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After a terrifying encounter in Hell destroys her trust in Michael, the Guardians' powerful leader, former detective Andromeda Taylor is ready to call it quits as one of the angelic warriors and resume her human life again. But when demonic forces threaten her closest friends and she uncovers a terrifying plot devised by Lucifer, Taylor is thrown straight into Michael's path again... To defeat Lucifer, Michael needs every Guardian by his side--and he needs Taylor more than any other. The detective is the key to keeping his own demonic side at bay, and Michael will do anything to protect her and keep her close. And when Taylor manifests a deadly power, her Gift might tip the scales in the endless war between Heaven and Hell...or it might destroy them both with a single touch.
- Sales Rank: #1186061 in Books
- Brand: Brook, Meljean
- Published on: 2013-08-06
- Released on: 2013-08-06
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 6.75" h x 1.13" w x 4.25" l, 1.00 pounds
- Binding: Mass Market Paperback
- 576 pages
Review
Praise for the romances of Meljean Brook, author of the Guardian series and the Iron Seas novels
“Brilliant, heartbreaking, genre-bending—even, I dare say, epic.”—Marjorie M. Liu, New York Times bestselling author
“I can’t resist a book by Meljean Brook!”—Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author
“Fans won’t be disappointed.”—Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Meljean Brook lives in Oregon with her family. She is the author of the Guardian series and the Iron Seas steampunk romance series, including such titles as The Iron Duke, Heart of Steel, and Riveted. She is also featured in such collections as Burning Up and Enthralled.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Wonderful ending to an amazing series
By Jen Twimom
Note: This is an excerpt from my full review, which is posted at That's What I'm Talking About
I received a copy of this book from the publisher for purposes of a review.
My Rating: 5 stars: Personal favorite - a must read (A+)
The end is finally here. After waiting almost two years for Ms. Brook's grand finale to her marvelous Guardian series, I started Guardian Demon with mixed feelings. I was excited to finally read Michael's book... I was sad knowing this was the end of one of my favorite series. So on that note... Let me share with you my thoughts. Please note: as the eighth and final book of this series, it truly is not meant for the first time reader, and my review will inevitably contain spoilers from earlier books in the series.
Ms. Brook is a master at conveying true emotional depth in her stories. I cried - no bawled - at several points during Guardian Demon. At one point I was unable to read because my eyes were so full of tears. This is a wonderful thing because it means I was able to connect with and care for these characters, especially Michael and Taylor. (Note: sometimes the tears were joyful!) Have tissues at the ready!
At over 570 pages, this book is a behemoth. There is no way I can accurately or succinctly summarize all that occurs. But the bottom line is, Ms. Brook's does a marvelous job finalizing the series. She takes the time to not only explore the complex relationship between Michael and Taylor, but she explains the whats and whys of how the world got to the place it is in by the time the final battles occur. She brings back all of the previous characters and lets readers know where they are and what they've been up to. She furthers her own wonderful mythology, while providing a means to an end. Guardian Demon most certainly wraps up and gives finality to the overall story arc of good vs. bad, Caelum vs. Hell, Guardians vs. Demons, Michael vs. Lucifer.
Michael and Taylor... what a wonderful combination. From the first moments that the pair met, you knew they would have a highly charged and powerful romance. I am happy to report that Ms. Brook does deliver. What starts out as a somewhat standoffish relationship, grows and blossoms into a thing of beauty. There were thorns and a lot of pain along the way, but the journey was just so good. They worked and played together so well - learning from one another and helping us along on their journey. I lost count of how many times I smiled or sobbed because of this pair. Each character is so strong, yet so vulnerable. They start out in lonely, isolated places, but then they each allow themselves to feel... to experience... to trust. Sure they have physical chemistry - and WOW! are they hot together. It's all very needy and about possession and uncontrollable hunger, which makes me fan myself just thinking about it. But it is the emotional growth between the pair that makes them one of my all-time favorite couples. The emotional highs and lows (and there are plenty of both) create a connection that held onto my heart and still brings tears to my eyes. I love this pair!
