laurelthebooks's Reviews (662)

It was nostalgic reading about Alec and Magnus again, and I am glad to finally hear about their Europe trip!

Solid 3.5 stars

Do you like Sherrilyn Kenton's Dark Hunter series? Then you will enjoy this book! Magic, romance, and danger all abound here.

Magicians, murders, and the stunning backdrop of Venice make for a fast-paced enjoyable read. There were some inconsistencies and ignored details - but those may be addressed in the final version (if so, this goes up to 4 stars).

The three primary characters, Marco, Alexis, and Penelope all had believable elements even if they are rather cliche. Marco - the dependable police offer, Alexis - the mysterious ridiculously handsome magician, and Penelope - the stubborn academic caught up in the chaos. The swiftness of the book means only the primary narrator (Penelope) received much development, but her interactions with different characters throughout the book did flesh them out. Alexis' past was explored as well.

I enjoyed reading an adventure romance with some of the mythology of Atlantis tied in, even if there were not many in-depth explanations. Overall, definitely a delightful book.

This review was given on an advance reader copy provided by NetGalley.