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unless_jess's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
songwind's review against another edition
3.0
The beginning of an entertaining series about a human waitress who stumbles into a job as a bartender for a hidden guild of magic users.
Memorable and fun characters, and good laughs.
Memorable and fun characters, and good laughs.
es_reading_corner's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
shawniebooks's review against another edition
4.0
Light and fun urban fantasy. Looking forward to more in the series.
katyanaish's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really great start to a new series. The world was intriguing, and the story was solid. I like the characters (except, of course, the ones you aren't supposed to like), and I really enjoyed the layers to everything.
My only caveat is that it is tough to really get into a UF where the heroine is the only one without powers. Don't get me wrong, she's a badass. But in a lot of respects, she's also a liability. I loved this first book, but I'm skeptical about the long run. That said, I picked up on some hints dropped that maybe one or both of her parents were hiding some critical info ...
My only caveat is that it is tough to really get into a UF where the heroine is the only one without powers. Don't get me wrong, she's a badass. But in a lot of respects, she's also a liability. I loved this first book, but I'm skeptical about the long run. That said, I picked up on some hints dropped that maybe one or both of her parents were hiding some critical info ...
dannibooks89's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
noetical's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Kidnapping, Gun violence, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content
rlstrayer1's review against another edition
5.0
REREAD AGAIN: Sept 1, 2020
For real though, has someone invented a book Tardis?
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REREAD: Sept 19, 2019
I love this world so much. It's just the best. Even as a reread I inhaled this story. Seriously, has anyone figured out how we can jump out of our world into the world of a book? Is there some sort of book Tardis somewhere?
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4.5 stars
Magic guilds, Elemental mages and psychics and other magic people, strong sense of friendship and loyalty.....what does this remind me of?...
Oh yeah.....
Say hello to the more adult, urban fantasy version of Fairy Tail, one of my FAVORITE ANIMES OF ALL TIME. I mean Erza is even my profile pic. I don't know if the similarities are wishful thinking on my part or if the author took inspiration from Fairy Tail, but either way I was SO EXCITED with the connections I was making.
I devoured this book in 1.5 sittings (the 0.5 being the little I was able to read during my break at work). Annette Marie writes some of the best action scenes I've read, and she just keeps getting better. I literally could not put my Kindle down because I had to know what happened next. Her writing style never fails to suck me in to the fictional world she has created, craving more of everything. Three Mages and a Margarita delivered it all.
The one thing I wish was different was knowing more about the main character, Tori. She has a past, but it is just briefly mentioned in the story. Since this is the first of a series (I'm assuming a trilogy), I'm sure this will be addressed in future books. But for the initial connection to the main character, a little more background information would have been nice.
A solid read. I can't wait for the next book!
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When you get an ARC from one of your favorite authors:
For real though, has someone invented a book Tardis?
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REREAD: Sept 19, 2019
I love this world so much. It's just the best. Even as a reread I inhaled this story. Seriously, has anyone figured out how we can jump out of our world into the world of a book? Is there some sort of book Tardis somewhere?
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4.5 stars
Magic guilds, Elemental mages and psychics and other magic people, strong sense of friendship and loyalty.....what does this remind me of?...
Oh yeah.....
Say hello to the more adult, urban fantasy version of Fairy Tail, one of my FAVORITE ANIMES OF ALL TIME. I mean Erza is even my profile pic. I don't know if the similarities are wishful thinking on my part or if the author took inspiration from Fairy Tail, but either way I was SO EXCITED with the connections I was making.
I devoured this book in 1.5 sittings (the 0.5 being the little I was able to read during my break at work). Annette Marie writes some of the best action scenes I've read, and she just keeps getting better. I literally could not put my Kindle down because I had to know what happened next. Her writing style never fails to suck me in to the fictional world she has created, craving more of everything. Three Mages and a Margarita delivered it all.
The one thing I wish was different was knowing more about the main character, Tori. She has a past, but it is just briefly mentioned in the story. Since this is the first of a series (I'm assuming a trilogy), I'm sure this will be addressed in future books. But for the initial connection to the main character, a little more background information would have been nice.
A solid read. I can't wait for the next book!
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rebellkatten's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
hannybananny's review against another edition
4.0
This AUTHOR I am obsessed with her work! I love that all her books are in the same character universe. And, they’re so well-written I feel like I’m there with them.