The Brimstone series never fails to be charming, hilarious, wacky beyond belief, and still boast one of the most fun ensemble casts I've ever read. In the prequel, we were introduced to our anti-heroes Shax and Verin, demons on the run from Earth after ahem— a disagreement with management. The mysterious Julian made his debut among the gunfire, but when we return to Hell for the Company, it's just our demons and their drag queen AI, Miss Ivana.

Still trying to make a somewhat honest living by taking on various jobs delivering cargo, Verin agrees to haul some antigrav cows (think, cow balloons!) while Shax ends up in trouble for stealing synthetic sapphires. He can't help it. He is the Prince of Thieves, after all. When the demons realize they're short on feed for their weightless companions, they make a quick stop at a totally psychedelic planet to harvest some flora.

That's when they come upon an angel in an escape pod. Ness left Heaven after refusing orders to kill. Demon or no, he is unwilling to take a life. It goes against every fiber of his being. Ness isn't a angel warrior like Michael or Raphael. He's a healer with a sincere and tender heart. And to say that Shax is smitten after rescuing Ness, is most definitely an understatement. Ness represents the ultimate challenge—bedding a gorgeous and virgin angel. Not to mention the pretty gold feathers on his wings...

Shax and Ness are such wonderful compliments for each other. Neither is wholly good or bad, and their elements of moral grayness touch together to fill the missing pieces of a puzzle. They help each other grow and ease deep-rooted sadness. Plus, Ness doesn't take any of Verin's bad attitude, which is always amusing. After some radical dealings over Shax's sapphires and an angel-posse run-in, the crew is three men strong and ready for the next space adventure aboard the Brimstone!

Angel Martinez doesn't disappoint. Period. Treat yourself to this amazing series. It's bound to lighten any mood after a rough day.