Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers (reviewed by Xian Eutsler)

Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers is about a girl named Frannie who has been targeted by Heaven and Hell. Each side sends their best, Gabriel the angel, and Lucifer the demon.

Lucifer the demon had lived for seven millennia, tagging souls for Hell. All he has to do is give the mortal a little push, and they’re on the way to Hell. With good looks and power at his disposal you would think tagging Frannie for Hell would be easy. The only thing standing in his way is Gabriel.

Gabriel is an angel, and works for God. His job is to shield the souls the demons are looking for. Then tag the souls for Heaven. Easy right? No, Gabriel and Lucifer have met before. But, this time is different both are drawn to Frannie. Gabriel and Lucifer know it’s wrong to get involved with a mortal, especially a mortal who is wanted desperately by both sides.

What I liked about this book is the comedy. That and the points of view, it switches between Frannie and Lucifer. To hide their real names Gabriel goes by Gabe, and Lucifer by Luc. This book has the drama of the real world, just a little modified. High school has started and Frannie is a junior. Luc finds her first, and then Gabe comes along. Frannie's friends, Taylor and Riley, want to find out what is going on. Who does she like? Truth is she likes them both, and angel and a demon. Luc is mysterious, dark, and handsome. Gabe is handsome, soothing, and trusting.

There isn’t anything that I didn’t like about this book. It has comedy, suspense, tragedy, and acceptance. Since the book is split up into two points of view it gives you a more information about the character. What they are thinking and the choices they have to make. Luc not only struggles with his love for Frannie, but also the order he is given with: tagging Frannie for Hell.

I also like this book because it describes Heaven and Hell as we see it in our minds. Lisa Desrochers knows what she wants and how to write it. I like that Frannie has a power that reminds her of the tragic accident that happen ten years earlier. It’s very similar to us, without the power. We all have things we don’t want to talk about. We just have to accept the facts and move on, or be haunted by our own personal demons.

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This book, the first in a fantastic new paranormal series, is going to be the next big thing. Make sure you stop by the author's blog for tons of info about the book.

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