Rogue Descendant
A Nikki Glass Novel, Book 3
Jenna Black
Released: May, 2013
Pocket Books, Mass Market Paperback, 370 p.
ISBN: 978-1-4767-0008-3
Nikki Glass, descendant of Artemis the Huntress, is all for justice, but she draws the line at cold-blooded murder. Too bad she works for Anderson Kane, a god in disguise who just happens to be the son of a Fury. He wants Konstantin, the deposed leader of the Olympians, dead, and he needs Nikki's help to hunt his nemesis down. Saying no to a god might be bod for her health, bu Nikki is no pushover ... until Konstantin claims responsibility for a fire that destroys her parents' home.
Nikki would do anything to protect her family, and now she sets off on the deadliest of hunts, knowing that a single false step could trigger a war between Anderson and the Olympians - a war Anderson cannot hope to win. But is it possible she has another enemy? Maybe even one in her own house? As the mysteries deepen and the suspects mount, Nikki must try to put the pieces together and catch the real culprit before innocent people get caught in the cross fire.
Wow! I love this series, so when I saw a new title was available, I jumped at the chance.
The world Jenna Black has created for Nikki Glass and Co. is brimming with fabulous imagery, and mythological themes - but it doesn't hurt that she's surrounded by hunky Immortals either. In this sequel, we're dealing with the fallout from what happened in Deadly Descendant. Nikki is still coming to terms with her altered destiny, now that she is nearly immortal and all, and the role that she will play in the house. Her sister still frustrates her no end, and the destruction of her parents house - as well as other nasty surprises - mean that Nikki is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Say no to Anderson, and let Konstantin off the hook - or hunt him down like the dog he is, but at what cost?
Although the events of this book are set over only a matter of days, it does get bogged down a little at times with all the drama surrounding Nikki and one of her other cranky Immortals - you know who I mean ;-D. The pacing of this book, and a scene or two that I thought was a bit long winded, were the only cons to this installment in the series.
In Rogue Descendant, Ms. Black has really upped the ante for not only Nikki, but Anderson as well. The unexpected twist at the end certainly means I'll be eagerly awaiting book four. If you enjoy reading Ilona Andrews, Nalini Singh, or urban fantasy in general, then you will not be disappointed with Nikki Glass. I'd recommend you start at the beginning with Dark Descendant - otherwise you'll just get lost.
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