Bad Soul

Bad Soul

by David Bussell & M.V. Stott

4 out of 5

Synopsis
Promises, rules, bones; Erin Banks will break them all.

Unscrupulous and lethal, Erin has everything she needs to be an assassin in a world full of mobsters, monsters, and magic.

She wasn’t born with powers, but thanks to her Uncanny Ink—arcane tattoos that transform her body into a magic-fuelled killing machine—she’s more than a match for anyone dumb enough to stand between her and getting paid.

Fresh out of prison, Erin wastes no time getting back to what she does best: running down wanted men and claiming their bounties.

But when a powerful demon lurking in a black cathedral hires her to round up an errant soul, the creature offers a reward far more valuable than money…

He offers Erin the key to unlocking her tragic past. The key to the mystery surrounding her long-lost brother.

 Magic, scares, and acid-tongued snark collide in this thrilling urban fantasy series set in the Uncanny Kingdom. Buried secrets and whiplash twists will keep you riding the edge of your seat. Read Bad Soul now for a pulse-pounding tale you won’t be able to put down.


 Review
Erin has the chance to find a clue to her brother's disappearance; as long as she does one little job for a demon.

 I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

 Erin doesn't give a shit about anyone but herself. Especially after the wizard she was shagging let her get sent to prison.
Erin takes whatever work is going in the Uncanny world - where everything supernatural exists, ignored by most humans. And that work is often questionable on a legal and moral level.

 I like that Erin isn't a hero. She's the main character of this book, and you kinda root for her (most of the time); but she's never a hero. She's foul-mouthed, and concerned with doing her job. She doesn't care who she upsets, hurts, or even kills.
She plays or pays the people she needs, as the concept of having friends, or people she can trust, is completely alien. Because no one ever does anything for nothing.

 I thought the story was surprisingly short. Nearly 20% of the ebook I read was actually the opening chapters of the second book.
I felt that, even in this short book, Erin-being-a-growly/horny-bitch was just too heavy and overdone. We get it already.
That being said, the story did feel complete, as Erin finished her assignment.

 Overall, I enjoyed this story, and look forward to the rest of the series.

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