The Ninth Circle

Fantastic!  Loved every moment.  A female version of supernatural. But these girls are awesome. Loved the unique details about different circle "members". Very well written. The only thing I didn't care for was the girls last name.  It kept making me think of the shadowhunters series. Overall, great book. Can't wait for the next in the series

This book reminded me a lot of the supernatural TV series. It’s about a family of 3 people who used to hunt demons together. One person decided to quit and now another person of the family is missing and they have to go and find him/her in a world filled with monsters. I’m not saying that this is exactly the same or that there is some sort of plagiarism. I’m just pretty sure that if you like that TV show, you will probably like this to.  It is exciting and scary and has many action scenes.
Let me start the actual review of by saying that I really liked the overall story. It was a unique story and I think the writer is really skilled in describing scenes and actions. The characters were also really detailed, something I consider one of the most important things in making or breaking a book. There were many surprises and plot twists which made it a real page turner at some points!
But I did have an issue with this book. I think it lacked some kind of side story. It was just the main story line and that was it. Everything that happened was something that was needed to understand the story. There was never a moment where there was a side track in any way. When there was a scene that wasn’t necessary to the plot it only lasted half a page and afterwards it was never mentioned again. Because of this lack of diversity in the story I got the feeling that it was just action scene after action scene. Don’t get me wrong, I liked the book. But it was just a little too much.
I’m looking forward to reading the other books in this series!

I have to admit what first drew me to this book was the cover, I had already clicked download to kindle before reading what the book was about. Once I had read the synopsis though I am happy to say that not only did it grab my interest but the book itself met all of my expectations throughout and then some. The story follows sister's Tala and Aiva through a race through the nine circles, each facing a new challenge as they progress through, I was worried this may become repetitive but the action was fast paced and and there were enough differences for this to not be a problem. The characters themselves are well defined and their opposite natures work well together, their is a slight emphasis on them using their 'female wiles' to get through certain situations but it doesn't detract from the story in any way. As a duo of demon slaying sisters in a profession that is deemed as a 'family business their are times it could be seen as a female 'Supernatural' though I feel it did still manage to maintain an air of originality. One of the things that was great to see was that although there was definite potential for love interests it was not something the book focused on at all devoting more time to the sisters demon slaying exploits. Overall I would definitely recommend and am already eagerly waiting the next instalment!

Tala and Aiva are estranged sisters and demonhunters in modern-day Dublin. Now they have to team up to find their third sister, Hartley, who's been kidnapped by demons. Or has she? And where do the sisters' growing superpowers come from?

"The Ninth Circle" is a kind of Irish Buffy the Vampire Slayer, only with more action and less introspection. So either that sounds great to you, or it doesn't. The sisters are really half-sisters, sharing the same mother but ignorant of who their fathers are, and their mother, also a demonhunter, was killed by a particularly unpleasant demon in a piece of backstory that explains why the sisters are now estranged.

Don't let the word "backstory" frighten you off with fears of a slow-moving plot: the fight scenes come fast and furious here, with barely a breather in between. For some of us (like me) that is a little overwhelming, and while the three sisters are definitely distinct characters, they are not really developed as complex beings--for how could they be, busy as they are kicking demon rear end. "The Ninth Circle" will never be mistaken for Literature with a Capital L, but there's plenty of magic, mayhem, and action-packed girl power to delight the reader looking for a high-octane urban fantasy read.

FYI: the book does not exactly end on a cliffhanger, but it definitely sets things up for the next novel in the series, so if your heart is wedded solely to standalone stories, be warned. If you like series, though, this may be for you.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

A big thank you to to C.A.Farland and Netgalley for the free copy in exchange for an unbiased review.

So this novel immediately grabbed my attention! Tala, the demon huntress, whose apartment is warded against fey, vampires, werewolves, and the aforementioned demons, but not humans. Then there is the crime world separated into nine levels, each "circle responsible for a different activity." 

Three sisters (and Nighthunters): Tala, Aiva, and Hartley. But Hartley is an addicted gambler and is missing. So the ladies seek her, only to learn she's been abducted by one of those demonic criminal circles. These ladies are highly trained soldiers against the forces of evil and battle, of 
course, ensues wherever their clues lead.

The creature count is just enormous. If it's a myth, it's probably in this book, some where you least expect them. 
Great plot, Harland! Not sure I'm happy with the ending? The sisterhood trinity, I feel, was a tip of the iceberg that I'm hoping can be resurrected in future books somehow. And I'm so there for Book Two!

