3.5 Stars

Before I begin, I want to say that I got an eARC from Netgalley for this book and I appreciate being entrusted with that responsibility.

This book is the beginning of a spinoff series where we follow the previous series' children. I did not know this when I requested the novel, and I have not read that series. I am very happy to report that you can enter the world through this novel, and while things are referenced from past stories you will not be lost.

This novel specifically follows Eva, a human working for Aegis -a supernatural hunting company that is very antidemon - and Logan, the son of Regan and one of our four Housemen. Within the first few chapters I worried that this book was not going to be what I had hoped, but I kept coming back to it and choosing it over the other novels I am reading. Very. Bingeable. I enjoyed a lot of the side characters and can see a book in the future with some of these as main characters and would pick those up too. It was fast paced, had a lot of action and some spice and kept me turning pages.

Which brings me to why this rating isn't higher: the plotline (this will be spoiler free) involving heaven did not make as much sense to me as I hoped, and is the only part of the novel that makes me think perhaps I needed to read the other series prior to this. Mostly this subplot felt unnecessary right up until the end. The near ending was not as satisfying to me as I had hoped, as it felt like a deus ex machina in order to force the HEA. It was still a good read despite this, but it does prevent me from rating it higher.

It is really hard to properly write an opinion about this book. Mainly because it has better and worse parts.

Lets begin with the outline of the plot. So we have Eva, who is a human employee of anti-demonic organization and there is Logan, who is a demon and works in a similar organization, but with demonic employees. Both fight to keep the world in its finest. They meet in an "exchange" of employees and try to fight for their lives. Both have their own enemies. It won't be a spoiler to say, that they create a relationship.

So to start with better parts, I really liked the main plot twist, the run after Draven, the mysteries and secrets coming out.

But there are worse parts, first of all I don't feel any kind of chemistry between Eva and Logan. They meet, they think of each other as atractive and suddenly their start being physical, which was really really weird. I also don't find Lilith as any kind of plot twist. Her presence was more odd and creepy than interesting. I believe that there was too much added to create more sequences of events, but at the end it didn"t matter at all. Only confused the reader.

My main problem with the book is that it is a spinoff to the previous series and the Author doesn't explain the correlations between characters in the book. I think I missed some points in the story because there was no explanation about the previous events. And it was visible from the beginning of the prologue.
And if there are no similarities with the previous series, it is even worse, that the Author didn't explain the basic rules of the world created.

I would rate this book 3/5, it started being interesting after the middle, but the first part is boring. It seems as if the Author had a really great idea for the main plot sequence, but then didn't know, how to introduce it.

Please note that I'm not native English speaker ;) I'm terribly sorry if I made any mistakes in this review.

I feel like I'm missing something. I didn't know that this was a spin-off before requesting it and that's my bad, but I feel like the story made no sense. It wanted to be one thing but it was focusing on developing another. Multiple storylines in a book are, of course, expected, but this just felt confusing to me. I didn't understand the world-building piece and while I appreciated the references to past books (as I deduced), it just didn't work for me.

First let me share that I had to go and read both Azagoth and Reaper after reading the preface because Ms. Ione recommended that you should have read Azagoth's story and/or Reaper's book prior to reading this book so that you're familiar with certain events that have occurred. I think this was a really good move on my part because even though I had previously read the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse books (which are great and these characters all appear in this book), you need the background from Reaper’s book particularly as it includes the events that lead up to this book.
Having said this, let me share that this is Logan and Eva's story. Logan is the son of a human and one of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse and Eva is an Aegis agent (humans who fight against all Supernaturals). While they're not exactly on the same side, they both work for agencies that say they have similar missions in eradicating the world of evil demons and spirits. However, Aegis agents don't believe that there are any good demons which creates a bit of a problem for Logan and Eva considering the immediate attraction that zings between the two of them.
The heat between the them and Eva's preconceived ideas create a great storyline for the book that makes it difficult to put down plus there are a couple of surprises that hit early on in the story and keep coming throughout the book.
Loved how the book isn't all rainbows and sunshine but still manages to keep you engaged and cheering for the couple. The book also has side-story between an evil demon the Horsemen, Logan and the agency he works with are trying to stop plus angelic politics that have you wanting to knock some sense into some of the characters from Heaven when the story moves above. There’s also a brief taste of the next book that definitely leaves you wanting more. Couldn’t put the book down and look forward to the next book when it is released. If you’re into paranormal characters, conflict and series you’ll really enjoy this set.

As always, thank you to NetGalley, Blue Box Press and Larissa Ione for the opportunity to read and review this book. I promise that my review is completely my opinion and has not been affected by anything external.

I will add a small disclosure: I have not read the original series, and this book is a spin-off, too. But after just reading the prologue alone, you can bet that the series is 100% on my TBR now. As someone who has not read the original series, I will say it took a bit to catch up to the story. I found it extremely helpful that there was a glossary at the beginning, which meant that there was information you knew before going into the story. Plus, the details the author gave throughout the book helped as the story continued.

