by Annette Marie is the first installment in The Guild Codex: Demonized series, an urban fantasy that subverts typical "kick-ass" tropes with a protagonist who survives through cookies and curiosity . Core Narrative and Concept
: Breaking the cardinal rules of "don't look, don't listen, and don't talk" to a demon, Robin forms an accidental and highly unusual bond with a lethal, silver-eyed demon named Zylas . Taming Demons for Beginners by Annette Marie
: Unlike typical urban fantasies where contracts are blood-soaked, Robin and Zylas begin their partnership over baked goods . Reviewers from Writing Bookish Notes note that her skill in the kitchen unwittingly becomes her greatest survival tool. Key Characters by Annette Marie is the first installment in