This book was not for me. The dialogue often felt unnatural and made the book feel like the book was for a younger audience than what I believe the intended demographic is based on the plot and characters actions. Additionally, I get that angels and demons are Christo-centric but having the MC constantly praying to God and Jesus took me out of the story. I love a good angel v demon battle but believe there is a way to do it that doesn't feel like I am getting a mouth full of religious zealotry. The book also felt like it started in the middle of a story rather than the beginning. It felt like it was missing interesting pages of information that I would have liked to read/know from the beginning. I like the premise of the book and the author has creative ideas but I think the execution could have been better.

If like me you LOVED the alpha girls series you would have been excited to see another new series coming from this talented author. Add in the fact that you get to see the characters we fell in love with in Alpha Girl again and this makes this one hell of a must read and Aileen Erin did not disappoint us!

Soon as I started this I was HOOKED. I could not put it down. I really felt like I was back there with all my favourite characters in a family reunion but also getting to meet new ones with Sam (who we did meet in the last book) and Phoenix.

This one is more demon focused as Sam is in a battle with the demons trying to send them back to hell and help the poor souls they occupy.

Invocation is a brilliant introduction to this new series. It sets the scene and the relationships that are developing beautifully. I loved watching the start of Phoenix and Sam's relationship start building. The connection between them is palpable even back when they first met when Sam was younger but they were not ready for what was to come just yet. Sam introduces Phoenix to a new world that would totally freak out and run off even the strongest person yet he stay and accepts Sam for who she is. Talk about SWOON!

I am seriously excited to see what is to come in this series next! how long till the next book comes out??

Thank you for the arc in return for an honest review. That being said, honest is not always positive. This book felt like a Wattpad story. It felt super young and old all at the same time. All of the characters were in their 20s and acted like 17 year olds. It wasn’t for me but I’m sure this will be good for some (maybe those who read her other books)

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

This was a lot of fun to read! I particularly enjoyed the magic system and the fantasy elements of the book.

I will read ANYTHING Eileen Erin writes. Her work is well written and magical, and it's saved me in times of darkness in my life. I hope she never stops writing.

This is my first read from a very talented and skilled author and look forward to more of her work. It is admittedly hard to put down a book that starts off with an infestation of demons and an exorcism. And it does not disappoint from this spot on. The story is told mostly from the view of Samantha, daughter of a fallen Angel, who battles demons and saves sinners from their own failures and weaknesses. Great descriptions, lots of detail and world building, likable cast of characters who you can cheer for.

Aileen Erin’s "Invocation" presents an intriguing premise but ultimately falls short in its execution. While the novel has potential with its urban fantasy setting and magical elements, several key aspects detract from the overall reading experience.

The plot centers around a young protagonist who discovers hidden powers and becomes embroiled in a battle between mystical forces. While this concept is promising, the storyline often feels disjointed and lacks a clear direction. The pacing is uneven, with long stretches of exposition followed by rushed action scenes that leave readers struggling to keep up.

Character development is another area where "Invocation" could have been stronger. The protagonist is somewhat underdeveloped, making it difficult to fully invest in her journey. Her motivations and emotional responses often feel inconsistent, which undermines her relatability and depth. Similarly, the supporting characters come across as one-dimensional, with stereotypical traits that fail to make them memorable.

The dialogue in "Invocation" can be stilted and unnatural at times, detracting from the immersive quality of the story. Conversations often serve as info-dumps rather than organic exchanges, which can disrupt the flow and make the narrative feel forced.

Additionally, the world-building, while imaginative, lacks the depth needed to fully transport readers into Erin’s envisioned universe. The magical system is not thoroughly explained, leaving many questions unanswered and creating a sense of confusion. The setting itself, though rich in potential, is not vividly described, making it hard for readers to visualize the environment and fully engage with the story.

On a positive note, Erin’s writing shows glimpses of creativity and flair, particularly in her descriptions of magical elements and action sequences. There are moments where the narrative shines, hinting at the author’s potential to craft engaging fantasy stories with more refinement and focus.

Overall, "Invocation" is a novel with a solid foundation but numerous missed opportunities. With more cohesive plotting, deeper character development, and enhanced world-building, it could have been a standout in the urban fantasy genre. As it stands, "Invocation" may appeal to die-hard fans of the genre looking for a quick read, but it falls short of delivering a truly compelling and satisfying story.

My name is Samantha Catherine Lopez, and I am Nephilim. This is my story.

From the opening pages, I was immediately drawn into Samantha’s world. Aileen Erin seamlessly wove together a tale of good and evil that made it hard to look away. The characters came to life, even when they were dead. I love that Samantha runs towards danger and faces her fears, knowing it’s the right thing to do.

I have read books with paranormal creatures, heavenly and demonic creatures, and the humans they walk among, but Invocation is an original take on a familiar story line.

Invocation is a fast paced thriller that took my breath away and had me clutching my ereader, white knuckled, on the edge of my seat, devouring words before they could devour Samantha. She has friends all around her, but going to Hell and facing her father is something she must do alone. Talk about family problems….her father is a fallen angel and he wants her in Hell with him.

When Samantha and her father come face to face and her strength falters, who will reach out and bring her home?

