Prom Knight

The Demon's Apprentice Series, Book 5

De: Ben Reeder

Narrado por: Charlie Thurston

Apprentice mage Chance Fortunato has faced off with a lot of nasty things. Power-hungry vampires, abusive alpha werewolves, and deranged cultists. But none of his training under his mentor Dr. Corwin has prepared him for the trial he is about to face: Junior Prom.

While investigating an occult group, Chance discovers something truly sinister: An event known as the Rending will fall on the night of prom, and every circle of demon-worshippers in New Essex is looking for one girl: the half-caste Chylde. Some want to capture her, others want to kill her, for her blood is the key to controlling Mammon’s horde and collecting on the true purpose of the Rending: to break a demonic contract without giving up what was bargained for or losing one’s soul. As if things weren’t bad enough, Chance learns that if the horde is not controlled by the blood of the half-caste Chylde, it will break free to fulfill a plan of its own, to slaughter 100 innocents as a sacrifice to release Mammon, the original ruler of Hell.

Caught between two terrible choices, Chance’s job is made all the more difficult as the past begins to catch up to his mentor and himself. Old debts come due, forgotten wounds are reopened, and alliances shift in unexpected directions as Chance fights to save both his classmates and the half-caste Chylde, whoever she is. With the truth closer than he realizes, can Chance do the impossible, save the day and survive taking up the mantle of Prom Knight?

©2018 Ben Reeder (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing

the writing seamed rushed

His books are generally fast paced, which is fine but I feel like he didn't put as much build-up and drama into this book as he could of done. Normally I'm on the edge of my seat anticipating what's going to happen next, But I didn't get that this time I almost fell lost in the plot. I also feel like there was a bit of side information that wasn't missing. still a good story will listen to it again.

really like this story

I liked all of these books they all kept me wanting to listen more. I wish there were more books

Death star

was a pretty good book, captivating read and the narrator is good. not enough words

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars

I love this series it has everything a good series needs I think everyone should give this a go you won't regret it.

Love this series!

If you haven’t been following along start at the beginning and watch a universe evolve around you! A MUST READ!!

great book

the reader is great the story is great. can't wait for the next one. I had to wait for this one

Not the redemption arc I was expecting.

it was good, fast paced, and I like how far chance has come since the series began. unexpected ending.

Sneaks up on you.

I have read reviews that say this book felt rushed. And in the beginning I agree. Then with out realizing it. Your lost in the story once again. Just like all the rest of the books. So just keep listening. You will be happy you did.

Loved this

Oh yeah prom night with the peeps. To bad someone decided to have a demon convention. #IAWThoughts

Vocabulary

I’m begging you, Mr. Reeder, to invest in a thesaurus and find some synonyms for “bad ass.” There are only so many times you can hear the characters describing themselves and their companions as “bad asses” before you start thinking of them as just asses.

Then there’s this idea (beginning with Percy Jackson and Harry Potter) that teenagers meet their one true love early in their lives and never truly waver in their devotion to each other. And your teens are practically fornicating in front of the teachers. No fumbling, complete self-control, patient beyond male comprehension, without even self-gratification to explain why your male heroes aren’t bent double from testicular pain from all this noble self-denial.

And, please, sir, don’t bring a lesbian character into your stories just to titillate your male readers. I feel you were going for inclusiveness but couldn’t resist leering at some girl-on-girl action. I’ll admit you gave a passing nod at an androgynous character who was “too pretty” who was just another randy male looking for his woman that he’ll love forever. Then the one possibly gay male who made your secondary male lead shriek out “I’m not gay” so we understood how straight our hero was, what really was your purpose in including him?

The voice actor is one of the best I’ve ever listened to. He adds a great deal to the story.

Mr. Reeder, I’ve enjoyed listening to your books, just expand your vocabulary, let your leads be realistic teenagers and don’t leer at your secondary characters.

Thank you.