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Clean Sweep

Book 1 in the series:Innkeeper Chronicles

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"Clean Sweep" in the series 'Innkeeper Chronicles' by Ilona Andrews is a unique blend of science fiction and fantasy set in a world where Inns are neutral grounds for all kinds of beings, including aliens, vampires, werewolves, and more. The story follows Dina, an innkeeper with magical abilities, as she navigates through a world filled with fantastical creatures and mysteries. The fast-paced tempo, creative worldbuilding, and engaging characters make this book a fun and exciting read, offering a fresh take on the paranormal genre.

Dina's journey as an innkeeper at a run-down inn, her encounters with sexy werewolves and vampires from space, and her efforts to keep the inn running smoothly amidst various challenges form the core of the plot. is described as relaxed, different, and weird in a good way, offering a delightful mix of humor, action, and magical elements. The author's writing style seamlessly weaves together elements of magic, science, and mystery, creating a captivating story that keeps readers entertained and eager for more.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with Dina serving as a strong protagonist challenged by her responsibilities, while Sean and Arland embody different aspects of traditional supernatural archetypes.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by a conversational tone that is both engaging and humorous, effectively balancing descriptive elements with clear, concise storytelling.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers around Dina, an innkeeper running a magical inn for intergalactic visitors, who must protect her community from a predatory creature while navigating a complicated love triangle.

Setting:

The setting combines a small Texas town with a magical inn that serves as a sanctuary for extraterrestrial guests, creating a unique blend of urban and fantastical elements.

Pacing:

The pacing is well-balanced, with a gradual build-up leading to engaging humor and high stakes, culminating in an action-packed conclusion that maintains reader interest throughout.
It had been such a nice morning. The Texas summer had finally cooled a little, allowing for a light, happy breeze. Not a single cloud marked the blue sky, and the walk to the twenty-four-hour gas-stat...

Notes:

Clean Sweep was initially released serially on Ilona Andrews's blog before being published as a full novella.
The story combines elements of urban fantasy, sci-fi, and humor, featuring aliens as werewolves and vampires.
Dina Demille, the protagonist, runs a magical inn in a small Texas town that serves otherworldly visitors.
The inn itself is a sentient being and plays a significant role in the story.
Dina faces a unique love triangle involving Sean, a werewolf, and Arland, a cosmic vampire soldier.
The novella includes illustrations for each main character, enhancing the reading experience.
Clean Sweep has been well-received for its creative world-building and humor, making it a comfort read for many fans.
The series features witty dialogue and entertaining interactions among various characters.
There is a bit of a mystery involving the deaths of pets in the neighborhood which motivates Dina to take action.
The author duo is known for their engaging writing style and has other popular series like Kate Daniels and The Edge.

Has Romance?

While romance exists in the story through a love triangle, it is not the main focus and remains relatively light, mostly building over the series.

From The Publisher:

On the outside, Dina Demille is the epitome of normal. She runs a quaint Victorian Bed and Breakfast in a small Texas town, owns a Shih Tzu named Beast, and is a perfect neighbor, whose biggest problem should be what to serve her guests for breakfast. But Dina is...different: Her broom is a deadly weapon; her Inn is magic and thinks for itself. Meant to be a lodging for otherworldly visitors, the only permanent guest is a retired Galactic aristocrat who can't leave the grounds because she's responsible for the deaths of millions and someone might shoot her on sight. Under the circumstances, "normal" is a bit of a stretch for Dina.

And now, something with wicked claws and deepwater teeth has begun to hunt at night....Feeling responsible for her neighbors, Dina decides to get involved. Before long, she has to juggle dealing with the annoyingly attractive, ex-military, new neighbor, Sean Evans-an alpha-strain werewolf-and the equally arresting cosmic vampire soldier, Arland, while trying to keep her inn and its guests safe. But the enemy she's facing is unlike anything she's ever encountered before. It's smart, vicious, and lethal, and putting herself between this creature and her neighbors might just cost her everything.

"Andrews is an auto-buy no matter what the genre " -Romantic Times

"If there is one author that defines Urban Fantasy, it is Ilona Andrews." -Annie Tegelan, Fresh Fiction

"One of the brightest voices in urban fantasy and one of my favorite authors. Ilona Andrews delivers only the best." -New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost.

Ratings (139)

Incredible (26)
Loved It (71)
Liked It (23)
It Was OK (10)
Did Not Like (7)
Hated It (2)

Reader Stats (279):

Read It (141)
Currently Reading (2)
Want To Read (90)
Did Not Finish (3)
Not Interested (43)

8 comment(s)

Loved It
1 week

This has a hilarious campy setup but ends up being emotional and thrilling.

 
Loved It
2 weeks

I ❤ Ilona Andrews! This wife/hubby pair should be on everyone's auto-buy list - not a bad book in the bunch.

(Listened to audiobook: ✮✮✮✮½)

* A fun

Innkeeper Chronicles Character Guide

 
Loved It
1 month

This is not my usual type of story - and yet it pulled me in.

At first, I read this and some of the world building was - different - but I stayed with it and I am glad that I did.

I enjoyed the premise of the fantasy elements and even the backstory and history of Inn Keepers. This concept is one that on paper I probably would pass on nine times out of ten, but this happened to be the one time and it was well worth the read.

It has been a long time since a book grabbed me in a way that made me finish the entire read in less than 24 hours, but this book did it. Kudos!

 
Loved It
2 months

Very good.

I love the works of Ilona Andrews it is simply amazing! In every form!

 
Loved It
3 months

****4.0****

Dina Demille is an Inn Keeper. A special Inn which is a resting place for special creatures like Vampires, Werewolves, Aliens and many more unimaginable. Dina possesses incredible powers in order to keep her guests safe. And she will go to any length or extreme to save her guests even from each other. Apart from that she has only one other mission in her life, that is to find her missing parents.

I liked the whole setting, world building and the sci-fi touch in this. Very strong female characters and a new interesting plot/genre/narration (for me) which caught my attention.

Happy Reading!!

 
Loved It
3 months

A quick little read and a pallet cleanser.

 
Incredible
3 months

Ilona Andrews is one of my favourite authors, if not my absolute favourite. And they again blew me out of the water with the incredible imagination and world building behind this series.


Not only does it combine cozy innkeeper vibes with brilliant science fiction, but it also brings a whole level of complexity with the individual beliefs and requirements of each guest.


And let us not forget out fantastic protagonist, who is a badass in her own right. With just the right amount of romance, this is a series that I will always come back to.

 
Loved It
6 months

Graphic Audio audiobook was better than than book, which was great.

 
 
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