I hadn't read the first book, but had no problem starting in midstream, probably because the first 25% of the book spent more time reintroducing the cast of characters than barreling into this book's main story. Since I hadn't read the first book, that was fine, not sure how readers continuing on from book 1 may feel. It did not feel like an info. dump though, it felt pretty "organic". (It did not explain a certain someone's obsession with the Wild West? Mexico? though.)

I didn't find the book laugh out loud funny, more smile inducing which was a nice change from my usual darker UF reads. The character of John, at least in this book, isn't a slacker, but someone trying his best after finding out the world isn't exactly what he thought it was.

I liked the realism about some of the events, like how a man reacted after he found out what happened to his wife, but would have preferred a more action packed story. There is action and bad guy fighting, just not as much as I'm used to in UF.

I have put the first book on my wishlist and am looking forward to the third book.

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

John Smith is 25, a private eye and a supernatural mediator. Not something you often read, oh and he also appears to be immune to the thrall of Vampires. All of which comes in very useful, as he’s not a particularly good PI. John’s latest case is yet another domestic, a husband thinks his wife is cheating on him. When John tries to sort this out, it turns into quite a different sort of mess.

I really enjoyed this book, I love the hero, for once not an Adonis, but someone who is flawed, scruffy and developing a paunch. The type of bloke you’d want to have a beer with, apart from the fact that lots of murder and mayhem goes on around him. There are some nicely imagined characters and scenes. I particularly liked Lord Beel-Kasan, a Demi-god, and Jee Sun, his ward, and the Bitter End, Supernaturals favourite bar. This is the 2nd book in John’s series, but it was easy to get into even without having read the first. A really good urban fantasy, some nice comedic bits, making me laugh out loud at times and & still entertaining with some unexpected twists. I’m already looking forward to the next book.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.