Conclave

Devil's Night Series, Book 3.5

By: Penelope Douglas

Narrated by: Tatiana Sokolov, Jeremy York

Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

"Do you know what a papal conclave is?"

Damon: Will is gone. He hasn't been seen in months, and the texts coming from his phone are almost certainly forged. Something's wrong. We need to act now.

Michael is ready to tear down The Cove, Rika's hiding something, Evans Crist is a threat, and Winter's father is still out there. Everyone is off in a million directions, and we're vulnerable. It's time to do this. It's time to claim our place.

Rika: A few years ago, I never thought I'd be here. On board Pithom. Miles out at sea. At a table with Michael Crist, Kai Mori, and Damon Torrance - men I now consider family.

We've locked ourselves on this yacht for however long it takes to address our agenda, and we won't leave until everything is on the table. Even things I don't want to talk about. Things Michael doesn't know.

We will find Will. We will solidify our plans, and we will remove any threats. If we survive Conclave.

Contains mature themes.

©2019 Penelope Douglas (P)2020 Tantor

When you have to work it out, remove distractions.

There're some things that the group needs to clear the air about - so a conclave is called. They will be placed together, in seclusion from others, until they work their stuff out.

Tensions are high as unresolved issues are brought to light, and the characters are forced to confront their inner demons and past mistakes. Relationships are tested, alliances are questioned, and each character's motivations are revealed. This intimate and intense setting allows for a deeper understanding of the characters and their dynamics, setting the stage for the next chapter in their journey.

The perfect transition to the next book.

Well this is one novella I was not expecting to like as much as I did! It gave me exactly what I needed as far as an update on how things were going with Damon and Winter as well as him and Rika. I was not expecting that little twist with Rika and Michael but hey I got more of Michael basically professing his undying love and obsession with Rika so I'll take it! Seriously, I can never get enough of the things he says to her about how she is his entire world. It's my favorite thing about them haha!
Oh and the engine room?? WORTH IT.

Good segway

This was a good Novela. It provided details about Rika and Michael and gave us a glimpse into Damon and Willows life. His animosity with his birth mothe is sad but understandable.

Intermission

The Devil’s Night Series is based on four friends and their love interests. Michael Crisp (Erika Fane), Kai More (Nikova Banks), Daman Torrance (Winter Ashby), and William Grayson III (Emory Scott).

THOUGHTS:
These books are more like a good intermission to the four main books that were written in The Devil’s Night series. They are short and give a little more insight into their lives.

I love the crew.

I enjoy this series so much because I loved following the characters through their lives and I always looked forward to catching up with them in the next book.

Enjoyable quick listen~

I wish more was discussed at the conclave. I always find myself wishing there was more details and elaboration in this series though (I hope Penelope Douglas’ other books aren’t as lacking as I have a few in my TBR list). That being said the spice was decent and the ending with Damon and Winter was sweet. The narration is getting better too. I don’t know if I’m just getting used to the narrators, having listened to the first 3 books already, or if they’re just settling into the roles better and sounding more natural now.

Ah..more Damon❤️

So this was a teaser book really. Nothing really happens per se but it’s always nice to see the group gathering together to resolve problems.

Conclave was Rikas idea to get everyone together to find Will. It’s been over a year since they saw him and he’s been MIA.

Rika and Michaels wedding is finally scheduled in a month (Devils Night) How poetic is that! Rika got on my nerves a little in this story. You will know what I’m talking about when you listen to the book. I hope she redeems herself and does the right thing by Michael.

We get more Damon and Winter however like Michael and Rika after all this time they are still not married either. There is nothing regarding if he’s still married to Winters sister or what really happened with all that.

We see a little of Kai and Banks and their marriage is still going strong.

We also see a bit of Alex as well. We get a bit of background with her and how she got into what she is doing. I really love her and really hope PD writes her the best HEA ever.

Hopefully with the next book we get weddings, HEA for Alex and find Will.

Waiting on pins and needles PD!

an emotional roller coaster

the twist and turn was crazy i love this short and sweet btw michell ,rica, banks, kai, Damien and winter it’s a crazy wholesome story

Background and in between.

Omg Damon is still my favorite 🥰
This covers some of what happens in the background of book 4 with focus on Damon and Winter, Alex, and Rika's and Michael's relationship.

Finally, they talk!

Y’all don’t understand how much these characters stressed me out when they kept ruining each other’s lives instead of sitting down to talk for 20 minutes. Only took 3 books, but they made it! This novella was quick, but I definitely feel like it’s essential to the storyline. Damon and Rika working together is a whole vibe.