I do wish that there was a preface to say the timeline between the prologue and chapter one. I had to flick back and forth because one moment, Logan is a little boy, and the next, he is not. I know that prologues typically are from different times, but I always prefer to know the jump, which can help with the flow.
The writing style alone was beautiful. It was easy to follow and understand. It was extremely engaging and hooked me from the start.

marked as read by mistake - review to come - reading this now .Thanks to NetGallery and Blue Box Press for allowing me to get a copy of the book

Thank you NetGalley for sending me an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Legacy of Temptation by Larissa Ione showcased the author’s seasoned writing in the best way possible and was such a fun romp of a read. If you enjoy paranormal romance and spicy reads, you won’t be disappointed picking up this book (and any other books from her Demonica universe).

I will note that if you haven’t read her other books in the series, it may feel like you are being dropped into the middle of a story. While I do think this can be read without reading the others, it would be more enjoyable if you’ve delved into her world before.

Overall I gave this book a four star rating because it was such a fun, easy read. It reaches the standard I’ve come to hope for in the paranormal romance books I read. I highly recommend this book, series, and author!

Thank you to NetGalley and BlueBox Press for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book is like a combination of Laura Thalassa's Four Horseman series, Neil Gaiman's Good Omens, and the action movie "Mr. and Mrs. Smith". It's a fun and quick read, and I really enjoyed the premise of two rival agencies trying to protect humanity from evil demons.

This book is the first in the Demonica Birthright series, which is a spin-off of Ione's original Demonica series. While I had not read any of her prior works, the author did add enough context to allow a new reader to understand the world she had built and the interconnected relationships. However, to fully enjoy this book, I would suggest to read the Demonica series first before starting this series.

I did enjoy Logan and Eva's banter, spice, and the action sequences, and I enjoyed seeing Logan's friends and family in various scenes. Overall it was an enjoyable and bingeable book that will likely be an excellent continuation of the characters introduced in the Demonica series.

I’d not read any other books in the Demonica universe but after reading Legacy Of Temptation by Larissa Ione, I definitely will be! This drew me in right from the start, I loved Eva and Logan’s relationship with lots of angst and a bit of spice 😉 The world building is great but not too overwhelming which can then make it hard to read, it also helped having the terminology in the beginning so I wasn’t lost. If you love all things supernatural and paranormal with a bit of nasty romance, this is the book for you.

3.5/5 stars

This book was fast paced, fun and satisfies your romance reading desires.

The story itself is heavy smut based and is good for what it is, I liked the glossary at the front of the book as well!

The two main characters are both likable and interesting, but at times it felt somewhat lacking in chemistry.

My only complaints were that the chemistry was somewhat off between the characters and the the plot to romance ratio was somewhat off for me.

Overall, this is a great fast paced, romance read that makes you laugh and keeps you entertained. I’m looking forward to the 2nd book in this series!

I found the book engaging but struggled as a newcomer, feeling as though I entered a world already in motion. While the author adeptly integrates past events, providing context for returning readers, it leaves newcomers like me feeling slightly disconnected. The world-building, though not as detailed as in Ione's previous series, presents an intriguing backdrop where supernatural beings coexist with humans. The character dynamics between Eva and Logan are entertaining, but the quick development of their relationship feels somewhat rushed, and the supporting cast lacks full characterization, leading to occasional confusion. Overall, it's an enjoyable read, but the sense of entering a pre-established universe might hinder the experience for those new to Larissa Ione's works.

Just turned the last page and am still wanting more. I have loved the Demonica World since it was created amazed at the imagination that developed this entire world. I was thrilled to receive an ARC copy to read and devoured it in 2 days. Larissa has maintained the same "voice" and continued into the next generation.
I am a huge fan and beyond the demons angels and humans this a compilation of a new love story and continuing love stories. I don't want to leave out there is a bit of steam for those like me who enjoy that too.
I highly recommend this book.

It has been quite a few years since I’ve been in this universe, and I was worried. I shouldn’t have because I remembered almost all the “old” characters, and I love the new ones. In this series opener, Eva is sent to The Aegis’ nemesis DART for an employee exchange, and of course, chaos ensues because feelings are running very high. I love how the author seamlessly brings back things that happened in the previous series to intertwine with the new series, bringing new readers up to date, and helping us that haven’t read it for a long time. Her writing is very engaging and detailed, and I am so glad to be able to read in this universe again. I can’t wait to see what happens next, and I hope this series is as long as the first one. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

I have been provided with a copy of Legacy of Temptation from the publisher through NetGalley for an impartial review. This is the first book in the brand-new Demonica Birthright series and it is a spinoff of the Demonica and Four Horsemen series. This series is set several years after the events of the main series and it features the children of the original characters. That being said, this was the first book I have read by this author so I believe it’s not necessary to have read the previous series to thoroughly enjoy this book and the future ones to come. In fact after reading this title I want to go back and read the previous series because I found the older characters so interesting and I would love to learn more about them and see their stories unfold. I just had a lot of fun getting to enter this world and there was just so much going on it was a lot to take in. I’m so interested to see where this series goes. I hope the other books come out soon.