What made this story so ideal is that although everything that needed to be wrapped up was done so with a bow, Meljean took time to explore all aspects of the outcome - the good and bad, the easy and messy. It was predictable, yet surprising. There was no easy path, and at over 570 pages, there were challenges. I never felt that the story was overwritten, but there were a few times when I found myself itching and anxious to move on to the next scene. These were usually the times of fairly deep philosophical discussions between Michael and Taylor. Even though they slowed down the pace of the book, after reading those sections I felt like I got a better understanding of the characters. These sections also allowed the author to explore and explain the entire Guardian workings and world that spanned eight books and five novellas.
Ms. Brook has a sublime talent for world-building - literally, as we witness the rebirth of realm of Caelum at the hands of novice Taylor. Every locale visited, every battle fought, every tender moment... these were seamlessly described with intricate details which allowed the reader to be right there with the characters. There was no "telling," only "showing." Some how, the story never gets bogged down under the weight of the details, only enhanced by the words that brought this story to life.
Everyone of the cast and crew from early books is present for the conclusion of the series. Even though it's been two years since the last story, I never felt lost - and that is saying a lot coming from me. I forget what I ate for breakfast as soon as the dishes are in the dishwasher. The previous tales are mentioned in a way that seemed like a comfortable memory - I didn't need to know every detail, but rather I was reminded how I felt and what generally happened. I truly am amazed that I wasn't continually reaching for my books, searching for the back stories.
So in the end, I couldn't be more pleased with Guardian Demon. While it is not an affective stand alone book, it is perfect for long-time fans of the series.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Overpoweringly good, with a hopeful ending---hopeful to me, anyway!
By Kathy Davie
Eighth and, wahhh, last in the Guardians paranormal romance series revolving around a small group of Guardian "angels" protecting humanity against demons and rogue vampires. The couple focus is on Michael, the Doyen, and Andromeda Taylor.
My Take
Wow. It's hard to believe that it's only been eight books in this series considering the impact the stories have had on me. So much has happened to such a range of people: Guardians, vampires, demons, you name it. Each of the individual installments are so complete in themselves with such different couples, and yet each has a tie to a central theme and a central cast of characters. Each has had their individual problems and troubles, their own histories, literally, and yet it all comes back to the same loving "family".
It's a series that has gone on my buy list. And I want to start re-reading this series from the beginning with "Falling for Anthony". It's a short story prequel that I didn't like, but it is the start of this series. It was Demon Angel , the first full-length story that left me thinking: WOW! I think part of my need to reread is that I can't let these characters go…
Brook has definitely put a twist on the whole demons-angels-vampires genre with this mélange of good and evil. It's a bit like life, filled with unfairness with bad things happening to good people and average ones. Only, it's what Brook does with these people, the situations into which she throws them, and how they rise above them. Except, in Brook's world, there's magic combined with family and love.
This particular installment, Guardian Demon, found me unsettled as I read it. It was a slow start and all the horrible things that Brook kept throwing at the characters found me lagging even more. I was not liking this story. However, I suspect it was a combination of my knowing this is the last in the series—which I really, really hate—and my worries over how Brook would end it as well as the problems she kept throwing at Michael and Taylor. Yup, I cried in a number of places...I hate it, even though it makes it a better story in my mind. Masochist much??
It's a love story, well, it's a paranormal romance, so naturally. But it's the oddest love story I've read in some time with a woman who hates and a man who will do anything to make Andromeda happy (I absolutely adore Michael's way of thinking), even if she must die for that to happen. Talk about strength of mind…! He loves her so much that Brook uses his love to set up his death. Sneaky. And Brook carefully includes hints galore about how Michael can be saved. It's up to us to realize how even as Taylor slowly comes to realize the truth. Phew...it's intense and nervewracking.
Part of what I love about Michael's pursuit of Taylor is how real Brook kept it. Sure, some of it was a bit far out there, and Brook used some clichéd tropes, but they carried a ring of truth with them. I understood why each felt as they did even if I didn't agree with all their reasons. I do love it when an author doesn't make me gag at the stupidity or obviousness…!
I don't understand the point Lilith is making about Michael and colors, although I did appreciate her explanation for why Michael remembered what he did notice. I did enjoy the stories about Michael's past, his reasons for learning how to heal.
