I think this is the first book in the series I didn’t like. That mainly comes down to the character of Geezer. His betrayal and backstory were surprisingly cliche for series that’s done a great job subverting my expectations. The idea of Goldy Pond being a hunting ground for the rich and powerful is,on its own, a bit cliche as well, but taken in context of demon society and what we know about the world so far makes it a VERY interesting set piece for this arc and has some nasty implications about just how safe and secure the bunker and all the other safe places Minerva made really are. The cast of characters has exploded this volume (likely for the inevitable bloodbath). There isn’t anything to their personalities yet beyond a few quirks, but I’m looking forward to getting to know them more and seeing how the author will twist the knife as they get killed off. Volume 8 is still good, it’s just not as great as the previous volumes. Here’s hoping the next volume gets better.