BOOK BLURB:Dark Heavens, Book One. Emma Donahue went to Hong Kong to become a nanny to John Chen's daughter. But John's world is different, and he is no ordinary businessman - all the gods, demons and dragons in hell want him dead. And though she doesn't know it, Emma holds the power to save them all...Kylie Chan's Dark Heavens trilogy is the most exciting Urban Fantasy debut of 2010. Already a smash-hit in the author's native Australia it brings a world of Oriental Gods, martial arts action and romance to the genre.
REVIEW:
With the republication of Kylie’s Dark Heaven series by Angry Robot, I was introduced to a series that I’d missed originally and one that I was pleased that I had the chance to enjoy. It brings the best of the Urban Fantasy Genre, mixes the mythos of the East and adds a good dollop of Martial Arts into the cooking pot. Top that off with an impossible love story that crosses the generations and you’ve a story that really will please many a reader.
Here in the first book we get to know the principle protagonista and discover that her viewpoint on the world was askew with things hidden in the dark seek ways to achieve their own objectives. Here, as Emma’s understanding unfurls to meet the changes of her situation the reader is slowly and expertly introduced to this new and exciting world with not so much as an info dump but carefully placed nuggets of information to keep them glued to each page. Whilst a little slow in this first offering it lays the groundwork for the breakneck pace of the other two offerings as they seamlessly continue to blend the Eastern mythos for the Western mind. A cracking offering and one that was a sheer pleasure to read.
BOOK BLURB:Dark Heavens, Book Two. The demon threat closes around mortals and gods alike...When Emma became nanny to John Chen's daughter, she never expected to be caring for the child of a Chinese god, or that all the demons in hell would want him dead. Now she's in love with John, and they are hunted from China to Europe by a race of demons. But who are the real pawns in this deadly celestial game? Kylie Chan's Dark Heavens trilogy is the most exciting Urban Fantasy debut of 2010. Already a smash-hit in the author's native Australia it brings a world of Oriental Gods, martial arts action and romance to the genre.
REVIEW:
The second novel by Kylie Chan in her Dark Heavens trilogy and one that continues to allow the characters to not only grow emotionally but physically as each comes to learn of their weaknesses and finds ways to combat it as the love story between Emma and Mr Chen continues to grow. Add to the mix a cracking cast of background characters and its truly a delight to read. A great shame that it hasn’t had as much recognition as this series deserves and its one that I’ll be passing on to friends who enjoy this genre.
BOOK BLURB:The demons grow stronger as Zuan Wu becomes weaker. It is a battle to keep him alive to protect Simone until she is able to defend herself. When Simone is kidnapped, Zuan Wu and Emma must make the ultimate sacrifice, although even that might not be enough.
REVIEW:
The third and final part of the Dark Heavens Trilogy and one that upon turning the last page made me a bit sad that this was the end of my journey with Emma, Simone, Leo and Mr Chen for a while. With characters that not only leap from myth and legend onto the page alongside a cast that you care about you’ve got a story arc that will take the reader through a full range of emotions. Add to the mix enough combat to keep any martial artist happy alongside the complex love story within and this series really has been a real joy to read. Definitely a series that I’ll reread again especially when I get the chance to enjoy Kylie’s new series (Journey to Wudang) which has just had the first novel released in Australia (Journey to Hell.)
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