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The hotly anticipated sequel to HELL FOR HIRE!
“Rachel Aaron is absolutely on fire in Hell of a Witch, the dark yet diabolically fun second instalment in the demon-infested and wonderfully witchy Tear Down Heaven series. It’s got more action, more intrigue, more (gardening) magic, more tension, more emotional gut punches, more banter, and more deliciously slow-burn romance; this is how you write one hell of a sequel.” – Before We Go Blog
One month ago, Bex, the demon Queen of Wrath, and Adrian, witch of the Blackwood, pulled off the upset victory of the century. Now, they find themselves facing the question all unexpected champions must answer: what next? They’ve declared war on Heaven, but how do you actually bring down a divinely powerful tyrant when your army’s still in the single digits and your magical fortress is an illegally modified Winnebago?
It seems like a hopeless situation. As always, though, Adrian Blackwood has a plan, and this time, he’s going big. He’s got an idea to take down the Seattle Anchor, the giant magical fortress that houses the Anchor Market and every other bit of critical infrastructure that connects Heaven to Earth.
How the Anchors work is a closely guarded secret, and getting to the good stuff will require going deep into the heart of Gilgamesh’s power. There’s a reason even the Queen of Wrath has never attacked one directly, but now that Adrian’s on her team, Bex thinks they can do it. She’s finally got the power she needs to actually move the needle on this war, and she’s going to hit that Anchor with all the fire she’s got.
But the enemies of Heaven aren’t the only ones making plans. After the fiery return of his most persistent annoyance, Gilgamesh has ordered his princes to take care of the demon queen problem personally. It’s time to roll out the big guns and show these rebels what divine wrath really means, starting with the Hell of a Witch who made it all possible.
Book 2 a new, action-packed Urban Fantasy series from the author of NICE DRAGONS FINISH LAST and MINIMUM-WAGE MAGIC!
<br><br> ASIN : B0D8ZX1NZX <br> Publisher : Aaron/Bach (October 1, 2024) <br> Publication date : October 1, 2024 <br> Language : English <br> File size : 3865 KB <br> Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited <br> Text-to-Speech : Enabled <br> Screen Reader : Supported <br> Enhanced typesetting : Enabled <br> X-Ray : Not Enabled <br> Word Wise : Enabled <br> Print length : 355 pages <br>
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Naomi –
Hell of a book
This was a great follow-up to Hell for Hire. I really appreciate the pacing and quick reveals. No parts dragged on .
Wayward Sister –
Epic continuation full of witchy magics
This was SO FREAKING GOOD! GAH!! HELL OF A WITCH kicks off with just as much fire as HELL FOR HIRE and gave me a new appreciation for all things magical and WITCHY! I was hoping this would be as good as the first book, and, gosh, was it.Continuing shortly after the last book left off, we get more sorceror-slaying and demon-freeing, except this time, Adrian and Bex take us places we haven’t seen in the first book and end up in huger battles that change not only the very nature of their relationship but possibly the Kingdom of Gilgamesh and the world. It’s a HUGE story that never gives itself time to drag, all woven into the perfect length. I was always DYING to read more – and AM NOW even when the third book isn’t released! I can’t WAIT for more of these characters next year!One thing HELL OF A WITCH avoids *beautifully* is what I refer to as “second book bridge syndrome,” which is when the second book feels like a bridge between the first and third books without having a whole lot of substance of its own. This totally subsumes that! Developing everything from characters’ personal growths, familial histories, and the war raging between Bex and Gilgamesh on these pages, the overarcing story going HARD while the interpersonal ones go on some intense emotional rollercoasters. It’s an exciting, RICH read with all of the beloved characters from book one and a few new ones masterfully created ans represented.The writing in this book is just superb, creating easy-to-follow lore and dynamic action. I got sucked in from the first chapter and found myself wanting to read “just one more chapter” over and over again, even when I had intended to only read a little. The way the plot develops naturally, the adorable slow-burn and very mild romance between the MCs? It’s addictive!If you liked book one, book two has more fights, more burgeoning feelings, more clever witchcraft, and more delicious lore. I’m thirsting for more, for ALL of this EPIC story and these beloved characters.I am honored to have been an ARC reader for HELL OF A WITCH and am eagerly anticipating 2025 book three’s release! All I can say is this is a SUPERB continuation of a masterpiece, and I couldn’t recommend it more!
Andy.P –
Action, romance, magic, and intrigue dialed up to max intensity.
Oh, what a joy to be back in this witchy, demon-infested world where Heaven has been turned to a place of evil and the only one fighting for âgoodâ is a disgraced (and downsized) demon queen!In Hell for Hire, we got to meet Adrian Blackwood, witch extraordinare, and learned the truth about Bex, the Queen of Wrath. We learned about their vendetta against Gilgamesh, King of Heaven, and saw them beginning to stir up trouble in the magical world.Trouble is the name of the game in Hell of a Witch. Weâre instantly thrust back into the action as Bex and her teamâIggy the hulking-but-good-natured wrath demon, Lys the cunning and sultry lust demon, and Nemini theâ¦wellâ¦sheâs just Neminiâtake out warlocks and free demons from their heavenly shackles. Once the blood has flowed and the deed is done, itâs back to Adrianâs forest for some much-needed R&R.By R&R, I of course mean Rest and ROMANCE.Thereâs no denying the heat thatâs building between Adrian and Bex, but rather than going down the steam or spice route, the book focuses on how pleasant, warm, and soothing blossoming affections can be. Each of them has found something special in the otherâa piece that their lives have been missingâand something as simple as sharing mission updates or sharing a meal is draped with the golden glow of new attraction (turning undeniably into love, though neither of them can yet admit that aloud).And then everything comes grinding to an agonizing halt when, in their most daring attack on Heaven, Bex makes the choice to save Adrianâs life rather than defeating an enemy and retaining a powerful strategic asset. Suddenly, she begins to question everythingâand, expectedly, chooses to push Adrian away and lock down her own feelings.The âwill they, wonât theyâ aspect of the book is delicious and delightful. I had no idea whether the book would end in heartbreak or happiness (and I wonât spoil you by revealing which) but my poor romantic heart suffered through this entire book as I watched Bex try her best to push Adrian away to protect himâor, in truth, protect herself from the vulnerabilities that come from falling in love in the middle of a war.I loved how Adrian, rather than getting sulky or petty (like would be the case in a darker, grimmer book), just goes about figuring out what went wrong, then has so much understanding and compassion for Bexâs struggles that you canât help but love him even more.The action is dialed up to the next level along with the romance. Now, Bex and her crew donât just fight demons, but take on the Princes of Hell and their Princesses, too. The battles are faster-paced, more frenetic, and lead to greater revelations and epiphanies for the characters, and the settings (from an M.C. Escher-flavored corporate office to a superhighway-sized golden bridge into Heaven) are bigger and bolder.And, by the end, weâre left (we hope) one step closer to Bex tearing down Heaven and dethroning the wicked King Gilgamesh from his throne. More mysteries are dangled (WTF is going on with Prince Leander? Who are the Blades really? How did a wrath demon learn to craft Excel spreadsheets?) and the foundation is laid for an exciting Book 3.Hell of a Witch cements this series as one of my favorite urban fantasy series of the year. It keeps drawing me in with cooler magic, more intriguing worldbuilding, and characters that I fall in love with over and over.Iâm just gonna say it: Hell of a Witch is a Hell of a Book!