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Demon Magic and a Martini

(The Guild Codex: Spellbound #4)

Annette Marie (Goodreads Author)

4.38 · Rating details · 1,968 ratings · 220 reviews

When I first landed a bartending job at the local guild, I didn't know a thing about magic. These days, I'm practically an expert on the different magical classes, but there's one nobody ever talks about: Demonica.

Turns out they have a good reason for that. My guild is strictly hellion-free, because who wants to risk life and limb to control the biggest bullies on the myt ...more

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Feb 11, 2019 Caelena Fey marked it as to-read · review of another edition

Please tell me I am not the only one that already missing Zak??

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Mar 18, 2019 ✶Rachelle✶ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, 2019

4 stars

OhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhMG

THIS BOOK. Okay. There's a lot to unpack here.

First and foremost, this is Ezra's book. We got a lot of Aaron in the first two, a lot of Kai in the third, and now Ezra (finally). Curious about his scars? His chill factor? His muscular physique? All your questions will be answered!....And more questions will arise that we need to wait for another book to answer *cry face*

Second, Demon Magic definitely took on a darker tone than it's predecessors. The stakes are higher than ...more

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Apr 01, 2019 Vanessa ♛Queen Alchemy ϟ Novel Nerd Faction♛ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2019-reading-challenge, adult, fantasy, wish-list-physical, favorites, read-for-review, arc, cover-love, paranormal, reviewed

Disclaimer: This review MAY contain spoilers. I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions contained in my review are my own.

Annette Marie has really upped the ante in the fourth installment of The Guild Codex: Spellbound. Emotions, stakes, and shock factors could not be any higher in this book! I have been waiting for this book for so long and I could not have been more pleased with it. Each book in this series gets better than the last. If this book is t Disclaimer: This review MAY contain spoilers. I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions contained in my review are my own.

Annette Marie has really upped the ante in the fourth installment of The Guild Codex: Spellbound. Emotions, stakes, and shock factors could not be any higher in this book! I have been waiting for this book for so long and I could not have been more pleased with it. Each book in this series gets better than the last. If this book is the middle of the series then I can't even imagine what a blowout this series will have.

The thing that I love most about this book of the series (besides more EZRA, because yeah...) is the very strong representation of friendship. Friendship has been a theme throughout the series, but I love how important it becomes in this book. Tori hasn't had the best childhood and she has trust issues. She runs from things and closes herself off from things as a defense mechanism. (At least, it seems that way to me.) In this book, she has to choose between that part of herself and her friends. She has to meet that part of herself head-on and make some important decisions about herself or risk losing her friends forever. The lengths that Tori will go to for her friends in this book is inspiring. I love Tori so much. Not only do we get to see a beautiful portrayal of friendship, but we get to see Tori take on her personal demons. I was so waiting for this to happen and I am happy with how it played out.

Everything that we learn about this world with each book makes me that much more obsessed with this fantasy world. I love every bit of it and I am forever hanging on the edge after I finish each book craving more like an addict. Getting a deeper look into demons and Demonica in this book really made the world feel more real. We finally get to see what Demonica is all about and it really brings this world to life when mixed with all of the other mythic classes that we've seen in the other books. Annette Marie is the queen of creating complex worlds and characters. She introduces her readers to her worlds much the same way as she does with her slow-burn romances. She intrigues us with enough to get our hearts pumping, but she doesn't overwhelm us either. With each book in the series the world grows.

With the expansion of the world also comes more development in the plot of the series. I like how each book in this series has a self-contained plot but also builds upon an overarching series plot. The plot is engaging, exciting, and much more intense than the previous books. This book definitely has a more serious tone, though it isn't without the humor and snark that you have come to expect from the other books in this series.

I mentioned Tori's character development earlier, but there is also a lot of development for Ezra's character. Though there is still so much to learn about Ezra, we do get to learn about his big secret and how it affects the mages and their friendship. The three of them have such a strong bond. It's really beautiful. They have each other's back no matter what. And Tori is now a part of that so it goes from three mages to the four musketeers. I loved getting to see Ezra on a more personal level. I can't wait to find out more about Ezra's past. I also liked the addition of new characters and how they played into the story. I am excited to see more of them in future books.

Overall, I am beyond impressed with this book! It obliterated my expectations and left me with a powerful need to start writing fanfiction just so I don't have to wait any longer for more. =P If you haven't started this series yet then I urge you to. This series is spectacular! It has an exciting world, amazing characters, and a plot that will keep you reading until the end. I am overjoyed with the news about the expansion of this world. Now I keep asking myself what demon do I have to summon to bring myself closer to the release of the next book?

