She is the youngest of a group that has been around for ages, and probably the strongest, but by the end of the book, she's practically leading that group.Īlso, let me start off by saying I recognize the double standard in the minds of many where men can whore themselves and its 'cool' and women who act the same way are viewed as, well, whores. What I didn't like about her: too strong willed.

She is somewhat damaged emotionally, detached, but definitely strong-willed. Harley is a strong lead for most of the book. It has perhaps too much sex, not that mushy lovey-dovey nonsense, but raw passionate - well let's call it what it is - I'm fine with that, no prude here. almost a guy book.īut this is not a guy book, and not something I would normally read. The story's concept is original and offers something different for fans of both the vampire novel and the paranormal genre, but also enough action to be. These abstract, beyond consciousness scenes - like the bonding process between Harley and her Nocte - are easy to envision and even feel, a credit to the author. There is some over-description at times, but at other times, when dealing with abstract concepts, the author really shows her writing skills. The pacing is consistent, and the story moves along. Some great sex and fight scenes top the list.

The light dudes and dudettes siphon life from the demons (almost like a mental link). Only the Nocte (Harley's group) drink blood. Both these factions fight evil humans who have bonded with demons. Their counterparts are creatures of the day, humans that have bonded with beings of light. Harley and her kind are creatures of the night, infused with beings of darkness. But remember, these are the good guys - the blood they feed on comes from humans possessed by demons. This creature is symbiotic - it grants Harley great physical strength and agility, but also plagues her with a hunger for blood. The main character, Harley, is a human girl who undergoes a dramatic transformation: she allows herself to die only to be revived with a dark creature infused within the fabric of her being. It works on literal and metaphorical levels. Yes, these non-vampires are the good guys. The Devil Inside is a part paranormal romance and part kick-ass anime-type tale about vampire-like creatures who battle the forces of evil.

Devil Inside by Brandy Isaacs