Brilliant brilliant brilliant what a fantastic start to a new series i loved it i found it to be a really exciting and enjoyable read

Well written book kept you wanting to keep reading. Looking forward to reading next one

Fantastic women's version of The Dresden Files. Two sisters in search of their third. Powerful and strong women that will let nothing get in their way. Harland does a fantastic job building these characters and you can really feel their bond of kinship. Story flows well and goes by way too quickly.

I should start saying that I don't read many Urban Fantasy books. But this was definitely worth it.
This book was an easy and enjoyable read. It was fast-paced and action-packed and the story escalated quickly. The author's style is witty and refreshing.
I liked the characters a lot! Tala was so strong and funny. She had me laughing hard with her actions and comments. Also, surprisingly, I didn't find myself cringing when she did something reckless occasionally.
It took a little longer for Aiva to grow on me, but when we get to know more about her, and her character grows and develops, she becomes very likeable. Also, I'm hoping we get to see more about Connor!
My biggest problem was that I didn't know how to picture the girls. we don't know anything beyond the fact that they have dark hair. Not even their ages (somewhere in their early/mid 20's).
Anyway, when there was description, it was good. Not too much and not confusing; we know where and how the scene is developing, I liked it. The action scenes were clear and pretty good, not a tangle of limbs and weapons as I've sometimes encountered.
The way the author wove the demon's society with the human world was surprisingly fluid and interesting.
I'm looking forward to reading the next book!

This book was so good! If you can make it to chapter 2, you'll be in it for the long haul. There's a crazy plot twist! Totally worth the read.

5 STARS for The Ninth Circle !!!  C. A. Harland keeps the reader guessing with each page of The Ninth Circle. A supernatural thriller filled with action, suspense and destruction. A marvelous new take on the nine circles of hell and an old-world Irish mythology of Morrigan. The author does a beautiful job of creating this dark and twisted tale. The words weave in a way the reader can visualize. This story of three sisters, Tala, Hartley and Aiva, slowly builds to an extensive dark storyline filled with crossover worlds, mythology, old-world gods and supernatural creatures. Some known and some newly developed. Set aside time to read this book. Interruptions Will Not Be Welcomed !!!  5 STARS !!!

Think supernatural season 1 and you may grasp the vibes the book gave me, and yet, the story is much richer and so are the characters. The relationships between these sisters really sold this for me. This was a great read.

This book was the best. An adventure so fun and cunning and amazing, I got lost in this world.

Meet Aiva, librarian, and her private detective sisters Tala and Hartley Morgenstern. They live in Dublin, Ireland, and spend there free time as Nighthunters. This book follows their escapades through the nine circles, bringing them into contact with demons, sirens, fae, hellhounds, selkies, harpies............etc. 
LOVE this book!! It's a good long read which doesn't get boring at any point. I've never read anything by this author, but if this is evidence, then I want more. Definitely recommend to everyone.

The plot was fast paced and gripping as they jumped from one location to the other. I like how it was organized into episodes instead of chapters. The writing was fluid and easy to get into. 
The world building was tackled well. Each circle was given details but not too much to look like an info dump. Hell was described well along with the creatures that lived there and it was interesting to see varieties instead of the usual demons we read about.
The characters were all morally grey and yet you can’t help but root for them. Sometimes you didn’t know whether to trust that character or not since some were hiding secrets. I loved how Tala loved hers sisters a lot and would do anything to get them back.

This reminds me so much of supernatural, I love the strong female leads in the story and really hope that their will be a second book and this isn't just a one off.

Excellent foray into the supernatural with a sibling twist. Highly enjoyed this book. 
Rather like the supernatural sequence in regard to it being composed of three siblings that fight/restrain supernatural entities but it has a mysterious origin story and oats of narrative twists for these three sisters.
The characters were well portrayed and believable. I actually cared about their quest to find out what happened to the third sister and couldn't put this book down.
An intense page turner that will keep you interested until the denouement. I feel that there may be a sequel in the offing as there is ample room for it.

The Ninth Circle was a nice read that wove together several components of European mythologies. It seemed like a cross between the Otherworld Series by Yasmine Galenorn D'Artigo sisters and the Winchester boys of Supernatural. It made for an interesting dynamic and the world that C.A. Harland created on top of Ireland as we know it is intriguing. The twists in the plot line kept me turning page after page. Can't wait to see what else is in store for the Morgenstern's next!