The world is fascinating in that magic on Earth is contained in these magical Inns scattered all over the Earth. Supernatural creatures come from space visit Earth and stay at these inns. Cool right?!? I love magical homes, inns, castles that become almost characters themselves. A keeper runs each Inn and Dina our protagonist is an innkeeper. They protect the guest, keep humans from learning about them and remain neutral during times of dispute, war etc. Poor Dina does not have the luxury when her town is threatened. Oh boy!
“…Something isn’t right with you and this property. Strange things happen around it. I don’t know what is going on, but I will find out. You could make it easier on yourself by coming clean.”
“Sure. This is a magic bed-and-breakfast and the two guys in my kitchen are aliens from outerspace.”
“You will show that thing to me and from now on, I will deal with them." I opened my eyes really wide and fluttered my eyelashes at him. "I'm sorry, I must've missed your coronation ceremony. Silly me.”
We get a little romance with two suitors. One might infer a love triangle but it is not developed enough to cast labels and Dina clearly lets us know whom she favors with a running thought commentary in her head that I found hilarious. We have Arland and Sean an alpha werewolf vying for her attentions and aiding with the threat to both inn and community. Andrews weaved in snark, made the male figures alluring and humorous for our benefit. In typical Andrews’ fashion, they are taking their time developing the romance and that is just fine by me. I look forward to seeing how it all develops.
“I have spent my spare time studying literature popular with young women of this planet. One should always study the battlefield."
Sean glanced at him. "And?"
"I suggest you give up now. According to my research, in a vampire-werewolf love triangle, the vampire always gets the girl.”
“That suit has gone to your head." "It's not the suit, buttercup." "I don't do pet names." "Do you do werewolves?" "Okay, I'm not talking to you anymore.”
Clean Sweep was a winner and further confirmation that I adore the Ilona Andrews writing team and their spectacular world building. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer