What most struck me about "Working for the Devil" was the heavy cyberpunk setting. I hadn't realized this book would deal with advanced technology of any sort, let alone an alien setting filled with its own unique culture, races, and catchy vernacular. I found it very reminiscent of the "Shadowrun" franchise, and for that reason, WftD has much to owe Jake Armitage and his dark world of augmented mercenaries and government corporations. 
 It takes a while for the plot to get going in this book, and I had to get used to the protagonist's wisecracking, but things get very interesting the more one invests. Danny Valentine proved to be a very sympathetic and likeable character, and her suicidal methods make for some thrilling storytelling. Her relationships with the other characters are intense and complex, particularly her interactions with the demon, Japhrimel. I was really surprised when elements of romance started rearing their seductive little heads, but these were subtle and definitely took a backseat to the action and intrigue of the plot. WftD is certainly an urban fantasy FIRST, and a paranormal romance second. 
 Some downsides to consider (though they didn't detract from my enjoyment at all) there is some definite angsty martyrdom going on that some may find a bit tiresome, and sometimes I think the author unnecessarily revisits thoughts to the point of being detrimental to the story's pace (for instance, Danny will have an internal thought, then immediately say that thought outloud, repeating it almost word for word). 
 Ultimately, I found the characters, plot, dialogue, and setting of "Working for the Devil" to be a great experience, and the Dante Valentine series one I had faith in continuing...so much so that I bought the complete anthology off of Amazon!