Review: Black Night by Christina Henry

Filed in 3 1/2 Stars , Christina Henry , Review , The Geeky Lover Posted on July 26, 2011 @ 2:00 pm 4 comments

Format Read: paperback submitted by author for review
Length: 304 pages
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Series: Madeline Black #2
Release Date: July 26th, 2011
Formats Available: Kindle, e-Book, paperback
Purchasing Info: Author’s Website, Amazon, Goodreads, Book Depository (US), Book Depository (UK)


Book Blurb:

Madeline Black is an Agent of death, meaning she escorts the souls of people who have died to the afterlife. Of course, not everyone is happy to see her…

If obstinate dead people were all that Maddy had to worry about, life would be much easier. But the best-laid plans of Agents and fallen angels often go awry. Deaths are occurring contrary to the natural order, Maddy’s being stalked by foes inside and outside of her family, and her two loves-her bodyguard, Gabriel, and her doughnut-loving gargoyle, Beezle-have disappeared. But because Maddy is Lucifer’s granddaughter, things are expected of her, things like delicate diplomatic missions to other realms.

My Thoughts:
I couldn’t wait to start this one when I received it after a rather long wait. I still remembered how much I liked  Black Wings so I really looked forward to start it. The humor in Black Night is still wonderful but I missed some things that made me like the first installment so much.

I’m not sure if Maddie was already that immature in book 1. She’s in her thirties but her actions sometimes felt more like those of a teenager. She is a strong woman but perhaps her background made me doubt her in this one. A few months went by since Black Wings and still nothing really happened between her and Gabriel. Her attraction always burned hot but in this book she also develops a certain attraction to other guys. I really didn’t see that one coming. I usually like love triangles but I thought that the virginal Maddie would stick to Gabriel no matter their predicament.
I still loved her banters with Beezle and JB. There were more than one scene that made me snort and giggle. I also loved to see her interact with Nathaniel- their views on life collide so often an dit was intriguing to see them realize the others motivations and reasons. I have to say there were 2 scenes in this book that made me wonder. I don’t like when authors use a certain plot devise to make our protagonist suffer and it nearly happens twice in Black Night. I didn’t like how easy our heroine handles this-  sadly a big turn off for me. On that note I wasn’t happy that Maddie actually seemed to handle everything too easily. Why is it so easy for her to brush off all the very gruesome violence she sees and has to endure herself. I would have loved to see some actual attempt of coping or just trying to come to terms with all that.
The plot itself is again full of action, violence and intrigues. You won’t get much time to take deep breaths- it’s a fast crazy and sometimes bloody roller coaster ride. We also learn some more facts about Maddie’s background and why certain family members act the way they do. It brings light to some questions but also brings up some new ones to keep your curiosity on high level.
Black Night will draw you deeper in the world around Maddie & Co. It’s a fast paced addition to this urban fantasy series that will make you crave more. I had some nibbles with the plot but I still enjoyed this one very much. It has a great twist and kept me glued to the edge of my seat. Recommended urban fantasy series for all the wit and humor lovers out there. I already can’t wait for the next addition in this series.

I give Black Night 3 1/2 out of 5 bookies.

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Susi is a geeky vegetarian from Gemany. She just finished university and now works as a civil engineer in steel construction. Besides her reading addiction she also knits like a maniac while listening to audiobooks. Susi also blogs at the Secret HEA Society.

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  • Blodeuedd July 26, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    That cover is just awesome. Love the gate/wings 😀

    And the book itself sounds good too, lol

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  • Estella July 26, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    Have not seen this series yet. Sounds great!

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  • BLHmistress July 26, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    I have been waiting for this book since I read Black Wings. I am so excited its finally out. Definitely will be picking this one up miss Beezle LOL.

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  • SusiSunshine July 27, 2011 at 1:38 am

    @Blodeuedd Yes I agree it is a super pretty book.

    @Estella You should give it a try. Beezle is hilarious.

    @BLHmistress Oh, I agree missed that little guy too. Wonderful character.

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