I also love how Brook pulls in those metaphysical questions about one's appearance, how you would know someone no matter what or how they looked; to accept the truth about a person and not to cling to one's idea of the person; the importance of pain and hardship; the song of the individual; the goodness of humanity; the importance of truth when you love someone; being woman enough, LOL, to allow someone to rescue you; and, the point of our existence on Earth. Dang, no wonder Brook needed over 500 pages for this!
It's everyone we've read of through the series, all come together to help beat back the invasion of Earth, to protect it and humanity from becoming Hell on Earth. In some ways, I wish I had re-read everyone's stories so they'd be fresher in my mind, but ya never do know if that's what you'll feel the need for until you do read it. Too late then… It's certainly a good excuse to buy the series, *grin*
I am harboring a tiny bit of hope, based on how the story ended, that perhaps Brook will return with a series that continues from this point. There's still such a lot to clean up...
The Story
It's a rescue from Hell in so many ways, but a rescue that has reverberations, for Michael is dying, slowly, and Taylor is in a coma, again. Such anger towards so many: Taylor with Khavi and Michael, Michael against Khavi, and Lucifer's is the worst for all the plotting and planning he does on how best to twist the knife and hurt those who love and protect.
It's a clever, too clever, ruse on Lucifer's part that sets events in motion in Guardian Demon. A tightly oiled plan of kidnappings, torture, and portals that is much too successful.
But love is persistent and Michael will do everything he can to protect the one he loves.
The Characters
Detective Andromeda "Andy" Taylor died and was reborn with a kiss in Demon Forged , 5. Detective Joe Preston was Andy's partner with the SFPD, and now he works for Special Investigations (SI). Carolyn Taylor is her mom, and what an amazing woman she is! She talks about Taylor lying in her bed in a coma for two-and-a-half years and says caring for her was easy, she just had to dust her off now and then, LOL. Jason is Taylor's brother, in a coma from which he will never recover. Captain Jorgenson is Andy and Joe's old, pain-in-the-butt boss.
Michael is the Doyen, the 8,000-year-old first leader of the Guardians, the being who decides who becomes a Guardian and who must Fall. He's also half-grigori demon and half-human with the heart of a dragon, connected to Chaos (see Demon Bound , 4).
Other Guardians include:
Khavi is another grigori who foresees the future, a Guardian, and Zakril's sister. She has plans within plans—never trust her. Special Agent-in-Charge Bradshaw is based in San Francisco and is an undercover Guardian, Luther. Lilith heads up SI and was a halfling demon, a daughter of Lucifer, who chose to become human and is now married to Hugh Castleford, a former Guardian who Fell a second time for Lilith; he has kept his Gift to see lies. Sir Pup is her hellhound pet. (Busy, huh? For details, read Demon Angel , 1.)
Rosalia, a nun when she was alive, is a Guardian with a Gift for Shadows and partnered with Deacon, a reformed vampire ( Demon Blood , 6); Pim is a healer; Drifter, a.k.a., Ethan, whose Gift is the ability to open steel or magnetic locks, is based in Seattle where he's mated to Charlie, a vampire ( Demon Night , 3); Jake Hawkins has Gifts for teleportation and electricity while Alice can control spiders ( Demon Bound , 4); Selah is strong in teleportation, and she's with Lucas, another vampire ("Paradise", 1.5); Radha can disorient her target with illusions and pierce the strongest psychic shields and is partnered with Mariko, who manipulates glass ("Ascension", 7.5) as Irena does metal who is hooked up with Alejandro whose Gift is fire, see Demon Forged , 5); Nicholas, his Gift is knowing what others fear, and Ash, a half-demon (see Demon Marked , 7), have been creating a financial cushion for the Guardians against the day the government disavows them. Jack Harrington and Annie Gallagher are vampires (see "Thicker Than Blood", 3.5). Savi and Colin are vampires linked by blood to the Chaos Realm ( Demon Moon , 2 )—she's Hugh's little sister, a computer genius who can also turn into a hellhound while he's too beautiful for words and one of two daywalking vampires, nosferatu-born, and Lilith's closest friend. Powerful. Maggie Wren ( Demon Forged , 5) is a human who acts as butler for Savi and Colin; she lives with Gregory Blake, a blind man with his own supernatural abilities who is Colin's great-great-great-something nephew descended from Colin's twin sister, Emily, ("Blind Spot", 5.5; Katherine Blake, Geoff's sister, was also in this short story). Icarus can make the earth shake. Rebecca is one of the novice Guardians.
