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Magic binds
328 pages
A gritty, high-stakes urban fantasy where defying a grim prophecy is the only way to save a hard-won romance.
What it feels like
This propulsive urban fantasy plunges readers into a gritty, magic-ravaged world where the stakes are apocalyptic and the tension never lets up. The mood is distinctly grim and suspenseful, shadowed by dark prophecies and dangerous family legacies that threaten to burn everything to the ground. Yet, beneath the relentless danger and impossible odds beats a fiercely romantic heart, anchoring the narrative in a deep, hard-won commitment between two powerful figures. The prose is action-oriented and defiant, perfectly matching a protagonist who refuses to play by the rules even when facing the dead. It is a thrilling, high-stakes experience designed for readers who crave fierce heroines, dark magic, and a romance that must literally survive the end of the world.
- Mood
- tense
- grim
- magical
- high-stakes
- Tone
- defiant
- suspenseful
- gritty
- romantic
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- defying fate · romantic commitment · dangerous family legacies · impossible odds
- The writing
- Action-oriented and suspenseful, blending gritty urban realism with dark, apocalyptic magical elements.
- The arc
- Begins with the hopeful anticipation of a romantic milestone before plunging into a desperate, defiant fight against a grim prophecy.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love fierce, rule-breaking heroines and high-stakes urban fantasy romances where love and survival are deeply intertwined.
Content notes
- kidnapping
- blood and bleeding
- apocalyptic threats
- death
About the book
Mercenary Kate Daniels knows all too well that magic in post-Shift Atlanta is a dangerous business. But nothing she's faced could have prepared her for this. Kate and the former Beast Lord Curran Lennart are finally making their relationship official. But there are some steep obstacles standing in the way of their walk to the altar. Kate's father, Roland, has kidnapped the demigod Saiman and is slowly bleeding him dry in his never-ending bid for power. A Witch Oracle has predicted that if Kate marries the man she loves, Atlanta will burn and she will lose him forever. And the only person Kate can ask for help is long dead. The odds are impossible. The future is grim. But Kate Daniels has never been one to play by the rules... --
Description from Open Library.
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