Review: The Demon Trapper's Daughter by Jana Oliver

                                Book: The Demon Trapper's Daughter by Jana Oliver
                                Pages: 340
                                Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal
                                Source: Library

Short Synopsis: Riley Blackthorne is the daughter of a well known demon trapper, Paul Blackthorne, and she hopes to follow in her father's footsteps. But when a trapping gone wrong claims the life of Riley's father, Riley must protect her father's grave from the necromancers, and find the demon that killed her father.

My Thoughts: I absolutely loved this novel! Fast, entertaining, and leaves you wanting more, I can't wait to get my hands on the sequel.

It’s the year 2018, and with human society seriously disrupted by the economic upheavals of the previous decade, Lucifer has increased the number of demons in all major cities. Atlanta is no exception. Fortunately, humans are protected by Demon Trappers, who work to keep homes and streets safe from the things that go bump in the night. Seventeen-year-old Riley, only daughter of legendary Demon Trapper Paul Blackthorne, has always dreamed of following in her father’s footsteps. When she’s not keeping up with her homework or trying to manage her growing attraction to fellow Trapper apprentice, Simon, Riley’s out saving citizens from Grade One Hellspawn. Business as usual, really, for a demon-trapping teen. When a Grade Five Geo-Fiend crashes Riley’s routine assignment at a library, jeopardizing her life and her chosen livelihood, she realizes that she’s caught in the middle of a battle between Heaven and Hell.
--From Goodreads

I love the main character, Riley Blackthorne. She is a strong, independent character with a unique profession. She is a demon trapper that traps demons that have been running around lose and causing disturbances. Most of the demon trappers consists of males, and as Riley is a young female, she is constantly criticized, and judged. 

When Riley's father, Paul, goes demon trapping one night with his apprentice, Denver Beck, things get a bit hairy, and a demon ends up killing Paul. Mourning the loss of her father, Riley now must watch over her father's grave and chase away the necromancers who want to raise Paul Blackthrone's body for personal gain. On top of it all, Riley is also in search of the dangerous demon that killed her father. 

And if things couldn't get worse, there are suspicions of demons working together, which has never happened before. And Riley also uncovers a batch of holy water which hasn't been working properly, and tries to get to the bottom of things. The only good thing it seems, is Riley's secret relationship with fellow trapper, Simon. But she also can't help her feelings for Beck, even though she knows that it can't happen. 

A very action and drama filled read, I enjoyed every minute of Riley's world. She is also criticized by the outside world, who don't understand why she does what she does. I don't know what to say about the love triangle between Riley, Beck, and Simon. This is actually one love triangle that I'm torn with liking both boys. Simon is a kind, and caring individual but insists that their relationship must be kept a secret, or things won't go well for Riley. And Beck is constantly pushing Riley away, even though he has strong feelings for her. I love reading about both relationships, and hopefully Riley makes the right choice.
I was curious about the necromancer side of the story, and found it interesting that all the necromancers wanted to raise Paul Blackthorne for their own personal use. The ending has a very 'wow' factor, and I can't wait to read the next installment. I think I just found a new series to love.

Would I recommend this book: Yes!

Rating: I give this book a 4.5/5.