One Fell Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles, #3)

by Ilona Andrews

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What an intense ride filled with rewards for readers of the series. I am not going to reveal any, but ONE FELL SWEEP had my emotions all over the place. Dina has family arrive, and a return guest who provided support and an interesting thread of their own.

I held my breath as Dina, and the Inn found themselves under attack for offering shelter to a particular species. Andrews impressed me with their descriptive imagination regarding these creatures, their room, and the mission. Dina and her motley crew of both staff, friends, and guests come together to protect their guest and more.

For fans of the series, you know that pesky Sheriff who Dina always manages to allude when there is a commotion at the Inn. Well, things get mighty interesting from meddling to conversations. I laughed so hard I had tears streaming down my face.

Dina goes through some trials and revelations of her own. Not only do we see movement in her relationship with a certain sexy wolf, but she also has problems with the Inn. What an emotional roller coaster. From fear to tears the Andrews delivered twists and turns that made my stomach flip.

One of my favorite aspects of this series, heck in any of their series is how well developed and unique the secondary characters are. From a sweet little girl to the resident cook. I delighted in their antics. The definition of Christmas from an alien's perspective. PRICELESS! Despite the dangers, I want to pack my bags and move into Gertrude Hunt for a month. I know exactly what my room will look like, complete with bookshelves and a coffee maker.

As I mentioned Renee Raudman narrators and for me, she is the voice of Ilona Andrews. I love the different voices she creates which allow me to know who is speaking immediately. Her pacing and tone only enhance the humorous aspects and bring the suspenseful, nail-biting moments to life. While I have to avoid reviews, the wait for the audio and the pure pleasure I derive from listening makes the wait worth it.

The climatic ending revealed a clue regarding Dina's parents, but we will have to wait for the next installment to discover more. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer