Book Review: Wicked Wind

Wicked Wind. Sharon Kay. Self published, January 20, 2014, Trade Paperback and Kindle, 312 pages.

Reviewed by Jessica Cage.

Sharon Kay, an award-winning author who lives in the Chicago area, brings us a new world with her Lash demons and mythical creatures. She does an amazing job of incorporating the city of Chicago, both good and bad, into her storyline. The attention to details and character development of this book are well thought out and beautifully written. It is so refreshing to read about women who are kicking tail and taking names. Nicole and her sister decided to do just that as they hit the streets in some of the toughest areas to use their special abilities to fight crime and protect those who cannot protect themselves.

The beginning reads a bit slow, but the story does pick up, and steam up as well. I was not prepared for the level of steam, but I’m not complaining about it either. The relationship between Nicole, our heroine, and Gunnar, her hunky demon suitor, is complicated and sexy. Gunnar has so much darkness in his past that watching him come out of it into a world of love and happiness is both uplifting and heartbreaking because you just know that something will come to threaten his transition. I personally loved Gunnar. He is strong yet gentle and is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure Nicole is safe. He struggles with the idea that her power allows her to protect herself but eventually accepts it and enjoys watching her come into her own.

I did have an issue with the transition between perspectives, as there seemed to be no real indication of when the storyline would shift to focus on another character. In those instances, I found myself re-reading previous paragraphs to find my place. I did love that I was able to get insight into other characters and background on who they were and how they came to be. It made me really care about them.

Overall, I would say that Wicked Wind is a great pick for anyone who is looking for a steamy paranormal book that provides an awesome storyline.