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    The Demon of Renaissance Drive
    The Demon of Renaissance Drive
    The Demon of Renaissance Drive
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    The Demon of Renaissance Drive

    By Elizabeth Reuter

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    For one of Hell’s preeminent succubi, life should be sweet...and it is, if you like sulfuric air, political minefields, and crashing boredom. After six thousand years the succubus Annabelle finds relief from her dull life in the companionship of a damned soul named Harry, until the Kings of Hell decide they disapprove of Annabelle and Harry’s bond. Unfortunately, even escaping to Earth isn’t enough to keep the pair safe. Somewhere between dodging a dangerously inquisitive psychologist and fighting Satanists out for Harry’s life, Annabelle realizes running is no longer an option. She must return home and make a stand. Whether she survives or not, at least she isn’t bored anymore...
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJournalStone
    Release dateNov 18, 2011
    ISBN9781936564262
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    • 5/5
      I had lost the file somehow & just found it. Great book. Really enjoyed it!
    • 2/5
      The book felt really... uneven. There were things I enjoyed, such as the description of Hell, and some of the background on how things work in Hell, the creatures who live there, the cosmology and all of that. But overall, Annabelle is really... flat. She's psychotically violent and pathologically bored, and honestly she just really wasn't a sympathetic or attractive character at all. The novel had the elements of something I could have enjoyed- rebellious demons, lost souls, crazy psychiatrists, nutball Satanists... but it didn't really go anywhere. And the parts where the characters are discussing Heaven and Hell and good and bad and God and all of that... it felt super stilted. Like maybe the author had all these ideas about good and evil and God that she wanted to discuss and have this novel really sort of examine... but she had to shoehorn them into place in this novel by having the characters talk about them (and nothing ever gets resolved to tell you what good and evil are really supposed to be or if God even really exists in this world) instead of having the setting and characters show us what those concepts are supposed to mean to the author.
    • 3/5
      The premise of the book was fun and unique. The writing style was a bit different though not bad and the beginning was a bit slow despite the interesting premise and content. The book, overall, is an interesting one and definitely keeps your interest. I’d recommend it to anyone interested in this type of genre.
    • 3/5
      Annabelle is sarcastic and can kick ass. I like Reuter's version of Hell and how demons generally go after lost and guilty souls and are not interested on the good, selfless ones. If you take out the attempt on making things light and humorous, Reuter's version of Hell is something Dante would be proud of. Souls fed to the fire, breaking your spirit literally for eternity, punishment with no end.I like Annabelle's transition too from something that's borne out of evil evolving into a version of something good. She does this out of love and she wasn't even aware of her transition. The book cover doesn't say much but the storyline has a lot of potential and much can be improved. I don't know if Annabelle's story will continue but in case Reuter decides to create a sequel, then I wouldn't hesitate picking it up.
    • 2/5
      I really wanted to like this book. It has many of the elements of my favorite fiction: a sarcastic heroine, a fantasy world of the heaven/hell variety, and a new take on old mythology (in this, succubi are recast as demonic brood mares). Unfortunately, the style of the writing felt frustratingly under-edited, the pace was uneven, and I just couldn't bring myself to care about the characters.
    • 4/5
      This book has a very interesting premise and the fact that it all starts because the heroine is bored cracks me up. You gotta love a book with some humor in it no matter how dark. The interaction between the 3 main characters is fantastic and the author does a wonderful job of setting up their personalities and really letting you feel for them. I can't wait to read the next installment to see what happens next.
    • 3/5
      This was an odd book, for me. It had elements I enjoy in books - adventure and heaven/hell themes. But now that I've read it, I'm not sure I'll look for any more in the series. The plot varied wildly from interesting sections with lots of action to those sections that read more like a daily blog -- today I woke up, brushed my teeth, and watched TV. The characters were not as well-developed as I would have liked - most of Annabelle's back story is missing. On the other hand, I liked the way we learned about Harry -- it was interesting. It's not a bad book - I don't mind that I had the opportunity to read it. But it didn't make it in my "keep to read again" folder/pile.
