Grave Witch
Alex Craft Series, Book 1
by Kalayna Price
2 second synopsis: Alexis, a "grave witch" (aka a necromancer in fantasy jargon) and a private investigator, stumbles upon a black magic serial killer. She is attacked, and now must find the killer and SAVE THE WORLD.
2 second review: Okay, the world-saving snark wasn't warranted. I liked this book. It's a fast read, and there's good romantic tension between her, the mysterious Falin and the mysterious Death. Yes, Death! As a hot, walking, sentient character, not the noun.
Sex scenes: Yes, please, and thank you. There's mind-blowing fantasy sex that's tinged with, you know, real person problems (are we just fucking? What are we doing? Fuck it, let's do it s'more.) I like those kind of sex scenes because it's easier visualize than when characters talk about soul touching and whatnot (I'm looking at you, Shannon K. Butcher).
Fight scenes: Pretty exciting. Magic getting tossed around, souls getting consumed and sucked out. Megalomaniacal villain with thankfully little dialogue - I hate the Scooby Doo soliloquies.
Angst level: middle-low. Alexis has problems with commitment. (See aforementioned love triangle. Or would it be a love prism? Since they're both looking at her? Whatever. I'm stopping now.) There's none of that "I'm leaving you for your own good" bullshit I can't stand. There's also some Daddy issues that have the potential to be an interesting exploration of family dynamics and identity issues, or just a big ole' stupid sloshy family reunion. I'm rooting for the former.
Things that irritate me: very, very minor - hair color
Overall readability: Oh, definitely
Recommended?: Yes.
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