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City of Eternal Night

by Kristen Painter
Orbit: Hachette. (Crescent City, Bk. 2). Dec. 2014. 400p. ISBN 9780316278331. pap. $16; ebk. ISBN 9780316278317. FANTASY
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Harlow and Augustus share the New Orleans home they inherited from Harlow's mother when she died in the series opener, House of the Rising Sun. They are still dealing with their mutual attraction but bigger problems arise, including the kidnapping of the daughter of one of the city's fae elite. It is Augustus's responsibility as Guardian of the city to get her back, even if the demanded ransom is his own corpse. Harlow wants to help, yet when it brings her into conflict with her monstrous father, she learns some startling things about her own powers.
VERDICT Building on the strength of the first book, this series blends an irresistible near-future setting with characters who continue to develop. Urban fantasy fans will enjoy entering Painter's vividly drawn world.
Reviewed by Megan M. McArdle , Nov 15, 2014
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