I’ve read this series a dozen times and it’s always fun and interesting. Hijinks focuses on our favorite hellhound, Alistair- genuinely, annoyingly lovable with a 5 year old’s emotional stability and attraction to fun. It delves deeper into the CCA, evil Dr. Trish’s plan to take over humanity, and formally introduces us to an elf. The book has a fairly complex plot that includes lots of questions that become answered the deeper into the book. Alistair’s budding relationship with species leader Aiden is interesting in the way it unfolds. I gave the story 4 stars because I feel that Aiden’s character was not presented in a way that the reader could understand him very well and it was difficult to connect with him emotionally. Joel Leslie…seriously…do I need to say more? He’s got the inflections, the timing, the emotional depth, and the unique accents. He vividly portrays the story- whether intense bedroom scenes or physically demanding action sequences. He had Alistair’s sulking down pat. For one man to portray ten or so people over three separate books- and I know exactly who is who just by hearing them- that takes incredible skill! KUDOS TO BOTH Masters and Leslie for an incredible and unique reading experience!