Slightly better written compared to its first book, Legacy of Temptation, Larissa Ione back again to Demonica World and feature the OG's children's stories while navigating their romantic problems and also saving the world from demon and angel alike. The nostalgia factor already paid off with book 1 and this book continue from what left in book 1. Both MCs, Stryke and Cyan already introduced in book 1, with Stryke is Shade and Runa's triplet while Cyan is a technomancer who also member of DART, the organization under Kynan Morgan's leadership. They don't cross path since while Stryker is part of the Seminus brother families, he was also estranged from them because he believe he was responsible for his little brother, Chaos's death. But, fate is fickle and when one of Stryker's creation kill Cyan's close friend, that put Cyan into grief and she hate Stryker for that.

I think when I read their first introductions, I predict Legacy of Chaos will be full angst and hate. But, actually, the angst were bearable and the focus of this book is more to Stryke's journey in forgive himself and amend his relationship with his estranged family. Stryke is part of Shade and Runa's triplet, but because of his guilt he sever the bond with his other triplets, Blade and Rade, resulting in ongoing feud between brothers especially from Blade. Chaos's death also make Stryke hate sex and it's that not an irony, because Stryke is an incubus, basically sex demon that need sex to survive. I feel like this book mainly focus to Stryke with his intelligent mind, tight on control and always feel like because he is in so much pain, it justified for him to act as an asshole to everyone while also torture himself. This part is hard to read because of how much self-loathing that Stryke have before he finally met Cyan and learn to let go of his past.

Yep, the story pretty much oldies but goldies paranormal romance that I know and familiar of. While Ione give so many focus into Stryke's personal development, sadly it was not the same with Cyan. I feel like Cyan maybe forgive Stryke too easily despite her resentment toward him because of his role in killing Cyan's friend although not directly. The insta-lust is pretty apparent, however I prefer Stryke and Cyan's romantic endeavor compared to Logan and Eva from book 1. Imho, Logan was a little bland and Eva was like Tayla only Tayla way way better. Stryke already complex from the beginning and I think Cyan is well written compared to Eva. Sure she heal Stryke with the power of love and sex (lel), but I like her approach to Stryke regarding his hate of sex and to process his long unprocessed trauma. The scene when Cyan seduce Stryke is superb, like I always know Ione can always write scorching hot sex scenes but also tender in the same time. Since Stryke is also Seminus, the scene just become hotter than ever, lol.

The story kinda moving forward but albeit in rather mid pace. Gabriel, one of the Archangels, now have major role and he face a trial because of his role in aiding Azagoth to destroy Sheoul-gra. Pooe Gabriel, in the end his fate is uncertain and the epilogue just give a major cliffhanger for Gabriel's future. I like Gabriel because from all angels (bar Reaver), he is not a goody two legged angel with jerk personality, although he has his own agenda. The book is action packed, but I think the climax and high stake happen in the middle of the book when Stryke and Cyan try to destroy the demon portal in the middle of the ocean while battling oceanic demons. The end kinda feel mid to low stake, focused more into Stryke and Cyan's blossoming romance, Stryke's path into healing and Cyan's acceptance to her grief after losing a dear friend. 

The next book, Legacy of Desire, will released a year later (!) and will feature not only two MCs but three!! This, I believe is the first time Larissa Ione write menage (or threesome) into Demonica world and make them as main characters. Scotty (Ares's daughter), Mace (Lore's son, but his biological father is Wraith) and Blade will be tested for their friendship's resolve and if it's possible for Scotty to love both men in the same time (I guess she will. Like, why choose?). The Heaven is still high in conspiracy while the demon and supernatural beings still roaming the Earth. But honestly? I'm curious about Gabriel's predicament after reading the epilogue! Sigh, I think Ione maybe save him for the last and if he will be paired with Raika, Azagoth's daughter? That will be hilarious or amusing because imagine if Azagoth will become Gabriel's father in law, lol.

A good addition into Demonica World, I enjoy Legacy of Chaos despite some of its weakness. I always know when its come to paranormal romance with actions, complex and interesting ensemble of characters, intriguing conspiracy between Heaven and Hell and also scorching (and innovative also didn't boring at all) hot sex scenes, I always can rely on Larissa Ione's Demonica world.