vampires, shapeshifters, and angels has been revealed, and humans are struggling to adapt. Out of the chaos, The Aegis has risen to global power on the promise of containing or exterminating all underworlders, even if that means ushering in the End of Days.

Standing in their way is the next generation of warriors, the children of demons and angels and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

See how they become legends in their own right.

Legacy of Desire is Book #3 in Larissa Ione's Demonica Birthright series!

About the Book

Scotland, daughter of the Horseman of the Apocalypse known as War and a formidable warrior in her own right, has dedicated her life to fighting evil with her two demon best friends, Mace and Blade. Their extraordinary bond and uncanny ability to operate in perfect unison has made them legends as special operators with the Demonic Activity Response Team.

Afraid of ruining a good thing, the three teammates swore a pact to protect their friendship by declaring romantic involvement off-limits. But a recent near-tragedy changed things, and it’s getting harder for Mace and Blade to ignore their long suppressed feelings for Scotty. Especially after she announced her intention of losing her virginity and enlisted their help to find the right guy for the task.

So when a routine assignment goes wrong, landing one teammate in the hospital and the other in Scotty’s arms, the fallout puts their team, their reputations, and complete innocents, at risk. Scotty will need to make a choice, but how can she possibly decide between two males she loves equally? All the while, an enemy lurks in the shadows, poised to strike, and an angel finds himself at a crossroads that will test his faith and, perhaps, determine the very future of Heaven and all mankind.

Excerpt

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My Review

Larissa Ione obliterates the status quo of the fantasy genre by charting her own path with the Demonica universe.

Legacy of Desire is not necessarily a Why Choose? but more of a Can’t Choose. This is a tough story filled with heart wrenching angst and it was a battle to get through. Scotty, Mace, and Blade have been inseparable since they were kids and they’ve only managed to grow closer as adults. Their working relationship takes a huge hit when uncomfortable feelings start to surface and choices are made that do irreparable damage. Like I said, heart wrenching.

I really felt for Mace in the book. Not only is he struggling with his feelings for Scotty and Blade’s perceived betrayal, he’s also battling some serious family trauma. The poor guy can’t catch a break. But Mace isn’t the only one with family trouble, Blade and Scotty both face personal battles with their families, and within themselves. Their struggles are real, their heartache is relatable, and their resilience is admirable. 

We’ve got relationship troubles, family drama, and loads of other surprise character appearances and storylines that will shock-and-awe the hell out of readers. 

As we move closer and closer to Satan’s release from his prison which will most likely kick off the next apocalypse, Heavenly and demonic forces are wheeling and dealing behind–and in front of–the scenes to either prevent it from happening, or usher it in with pomp and circumstance.

Legacy of Desire is an engaging and all-encompassing read packed full of surprises.  

Make sure you keep reading after the story ends because there is a jaw-dropping excerpt from the next book! It’s a doozy!

The Demonica Universe is one of my favorite worlds to read. Every book is a meticulously wrapped gift brimming with excitement, danger, passion, humor, and thrills. 

I highly recommend the entire series!

FTC Disclaimer: I voluntarily read a copy of the book generously provided by the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influences my thoughts or feelings about the book or the content of my review.

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About the Author

Air Force veteran Larissa Ione traded in a career in meteorology to pursue her passion of writing. She has since published dozens of books, won numerous awards, and hit several bestseller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today. When she isn’t writing, she’s traveling overseas or in her RV, playing on her VR headset, or watching Big Bang Theory reruns. She believes in celebrating everything and would never be caught without a bottle of Champagne chilling in the fridge…just in case. She currently lives in Wisconsin with her retired U.S. Coast Guard husband, her son, and her very own rescued hellhounds, a Belgian Malinois named Duvel, and a Belgian Tervuren named Draak. Learn more at larissaione.com

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