Slaying Monsters for the Feeble

Guild Codex: Demonized, Book 2

By: Annette Marie

Narrated by: Cris Dukehart

Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's Summary

I'm bound to a demon. 

For my entire life, I avoided magic at all costs. Now, I'm responsible for a demon who wields magic more powerful than the toughest mage or sorcerer. 

Demons are evil. 

That's what my textbooks say. That's what I see. He's ruthless, he's temperamental, he's cold. But he protects me without fail. I wonder if he's hiding a heart behind his hostility. 

My demon is a monster. 

Whether he's heartless or not, my contract with him is illegal and beyond dangerous. Together, we must find a way to return him to his own world before anyone discovers our secret. If that wasn't bad enough, I've come to realize something else: My demon isn't the only monster I should be worried about. 

Make sure to check out the companion series, The Guild Codex: Spellbound, available now, and The Guild Codex: Warped, coauthored by Rob Jacobsen.

©2019 Annette Marie (P)2020 Tantor

Cruel and Abusive Relationship not for me

This is a very first audiobook I have been unable to finish by this author. The relationship between the main character and her demon devolves into childishness on her part, and cruelty on his. I failed to find any sort of appeal or redeeming qualities in their relationship, and find it a struggle to think positively of any of the demons qualities. honestly I'm not sure I'm going to continue on with this book or this series. I'm not into relationships that focus on callous emotional abuse, which is what this has so far been in book two. I guess I will just have to wait for the next book in the other series to come out instead to find out what happens.

So what was the deciding moment that made me quit? Robin needs his help and was childish about it. And then when her life is in danger he stands to the side and lets her be attacked by a vampire. More than that, he just watches while she is scared and terrified, pursued and attacked. Is he going to swoop in at the end and save her just when she was about to die? Is she supposed to be grateful for that? I just couldn't even wait and find out. I literally screamed and almost hurled my phone, instead just shutting off the book.

I'm not into cruelty, not into torture. I don't like emotional abuse or one-sided relationships where one person is empathetic and the other is an apathetic killer. Maybe some people dig the fear enhance relationship or can see past that to the better qualities of this series. all in all, sadly not for me.

Could be better but it's still enjoyable

OK now Robin is really annoying. I had to take a break from the story. This series gives us an opportunity to see a different side of the Crow and Hammer people and how our guys , Aaron, Kai and Ezra, look to others. If you follow The Guild Codex series you will get a different POV, Robin’s, of one of the major fight scenes. The back and forth between Robin and Zylas became a little to much. Grow up guys. Robin still does not have any finesse with magic and of course, she still has no fighting skills. So why does she sneak off and get her and Zylas into compromising situations? Oh that’s right, she is not a real contractor and that is the main premise of the story. How much trouble can you get into with practically zero skill in magic and keep it hidden from the real magic users?

Robin got on my last nerve harassing Zylas to be more empathetic, (like humans) when he is a demon. The differences are because he is a different species. In his home being empathetic could get him killed. This was a disappointment but I am drawn in because I like the world the character inhabit. I hope book 3 is better.

Amazing!

I love this series, and I am very excited to see where this goes.
Cris Dukehart did a great job.

Amazing

This and it’s companion series just gets better and better and I really like this narrator. She may be my favorite I’ve heard narrate. I can’t wait to see what’s in store next and can’t wait for more Crossovers. These books are such fun paranormal magical reads.

Intense and Intriguing

This series, combined with Guild Codex: Spellbound series and read intertwined correctly creates a universe I want more of. The books are ahead of the audiobooks, but Cris Dukehart has become my Tori and Robin so I am already dying for the next book in the series, and this one JUST came out this week.

I highly recommend this to anyone who likes magic, urban fantasy and perhaps mysteries. The world created by Annette Marie is one that is very close to our own and written simple enough to make it feel like 'of course it really does exist'.

In this one we explore more about demons and Demonica, and learn more about some of the other guild members from the Crow and Hammer. Robin is still having trouble fitting in, perhaps more than Tori had even, but if they could all just work together, the things these guild members could accomplish may become legendary.

Great vamp/demon story with lots of magic!

Slaying Monsters for the Feeble
Guild Codex: Demonized, Book 2
By: Annette Marie
Narrated by: Cris Dukehart
Awesome follow-up! Not disappointed! Lots of magic, paranormal creatures, and demons! Characters are terrific, wonderful world building, witty, great plot, and I can't wait for the next book!
We learn more about our gal's demon besides he's hot! The relationship between the two is growing.
Wonderful narration performance!

Gahhh!

Loooooved this story. I have a favorite duo and its these two. I love tori and her gang, but ill spend allllll the monies for Zylas and Robin!

original, fabulous, Love it.

I am in love with this series. The story is so original, never read anything like this.
A+++ The Narration is amazing she does a great job, voice changes for different characters. Again give this one a chance if you love fantasy book. Well worth the price or credit. Can't wait to get the next one.

more awesome -- now with vamps!

The demonica universe just got bigger. In this action-packed and character-developing sequel, Marie introduces more supernatural creatures to her demons-and-demon-summoners universe that make it more intriguing. You'll meet more fascinating guild members (plus cameos from spin-off series) as well as more scary monsters that the MC and her demon -- and side characters -- must face in order to find her family's grimoire. Demons were cool. Now, add in vamps! Oh, and the narrator rocks! She does a great job with voices and consistency and emotion. I'm diving into book 3 ASAP!

New way of fae

Interested to see the different way of thinking of fae. usually they are always beautiful and super strong. can't wait for the next episode.

Demons and a contract.

I love this series, it's dark and a bit violent in places. Zylas is an amazing character, one you will never forget. The world is well written, and the lore in this is described perfectly and is very interesting. Every character is unique and brings something different to the story, the storyline itself is really engaging, full of action and dramatic moments. The slow burn romance has you practically falling out of your seat, Robin is a wonderful main character. She starts off very timid and shy in the first book, and grows over the entire series. I bought both the paperback versions and the ebook of this series, I have read them many times and still can't get enough of them. By far an all time favourite.

Excellent

So good, so so good... I love Robin she is a tiny ball of everything good, she is feisty, brave, kind, and so funny when you pair that with a doesn’t understand emotions, empathy or personal space, Do now think later demon it can only mean good things hehe. No spoilers but I can say the whole book is full of action, full of humour, full of emotion and the story line is so gripping, don’t start on a day you have plans that can’t be changed. AMAZING read and deserves every star.

Slaying Monsters for the Feeble

A great second book in the series, they have fun understanding each other and learning to get on. Read brilliantly by Cris Dukehart.

a nice continuation

while continuing to explore this worlds arcana and demonica classes this one also starts to show hints at a demon sosiety.

a few laughs, good amount of lore and fast action spices upp an otherwise character focused tale.

only downside I chan think of is that one antagonist falls into the "totally evil" category. but don't fret as this one is in superior company

Absolutely hooked on this series

As a rule, I read books with... adult situations, so when a friend first suggested I give The Night Realm by Annette Marie a chance, I was shocked by how much I loved it. I devoured the Spell Weaver Series, and then went on to listen to everything else of hers I could find on Audible. I'm now faithfully following both the Guild Codex: Demonized series and the The Guild Codex: Spellbound Series, and falling deeper in love with her writing and her characters with every book.

In Slaying Monsters for the Feeble, we get more glimpses into Robin and her demon--or monster--and while they fight vampires, it's fascinating to watch their interactions unfold and their relationship shift. This is a well written, fast-paced UF story, but what keeps me coming back is how *human* the characters are, flaws and all.