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'' | ''The following review was originally published by Tera on her Blog, A Succubi's Tale on [https://www.succubus.net/blog/2025/10/14/a-review-of-the-devils-due-rachels-first-by-gypsy-renegade/ October 14, 2025]'' | ||
The battle is long and there seems to be no end. Chased and hounded with every step, the Mistress and her army battle against the forces aiming to end her. But there is more at stake than just the battle. Perhaps in time that truth will be apparent to all. | |||
The work focuses on a running battle between two forces in a fantasy world setting in which one of the groups are commanded by a succubus known as the Mistress. The story shifts between her perspective and that of other main characters as they battle, win and lose, and then lick their wounds before continuing onwards. It is very much a fantasy adventure at the core with some interesting character development happening around the edges of the story as well. | |||
The succubus of the work, known as Mistress, is more of a war demon overall than being focused on her succubus nature. It’s very clear that she is a schemer, plotter and is adept at battle. With that said,, there are moments when hints of her nature come out for an instant before the story returns to the battle again. Her form is a bit unclear, though she has wings, hooves and is seen to be able to charm many as the story is told. But her story is more about the relationships she has, her role as a leader, and how the battles around her effect everything. | |||
While I understand giving the main character the name Mistress, it’s a bit odd that her real name doesn’t come to the fore. The story is mainly a fantasy adventure with the main character being a succubus, but it’s not really that important to the overall story. | |||
Three and a half out of five pitchforks. | |||
As a fantasy adventure it’s quite interesting, as a story with a focus on the main character being as succubus, it’s a bit less so. There are gaps in the story which would have been nice to see filled somehow. How the work closes leaves a path to a follow on work, and that I hope would be able to spend less time in battles and more in telling the story of a succubus Mistress and how she came to be. | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
*[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS1KCCC8/ This work in Kindle Format at Amazon.com] | *[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS1KCCC8/ This work in Kindle Format at Amazon.com] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:30, 14 October 2025
| The Devil's Due: Rachel's First | |
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 The Devil's Due: Rachel's First eBook Cover, written by Gypsy Renegade | |
| Author(s) | Gypsy Renegade |
| Publisher | Amazon Digital Services |
| Publication date | January 15, 2025 |
| Media type | eBook |
| Length | 86 Pages |
| ASIN | B0DS1KCCC8 |
For other uses of the word Succubus, see Succubus (disambiguation).
The Devil's Due: Rachel's First is an eBook written by Gypsy Renegade. In this work the character Mistress is a Succubus.
Overview
- Title: The Devil's Due: Rachel's First
- Author: Gypsy Renegade
- Published By: Amazon Digital Services
- Length: 86 Pages
- Format: eBook
- ASIN: B0DS1KCCC8
- Publishing Date: January 15, 2025
Plot Summary
It was to be the glorious end of the war.
The Mistress lead her troop in triumph onto the last battlefield. But defeat was somehow snatched from the jaws of victory and now the Mistress and her troops are dogged and hunted. Can she save her troops from destruction? Only if she can save herself first.
Book Review
The following review was originally published by Tera on her Blog, A Succubi's Tale on October 14, 2025
The battle is long and there seems to be no end. Chased and hounded with every step, the Mistress and her army battle against the forces aiming to end her. But there is more at stake than just the battle. Perhaps in time that truth will be apparent to all.
The work focuses on a running battle between two forces in a fantasy world setting in which one of the groups are commanded by a succubus known as the Mistress. The story shifts between her perspective and that of other main characters as they battle, win and lose, and then lick their wounds before continuing onwards. It is very much a fantasy adventure at the core with some interesting character development happening around the edges of the story as well.
The succubus of the work, known as Mistress, is more of a war demon overall than being focused on her succubus nature. It’s very clear that she is a schemer, plotter and is adept at battle. With that said,, there are moments when hints of her nature come out for an instant before the story returns to the battle again. Her form is a bit unclear, though she has wings, hooves and is seen to be able to charm many as the story is told. But her story is more about the relationships she has, her role as a leader, and how the battles around her effect everything.
While I understand giving the main character the name Mistress, it’s a bit odd that her real name doesn’t come to the fore. The story is mainly a fantasy adventure with the main character being a succubus, but it’s not really that important to the overall story.
Three and a half out of five pitchforks.
As a fantasy adventure it’s quite interesting, as a story with a focus on the main character being as succubus, it’s a bit less so. There are gaps in the story which would have been nice to see filled somehow. How the work closes leaves a path to a follow on work, and that I hope would be able to spend less time in battles and more in telling the story of a succubus Mistress and how she came to be.