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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
What Happened to Dante?, September 4, 2007
This review is from: The Devil's Right Hand (Dante Valentine, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)
In the first two books, she was tough and didn't take (stuff) from anyone - especially Lucifer or Japh.
Through about 2/3 of this book, Japh treats Dante like a child. When this book opens, she has been searching for info on Fallen demons - info Japh obviously knows, but refuses to give her. (Some of this information would have been useful later in the book.)
I'm going to be blunt - he emotionally (and physically) abuses her. And she takes it. The Dante of Books 1 or 2 would have told him to fly himself back to Hell - she was going home to Saint City. True, she keeps thinking of the things she wants to say to him, but when she opens her mouth to speak, all that comes out is her giving in to whatever he wants.
I wish I could say the action in the first 2/3 of the book makes up for the abuse. Sadly, this isn't the case, with action just thrown in to keep the plot moving. (Even the action has the emotional overtones.)
I almost quit reading this book in disgust, but the last 1/3 is much better. Dante does something on her own, which seems to bring the tough-Dante back to life. She finally stands up for herself and puts Japh in his place. Hopefully this Dante hangs around for Books 4 and 5.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Short comments, November 8, 2007
This review is from: The Devil's Right Hand (Dante Valentine, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)
Better and better is what I can say. I remember reading the first book, and putting it down in the end, thinking " this gal really has a serious mental problem." Not that having a mental problem is, well, a problem, but it sorta got on the annoying side. Still, I plowed on and viola, here I am, finished with the third book and waiting for more.
Danny's condition, it can only be said, worsened throughout the books, giving what happened to her. But now, it has starting to make a lot more sense than it did in the first book, and I actually feel pitiful and understanding of her feelings of anguish, hatred and insecurity.
The chemistry, screams, tears, worries and such like scenes with Japh was amazingly written. I couldn't help letting my emotions run around with both characters, understanding yet feeling fustrated at the same time. It was easy to understand why Japh wrapped her up like a bird in a cage, and it was also too easy to want to swing a sabre into a wall when it came to Danny's feelings. Danny can't help the fact that she is as fragile as an eggshell when it comes to demons, and Japh can't help trying his best to protect her, even when it would make her hate the whole situation even further.
The author has a great talent for bringing readers into the world, into the hearts and minds of every character, Danny, Japh and even Lucifer. I look forward to the rest of the story and hope that Danny(somehow) manages to reel in a bit with the mental rocket.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yes!, August 30, 2007
This review is from: The Devil's Right Hand (Dante Valentine, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)
It seems that Dante "Danny" Valentine just cannot get away from having to deal with Lucifer. (Yes, Lucifer, Prince of Hades.) Dante no longer has to work to pay off her mortgage. It is done. Now she dwells in a huge fortress with layers upon layers of the best wards and shields (Necromance and "Fallen" Demon). She has even come to trust Trierce "Japh" Japhrimel.
When Japh tells Danny that Lucifer wants to meet with her again, dread hits her hard. But one simply does NOT tell Lucifer no. Lucifer needs a new Right Hand and wants Dante. By the time the negotiations are done, Dante is contracted for the next seven years. Dante must hunt down four rogue demons that have escaped from Hades. Dante's new and fragile trust of Japh begins to crack when her new home is attacked by demons while Japh is conveniently absent. From then on, Dante is on the run. But if Dante is being hunted by demons (and more) while she must hunt down four Greater Flight demons (the highest level demons can become), then she needs a bodyguard. Who better than the merc Lucas Villalobos (a.k.a. Deathless)? He is a man that has done something so vile that the god of death refuses to let Lucas embrace eternal rest. As for Lucas, he hopes Lucifer might be able to kill him since no one else can.
When Japh reenters the picture, Dante notices that he has full demon powers again. Trust all but crumbles. Japh begins acting strangely. When Japh refuses to tell Dante what is going on, acts like she is his prisoner, and even has a creature with him that is neither human, nor demon, trust totally fails. Dante is on her own.
***** The only really irritating thing about Dante's character is that her paranoia causes her trust issues to bounce around like crazy. But hey, isn't that what paranoia does to one? And Dante has very valid reasons to be paranoid! As for this story, it is just as good, if not a tiny bit better, than the previous titles (Working for the Devil & Dead Man Rising) ... and that is saying something! It has been a long time since a series has held me in its grip as tightly as Dante Valentine's. Very highly recommended reading! BRAVA! *****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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