    • 4/5
      Despite getting off to a slow start for me (the writer's style took a little while to get used to), this book quickly blossomed into an enjoyable ride. Different take on the whole 'demons coming to earth' thing - interesting characters, some comedic moments (all of which I could picture in my mind vividly as if I was watching a movie), and just well-written overall. Recommended for fans of paranormal/supernatural fiction.
    • 4/5
      Usually I love to hate the bad guy but in this book roles are reversed and it took me a moment to see through the hellish fog, so to speak. After A LOT of detail, which I usually don't mind if I can relish in the taste, texture, and view of the surroundings(which was attempted but was sent into a information overload), I began to see more clearly. I ended up having the lesser of the succubi as my favorite character for her selfish way of doing the right thing for the wrong reasons, and felt a bit too much pity for the tortured soul then I think I was suppose to. Over all an interesting and great way to pass the day reading and for that I give you 3.5 stars with recommendations having been passed around already.
    • 2/5
      A six-thousand year old succubus bored with her life and work in Hell, a damned soul who no longer remembers his past life, and a psychologist with more issues than his patients, might have been the foundation of an interesting concept for a novel. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything to like about these characters. Annabelle's birth scene is unbelievably violent and bloody. Her boredom is relentlessly boring. When the damned Soul and the psychologist started debating the idea of God, I tuned out the dialogue. The first half of the story takes some confusing jumps in time. One moment a scene ends, then the story resumes a few weeks or months later. I found this a little disconcerting. In the end, I just couldn't get a handle on what the author was trying to accomplish and reading this book was a chore.
    • 3/5
      While the concept used in this book was interesting and relatively unique, overall the writing and characters left me with a feeling of 'meh'. With such an interesting premise (a succubus steals a tortured soul from hell out of boredom, and falls in love with the soul she's taken) I really expected more from the story. I had no connection with the characters (or, for antagonists, no real dislike). They just weren't fleshed out enough to actually form a connection. For a story with a lot of promise, this one just fell a bit flat. I'll probably still read the sequel, because I AM interested enough to want to see what happens next, but it will probably be read when I have nothing else on hand.
    • 4/5
      Suprisingly better than I thought it would be. The story follows Annabelle a succubus from Hell. She's bored with the life she has and wants something different. Wandering through the realms of Hell, she happens on a tortured soul and decides to save him. She names him Harry. Realizing she must leave Hell for Harry to fully be restored, she makes some questionable decissions. She finds life on earth rewarding in that she's free, and actually earning her way. Eventually, she figures out that Harry needs professional help, and coerces Jimmy into helping him.I'll admit I requested this one from the ER program with a bit of trepidation. The main character being a succubus, I figured there'd be several gratuitous sex scenes to wade through. The author didn't go that route. I find that refreshing. The book did have some typo's and such. It could have used a good run through by an editor. It also had a semi-cliff-hanger ending, that I was somewhat dissappointed with. I assume there are plans for a sequel, or maybe a series. At this point I wish there were more stand alone books.
    • 3/5
      After living for six thousand years, Annabelle has seen it all and done it all, and now she's just plain bored. One of seven remaining succubi, she's being solicited by the Kings of Hell for her hand in marriage since Lucifer has decreed that the only offspring that can ascend to the thrones of the twelve Kings of Hell are ones birthed by the wife of each king; non-succubi female demons are infertile for the most part, whereas the job of a succubi is to populate Hell and they get pregnant every time they have sex.While trying to avoid one king she notices an apathetic damned soul just arriving from another place in Hell and something about this guy grabs her. She feels a sense of excitement as she decides to snatch the guy and heal is mind. But the only way to help him will be to find a way to get him back to Earth, where their troubles begin. No damned soul has ever escaped before and Annabelle's actions have caused chaos. The concept of the story is interesting. Annabelle is royalty and used to having most things handed to her. Now she's working for a paycheck and enjoys the fact that everything she has is because she earned it; well, most things at least. She becomes very attached to the damned soul she calls Harry.Jimmy, a psychologist, is hired to help Harry and through their discussions we're provided with some interesting ethical and theological discussions. Some of the most interesting deal with Harry remembering what he'd done when he was alive and if a person can ever suffer enough for what they've done in the past. Much of the story feels choppy. This book was just too easy to put down and set aside, and I did so a number of times. I couldn't find any real feeling for any of the characters, nor could I find a reason to care what happens to them. Jimmy is probably fleshed out the best. Harry has no memory of his life until he's worked with Jimmy for a while, so that one makes sense. But the story is told mostly by Annabelle and we know the least about her. Reviewed for Library Thing
    • 2/5
      What does a centuries old, immortal succubus do when she gets bored? Apparently, kidnaps a damned soul and escapes to Earth where she attempts to evade pursuers while working at a fast food joint to pay for counseling for her rescuee.It's an intriguing premise, and if it wasn't written so badly I probably would have enjoyed it. Riddled with grammar-glitches (postulent for pustulent being an entertaining example), it's a bad combination of awkward phrasings and shock-value chosen descriptions wrapped in a cover graced by a sloe-eyed brunette who bears a scarily striking resemblance to Shannen Doherty circa the 90120 years. Borrow, don't buy.