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Mar 29, 2019 mith rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: faeries, supernatural-creatures, maaaagic, not-so-american, 2019-publication, kindle-or-ebook, fantasy, arcs

LISTEN. if you haven't read the first three books of this series, first of all, WHY; and second, this is your ✨ official warning ✨

✨ spoiler alert homies ✨

✨ seriously, please steer clear ✨

okay, now with that out of the way: Y'ALL. i have been waiting for this book since two witches and a whiskey! april couldn't have come fast enough because it would bring this book and more news from annette marie herself. i am absolutely BESIDE myself with this—i was so, so excited and impatient to see where she ...more

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Apr 18, 2019 Christa rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2019, kindle-unlimited, urban-fantasy

“Lungs on fire and legs hurting, I settled into what should’ve been an easy jog but felt more like death in motion.”

Relatable

Another funny book in this series. But when will Zak come back?

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May 23, 2019 Jennifer rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: imagine-that, challenge, may-reads

Tori and the guys face a new challenge when an unbound Demon is set loose in their city. Every mage in town is trying to track it down before it kills anyone. Also present are the Keys of Solomon, a guild that specializes in collecting the bounties of dead demons which they are willing to break all rules to obtain before anyone else. When Tori and Ezra survive a demon attack, it attracts the Key's attention and threatens to expose Ezra's most guarded secrets.

Yay! We get to know more about Ezra!! ...more

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May 06, 2019 Mikky (Nocturnal Predators Reviews) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: audio-books, read-in-2019, audible

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I may be biased but this is the best book in the series so far! I've been on Team Erza since the beginning and this book finally gave us a look into why he is how he is and so much more. For that alone, I consider this the best book to date in this series!

Now that I've gotten the fangirling out of the way, let's talk about the story. I can agree with a lot of other reviewers when they say Tori was in the background for the first half of this story, but it didn't bother me. ...more

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Mar 31, 2019 Di rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: series-i-loved, earc, favourite-authors, can-t-wait-for-the-next-installment, i-need-this-in-my-life

**I voluntarily read and reviewed a review copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

My review, as always, is as spoiler free as possible!

This is the fourth book in Annette Marie's latest series 'The Guild Codex: Spellbound" and by now it's safe to say that the author has won me over yet again with another favourite; A favourite series, a favourite set of characters, a favourite set of friendships and a favourite world. I already knew that I loved this series but the books have g ...more

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Apr 08, 2019 Penny Noble rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I have been enthralled with this series since the first book I read, but I think this one is the very best one. We learned so much in this book, and I think Tori has really grown as a character, not that she wasn’t great before. I can’t say too much, but I think this book is a game-changer, and it is in some ways darker. That doesn’t mean it was funny and was light-hearted at time. Also, at one point, I was “flipping” the pages faster and faster because I just had to find out what was coming. An ...more

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May 01, 2019 Ian rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: t-vampires-werewolves-witches, g-urban-fantasy, a-audiobook, b-favorites, t-gods-goddesses-angels-demons, b-five-star, t-fairies-trolls-goblins-elves

Every bit as good as book 1.
This series is great.
Characters, stories....I love everything about it.

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Apr 12, 2019 Abi rated it really liked it

Shelves: amazing, magic-mixed-types-and-peoples, witches, 2019-reads, urban-fantasy, demons-angels, dark, good-writing, wonderful, want-to-read-the-sequel

Good addition to the series! This book really focuses on Ezra and his past and magic and everything. He and Tori also have some moments, shippers! We learn a bit more about Kai's love life. The big magical focus is demons, which was interesting. I enjoyed seeing Tori and the guys again. This book was a bit darker than the previous one. I think this was a good book, and I would recommend it if you have read the other books in the series. You learn a lot. Sadly, tragically, horribly, book five doe ...more

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Jan 14, 2019 Jacob rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

If you thought the last one was a wild ride...

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Apr 05, 2019 Lola rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: e-books-on-ipad, got-a-copy-for-review-reviewed, books-that-i-own

I received a free copy from the author and voluntarily reviewed it.

This series just keeps getting better and better. Demon Magic and a Martini was such an exciting read and an important one for the series so far. It's action packed, there's character development and secrets come to light. It was awesome.