Thank you to NetGalley & Blue Box Press for the opportunity to read Legacy of Temptation by Larissa Ione in exchange for my honest review.

This was my first time reading Larissa Ione and I enjoyed the world she created. In Legacy of Temptation, we follow Eva who is a spokesperson of the Human demon-slaying organization, and Logan who works for the demon response team run by a mix of humans and supernaturals. Logan is also the son of the Horseman of the Apocalypse (Death). The world is our world but supernaturals are living amongst humans and not everyone is okay with it.

In general, the world-building may happen more in Ione’s previous series, but I felt like there was enough information shared in Legacy to keep me in the world and understanding what’s going on. There’s also an extensive amount of vocabulary words at the start of the book.

We follow Eva, who is super ambitious, and a team of human demon-slayers are sent to work with the demon response team and “learn” from each other. No surprise here, when you take a group of judgemental, “I’m better than you” thinking people, to a place where they are surrounded by things/people they don’t understand, tragedy ensues and spirals out of control.

Fair warning there is instant attraction that moves a little too fast in my opinion especially when you take in the personality of the characters. You’re introduced to a lot of characters but they aren’t flushed out enough for you to follow who’s who. For me, I kept mixing up a few of the characters, which I found frustrating. That said, other characters were fun to read and follow.

Overall I felt the book was a quick read, you don’t need to read the previous series to jump in, although it may provide more background info. I wasn’t a fan of Eva, I found her judgemental and selfish, but then she’s also open to learning new things. It felt like she flip-flopped a lot on hating supernaturals and thinking they were the worst and didn’t deserve to live, but then maybe they do, but they don’t…the back and forth was frustrating. I just wanted her to admit that maybe she didn’t know the right answer…

Ok so this one wasn't a bad book it was just that I felt like I was in a book two or a world that was already formed and going. I felt like I was missing connections and just like I should know things that I didn't. Then I found this is actually a spin off of another series called Demonica. I would suggest you read those books before this one to have a better understanding.

Fav Quote: Her gaze didn’t waver. “I want to be with you.” I want to be with you. Not, I want to go with you. Or I’ll be saver with you. His heart swelled.

The Deets: I have not read the Four Horsemen or any other of the author’s books, so this was my first introduction to the characters. Logan, the sexy DART agent, was hell on wheels while Eva, Aegis media lead, was her own kind of strong. I enjoyed the banter between the two and the draw toward each other. A lot happens in this book that leads me to believe a whole series of events has been set into motion with crazy adventures to come. You learn enough about other characters that you want to know more and I would definitely think about keeping my eye out for following books in this series. Not sure that I’d re-read it again, but it was an enjoyable book the first time through!

Thank you to NetGalley and Blue Box Press for this opportunity to read rate and review this arc which will be available February 6,2024!

This is a book of consequences. Of children reaping what their parents sowed. I read the original books years ago when they first came out. This new series is about their kids. I liked it. But I think my reading tastes have evolved and this book didn’t quite capture what the first series did. I do recommend it to the readers who love a good story with steam and snark though.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for the arc of this book. This is my first time reading a book by Larissa Ione and my introduction to this world. I was able to follow the story without reading any of her other books even though she has wrote about this world before. Both main characters equally held my attention and I was invested in their stories. I enjoyed this book and will be reading some of the others by this author.

4.5 stars

I've missed Larissa's writing and I'm so happy she's back. I absolutely love the Demonica universe, and it felt so good to be back in it. I was hooked right from the start, being back in this world made me feel so nostalgic in the best way possible. While this book is the first in the series and I do believe it can be read as a standalone, I also think knowing who a lot of the characters were and some of the backstory from previous books helped a lot in understanding everything in this book, it wasn't as confusing or overwhelming as I think it could be for new readers.

I couldn't stop reading, I loved every page. I cried. I swooned. I smiled and giggled and I cried some more. I think Larissa did such a tremendous job with this spin-off series, it felt both familiar and still brand new. I loved seeing characters from previous books, I loved discovering all their lives thirty years later, seeing their kids all grown up, and seeing them function as a family. Logan and Eva's story was pretty epic, the usual rivals to lovers Larissa is so good at.

As usual with her, Larissa didn't pull any punches and surprised me with a few twists. I'm so curious about certain characters and what is going to happen next. There are still so many things I'm wondering about, and I'm so genuinely excited for the next story.