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Magic Breaks
381 pages
A high-octane, snark-fueled race against the clock where claiming your terrifying power is the only way to protect your found family.
What it feels like
Reading this installment feels like riding a motorcycle through a ruined, magic-soaked city with the throttle wide open. The atmosphere is thick with impending doom and political tension, driven by a relentless twenty-four-hour countdown that makes the pacing incredibly propulsive. Yet, beneath the gritty, blood-spattered action and the protagonist's trademark wry snark, there is a deeply satisfying emotional core centered on fierce loyalty and the heavy burdens of leadership. The prose is punchy and kinetic, delivering visceral combat and sharp banter with equal skill. It is a perfect fit for readers who crave badass, fiercely protective heroines, intricate supernatural world-building, and the thrilling payoff of watching a character finally stop running and embrace her terrifying potential.
- Mood
- tense
- action-packed
- high-stakes
- magic-soaked
- Tone
- wry
- gritty
- pragmatic
- fierce
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- found family · burden of leadership · claiming personal power · defying destiny
- The writing
- Punchy, kinetic, and laced with sharp, cynical humor that grounds the epic fantastical elements in gritty reality.
- The arc
- The journey moves from overwhelming pressure and defensive posturing to a fierce, unapologetic acceptance of terrifying power and familial devotion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who devour intricate urban fantasy featuring badass, sword-wielding heroines, formidable romantic partnerships, and high-stakes supernatural politics.
Content notes
- graphic violence
- gore
- murder
- threats to loved ones
About the book
No matter how much the paranormal politics of Atlanta change, one thing always remains the same: if there’s trouble, Kate Daniels will be in the middle of it...
As the mate of the Beast Lord, Curran, former mercenary Kate Daniels has more responsibilities than it seems possible to juggle. Not only is she still struggling to keep her investigative business afloat, she must now deal with the affairs of the pack, including preparing her people for attack from Roland, a cruel ancient being with god-like powers. Since Kate’s connection to Roland has come out into the open, no one is safe—especially those closest to Kate.
As Roland’s long shadow looms ever nearer, Kate is called to attend the Conclave, a gathering of the leaders from the various supernatural factions in Atlanta. When one of the Masters of the Dead is found murdered there, apparently at the hands of a shapeshifter, Kate is given only twenty-four hours to hunt down the killer. And this time, if she fails, she’ll find herself embroiled in a war which could destroy everything she holds dear...
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