I liked the relationship between the two of them, it’s a little different than the usual trope, particularly in that it involves Lon’s preteen son, Jupe, a fantastic character in his own right.Īs a whole I thought the world Bennett created for her series to be imaginative and interesting. He and Cady develop a mutual respect that soon turns into a romantic affection. It’s no surprise that Lon plays a role of ongoing significance in the series. In Kindling the Moon, Cady reaches out for help to demonologist, Earthbound, photographer and single father, Lon Butler. As her power develops, she also finds new reserves of fortitude and potency. She is strong and independent, but willing to accept help when she needs it. I enjoyed her wit, and her talent for kicking butt. She is unique within her world, for her ability to kindle Heka from the moon, and her ability to see halo’s which identify Earthbounds. I did think the ending was somewhat anticlimactic but it was satisfying nevertheless.Ĭady is an appealing heroine, with strengths and flaws which are well balanced. The main storyline is resolved with Kindling the Moon, though there are threads loosened which are picked up in later books. Cady is not only challenged by the need to track down an elusive Æthyric demon, but also navigate complicated politics within the occult society, evade a ruthless bounty hunter, and master newly emerging abilities, all with a time frame of just two weeks.

The plot in Kindling the Moon is fast paced and offers plenty of action. Ordered to prove her family’s innocence, or suffer punishment in their place, Cady has a near impossible task in front of her, one that may cost her everything. For the last seven years Cady has kept a low profile, avoiding the notoriety of her parents, two runaway renegade occultists accused of heinous crimes, but when they resurface her peaceful life is shot to hell.

Kindling the Moon introduces part owner of the demon-friendly Tambuku Tiki Lounge., and magician, Arcadia ‘Cady’ Bell. I read the four books, Kindling the Moon, Summoning the Night, Binding the Shadows and Banishing the Dark, over a period of about a week.

The Arcadia Bell series is another urban fantasy series that languished on my TBR list for far too long.

Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennett