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4.42 AVERAGE
4.42 AVERAGE
Me before reading: I hope this book ends with [redacted]
Allie Therin: ends book with [redacted]
Truly, the people's champion 🫡
Allie Therin: ends book with [redacted]
Truly, the people's champion 🫡
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
-ARC given in exchange for an honest review-
This books follows right where we left off in book two: the gang trying to save the magic world from those who wish to take the magic away.
My favorite part OBVIOUSLY WAS THE ROMANCE! Sebastian and Wesley were even more adorable than they were in book two! On this instalment we navigate them trying to figure out how a relationship looks for them while they're also trying to save the magic world. Them falling more in love with each other was the best, those two bring the best out of each other. Wesley coming to terms with "having feelings" and expressing them was an amazing journey to be on. It came to a point where I WANTED them to stop trying to solve this magic mystery and just go somewhere alone so that they could be cute and in love without distractions. FOR REAL!!! Every time they were alone on page was not enough and I was left craving more of them together.
Allie Therin did an amazing job with this entire series. She tied everything so nicely while bringing some new elements in a way I was definitely no expecting. The way she weaves the magical aspects, the romance, establishes STRONG bonds between the characters and gives you a story that's easy to follow and not overwhelming at all? Should be studied and replicated. HONESTLY 10/10!
This books follows right where we left off in book two: the gang trying to save the magic world from those who wish to take the magic away.
My favorite part OBVIOUSLY WAS THE ROMANCE! Sebastian and Wesley were even more adorable than they were in book two! On this instalment we navigate them trying to figure out how a relationship looks for them while they're also trying to save the magic world. Them falling more in love with each other was the best, those two bring the best out of each other. Wesley coming to terms with "having feelings" and expressing them was an amazing journey to be on. It came to a point where I WANTED them to stop trying to solve this magic mystery and just go somewhere alone so that they could be cute and in love without distractions. FOR REAL!!! Every time they were alone on page was not enough and I was left craving more of them together.
Allie Therin did an amazing job with this entire series. She tied everything so nicely while bringing some new elements in a way I was definitely no expecting. The way she weaves the magical aspects, the romance, establishes STRONG bonds between the characters and gives you a story that's easy to follow and not overwhelming at all? Should be studied and replicated. HONESTLY 10/10!
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Allie Therin's Magic in Manhattan/Roaring 20s Magic series (two very interconnected trilogies; read all 6!) are equal parts 1920s fantasy magic and gay romance. It's got interesting magical systems, globetrotting to confront dastardly evil magic practitioners, and 1920s global upheaval, mixed with lots of hot scenes and absolute tons of gay angst—these men are just constantly pining for each other, thinking about how unworthy they are of love, making noble sacrifices, etc. (men will do something extremely weird to their auras instead of going to therapy). It's great stuff! In this one, the mix was just a <em>bit</em> less equal than in previous entries in the series, maybe because of the need to wrap things up; it seemed slightly lighter on plot and heavier on steamy sex scenes.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
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:
Yes
Prior to this book, I have read both the 2 others in this series and all 3 of the books from the first series. Readers who have not read the previous Roaring 20s books may not enjoy this as a standalone, as the plotline and characters build from those.
This book is a great conclusion to a fun series. I love the characters of Wesley & Sebastian. This book brings together beloved characters from the previous books (Roaring 20s Magic & Magic in Manhattan series), and I enjoyed seeing their stories woven into this one. Allie Therin has built a rich world integrating aspects of historical 1920s with magical fantasy. This was one of those stories I finished and immediately wanted to go back a reread just to spend a little more time in this world with these characters.
I enjoyed the narrator and felt he did well differentiating characters and bringing humor and personality to each.
I received a copy of the audiobook from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book is a great conclusion to a fun series. I love the characters of Wesley & Sebastian. This book brings together beloved characters from the previous books (Roaring 20s Magic & Magic in Manhattan series), and I enjoyed seeing their stories woven into this one. Allie Therin has built a rich world integrating aspects of historical 1920s with magical fantasy. This was one of those stories I finished and immediately wanted to go back a reread just to spend a little more time in this world with these characters.
