Review: Twisted Flames by Aster North

Twisted Flames by Aster North
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Very enjoyable Urban Fantasy

I’d seen this book promoted in a couple of the Facebook groups I’m a member of and after reading the blurb decided to give it a whirl. I’m so glad I did, it is a fantastic book.

The story is a little different from your normal Urban Fantasy. The Main Female Character (MFC), Everly, is ageless and has watched epochs pass with no idea who she is and where she came from. Most of her life has been spent alone and when she finally let herself trust 400 years ago, that trust was betrayed and she was captured and tortured. After finally winning her freedom she resolved never to allow anyone close to her again. It is only in the last few years that she has started to make a few friends again, putting down roots in her community.

Everly’s best friend is a witch and we don’t see much of her in the book, which is a shame in my opinion, just the affect she has had on Everly’s life. Cassie has helped Everly soften the walls around her heart and helped bring her into the world a little. Despite her mistrust of people Everly spends a lot of time helping others and she has a soft heart beneath her armour.

When Everly is trying to find out why lots of demons are disappearing in her town, she comes into contact with four supernatural guys who work for the Council; Dixin, Torin, Rendell and Kohanna. She loathes the Council as they were part of her betrayal and as supernaturals are long lived some of those that betrayed her may still be in power. She reluctantly lets the men join in her quest to find out what is happening with the demons but she is torn in two as she mistrusts them but longs for their company and friendship.

There are sexually charged instances in the book with multiple men but whilst there is potential for a reverse harem, it’s not quite there yet, given the lack of trust Everly has.

There is lots of twisty turny plot strands that I always enjoy. There is much to uncover about the people controlling the disappearing demons, then there are back stories of the four men, and Everly’s powers and history are a big unravelling ball of yarn.

There is so much to love about this book, Everly the damaged, lonely and powerful being with so much heart, the four men who are drawn to her, and the dangers they all face.

I really can’t wait for the second book in the series, because whilst there is a nice pause at the end of the book, there is soooooo much more left to discover!

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