    • 3/5
      This book, from its characters to the plot, felt clumsy. I did like the idea and some of the concepts thrown in, but I found it exceptionally difficult to get into, and by about half-way through, I started skimming and skipping over pieces looking for something to grip me. The characters seemed very flat, and while emotions were involved, I felt no empathy for them and didn't really care what happened. While I think that most people who are into the supernatural fiction genre may enjoy it(and honestly, it's not something I personally go out of my way to look up), if you prefer a little more depth and colour to the books you read, I really wouldn't recommend it.
    • 5/5
      Annabelle is is a succubus - in fact, she is one of only seven succubi in all of hell which means she can pretty much have anything she wants as long as she keeps producing demon spawn. Thing is though, after 6000 years, she's pretty much bored with the whole hell experience. So when she sees the chance to save a tortured soul, she decides to rescue him, name him 'Harry', and escape with him to earth. So, okay, Harry's kinda messed up mentally speaking and the only job she's qualified for outside of demon-spawn making is as a waitress at a fast food restaurant but, at least they're free. And, if Harry needs more help, well, she can always kidnap a really good psychiatrist.This book is a lot of fun. I loved the characters - Annabelle is one kick-ass heroine, Harry is certainly a different kind of love interest and Jimmy, the psychiatrist and Harry's reluctant helper, is one of the nicest characters you're ever likely to meet in a book this year. Even the denizens of hell are, for the most part, pretty likeable if a little tricksy.But this is also a very intelligent story. It deals with some large issues like does God exist and is there the possibility of redemption for even the worst that mankind (and hell) has to offer. I will admit that, at times, these questions seemed to slow the story down but they never derailed it and they added an extra dimension to what would otherwise be a rather light piece of demon fluff.So if you're looking for a fun read with some interesting and unique characters and don't mind a little theological musing thrown in, then give this book a try - you won't be sorry you did.
    • 4/5
      After 6000 years the succubus Annabelle finds relief from her dull life in Hell in the companionship of a damned soul she calls Harry. Knowing they can't stay in Hell Annabelle and Harry escape to Earth. Making a deal with one of the Kings of Hell and his wife they go through a portal and begin their life on Earth not knowing that they had been betrayed and are being hunted. The book was well written and held my interest. The way it ended leads you to believe that a second book could be coming and I will buy it to find out what happens. Harry has no knowledge of who he is not even his name. As he starts to remember who he is you find out just what he did on Earth to land him in Hell. Harry is trying to redeem himself, the doctor helping him is trying to find God and Annabelle just wanted to get out of Hell until all hell breaks loose. All in all a good fast paced read. I would recommend this book.
    • 5/5
      This book took many twists and turns. It had me quickly enveloped in the story and I couldn't wait to read more. The character of Annabelle had me laughing with some of her pessimistic, sarcastic remarks. Harry/Steve was a very interesting character who showed an interesting look on that of the human soul. Overall, I thought this book was amazing; the perfect hellish story.
    • 3/5
      Annabelle is bored in hell. Who would have ever guessed that hell has a social structure? She is one of the more powerful succubi and is tired of continually giving birth to demons. On a whim she rescues a soul from eternal torture and takes him back to earth. She tries to create a life for her and "Harry". Trying to stay under the radar of hell, because what she has done is highly illegal. This was a very interesting story. There is action and hell is described in a very unique fashion. I would only recommend this book to adults.
