Seriously though. I think I'm liking this series even more than The Guild Codex. I LOVE Robin, and her personality is5 demony stars
This book...
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Seriously though. I think I'm liking this series even more than The Guild Codex. I LOVE Robin, and her personality is so #relatable. But what I enjoy the most is the relationship between her and Zylas. They are both locked into the contract they made, and they are doing their best to make the most of it. Kind of like marriage.
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Okay so this book starts off a few weeks after the end of the first book because Robin had the flu (if she had gotten her flu shot maybe she wouldn't have gotten the flu, but that's a post for another day). And what's awesome is that we get to see Robin's point of view of her first guild meeting. Tori gave us her side of things, but I like Robin's better. Reading her thoughts to Zylas is the best =)
(view spoiler)[Side note: I REALLY can't wait until Zylas doesn't have to act contracted anymore because I TOTALLY want to see him mouth off to everyone, especially our favorite mages (hide spoiler)]
One thing I really enjoy about Annette's writing is that she puts a unique spin on old and tired tropes. Annette's version of vampires are AWESOME. AND she pokes fun at the silly and cartoon-y names that are usually associated with this kind of trope. So it's a win-win for me!
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I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a book series as much as I've been enjoying this whole world that Annette has created. Her stories are witty, funny, full of action and a dash of romance. They are not trope-y, the characters are all enjoyable, and I am always left surprised at the outcome of the book. For this veteran reader, that is the most enjoyable thing of all. So thank you, Annette, for sharing these stories =)
I'll end this with my favorite quote from the entire book:
From the get go too, which hardly ever happens. It took me a little while to warm up to Tor5 stars
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I LOVE ROBIN
From the get go too, which hardly ever happens. It took me a little while to warm up to Tori (from The Guild Codex), but I had an instant connection with Robin....probably because I've had similiar thoughts as her. Word of warning...this book will make you hungry. Robin is an avid cookie baker.
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I LOVE ZYLAS
I can't say much more without being spoiler-y, but his sass just works. I can't wait to see more of him in future books.
Seriously, if you're all caught up on The Guild Codex, this book adds so much more depth. If you haven't read any of The Guild Codex, I don't know what you're doing with your life. I have an extremely needy 3 month old and I'm all caught up so there's no excuses. Do yourself a favor and immerse your imagination into this AMAZING series by this incredibly talented author! (also you should read all her books anyway) ------
ARC!
I’ve only been waiting FOREVER to go back into this world ...more
I'm giving this one a solid 4 stars. As always, the story is impeccable. I am so in love with this world, and reading these books always gives 4 stars
I'm giving this one a solid 4 stars. As always, the story is impeccable. I am so in love with this world, and reading these books always gives me the sense of home
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So why 4 stars and not 5? I felt that the plot for this particular book was a bit cliche. One of the things I love about Annette's book is that they are completely fresh and original. This particular plot? Not as much as I've come to expect. It was a tad too predictable for my taste.
I'm upping my rating from 4 stars to 4.5. Missing half a star because half of my heart ((view spoiler)[aka Zak (hide spoiler)]) waREREAD Sept 25, 2019
I'm upping my rating from 4 stars to 4.5. Missing half a star because half of my heart ((view spoiler)[aka Zak (hide spoiler)]) was missing from this book.
This book was A LOT more fun to read after reading Taming Demons for Beginners. As a reader, I find it fun to know the bigger plot picture. It ups the enjoyment level of the story for me.
I am SO READY for The Alchemist and an Amaretto, you have no idea (actually if you've read up to this point in the series you probably do understand)
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4 stars
OhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhMG
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THIS BOOK. Okay. There's a lot to unpack here.
First and foremost, this is Ezra's book. We got a lot of Aaron in the first two, a lot of Kai in the third, and now Ezra (finally). Curious about his scars? His chill factor? His muscular physique? All your questions will be answered!....And more questions will arise that we need to wait for another book to answer *cry face*
Second, Demon Magic definitely took on a darker tone than it's predecessors. The stakes are higher than ever, and the consequences more severe. This story wasn't quite as much "fun" as the rest, but Tori's worldview isn't quite as "fun" as it was in the first book. Sure, mythics and magics and all that is awesome....but there are some very real consequences for the choices that she and her friends make. Watching Tori grow over the last couple of books and come to realize that it's not all fun and giggles has been fulfilling to see. I wasn't her biggest fan with the first book, but she's grown on me a lot.
Finally, WHAT WAS THAT LAST SCENE WITH THAT ONE CHARACTER!!!!! WHAT IS THAT ALL ABOUT??????? WHAT IS HAPPENING?????
The author has described this book kind of as the end to Season 1, which it for sure had that feeling. The next book doesn't come out until October *more crying*, but it will be well worth the wait!
(view spoiler)[ESPECIALLY IF MY BAE ZAK IS BACK (hide spoiler)] (view spoiler)[Also I'm calling a Zak/Tori/Ezra triangle. And as I said in my last review, I am weirdly okay with this, especially since I abhor triangles more than almost anything in literature. #teamZak (hide spoiler)] (view spoiler)[But I feel like maybe Ezra has his own demons (ahahahaaaaaaaa) to battle before he is ready to be in a relationship? He just didn't give off much of a "I'm into Tori" vibe until the very very end with that scene in the bathroom, and even then I wasn't quite convinced by it (hide spoiler)] (view spoiler)[BUT ZAK HELLOOOOOOO (hide spoiler)]
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The ARC has landed!
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Dreaming about how much I want this book right now...
(view spoiler)[And I LOVE what Zak says to Tori at the end..."You chose this Tori. Choice is more powerful than fate." I got the sense that everyone else pitied Tori for not being a mythic. Zak did not. #teamZak for the win (hide spoiler)]
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5 stars
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THIS WAS SO GREAT Hands down my favorite book of the series thus far. I am in love with all the characters ((view spoiler)[especially you Zak (hide spoiler)]), and I was so happy to get to spend some quality time with them. The wait till the next book in April is gonna be rough....
I especially loved reading about the inner struggles that Tori went through in this story, because let's be real...a human hanging out with a bunch of mythics is bound to bring up some self reflection.
One of my favorite things about this series is that each book is it's own episode, so to speak. There is still a larger story and plotline happening, but each book is self contained and has a satisfying conclusion. No cliffhangers, but still enough is left unsaid to keep you coming back for more. Plus this is Annette Marie so you should be reading all her stuff anyway.
✶Rachelle✶
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