Face Off

Face Off (2010) Mark Del Franco

Laura Blackstone is still living her multiple lives, and after the events in the last book, Skin Deep, relations between humans and fae, as well as between different fae groups, are making her job even harder, as she is forced to take on the persona of any already existing fae who is involved in a criminal and terrorist organization.

There were several things I liked about this story. As Laura juggles three different personas (along with the jobs associated with each) you begin to wonder how she manages (other than not having much in the way of a social life).

I especially liked the way her relationship with Jono is forcing her to look at her job in InterSec and the actions she takes in the name of security. It’s interesting how in fantasy and supernatural fantasy books, politics and actions that would push my buttons in the real world are glossed over in my reading and accepted without thought. Jono forces Laura (and thus us) to consider not just the fantasy, but also the politics.

Although I like the Connor Grey series a bit more, I am definitely enjoying the Laura Blackstone series, and can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Rating: 8/10

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