In Demon Magic and a Martini we get to learn more about the demon magic in this world. A demon is loose in the city and all the guild work together to stop this demon. But demons are hard to kil I received a free copy from the author and voluntarily reviewed it.

This series just keeps getting better and better. Demon Magic and a Martini was such an exciting read and an important one for the series so far. It's action packed, there's character development and secrets come to light. It was awesome.

In Demon Magic and a Martini we get to learn more about the demon magic in this world. A demon is loose in the city and all the guild work together to stop this demon. But demons are hard to kill, so it's pretty dangerous. And ofcourse Tori someone gets in the middle of all this. There is plenty of action, magic and some big focus on the characters too.

This was a very exciting and interesting read. There are some big reveals and secrets that come to light in this book. From book 1 I've been curious about Ezra and his secrets, it's been clear that he has some big secrets, from the scars on his face to some mysterious powers he has and in this book we're finding out pieces of it. It was awesome to find out some of the secrets he has hiding and learn more about his character. And the way it's build-up toward the reveal was done well too. It starts with little hints and when I was pretty sure I knew what was going on with Ezra we slowly start finding out the truth.

It really felt like an important book for the series, things take a turn for the worse, big secrets come to light and Tori has a decision to make, which will impact what happens next. And even with everything we find out even more questions pop up and I am so curious to learn more in future books. I also liked how Tori really doesn't want to know the truth in a sense and how it actually made for an interesting situation. No one is telling her things, but she isn't asking for them either for a long time. There is an interesting bit of character development for her there too. And things touch upon her own issues and troubles a bit too.

I felt this book was a strong one in terms of character development and fleshing out the characters some more. Mostly the main characters (Tori and the three mages), but also some side character of whom we see another side or get more details and some new side characters too that I think will be important in the rest of the series. It's also fun how we get to meet some new side characters, some of which will have an important role in the rest of the series I think.

I liked how the three mages get develop more in this book, Aaron, Kai and Ezra's personalities seem to get fleshed out a bit more and also their bond and the strength of their friendship really shows here. I really liked seeing how they have each other's back and how far that goes. And we also see how Tori fits in this.

There are some hints of a possible future romance in this book as Tori starts feeling some more attraction for one of the guys and I am curious to see if that will turn into more in future books.

It's also an important book in terms of world building as demon magic or the demonica class is not something we heard a lot about in previous books and this book is all about it. There is a lot we learn about demons, how they're summoned, different types of demons and their powers that sort of thing. It was really interesting to see that class get some attention and also still get to see enough about the other classes too. One of my favorite things in this series is still how Tori as a regular human is part of this whole magical community and I liked how in this book we see more of how she is fitting it and holding her own.

To summarize: This was such an exciting and engaging read. There are some big things happening in this book and it was packed with action, tension and some big reveals. It was a hard book to put down as I just wanted to keep reading and find out more. There is some great character development going on in this book and I enjoyed seeing how Tori and the three mages dealt with everything that comes their way in this book. It was great to learn some of the secrets the character were keeping and it really put things in a different perspective. I liked seeing more of the three mages and also how strong their friendship is, which is something you really see in this book. I like the little bit of possible romance hint we get in this book as Tori starts developing some more feelings for one of the guys. It's an important book in terms of world building as we learn more about the demonica class, which was interesting. And I love reading about Tori and seeing how she fits in this all. All in all this was an awesome read and I can't wait to read what happens next! ...more

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Jun 05, 2019 Tiera McMillian rated it liked it

Shelves: june-2019

3.5 stars. Yet another good read in this series that has long sense taken on a case by case plot progression. Each book dealing with a new problem. I am beyond frustrated that our main girl Tori has yet to have any real romantic involvement with anyone and I'm just about to give up hope despite trying to ship her with anything male that seems to walk by... Heck I'm getting desperate lol. Tori and the guys bite off more than they can chew once again and in this book we finally get some backstory ...more

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May 27, 2019 SheLove2Read rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2019

Best one yet!

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Apr 15, 2019 Jen rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: have

Did anyone else find Tori utterly useless until the last 4 chapters?
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Okay so I love this series, but I feel like the more I read each book, the more I dislike Tori. I can't quite pinpoint the reason why. Initially, I loved her fieriness and her stupidity/bravery to jump into danger to save the 3 mages (Aaron, mostly) despite knowing that she's facing magic. Lately, it seems that bravery is starting to lean more into stupidity and utter recklessness - but I'm referring more to her actions in th ...more

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Jan 29, 2019 Ess rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This cover is gorgeous!!!

