This continues the story of the three incubus doctors/paramedics who run Underworld General Hospital. In this one, Shade, cursed to become insubstantial if he ever falls in love, falls in love. (Who didn’t see that one coming?) I did enjoy this and read it even more quickly than the first, partly because I was already familiar with the world so didn’t have to wade through a bit of confusion before I could begin to enjoy the story. But I’m rating it lower because I honestly didn’t find this story as compelling.
The biggest problem was that I saw the ending coming a mile away. And I mean almost from page one. Also, I was more compelled by a secondary romance (which began in the first book and is still not resolved yet).
I’m definitely enjoying this series and will continue devouring the books (already have the third one ready to go), but this isn’t likely to be my favorite volume. I do continue to recommend it to anyone who enjoys very grown-up romantic urban fantasy. This is no-holds steamy, so know that going in.
Rating: 3/5
Title: Desire Unbound (Demonica #2)
Author: Larissa Ione
Published February 2009