Mark Brandt is the son of Senator Bill Brandt, a shell for the demon Rael ( Demon Night , 3), and he works for Senator Blackwell. Camille is the vampire who leads the Parisian vampire community; she is like a daughter to Rosalia. Angie and Cora lead the Seattle community.
Anaria is a grigori: half-demon, half human, Michael's sister, and determined to avenge the murder of her children, the nephilim; we first encounter her in Demon Bound , 4. She intends to take the throne in Hell and eliminate free will. Her Gift is one of voice. She can make you want to die for her, and she intends to force humans to choose to be kind.
Lucifer is the demon who reigns in Hell. Cerberus is his pet Hellhound. As a result of the grigori experiment, Belial is leading a rebellion against Lucifer, intending to take demons back into Grace. He's also Michael and Anaria's father. Fazeal is one of Lucifer's demons on Earth; worse are the sentinels, loyal only to Lucifer who will sacrifice themselves rather than give in. Adam and Dina Meer are vampires seduced by demons. Jason Webber had married Crystal O'Dell, both victims with a wish for revenge. Patricia Johnson, Dennis Parkins, Benjamin Nguyen, and Jeffrey Green had lost loved ones and were susceptible.
Sammael is a demon from Demon Night , 3, who must provide Charlie with a pint of blood every day; he's married to Jane, Charlie's sister.
Chaos is a realm of creation and destructions, dragons and their endless hunger. Special Investigations is a paranormal, super-secret law enforcement arm of Homeland Security made up of vampires, Guardians, humans, and demons who investigate supernatural crimes. Caelum is the otherworld home of the Guardians.
The Cover
The cover is peachs and browns with a fiery background and Michael, his dark wings spread wide, gazes upon Taylor amongst the flames, his sword held aloft while Taylor lunges forward, eyes closed, long red hair streaming behind her and tangling with her white wings. It is a shame that Michael wasn't portrayed on the cover as he's described in the book.
The title is a reflection of who Michael truly is, a Guardian Demon upon whom so much depends.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
It's hard to imagine a more satisfying series climax.
By @Julia_ATUF
Review courtesy of All Things Urban Fantasy.
While I have fallen in love with various aspects of The Guardian series over the years, there have been two dominant threads plucked in the background, piquing my curiosity and humming along behind the humor, the violence, and the happily-ever-afters of every other book. This ever building anticipation culminates in GUARDIAN DEMON, where Brook delivers both the final conflict with Lucifer and Michael's romance. These two elements deliver engrossing action and off the charts romance, making GUARDIAN DEMON one of the most satisfying series finales I've ever read.
Part of this satisfaction is derived from the build up. Brook has crafted a long, sweet road to this final conflict. The battle with Lucifer has always been on an epic scale, spanning millennia and every possible attack, from crafty betrayals to full frontal force. This book brings all of those different political fronts to a head, and the lynchpin is once again Michael. Leader of the Guardians, the Alpha hero to end all Alpha heroes, and by this point in the story, battered, broken, and barely hanging on. Michael's vulnerabilities make it believable once the inscrutable, all-powerful shield comes down, when we get to see the raging mass of power and emotion underneath his holy warrior shell. But this chink in his armor does not make him any less alien. Rather, Brook does a fantastic job imagining how the love affair of an immortal, magical being might progress. And the sex scenes, oh my sweet heavens, the sex scenes. As interesting as Michael's emotional landscape may be, I must admit even that was overpowered by the reality of a shape-shifting, super-sonic teleporter in bed. Michael is everything I could have hoped for, everything I was anticipating, and once I got a taste of him I couldn't get enough.
In fact, my only complaint about this book could be that I was so engrossed in the romance I often lost patience with the "battle for the fate of the world" side of the plot. The action was very well paced, and gave Taylor and Michael's romance both a believable foundation and room to breath, but every time the hero and heroine left the page (or paid attention to anyone other than each other), I was just biding my time, waiting for our smoldering hero to come back.
Brook made me laugh out loud, fan myself, devour GUARDIAN DEMON in one sitting, and then wish there were more... It's always hard to say goodbye to a series, but it's also hard to imagine any Guardians book could ever be better than this one.
Sexual Content: Sex scenes.
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