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Apr 13, 2019 Jewel rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy-h-to-m

Actual rating: 4.25 stars

Before anything else, I'm going to say that I very rarely give a book a rating of 4 stars or higher if I spent so much time frustrated by a beloved heroine - rarer still if I did not like the romantic scenes.

"Demon Magic and a Martini" is an exception. I rated it 4.25 stars mostly because of the plot and fine, because of my BAE Kai being the mouthpiece of my opinions.

I have made no secret of the fact that I absolutely adore Tori as a heroine. I found many of her action ...more

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Apr 02, 2019 Sophia (Bookwyrming Thoughts) rated it really liked it

Shelves: arcs, reviewed-on-blog

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
So many questions are being had over here.
Two Witches and a Whiskey left with a bucket load of questions back in February I hoped would be answered in Demon Magic and a Martini. The fourth and latest novel in Annette Marie's The Guild Codex: Spellbound series continues with Tori's journey as she navigates the Mythic world. Annette Marie answ ...more

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May 22, 2019 Gaby★Me Myshelf and I★ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

The best yet!

Why?

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At last!!
It was also the most action packed! And contains one of my now favourite scenes ever... Tori’s first training session.
I can not wait for the next one and it’s sooooooo far away .

Also very excited for the spin off series coming, we meet the MC for the first time in the this book. I immediately like her and her demon and can’t wait for more.

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May 09, 2019 Darcy rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2019, audio-book, listened-to-at-work, magic, uf, new-adult

With this one Tori was being her usual self, but who really shone in the book was Ezra. I loved that we got to know more about him and his background. But I think the best part of this one was the choice that Tori made, one that she had a bit of advanced knowledge of. Even better than this was when Erza realized just what Tori did, it gives me hope that maybe...someday they will end up together.

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Apr 20, 2019 Lissa Hawley rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Missing my favorite character in this one. Also, Tori is beginning to seem a bit fickle.

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May 14, 2019 LexiLikesLiterature rated it liked it · review of another edition

One thing I LOVE about this series is how fast the author is putting it out. I'm so happy not to have to wait years to see what happens next. Thank you author chick. Your dedication to your craft is much appreciated by this inpatient reader. 😊

If you just want the basics, then here you go: The story was GOOD. The side characters were GOOD. The main chick was annoying. Tori's character has changed a lot and in my opinion it wasnt a change for the better. The book didnt deserve her antics. It had s One thing I LOVE about this series is how fast the author is putting it out. I'm so happy not to have to wait years to see what happens next. Thank you author chick. Your dedication to your craft is much appreciated by this inpatient reader. 😊

If you just want the basics, then here you go: The story was GOOD. The side characters were GOOD. The main chick was annoying. Tori's character has changed a lot and in my opinion it wasnt a change for the better. The book didnt deserve her antics. It had some good action scenes and a big reveal towards the end.

I also like that the author is spreading out her books to cover all aspects of the supernatural. This story involved demons but it isn't overly dark or sinister. These demons dont appear to be the traditional opposite of Christian religion type demons but come from another place.

Now for some of my opinionated details.

For such a short book it took me forever to write this review. I'll keep it simple on this one. This story is an excellent addition to the series. This book focuses of Ezra and his background. (I'm an audio listener so I'm guessing at the spelling here) Ezra is my favorite of the trio but I was a bit underwhelmed. Before the big reveal it's pretty obvious what is happening. We find out what we all wanted to know so in that regard I'm glad that the hat is out of the bag. It's the fumbling, sometimes insecure, barely tolerable Tori that rubs me the wrong way.

Tori's character has maintained some of the personality changes that I didnt care for in the last book. There is a line between being inquisitive and being nosey... Tori constantly crosses that line. It's not cute and it's the main thing I dislike about her. She is regressing instead of progressing.

She also comes across as a dunce a few times. This wasn't the case in the first two books. Why now???

I understand that authors want to put a bit of romance in their series, but why does it have to be with one of her "best friends" ??? Women and men can be friends without the extra "benefits".

If you like the series, then I would not skip this book. It has some details you'll need to continue.

