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4.45 AVERAGE
4.45 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Get ready to revel in the feels, magic, and mystery in this smashing conclusion to a lovely and endlessly fascinating trilogy! From book 1, Sebastian and Wesley became some of my favorite characters, and each book has revealed even more wonderful facets of them and their relationship. In Viscounts & Villainy, Sebastian is struggling to adjust to a life without magic and relies on Wesley to help keep him safe and stable. Meanwhile Wesley is grappling with having tender feelings and emotions (the horror!) and how to show affection. As they race against the clock to uncover a conspiracy to destroy magic, Sebastian must enter Wesley's world of aristocrats, tailcoats, and balls to find the answers they seek. I loved every moment with these two! They have such a hardwon trust and mutual respect, and seeing them so happy and comfortable together gave me all the feels. I also enjoyed seeing the rest of the paranormal crew and getting lots of Rory and Arthur moments. The plot kept me guessing, right up to the end. All in all, this was a delightful journey from New York to England, from speakeasies to cozy ship cabins to lavish country estates. Highly recommend!
I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Viscounts & Villany by Allie Therin is the final book in her Roaring Twenties Magic trilogy, which continues her Magic in Manhattan series. I love the mix of 1920s culture with the magic.
In this book, Wesley and Sebastian must go to England to root out the person behind the plot against magic in book 2. They infiltrate a hunting party with the hopes of uncovering the culprit and discovering an old enemy.
Wesley is adorably awkward with his upright British manner melting to Sebastian's sunshiny personality. I loved his faith in Sebastian and his magic, and how much his actions show his feelings, no matter how much he can't find the words. Sebastian has dealt with a lot and is fighting a fall into surliness, but he always puts Wesley first. I've also loved how adorably oblivious Sebastian is to other people flirting with him.
Therin does such a wonderful job blending the hunting party and the danger of the hunting magic. I also loved learning more about Sebastian's family, seeing Wesley go to any length to make Sebastian happy, and the whole gang working together to close out the chapter on the dangerous relics.
This is a fun series, though you really have to read the first series to understand what's going on. But if you love a diverse and queer fantasy romance mysteries set in the 1920s, filled with speakeasies, dangerous relics, different powers, and wonderful found family moments.
*I received an eARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
In this book, Wesley and Sebastian must go to England to root out the person behind the plot against magic in book 2. They infiltrate a hunting party with the hopes of uncovering the culprit and discovering an old enemy.
Wesley is adorably awkward with his upright British manner melting to Sebastian's sunshiny personality. I loved his faith in Sebastian and his magic, and how much his actions show his feelings, no matter how much he can't find the words. Sebastian has dealt with a lot and is fighting a fall into surliness, but he always puts Wesley first. I've also loved how adorably oblivious Sebastian is to other people flirting with him.
Therin does such a wonderful job blending the hunting party and the danger of the hunting magic. I also loved learning more about Sebastian's family, seeing Wesley go to any length to make Sebastian happy, and the whole gang working together to close out the chapter on the dangerous relics.
This is a fun series, though you really have to read the first series to understand what's going on. But if you love a diverse and queer fantasy romance mysteries set in the 1920s, filled with speakeasies, dangerous relics, different powers, and wonderful found family moments.
*I received an eARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I received this as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the thrilling conclusion to Roaring Twenties Magic and the Magic in Manhattan series and it was sooo good! I really loved the other books and this really just pulled them all together. The plot was intriguing, the character development was superb, the tie ins with the other characters from Magic in Manhattan was perfect. All in all, an epic conclusion to a wonderful series!
This is the thrilling conclusion to Roaring Twenties Magic and the Magic in Manhattan series and it was sooo good! I really loved the other books and this really just pulled them all together. The plot was intriguing, the character development was superb, the tie ins with the other characters from Magic in Manhattan was perfect. All in all, an epic conclusion to a wonderful series!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thanks to the publisher & Netgalley for the complimentary ARC. All opinions provided are my own.
I’ve been such a big fan of the Roaring Twenties Magic series by Allie Therin. A Probibition setting + Magic + a relationship that develops emotionally over the course of three books is a guaranteed good time in my book.
While book 3, Viscounts & Villainy, isn’t my fave in the series—that honor goes to book 2—this is another very satisfying installment in a series that delivers delicious PNR.
Wesley & Sebastian’s relationship has grown so much over three books, & their sunshine & the grump relationship is *so* well done. Wesley never even stood a chance 😂.
4.5 ⭐️, out 07/01.
CWs: murder, attempted murder
I’ve been such a big fan of the Roaring Twenties Magic series by Allie Therin. A Probibition setting + Magic + a relationship that develops emotionally over the course of three books is a guaranteed good time in my book.
While book 3, Viscounts & Villainy, isn’t my fave in the series—that honor goes to book 2—this is another very satisfying installment in a series that delivers delicious PNR.
Wesley & Sebastian’s relationship has grown so much over three books, & their sunshine & the grump relationship is *so* well done. Wesley never even stood a chance 😂.
4.5 ⭐️, out 07/01.
