Review: The Demon Trapper's Daugther

Title: The Demon Trapper’s Daughter

Author: Jana Oliver

Release Date: February 1^st, 2011

Series: The Demon Trappers #1

Number of Pages: 340

Publisher: St. Martin”s Griffin

Source: Bought

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Riley Blackthorne just needs a chance to prove herself – and that’s exactly what the demons are counting on…

Seventeen-year-old Riley, the only daughter of legendary Demon Trapper, Paul Blackthorne, has always dreamed of following in her father's footsteps.  The good news is, with human society seriously disrupted by economic upheaval and Lucifer increasing the number of demons in all major cities, Atlanta’s local Trappers’ Guild needs all the help they can get – even from a girl. When she’s not keeping up with her homework or trying to manage her growing crush on fellow apprentice, Simon, Riley’s out saving distressed citizens from foul-mouthed little devils – Grade One Hellspawn only, of course, per the strict rules of the Guild. Life’s about as normal as can be for the average demon-trapping teen.

But then a Grade Five Geo-Fiend crashes Riley’s routine assignment at a library, jeopardizing her life and her chosen livelihood.  And, as if that wasn’t bad enough, sudden tragedy strikes the Trappers’ Guild, spinning Riley down a more dangerous path than she ever could have imagined. As her whole world crashes down around her, who can Riley trust with her heart – and her life?

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I bought this book in February, because I knew it was a debut. I didn’t know much about it, so when I ended reading it a couple of days ago, I way nicely surprised.

The story was good. It was captivating and interesting. It was original, but I found it hard to imagine Atlanta like that only in 8 years. I can’t really imagine that. I would have set it a little later, just to make it easier to believe. Still, it was really good. After a couple of pages, I was hooked. The ending is really great, and it opens a door for more, the sequel coming out in a couple of months.

The characters were really great. Riley was fun and believable. I wish I could be friend with her. Her father seems like a really great father, even if we don’t see him much in the book. I like Simon, but I mush say that I find him annoying with his faith. It just seems strange that he believes that much, but he wants to be a trapper. I absolutely love Beck. He is so awesome! I wish I could have a Beck in my life *Sigh*.

I really like Oliver’s writing. I can’t wait to read more from her. I like the dual perspective. It helps us understand the story more, by seeing both Beck’s and Riley’s point of view.

I really enjoy the story. I’m really excited for the sequel. It was the perfect entertaining book to get me through the end of the semester.

4/5!