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This was supposed to be my half hour bedside read before going off to sleep, but by the time I closed my kindle, I realized I had finished the book and it was 2am.
The story about humans and fae caught my fancy. The book coasted on my imagination as it narrated the realms of fae world intersecting with humans. War between the two had ended a decade ago, and they lived in an uncomfortable truce with the imposed rules after signing the peace treaty. But soon murders occurred, and Alex Blackwood, thought to be human but actually a half-fae, lost her best friend. With pure blood fae, Kai, she was forced into this investigation to get back a sealed artefact which would destroy world completely.
The author L. R. Braden, in her debut, has narrated a fascinating world. Alex, the main character, who liked to be alone, surprisingly had many who genuinely cared for her including her Cat. Every chapter showed how she was slowly embroiled in this whole quest. Her emotions coursed between pain and anger which sometimes felt off but was understandable. There were times I wished she would grow up, my only grouse. Past and present was mixed with rules of magic. World building added its own mystic aura. Braden’s writing made it all easy to understand.
Few moments of choppy writing gave way to smooth action scenes and new twists. Romance was hinted at but thankfully didn’t take over the story. Creatures other than fae and humans were amalgamated smoothly into the plot.
I never expected that this urban fantasy would take over my sleeping time, but I was so glad it did. It was hypnotic and exciting, and the action scenes caused me to imagine myself in that role. Blasting fun!
I received a free ARC from Maia and the author, and this is my journey into its pages, straight from the heart!! STRICTLY HONEST AND UNBIASED.
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Born and raised in Colorado, L. R. BRADEN makes her home in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with her wonderful husband, precocious daughter, and psychotic cat. With degrees in both English literature and metalsmithing, she splits her time between writing and art. A Drop of Magic is her first novel.
With the world clinging to a fragile peace forced on the Fae by humanity after the Faerie Wars, metalsmith Alex Blackwood is plunged into the world of the half-fae who traffick in illegal magical artifacts. Her best friend’s murder and his cryptic last message place her in the crosshairs of a scheme to reignite the decade-old war between humans and fae.
Worse, violent attacks against her and the arrival of a fae knight on a mission force Alex to face a devastating revelation of who and what she is. To catch a killer, retrieve a dangerous artifact, and stop a war, Alex will have to accept that she’s an unregistered fae “halfer” with a unique magical talent—a talent that would change everything she believes about her past, her art, and her future.
Her world is crumbling around her, and Alex will have to decide who to trust if she and the world are going to survive.
Publication Date: 31st July 2019
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Those really are the best books aren’t they? The ones that make you forget time and even you to lose sleep lol 😂 Sounds like another great read! I really like the fact that you are reading so many different genres lately. It really seams you are having fun! Glad to hear, erm read it baby❤️😊
I am, aren’t I? I used to read these but not review. Everyone slotted me in the thriller genre. I got approved for books on the same genre. But I love fantasy. I imagine myself to be a warrior with magic and sword. Didn’t you have the pic of such a warrior on your blog a few weeks ago who was your swoon babe?
I love fantasy too. I always have. I mean, my name Raistlin, is a character from a fantasy novel😊 Haha…well it’s always nice to imagine yourself as something. I always imagine myself as being a mage who is able to wield powerful spells 😊
I bet you would look good as warrior with a sword😘❤️ Haha…and that cover of that book is still in your memory isn’t it lol😂 She wasn’t my swoon..it was just a cool picture 😂😂😊
Hahaha of course, now it looks she was more in my mind than yours… 🙈🙈
Lol….interesting…..was she? 🤔🤔🤔😂😂😂
Exactly! What he said Shalini.
Urban fantasy. Great review and no it doesn’t surprise me you finished in one sitting (laying)?
Lying down for sure… I started with sitting, slouching, semi reclining then flat out, baby
Fantastic review Shalini! I love books that suck you in and keep you reading until the wee hours of the morning. So what if you’re stumbling around the next day. It’s a small price to pay.😁
Hahaha I am always trying yo make up the next day. Thank you Kim… I expanding my reviewing repertoire. I read fantasy and just write good book… 😂 😂 Now I have to think beyond it
I love falling into a book and being somewhat addled when I look up and realize I’m not actually there
Wow… I agree.. I like thinking if myself as a warrior like xena
Ooooooo another for my TBR for sure. 😍😍😍
Fun book hope the second one is better. In this I wanted to tell the MC pull up your big girl shorts and deal with it.
😂😂😂 those MCs…sometimes second books bring more character development. Others fail. Lol. Hopefully this goes the right direction!
🤷♀️ I hope so too
I really like the cover of this one. Nice review Shalini.
Thank you so much ❤️ it was a fun book
I am mixing my genre
Always good to mix it up every now and then.
True that.