The Grimrose Path

The Grimrose Path (2010) Rob Thurman

I think I love Rob Thurman. Seriously. I’ve only read one book of hers I rated lower than an 8, and that one lost points for a cliff-hanger type ending. (Aside from the ending, it was an otherwise excellent book.)

The Grimrose Path is the second book in her Trickster series, staring Trixia, although it is set in the same world as the Cal Leandros series, and does have a small amount of crossover of minor characters. Trixia and Leo are still hiding their temporary human status, which is why the demon Eli appearing with a problem he wants her to solve is bad news. It’s even worse when his problem is that something is killing demons. Lots and lots of demons, and Eli wants Trixia to find out what’s going on.

Although not quite as good as the first book, Trick of Light, The Grimrose Path is still very very good. Plenty of twists and unexpected turns. Lots of good characters (I think her characters and dialog may be my favorite part of her writing) including a main character I love. And a story that I just plain enjoyed.

Now, I’m predisposed to like Trixia, because I am a huge fan of tricksters and trickster stories, but Trixia is something else. Despite her (temporary) humanity, she does what she wants despite the danger–or since she is a trickster, perhaps because of the danger.

If you like well-written supernatural fantasy, with the focus on the story and the mystery and the characters and not boinking, then you must check out Rob Thurman.
Rating: 8/10

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