Oh, Terrible….you make me feel so very happy when I sigh and say your name. Ms. Kane, how do you take huge, scary, ugly mob enforcer and make him swoon worthy? In real life, I would definitely run across the street and walk in the opposite direction if Terrible was around. When I read Chasing Magic, I found myself clutching my ereader to my chest and sighing….Chasing Magic has Chess once again fighting her inner demons. If you recall from previous books, our heroine is a pill-popping, drug addicted mess of a church witch. She still is – that hasn’t changed – but in this book, her addiction puts her in real danger. The city’s supply of illicit drugs has been tampered with, creating crazy zombie drug addicts.Book 5 of the Downside Ghosts series has a lot of action suspense, drama and some very hot sexy times. It seems that no matter what the plot is, all I care about is Chess and Terrible’s story. The plot itself, while entertaining, always seems secondary to me. In Chasing Magic, Chess learns about the consequences of her actions. She learns that her unauthorized use of magic comes at a price, not only to herself but to others around her. Chess still struggles with her self-esteem and she continues to see herself as not worthy of Terrible’s love. Chess struggles with the Truth and worrries that if Terrible really knew her, he wouldn’t want to stay with her. Meanwhile, Terrible is very much in love with Chess:“Shit. You so fuckin pretty, Chessie. True thing. So…ain’t even can breathe sometimes.”This book marks Chess’ emotional journey as she realizes what she wants out of her life – and she wants Terrible. It feels as if she is finally getting it. Perhaps she can find happiness. I hope she does. But knowing Chess, it’s still a bumpy road ahead for her.If you haven’t had a chance to start this series, the first book is Unholy Ghosts. It's not a comfortable read, but it is compelling and extremely well-written. The Downside Ghosts series isn’t for everyone, but if you enjoy dark urban fantasy, it’s a great series to start. Michelle and I share our thoughts about this book on Badass Book Reviews.
