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Note: This review references Demon's Lexicon. I try to keep the big reveal a secret, but, proceed with caution if you have not read the first book.

It took a very long time for me to finish Demon's Covenant by Sarah Rees Brennan. I should note, however, that this doesn't mean that it wasn't a good story.

I disliked the character of Mae in the first book - I found her little annoying. I know she was driven by her love for her brother, but she also accosted strangers and then practically threw herself at them and it seemed a little off. Unfortunately, Demon's Covenant was written from Mae's point of view. I was hoping I would gain insight into her character and thus, love her more, but that was not the case here and so the book dragged on for me.

Picking up where the Demon's Lexicon left off, Demon's Covenant finds Jaime acting strange, Nick and Alan's relationship tense and Mae in the middle of boy trouble (something she manages to find with practically every male character in this book! Quite an accomplishment). We visit the familiar Goblin Market which is just as rich in it's description and magic as in the first installation of the story. The Obsidian Circle and Gerald are back with the threat of a new mark that makes them even more powerful. Other familiar characters are back as well and we see a lot more interaction and relationship between Jaime, Mae and Annabel.

I'm not sure if this was because of Mae, however, I found that middle of the book dragged a bit. It seemed as though things were happening, but the plot was not moving forward. The ending, however, made up for what the middle lacked. Action-packed and with several heartwarming moments, I thought it was well executed. I kept thinking that Sarah was going to pull the rug out from under us - especially after the first book - and she did! While not on the same level as the ending of Demon's Lexicon, (but let's face it, who saw that end coming?) it came startlingly close and was every bit brilliant.


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The Demon Covenant The Demon Lexicon Trilogy Sarah Rees Brennan Books Reviews

The Demon's Covenant is the sensational follow up to The Demon's Lexicon. This book follows brothers, Alan and Nick as they struggle with Nick's new demon powers, as well as twins, Jamie and Mae, who are dealing with problems of their own. Jamie's one-liners in this book were hilarious and his character has evolved so much since when we last saw him. I'm not sure if this is because Jamie has opened up more around Alan and Nick, who saved his life in the last book, or he is becoming more confident in his abilities as a magician. In Brennan's world, magicians=bad, and many covenants are trying to recruit Jamie, much to the dismay of Mae, Alan, and Nick. One thing I absolutely love about these books is the brotherly dynamic between Alan and Nick. **Spoilers for The Demon's Lexicon** We learn in the last book that Alan and Nick aren't actually blood brothers. Alan's dad took Nick and Nick's mother in, and Nick always believed that this was his father. Only Alan knew the truth. Oh, and there was also this tiny issue that Nick is actually a demon, who, with the help of an evil magician, possessed Nick's dead baby body. So basically, even though Alan is the sweetest guy you would ever meet who has lied to his brother his entire life to protect him, and Nick is a demon incapable of any emotions or feelings, loves his brother, in his own, messed-up demon way. I just love the scenes when the two of them are together, and I love how much they care about each other. I would recommend this book to anyone in need of an amazing read! The third, and final book in this series is scheduled to be released June 14, 2011 and is called The Demon's Surrender.
**originally posted on my blog Ticket to Anywhere dot net**

When I finished reading The Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan I wanted to immediately dive into the second book in the series, The Demon's Covenant and yet at the same time I was hesitant to do so. The reason being that the narration switches POV from Nick to Mae and I wasn't sure how that would work. For you see, I'd fallen in love with this world through Nick's eyes and then I was about to be tossed into a new head and who knows what I might have to relearn. But I did dive in and it wasn't long before I realized that I had nothing to worry about as Brennan is quite the story teller. This series isn't about really about whose eyes you are looking through because each new set of eyes only adds to the magic and realism of the world that Brennan has created.

Demon's Covenant picks up shortly after Lexicon leaves off and its not long before the shenanigans begin. As with Lexicon some of my favorite moments came from Nick and Jamie interacting. I swear Brennan could write a book with just the two of them in a room talking and I would probably love it. I also really liked seeing Nick and the gang through Mae's eyes. Mae is a mortal and she's still new to the whole idea of magicians and demons and yet she is very accepting of the chaos that her life has become. She thinks that she yearns for a normal life but part of her craves that adventure that the Reves brothers brings. Its always hard to go backwards when your eyes have been opened.

This book makes you fall in love with Mae and her strength. She is a kick ass girl who doesn't take crap from anyone but she's vulnerable too which makes her relateable. She's the sort of girl that you want to be if you ever find yourself in a situation where you have to battle demons and magicians. Another thing that I really liked about Demon's Covenant is that it doesn't fall into the book two of a trilogy trap. You know the one, where nothing much happens in book two and its all just a set up for the big climax in the last book. Well, this book doesn't do that. Yes there is set up for what happens in the last book but this one has enough action and plot to stand on its own.

This is one of those books where once you start reading you really don't want it to stop. Its a book where you end up hating coming to that final page because you aren't ready to leave these characters behind. So you are glad that its part of a trilogy because you know there is still more story to be told. If you've been thinking of reading this series but have held off for whatever reason then stop. Pick up all three books, grab your favorite beverage, settle in to a comfy chair and just sit back and enjoy the ride. You won't be disappointed.

To quote my favorite Drasnian spy*...."Trust Me."
Note This review references Demon's Lexicon. I try to keep the big reveal a secret, but, proceed with caution if you have not read the first book.

It took a very long time for me to finish Demon's Covenant by Sarah Rees Brennan. I should note, however, that this doesn't mean that it wasn't a good story.

I disliked the character of Mae in the first book - I found her little annoying. I know she was driven by her love for her brother, but she also accosted strangers and then practically threw herself at them and it seemed a little off. Unfortunately, Demon's Covenant was written from Mae's point of view. I was hoping I would gain insight into her character and thus, love her more, but that was not the case here and so the book dragged on for me.

Picking up where the Demon's Lexicon left off, Demon's Covenant finds Jaime acting strange, Nick and Alan's relationship tense and Mae in the middle of boy trouble (something she manages to find with practically every male character in this book! Quite an accomplishment). We visit the familiar Goblin Market which is just as rich in it's description and magic as in the first installation of the story. The Obsidian Circle and Gerald are back with the threat of a new mark that makes them even more powerful. Other familiar characters are back as well and we see a lot more interaction and relationship between Jaime, Mae and Annabel.

I'm not sure if this was because of Mae, however, I found that middle of the book dragged a bit. It seemed as though things were happening, but the plot was not moving forward. The ending, however, made up for what the middle lacked. Action-packed and with several heartwarming moments, I thought it was well executed. I kept thinking that Sarah was going to pull the rug out from under us - especially after the first book - and she did! While not on the same level as the ending of Demon's Lexicon, (but let's face it, who saw that end coming?) it came startlingly close and was every bit brilliant.