CWs: murder, attempted murder
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Likewise. 😍
Great conclusion to a great series.
I have loved Sebastian and Wesley’s characters, maybe even more than Arthur and Rory. They feel more real with their insecurities.
The plot very much followed on from the previous books of both series, but I’m not sure it felt completely resolved. I would have wanted more closure in regard to whatis to be done with the relics now that they have them all. Surely there is still danger there.
Great conclusion to a great series.
I have loved Sebastian and Wesley’s characters, maybe even more than Arthur and Rory. They feel more real with their insecurities.
The plot very much followed on from the previous books of both series, but I’m not sure it felt completely resolved. I would have wanted more closure in regard to what
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Allie Therin's Magic in Manhattan trilogy introduced us to Rory, Arthur, and an alternate 1920s paranormal New York. It ended on a solid HEA but with a lot of unresolved plotlines, and kicked off the Roaring Twenties Magic trilogy, which follows Arthur's ex, Lord Fine, and takes up the overarching story of dangerous magical artifacts stolen by nefarious villains.
In the final novel in that trilogy, we find Wesley (Lord Fine) still romantically entangled with the paranormal but no longer magical Sebastian. They're hunting for the last two De Leon family artifacts, but instead of being largely on their own, we finally get the whole gang back together, with substantial appearances from Rory, Arthur, Jade, Zhang, and more. There are also ocean voyages and house parties, aristocrats and attempted murder, and (gasp!) a lot of emotions.
Therin's plots are fun, and her dialogue is terrific, but the central romances are where she really shines. In Roaring Twenties Magic, both Wesley and Sebastian have been been through significant trauma, either pressured (the former) or forced (the latter) to commit violence and even atrocities. Wesley is an angry and lonely misanthrope; Sebastian is ravaged by guilt and lingering fears. How these two find their way to each other is beautifully written, with humor and heart. As in Magic in Manhattan, the romantic relationship is thoughtful, well-paced, and worth the journey.
Final installments are a tough thing to write, and this one carries the weight of wrapping up not just one series, but two. It was a delight to see old friends again, after Once a Rogue almost exclusively followed Wesley and Sebastian, and Therin did an excellent job of weaving all the threads together for a satisfying conclusion. I'm so glad to see this cast of characters get the HEAs they deserve.
In the final novel in that trilogy, we find Wesley (Lord Fine) still romantically entangled with the paranormal but no longer magical Sebastian. They're hunting for the last two De Leon family artifacts, but instead of being largely on their own, we finally get the whole gang back together, with substantial appearances from Rory, Arthur, Jade, Zhang, and more. There are also ocean voyages and house parties, aristocrats and attempted murder, and (gasp!) a lot of emotions.
Therin's plots are fun, and her dialogue is terrific, but the central romances are where she really shines. In Roaring Twenties Magic, both Wesley and Sebastian have been been through significant trauma, either pressured (the former) or forced (the latter) to commit violence and even atrocities. Wesley is an angry and lonely misanthrope; Sebastian is ravaged by guilt and lingering fears. How these two find their way to each other is beautifully written, with humor and heart. As in Magic in Manhattan, the romantic relationship is thoughtful, well-paced, and worth the journey.
Final installments are a tough thing to write, and this one carries the weight of wrapping up not just one series, but two. It was a delight to see old friends again, after Once a Rogue almost exclusively followed Wesley and Sebastian, and Therin did an excellent job of weaving all the threads together for a satisfying conclusion. I'm so glad to see this cast of characters get the HEAs they deserve.
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
i am upset bc this flew by and before i knew it i was at the end of not just sebastian and wes’ story but rory and arthur and jade and zhang, and every one else in their very queer paranormal relic-hunting, world-saving family. (for now? unless more spin-offs are in the future but this felt quite complete and i’m also super fine with that.)
the development of wes’ character i’ve particularly loved. i just like angsty, grumpy, assholes who are soft (in their way) for the select few who get past their defenses. and sebastian’s light of wes’ life, who has gone through so much and still braves through with kindness and hope (and the ability to level you, dangerous marshmallow that he is).
the development of wes’ character i’ve particularly loved. i just like angsty, grumpy, assholes who are soft (in their way) for the select few who get past their defenses. and sebastian’s light of wes’ life, who has gone through so much and still braves through with kindness and hope (and the ability to level you, dangerous marshmallow that he is).
this was a great conclusion to not just this trilogy but also Magic in Manhattan where all this began - seeing everyone’s happy endings (this is a category romance), and where all the various threads and overarching mysteries have tied up. can’t wait to reread from SPELLBOUND bc i really loved this world and the characters. therin had me with her debut and i’ve loved every book she’s come out with.
thank you @harlequinbooks for the review copy.
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I read the NetGalley eARC, and this is my honest review:
What a great end to the second trilogy of this series! I'm so very glad that I "met" the author via Twitter and gave her work a try. *happy sigh*
What a great end to the second trilogy of this series! I'm so very glad that I "met" the author via Twitter and gave her work a try. *happy sigh*