Plot: The plot of The Wicked continues were the last book ended, setting up for Armageddon. Damali and Carlos are finally married and her ex-almost-lover Cain is pissed. There is not much to say about the plot, it follows the rest of the books well and is just another piece in the puzzle needed for the final battle.Characters:I love the characters in this series. Mainly, I love Carlos. In this installment, Carlos grows a lot as a person. His relationship with Damali is tested but he is able to o...

Wow, Carlos character has really developed in this book. With everything that's going on, it's almost unbelievable. He GREW up a lot! Damali too for that matter! The series is getting better and better, and I'm really unsure how the author can keep coming up with such off the wall plots. The only thing I wasn't too happy about was the ending. It was ridculously over the top, and unbelievable! However, I'm am anxiously awaiting for the next title to get here from my Book Club.

Every time I read one of these books, I find myself conflicted. on one hand, I find them a little tedious. Though the dialogue is really wonderful and really sinks you deep into the world and culture of Damali and her crew, there are gigantic spans of book spent on explaining one problem to multiple people until you are so sick of reading about said problem you could just scream. Also, little catch phrases are used ad nauseum, and they don't always really fit with the character that's saying the...

The Wicked - L.A BanksFavorite line from the book happens in chapter 15. Damali has just had a seriously intense night with her husband. Fallon Nuit aired all her dirty laundry not just in front of her man but in front of her whole family! But sis is strong, she wakes up with the intention on loving and forgiving herself. “This morning was about healing through gentle application of body cream and deodorant and balm, and brushing away any remnants of the bitter taste of fury and humiliation out

This is a great series. D and Carlos keep it together with love and demons, angels and hybrids Something is always going on.

not one of her best installmenta but not the worst either. its entertaining.

It's been a while since I have read any Banks novels, but they keep to the story line quite well.

Awesome!Never disappointed with her books. What a great author. How she ties everything going in the world within her books.

this is still an entertaining series, but overall the novelty of the series was gone for me by the time i read this book. the main character is still with the same guy, even though they've had their ups and downs. still a bunch of demons and angels and end of the world biblical stuff.

This was an interesting book and 8th in the series (Vampire Huntress Legend.) I don't know if previous books in the series were milder, but this one contains an extreme amount of sexual violence and horror. The main characters are almost all of non-European heritage and speak mostly in present day black accent & idom. It combines the mythology of Christians, Earth Centered God & Goddess Religions & Wicca. I haven't read any of the previous books in the series.

Banks had really outdone herself with this book. It's just all around amazing. The big baddie, the fight scenes, the ending. I literally cried during some scenes. And I have never cried while reading this series. I kinda almost wish the story ended here, on such a high note.Damali and Carlos have their work cut out for them when Cain decides to leave the Land of Nod and go for his father's throne in Hell. All the stops have to be pulled to overcome his literal reign of terror. The council of kin...

You know what I love about these books? They have it all: romance, drama, fantasy, kick ass battle scenes, historical and mythological threads, everything. And to top it all off, it's very well written. Banks draws you into the story until you feel like you never want to resurface. I am so glad that there are thirteen books in this series. Four out of five stars to The Wicked!!!

Cain and Lilith face off with the Neteru's, dealing with possible pregnancies, Banks continues to bring in the interpersonal while keeping the suspense going.

The synopsis will draw eagerly readers like myself in. The opening chapter or prologue was steamy, wickedly hot and a bit too graphic for my liking. You can get lost in a trance with these two evil creatures: Cain and Lilith. But after this chapter, it went a bit downhill for my reading tastes to see Damali and Carlos discussing miniscule things about a steak vs vegetarian eating until he gives her a bit that takes longer to heal. This love bite is not your normal bite either. When she goes back...

Ok im plowing through this and must admit, I never thought Carlos would GET IT, and Damali would learn to back down ..damn im loving this series!!

I'm just glad Marlene didn't get killed in this book. Geez that mother-seer was starting to look like Kenny from South Park! Instead of being sad, I laughed because it was like if somebody got a mortal wound......it's kill Marlene time, then bring her back to die again!

This book will have you on the edge of your seat, I love the action, the suspense and of course the drama. I am so happy the author decided to give the team their own mates who also have divine powers they bring to the table in the war against evil. I love this series, it just keeps getting better. I love it. In book the 8th book of the VHS Series, Damali and Carlos are finally married and are enjoying their honeymoon when something from Carlos old life jolts him and those in his old vampire lin...

I just want to start out by saying that this is the first book I've read by L.A. Banks and the first book I've read of the Vampire Huntress series.Part of me really enjoyed the book while another part was sooooo annoyed while reading it.The parts I enjoyed was how she incoperated well-known and even popular real people to be on the Kings and Queens Council. And how she paired them (with the exception of Akhenaten, guy wasn't a warrior) with their real life counterparts, genius. The draw on relig...

Wow... the Arizona adventures were hard on the eyes... they were nothing compaired to Mexico. Rider is still my favorite Guardian. I felt sorry for Cain until "he pushed Damali in a corner" that is. I almost wish there was more of Yonnie and Nuit; they were almost an after thought in this book - even during the major battle. For some of the characters I thought the ending was a bit much (but then again I haven't gone through what Bobby and Krissy have so who am I to say? LOL)

Favorite line from the book happens in chapter 15. Damali has just had a seriously intense night with her husband. Fallon Nuit aired all her dirty laundry not just in front of her man but in front of her whole family! But sis is strong, she wakes up with the intention on loving and forgiving herself. “This morning was about healing through gentle application of body cream and deodorant and balm, and brushing away any remnants of the bitter taste of fury and humiliation out of her mouth.” Book 8