Burn For Me by Ilona Andrews

It took me a minute to get into, but I really enjoyed having an older FMC who felt a bit more relateable.  The series is set in modern day with magical powers that are inherited down bloodlines. There is some minor info dumping at the beginning, but mostly the information flows fluidly alongside the story.

The world of magic and everything along with it is complex and interesting. We get the opportunity to learn along with the FMC, so it feels natural and easy to understand. There is a lot of potential for depth going forward.

This is a case of a true morally grey MMC, which is amazing. He is brutal, and efficient, but also has morals and standards? It's a very fun mix, and I am excited to see how the story progresses.

There is no on page intimacy, but it is clear that we will be heading in that direction if the FMC's inner thoughts are any indication. 

A few things of note; this is an older series, and it shows in subtle ways. Most noticeable is the name dropping of defunct social media platforms (vine). I hate the inclusion of modern day into books for this reason, as it always dates the story and can pull you out of reading.

Next, and this may not be an issue for everyone; I disliked the MMC's voice/accent in the audiobook. The rest of the series will have to be a ebook read for me. I just don't find a gruff southern drawl attractive outside cowboy romances. That's my personal taste though. 

I loved the story. It's a perfect paranormal world, which is my favorite subset of the fantasy genre. I'm very curious where the story will take me next.