Stone Demon MAHONEY, KAREN

**Stone Demon by Karen Mahoney - Urban Fantasy That Actually Delivers**

Alchemist apprentice Jade's life gets properly messy when stone gargoyles start coming to life and terrorizing her city. Armed with ancient magic and a serious attitude problem, she's got to figure out who's animating these architectural nightmares before they turn everyone into decorative rubble. This urban fantasy gem explores themes of power, responsibility, and what happens when your supernatural homework tries to kill you.

Perfect for readers who devoured *City of Bones* but wanted more alchemy and fewer love triangles. Mahoney crafts a gritty magical world where teenagers actually act like teenagers - sarcastic, imperfect, and occasionally brilliant. Genre fans aged 14+ will appreciate the fresh take on paranormal YA without the usual vampire angst.

This preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks is ready for its next adventure.

*"Jade is the kind of protagonist I wish I'd had growing up - tough without being insufferable."*

*"Finally, urban fantasy that doesn't make me roll my eyes every chapter."*