California Demon: The Secret Life of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom 
asked by siriusfanboy on November 9, 2006 3:01 PM
Welcome to San Diablo. The perfect place to raise a couple of kids and a lot of Hell. Especially if you're Kate Connor, retired demon hunter. Now, after fourteen years busting her tail as a suburban housewife, raising two kids, and supporting her husband's political ambitions, she's rejoined the workforce...well, secretly, at least. Between fending off demon attacks, trying to figure out why the mysterious new teacher at the high school seems so strangely familiar, and keeping a watchful eye on her daughter's growing infatuation with a surfer dude, Kate is the busiest-and most dangerous-soccer mom on the block.
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I was willing to give this book a shot, but it just seemed so derivative. People compare the book to Buffy, but I wonder if they saw the show--the blonde heroine is *more* than just a chick cheerleader, and the book reflected pretty shallowly on that level.
I was also a little annoyed at the slight...I don't want to say homophobia...but bemused dismay that the main character displays (for your laughs) at the prospect that her infant son might turn out gay. Please--these jokes aren't funny, and haven't been for a while. At that point, I just looked at the Kate Connor and every word and thought that came out of her... I just couldn't level with her. She wasn't a heroine anymore.
If you're looking for a book that is as deep as a failed TV pilot episode, then you're in luck. The book doesn't give you any more than pretty people having some demon problems in a white, blond suburb.
I was also a little annoyed at the slight...I don't want to say homophobia...but bemused dismay that the main character displays (for your laughs) at the prospect that her infant son might turn out gay. Please--these jokes aren't funny, and haven't been for a while. At that point, I just looked at the Kate Connor and every word and thought that came out of her... I just couldn't level with her. She wasn't a heroine anymore.
If you're looking for a book that is as deep as a failed TV pilot episode, then you're in luck. The book doesn't give you any more than pretty people having some demon problems in a white, blond suburb.
reviewed by fabio on November 20, 2006 11:30 AM
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In fact, if I could give it 4.5 stars I would.
No, it's not perfect, but it's a good read, a little better than the first one I think.
And now I really can't wait for another book about the Demon Hunting Soccer Mom. I can't wait to find out more about David. He knows more than he should.
No, it's not perfect, but it's a good read, a little better than the first one I think.
And now I really can't wait for another book about the Demon Hunting Soccer Mom. I can't wait to find out more about David. He knows more than he should.
reviewed by 78704 on November 20, 2006 3:20 PM
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I think this one was just as great as the first book CARPE DEMON.
I really enjoyed havign another demon hunting adventure and with the ending the way it was, there just has to be third in this series. If there isn't, I'll be disappointed.
I do recommend that you read the first before this to get a better understanding of what's going on.
I really enjoyed havign another demon hunting adventure and with the ending the way it was, there just has to be third in this series. If there isn't, I'll be disappointed.
I do recommend that you read the first before this to get a better understanding of what's going on.
reviewed by savvy on November 28, 2006 11:35 PM