Source: NetGalley EBook ReviewFormat: eARC
Hellbent by Cherie Priest
Date Read: October 2011
Genre: Fantasy, Urban Fantasy
More Information:BAD TO THE BONE Vampire thief Raylene Pendle doesn’t need more complications in her life. Her Seattle home is already overrun by a band of misfits, including Ian Stott, a blind vampire, and Adrian deJesus, an ex-Navy SEAL/drag queen. But Raylene still can’t resist an old pal’s request: seek out and steal a bizarre set of artifacts. Also on the hunt is a brilliant but certifiably crazy sorceress determined to stomp anyone who gets in her way. But Raylene’s biggest problem is that the death of Ian’s vaunted patriarch appears to have made him the next target of some blood-sucking sociopaths. Now Raylene must snatch up the potent relics, solve a murder, and keep Ian safe—all while fending off a psychotic sorceress. But at least she won’t be alone. A girl could do a lot worse for a partner than an ass-kicking drag queen—right?
Publisher: Spectra
Series: Cheshire Red Reports #2
Read for Review (NetGalley)
Overall Rating 4.00
Story Rating 3.75
Character Rating 4.25
NOTE: I read this out of order but will be going back to pick up Bloodshot. Cherie Priest did an excellent job of making me feel like I had not missed a thing but I loved her writing so I must pick up the first one!
What I Loved: Quips, Action, Smart Leading Ladies, and a Motley Crew of misfits—this books was right up my alley! Seriously I was between giggling and cheering most of Hellbent. Plus the whole “P*nis Bones” side caper was just the right balance of action/lightness.
What I Liked: The main story of tracking Adrian’s sister and getting Ian out trouble was pretty good. I think this is probably where not reading the books in order probably had me a little disconnected. However, it was really well balanced and I was happy with how it all turned out.
Complaints: None
Why I gave it a 4: I was really surprised at how much I really liked Hellbent. I will be continuing this series and can’t wait to pick up book 1 to catch up!
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This looks right up my alley!I hate when I a book isn't clearly marked as a series and I read them out of order. I almost never go back and read the first book.
I HATE when I accidentally read a series out of order!!! Ugh! It totally ruins my day!
hmmmm. Sounds like a book I need to add to my TBR list…
ass-kicking drag queen? I'm intrigued!
I loved both Bloodshot and Hellbent, they are awesome. They are so much fun and I am really hoping that she might do another 1. Only 2 were planned for the series, but if demand is there she could right another book. Yes she is the author of the Boneshaker series.
I've never heard of this author or series. I must now go google.
ROFL!!!!Can you believe I passed on this one! The ONLY reason is that I didn't read the first!!!! Oh I am such a good (heh) influence on all of you!! LOLOf course now I am hitting myself because I didn't just pick it up!!
I see that someone mentioned Boneshaker, I was just wondering the same 🙂
Ass-kicking drag queen? I have to admit that caught my attention. Hmm…is this the same Cherie Priest that wrote the YA steampunk novel Boneshaker? Because I've heard lots of great things about that one as well. Either way, I think I'll have to give this series a shot, but I'll make sure to start at the beginning (thanks to you)!
I think they had me at ex-Navy SEAL/drag queen, lol… now that sounds interesting.
Oh I've to read this series ! I sounds perfect for me. I'm so glad you liked it ! Thanks for the review
The blurb had me laughing, and your review firmly put this series on my have-to-read list! Thanks.
Yay! Thanks for this review. I'm glad to know this series exists, because really, who could resist a vampire thief or blind vampire? And I must find out what this 'Penis Bones' thing is! hehe
Oh my. Hellbent sounds very quirky. I like that. Might have to put this on my wishlist. 🙂