I enjoyed the narrator and felt he did well differentiating characters and bringing humor and personality to each.
I received a copy of the audiobook from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
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 was really happy to get the chance to read an ARC of this book - thank you Netgalley!
I went in really excited about getting the whole band together in this story. It took a little longer than I was hoping for, but we got there, and it was fun! The complicated character backstories made for lots of interesting interactions. The lore and magic remains very interesting, as it has throughout both series of books.
I did find it a little hard to keep track of the abilities of all the secondary characters, as well as who had what relic, and what each of them did. It's a complicated setup, and I'm not sure how to keep in clearer, but I would have benefited from rereading the original trilogy immediately before this one.
I also feel like there were several times where the characters discussed a certain possibility or plot point, and then later were surprised by evidence of almost exactly the same theory, and discussed it again as though it were brand new. Likewise, Wesley in particular did a lot of rehashing of exactly the same emotional points at several points through the story.
Overall, this was a great way to wrap up the trilogy, and I was really glad to get to spend some more time with all the characters.
I went in really excited about getting the whole band together in this story. It took a little longer than I was hoping for, but we got there, and it was fun! The complicated character backstories made for lots of interesting interactions. The lore and magic remains very interesting, as it has throughout both series of books.
I did find it a little hard to keep track of the abilities of all the secondary characters, as well as who had what relic, and what each of them did. It's a complicated setup, and I'm not sure how to keep in clearer, but I would have benefited from rereading the original trilogy immediately before this one.
I also feel like there were several times where the characters discussed a certain possibility or plot point, and then later were surprised by evidence of almost exactly the same theory, and discussed it again as though it were brand new. Likewise, Wesley in particular did a lot of rehashing of exactly the same emotional points at several points through the story.
Overall, this was a great way to wrap up the trilogy, and I was really glad to get to spend some more time with all the characters.
emotional
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:
No
Viscounts and Villianry was a fitting ending to Wesley and Sebastian's story.
I continue to enjoy their relationship and dynamic - grumpy x sunshine is a classic trope for a reason. In this one, we also explore the ramifications of Sebastian's losing his magic has on their relationship.
The characters from the first series continued to play a part - especially Arthur and Rory - which is always nice.
This final book also wraps up to the mystery of who was targeting paranormals and honestly, I have no strong feelings on that either way. The strength of this book is definitely in its characters and relationship, whilst the plot is simply serviceable to keep the story ticking along.
Overall though, an enjoyable end to a series and romance I ended up far more invested in than I thought I would be when book one was announced!
I continue to enjoy their relationship and dynamic - grumpy x sunshine is a classic trope for a reason. In this one, we also explore the ramifications of Sebastian's losing his magic has on their relationship.
The characters from the first series continued to play a part - especially Arthur and Rory - which is always nice.
This final book also wraps up to the mystery of who was targeting paranormals and honestly, I have no strong feelings on that either way. The strength of this book is definitely in its characters and relationship, whilst the plot is simply serviceable to keep the story ticking along.
Overall though, an enjoyable end to a series and romance I ended up far more invested in than I thought I would be when book one was announced!
adventurous
emotional
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
Thanks to Harlequin - Romance and Carina Press for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
I love Sebastian and Wesley! Across the three books of this trilogy, their relationship has grown and deepened. The grumpy/sunshine surface belies a more complicated past, and they are so good for each other in multiple ways, not least in how their relationship helps them understand themselves better.
I'm also a fan of the queer found family aspect (probably enhanced if you've read the previous trilogy, of which this is a spinoff, which I haven't.)
The pacing/tension of the magic conspiracy plot surprised me a bit, seeming to wrap up very suddenly. Perhaps I was simply paying more attention to the interpersonal aspects.
Content warnings: the spice is about the same level as the previous book.