    • 3/5
      Book Title: The Demon of Renaissance DriveAuthor: Elizabeth Reuter Published By: JournalStoneGenre: ParanormalRecommended Age: 18+ Reviewed By: Emily Tuley / AngelsCryHavocBlog Reviewed For: Great Minds Think Aloud Literary CommunityRating: 3 RavensIt’s been a few days since I finished this book but it left me with a few feelings I was and I’m still questioning along the way. Part of me wanted to love this book, and the other part of me wanted to hate it. It started out pretty strong flow with some of the usual paranormal elements along the way but , began to turn into something of a religious/philosophical questioning leaving me wondering if the book was meant to be that questioning of religions or if somewhere along the lines of the story the story it’s self got lost. Though it was a pretty decent book not of the norm for it’s usual genre. It was definitely a book that has left me with a few questions and some answers I’m not so sure I want. The story of Annabelle a succubus bored with her life and existence in hell, considered one of Hells’ Noble women and the last few of still procreating demonic mothers practically tearing her hair out to change her life and get out of her norm of day to day political banter with the demon kings of hell and their offers to make her a kept woman if she just spawns them an heir. It further goes to change slowly as she finds and steals this soul sent there for torture and damnation from one of the torture areas. She tries to rehabilitate him from his tortured and now broken mind. A guy that is pretty horrible you later on find and this leaves me with the questions of how am I suppose to feel about this Murder/rapist/racist….On top of which already having the later religious conflicting issues. They go on to meet this good doing/clean soul Jimmy Hamid a psychologist that is to help restore Harry/Steve to a better mind than the tortured bruised soul that he is. All the while watching as this previously stated soul slowly starts to become a Poltergeist which is stated several times each time something unordinary happens with Harry/Steve . The ending is pretty fastly wrapped up and seems to be purposely left for a sequel to the book but I have to say I’m a little iffy on the choice on whether or night I would like to pick up the book as it’s just a little empty feeling to me. However, Like I always say what isn’t my cup of tea very well may be yours so with that 3 ravens is as good of a review as I can go with this as I’m still torn with my choice but give it a go you may like it and enjoy the aspects of the book that I myself did and did not!
    • 5/5
      Annabelle is one of only seven succubi left; a succubus is the only demoness that is guaranteed to get pregnant and thereby ensure that new demons are born to replace those who are lost to war or intrigue, therefore she is not only highly valuable, but also a desirable commodity. However, Annabelle is bored – she is nearing her sixth millennium, and she’s seen everything, experienced everything, given birth to millions of demons … she wants to do something different. Then one day, while walking through hell, she sees a soul that intrigues her. She doesn’t know why, but she decides that she is going to rescue this soul, heal it, and then see about escaping Hell to live on Earth permanently. Will the denizens of Hell let one of their valuable succubi escape? Will Annabelle be able to heal the soul’s broken mind and spirit?This book wasn’t quite what I expected, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. I expected something a bit more humorous, maybe a touch madcap. What I got was a thoughtful treatise in redemption, forgiveness and learning to be your own person no matter what the cost. Reuter does a great job of creating highly relatable characters, and providing good descriptions so you are able to visualize the demons and the people Annabelle encounters, and the plot moves at a steady and comfortable pace, providing the reader with a great experience. Highly recommended!
    • 2/5
      I don't even know how to describe this book. It wasn't awful. It wasn't great. I didn't like the characters. I think you were supposed to start liking the characters, or at least, become invested in their awfulness, but I didn't. They weren't even characters that you love to hate. The book was full of philosophical questions, too. Lots of questions about God, and heaven, and punishment, but they didn't resonate with me. I thought there were too many questions, like the author was forcing me to think about the religious aspect of the book instead of the entertainment part of the book. To me, what redeemed this book was that it was different. I've never read anything quite like it. The characters really don't show major change until the last few paragraphs of the book. I kept waiting for Annabelle to do something that would make me like her and she never did. It's unusual for me to read a book and not be "rooting" for the main characters. It hints (strongly) for a sequel at the end of the book. Needless to say, I wouldn't be reading it.
