A review by readinggrrl
Death & Desire by Deborah Wilde

4.0

Ash is back on the case only this time its to help solve a murder or is it? Her biggest clue is a feather that seems to compel who ever is near it with their deepest desire. For Ash though it makes her magic crave it. The victims families are convinced it was an Angel of Death but Ash isn't so sure.

Ash is also trying to navigate her relationship with her mother, one of the heads of the political party calling for the elimination of the magical houses, as well as figure out what in fact a Jezebel is and what her purpose may be.

Ash's love hate relationship with house head Levi is also front and center as she navigates politics, magic and people hell bent on telling her she isn't up to her job. But is her destiny to be a PI or is it something else entirely?

I didn't like this book as much as the last one but it did have its good spots. After a while the push me pull me type of relationship that Levi and Ash have stars to get old for me. I did find the whole Jezebel thing interesting and I love when Ash bests people who keep underestimating her. Overall I liked the book and this series. I will be downloading the 3rd book soon