At first I thought this could be a stand alone, no series book, but I was so glad to find out it’s not. I want more and I want it now!

I would like to thank Aileen Erin and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review Invocation.

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I had such a great time reading this book! I really fell in love with her sci fi series, but then it turns out I had some of her Alpha Girl series through NetGalley-and then I got this one, so I had to read all of the books! But now I've made it to this one, and I had such a great time reading it!

We did meet Samantha in the Alpha Girl series, she and Tess are related. But it was so great to have her star in her own series with the abilities that she has, and the whole thing with her dad and the demons. I just had to know more!

The whole set up with the ghosts and the demons, and the people that she has surrounding her, I absolutely loved it! And then you add in Phoenix, who doesn't know anything about all this-yet. I loved their simmering connection, it didn't quite fully bloom yet, but given the events of this book, it's probably going to!

A lot happened in this book, was setting up for future events of the series, and the way things ended has me really anticipating what is to come. That we got to see some familiar faces, yeah, that was a bonus. I'm just so excited for more!

This was such a great read and I can't wait to continue on!

I am super sad to say this, but I was not a fan of this book. I have read pretty much all other things by this author and loved them, but this title fell flat for me. The premise of the book was super exciting with the battle of good versus evil and demons and possessions with a girl standing as human's last defense, and even the beginning was exciting. And then, it just wasn't. Not a lot actually happened in the book, instead there was a lot of angst about the MC wondering if she was good enough to be loved, good enough to go to heaven, and then all her tons of friends telling her how wonderful she was. Also, the main endpoint of what should have been a cool action packed story was a romance, yet the couple in question barely interacted, maybe a total of like an hour overall and almost never alone and did not go on a date yet were in love... It was too much nonsense for me and not enough of what I was hoping for. Also this is the first in a series but I will not be back for a second helping.
Keep in mind that others will probably love this story but it was not what I wanted (which is seconded by my buddy read partner). I will still keep an eye out for more books by this author, just not this series.

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for a copy of this wonderful story.

It has beautiful writing.
The chemistry is so good between Phoenix and Samantha. It makes me want to run laps.
The concept of Samantha and her ties to Hell are so cool.
I love the found family.

I’m so excited for the future stories of them by Aileen Erin.

I was initially very intrigued by the description of this book. However it felt extremely young. I know it is YA but it felt almost like grade/middle school level.

I also even begin to explain how over used any form of the word demon is used in the book. Yeah I expect it a bit when reading a paranormal book however there was points were it was use upwards of 5 times on the same page…

Ein exzellenter Auftakt für die neuen Serie von Aileen Erin. Ein fantastisches Slow Burn-Setup für den Rest der Serie. Ich kann es kaum erwarten bald weitere Bücher über epische Dämonenschlachten zu lesen!

I highly enjoyed this story. It was not what I was expecting at first but I came to love it and I also like the way the author wrote the realationships that our MC makes and how she handles everyone in her life. When I started the book I thought it was gonna be slow building up the world and our MC but when we meet our MC we just get dropped in the deep end of the pool and we swim with the information we are provided. It was such a great opening and I'm looking forward to book 2

At first, I was thrilled about the representation of Latinx characters, but the story was just not hitting me. The beginning had a good pace, but after a couple of chapters, I started to get bored with the content. It seemed like many things would set up future events, but most of those didn't go through. It was pretty lackluster in the action that it did have. I've read age-gap romances before, but there was something about the relationship between the main character and the love interest that didn't seem right to me. They also didn't have that much chemistry and the relationship seemed forced, even with the beginning setup. The main character was someone who I found not very interesting, she was just bland and lacked some character development. However, I thought that the side characters were pretty entertaining. They are what kept me reading the story.

I won't say this ends on a cliffhanger, but it definitely leaves you wanting more. I loved Sam in Tessa and Dastien's stories, but was so glad she got her own story here. Action packed and perfect.

Aileen Erin returns to the world of her Alpha girls books with the story of Samantha Catherine Lopez who was conceived by a father possessed by a major demon and as a result can open portals that can send demons back to hell. She lives on werewolf pack lands and works with them to prevent demon infestation. Invocation (paper from Ink Monster, LLC) tells of her rescuing a fae friend of the pack and also discovering her true love. Exciting and romantic at the same time, Further adventures to come.

While contemporary fantasy isn't my usual type, I really liked this book and the FMC. She's strong, even when she's scared, and while she may be a bit awkward at times, it makes sense considering that she spend a huge part of her developing years in institutions.

She's here to protect the humans from the demons, while trying not to get caught by her dad. As I said, she's scared, she feels hopeless at times, but she's a fighter and she's not gonna stop from doing what she believes is the right thing.

There is romance as well, and sometimes it feels a bit forced by the author and the MMC's actions don't make sense at times, but I think they can make a cute couple, especially in the next volume.

The ending is giving mixed emotions, because it just felt weird, but as the saying goes, you do you.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy in exchange for my honest review

Stop what you're doing and Get. This. Book! Absolutely intriguing! I couldn't put it down! Sam is a badass through and through. Her abilities make her unique and not weird or psychotic. She has an incredible gift, maybe a curse, depending on how you look at it!?!? I can't wait for the next edge of your seat story in this series!