Confessions of a Demon by S.L. Wright

Confessions of a Demon is what urban fantasy should be and so seldom is. It's fun, it's a bit sexy, and S.L. Wright knows how to balance those two prerequisites with enough action and world-building to make this more than just a relationship novel. That's not such an easy task.

Allay, the main character, is caught up in a struggle for power between two rival factions of demons. She doesn't realize it at first, but that's really what it's all about. Allay is a hybrid demon — she was born human and was accidentally changed into a demon during her teenage years. Her uncommon status makes her something of a celebrity, but not in the typical sense, because everyone wants to consume her instead of just admire her.

Wright's idea for demons is something interesting. These are no cloven-hoofed, horned, evil beings, but rather they are naturally occurring creat... Read More

Demon Underground by S.L. Wright

Demon Underground is S.L. Wright’s sequel to Confessions of a Demon. Wright begins pretty much right at the end of Confessions with the life and times of Allay, a human girl turned demon. Demon Underground is a straightforward urban fantasy novel with a nice blend of action, social interaction and lots and lots of romantic angst.

In Demon Underground, Allay is dealing with the aftereffects of having taken down one of the most powerful demons in New York City. The relationship she had begun with Ram, another very powerful demon, continues as a central theme of the book. Allay is constantly caught up in the tug-of-war between her mistrust of a demon more powerful than herself and an overwhelming sexual and emotional connection with Ram. It’s not my fav... Read More