A FIEND IN NEED by Maureen Child

It’s not easy balancing life being a single parent working mom of a teenager with being a Demon Duster but Cassidy Burke has no choice.  Since realizing her generational destiny to be a Demon Duster, she’s had to endure countless attempts against her life as well as the exhausting training of Jasmine.  To make matters worse, a Faery has claimed Sanctuary with Cassie and now a demon queen is gunning for her.  Could things get any worse?     

A FIEND IN NEED is just sheer fun.  It’s the second book featuring the unlikely heroine of Cassidy Burke.  While A FIEND IN NEED can be read as a stand alone, I highly recommend reading these in order due to the subplots involving Logan Miller and Devlin Cole.  Readers familiar with the first book will be intrigued by some of the twists in this story as it isn’t necessarily a romance but is more along the lines of chick lit.

Brady the Faery steals the show in A FIEND IN NEED.  As his story unfolds, readers will fall in love with this hero despite the ultimate curveball he throws at Cassidy.  Thea’s growth as a character has been intriguing to watch as well and I’m wondering if she’ll play a more active role as the series progresses.  My only disappointment with A FIEND IN NEED is that Cassidy seems stuck in a rut.  She seems overly obsessed with sex, to the point it gets almost irritating.  I would like to see a bit more depth as she acclimates to her role as a Demon Duster. 

A FIEND IN NEED is a quick, often witty read.  Maureen Child keeps the storyline upbeat and entertaining for the most part as Cassidy battles demons galore.  Fans looking for a humorous twist on the paranormal are likely to enjoy this one.

Rating: 4

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