    • 2/5
      I tried, I really tried, but I couldn't get past 35%. It felt like hard work reading this, characters that didn't have any depth, little humour, and a dull storyline. Reminds me of Ian Rankin or Tom Holt (neither if which I particularly like) but not quite as polished.
    • 4/5
      What an amazing book. This story starts with the description of the characters and her life as a Succubi in Hell. The stories grabs you from the start and you don't want to stop reading. Amazing writing and detail description of the main character's surroundings and life style. The description of Hell reminds me of Dante's Inferno, but this one has a sense of Humor and the Thrill keeps you so entertained! There's always something going on with the characters in this story and we go through it seeing their thoughts and their internal struggles about getting out or away of their ordinary lives and trying to identify what their believed are. each character in this story craves for something different and they fight to get it and find things about themselves that they never thought they would feel or do for someone else. There are so many layers to the story and so many topics covered. all in all very entertaining. Even with all my shores and personal struggles i was not able to put this book down until i was done. Excellent!
    • 3/5
      This book was a slow starter for me personally; although it really kicked into high gear right towards the end, and characters that were almost stereotypes started getting a little extra dimension. I struggled to empathise with Annabelle, a bored succubus who performs the only unselfish act of her existence when she rescues a tortured soul she names Henry, and flees with him to earth.When she forces psychologist Jimmy to work with a traumatised Henry to try to heal him, the story improves dramatically; Jimmy was the factor that pulled the book together and made it worth reading, and I loved the closing line.The last part of the book showed a subtlety which was missing in the first part, and I think that's a pity as the finale is great - by the end I was rooting for Annabelle, with all her flaws, and Henry, who redeemed himself in a truly impressive way.The humour in places felt forced and a bit overdone, although there were some laugh out loud lines. However despite struggling through the first part of the book, which took it down to 3 stars for me, the last quarter and a great ending mean I'll happy read the follow-up to this.
    • 2/5
      I really couldn't get into this book. I found it hard to like the main characters, though they redeemed themselves in the end. I read some of the other reviews and everyone said how funny they found the book . I guess I didn't care for the book because I didn't "get" the humor.
    • 4/5
      After 6 Milena who wouldn't be bored with Hell? You can't blame Annabelle for stealing the soul of a man being tortured. She's tired of of being one of the few succubi left and being used as a baby factory to further the kings of hell's political standing.So she bargains for a way to get to Earth with "Henry". Soon she discovers that even on Earth she can not put Henry's mind back together. She needs help to get Henry functional again. She turns to Jimmy who is a Psychologist to help Henry. Only Henry is not Henry. He is a someone who deserved all the torture he received in Hell.I thought when I first started reading this that there was no redeeming qualities to Annabelle. Everything that she did to help "Henry" was selfish. Soon I couldn't put the book down. The more I read the more I felt for "Henry" and Annabelle.
    • 4/5
      Wow, just wow. I picked this book out to read by just the title, I didn't read the summary or any excerpts and I have to say that I'm far from disappointed. Given who and what Annabelle was, most wouldn't sympathize with her, even less so with Harry once we learn the true reason why he had been damned. Yet, I found myself doing just that. Aside from being able to sympathize with characters that most would classify as evil and leave it at that, I find myself remembering why I never seriously considered a career in politics. While Annabelle made dealing with politics seem fun and easy, the headaches are just not worth it, even less so at the thought of demon politics. Having read the book straight through, the one line that stuck in my mind amuses me for the simple fact that of everything I've read it is this line I remembered word for word."Granted, no one who got off on the way cockroaches mated was ever going to fit in well with humans whatever she did, but Annabelle liked to think the effort counted for something." Elizabeth Reuter (2011-10-29T06:04:54+00:00). The_Demon_of_Renaissance_Drive (Kindle Locations 1203-1204). Kindle Edition. If this book catches your interest even in the slightest, I would recommend reading it. A word of caution though, I would recommend reading it on a day that you plan to do nothing else as it may prove difficult to put down once you start, and once you've finished you may find yourself in a rather contemplative mood.

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    The Demon of Renaissance Drive - Elizabeth Reuter

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