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The Demon's Lexicon
25 Nov 2025 21:30I reread The Demon's Lexicon and actually finished the trilogy this time. It's been ten years since I first read the books, but the brothers and their relationship made a lasting impression. That's what I really liked about the books; the messed up pair of brothers who are deeply devoted to each other, and the way the nonhuman character was handled. It was fun to revisit them for a while.
While I liked the first book, I remember that I hated the second book so much I didn't bother to read the third, so I went in with lower expectations this time. That definitely helped. The books are YA, and there was plenty of stuff in them that got on my nerves. However, I am capable of powering through a lot to get more of the stuff I like, and the books aren't that long or difficult. In this case it was Nick and Alan and their relationship that I wanted more of.
The third book turned out to be more rewarding than expected in that regard. I'm glad I read it. The part where they discussed Alan's predicament in particular was just one emotional punch after another. I also found myself surprisingly fond of Jamie, a character I didn't even remember from my first read. He was the funniest part of the books, especially in combination with Nick.
While I liked the first book, I remember that I hated the second book so much I didn't bother to read the third, so I went in with lower expectations this time. That definitely helped. The books are YA, and there was plenty of stuff in them that got on my nerves. However, I am capable of powering through a lot to get more of the stuff I like, and the books aren't that long or difficult. In this case it was Nick and Alan and their relationship that I wanted more of.
The third book turned out to be more rewarding than expected in that regard. I'm glad I read it. The part where they discussed Alan's predicament in particular was just one emotional punch after another. I also found myself surprisingly fond of Jamie, a character I didn't even remember from my first read. He was the funniest part of the books, especially in combination with Nick.