3 Stars 🌟🌟🌟- Good Book. I like the overall concept and it was delivered well. Most common ranking for a book I enjoyed and look forward to the next. ...more

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Apr 14, 2019 Stephaniec rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: magic, shapeshifters

Enjoyable for the most part. Things have fizzled out with Aaron and you can see a possible romance in Tori's future...although imo he's too good for her
We learn quite a bit about a certain character which I liked 😁
I wish I could give this more than 3 stars but when I'm reading a UF that follows a set of characters I need more that connects the series together....these feel like standalone books so I'm missing the urgency to gety hands on the next one

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May 09, 2019 Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* rated it really liked it

Shelves: cover-love

As always, such a good and fun series. I know some people are bummed with a lack of Ghost but I can't see him settling down longterm right now, at least unless Tori leaves everyone, which she can't do. I'm all for this Ezra for the time being. We finally find out the secrets. There were other things missing though - most of the time was spent at the bar or a few battle scenes. We don't get Tori separated from her three at all, nilch, nada. That means no fun roommate scenes at all, and no brother ...more

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Apr 02, 2019 Cheyenne rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Yet again Annette shows us her gift for storytelling. This book is compelling, a little darker than the previous books in the series, but most of all, very VERY satisfying. We finally get some answers to questions that has been plaguing us since book 1, but this book also raises new questions about Tori, the holy trinity with muscle & good looks, and their future.

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Jan 20, 2019 Jessica rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Can i get it now? Oh My GOD! I love it lots. I can't wait for more to the series. Tori is slowly growing out of her bubble and trusting people more. I need the next book, can we get it now and not in October that is so far away.

I need more of this series.

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Apr 20, 2019 Zixuan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Demon magic and a Martini (+ books in the Guild Codex series)

Warning: binge reading is not good for you, and is hazardous for your sleeping habits! (That said, sometimes it is hard not to delve deeply into a magical world and just silently promise yourself, “five minutes more, and I’ll put down the book to sleep…that won’t hurt anybody”).

Anyway, if you have not yet read any of Annette Marie’s books I highly recommend you trying them out. They are to die for (not literally, because then you woul Demon magic and a Martini (+ books in the Guild Codex series)

Warning: binge reading is not good for you, and is hazardous for your sleeping habits! (That said, sometimes it is hard not to delve deeply into a magical world and just silently promise yourself, “five minutes more, and I’ll put down the book to sleep…that won’t hurt anybody”).

Anyway, if you have not yet read any of Annette Marie’s books I highly recommend you trying them out. They are to die for (not literally, because then you wouldn’t be able to actually read them)!
Demon Magic and a Martini feels slightly darker and more serious than the other books in the series in a very good way, and while all the books are good, I really liked the vibe of this last one. A demon is loose and acting out of character, and Tori and her friends need to stop him. The story focuses mainly on the Demonica class and many secrets are revealed (read the story), making the book a pivotal point in the series. The pacing of these reveals, and the story itself, is exceptional and nothing feels rushed or forced.

Characters are complex and believable and grow beautifully throughout the books. Especially Tori learns to face her own worst fears and flaws, to trust and to believe in her own “specialness” despite not being a mythic in the classical sense. I think it is admirable, how she slowly, but surely, steps out of her comfort zone by admitting to herself that safe and good does not necessarily mean true happiness and real connection. Sometimes, if it is something you believe in, you have to take risks and fight for it.

Then there is our three hot mages: Aaron, Kai and Ezra (…did I mention Ezra!?). One word…Yum! I wish I had three hot guys like that and then there’s Ezra (sorry for the repeat). No spoilers here, but there are some lovely Ezra scenes waiting! Fantasising aside, I really love how the characters of Aaron, Kai and especially Ezra (and Zak) develop and how their origins and stories are unravelled.
The world building is phenomenal and intricately woven into ”our” mundane and magicless world to form an equally dazzling and dangerous place populated by fae, demons, mythics and other magical creatures. Like all of Annette Marie’s other creations, the world is so vivid that we as readers get to live inside another universe for the length of time it takes to read the book, so much so that returning to the “real” world sometimes feels like a loss.

I can’t wait for the next book in the series, but somehow I think it may be a good thing that the release date is after exams -_-
(BTW…I’m really looking forward to reading the new spinoff series).
(BTWx2…I really, really like Ezra…but I kinda also like Zak…).

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Apr 12, 2019 Lesley rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: magic-mages-witches-warlocks, elementals, upper-young-adult, action, demons, fae-fairies, fantasy, paranormal-supernatural, new-adult

4.5, but I’ll round up to a 5. Demon Magic and a Martini was a little darker than the previous books, and there was a TON more action and suspense. Still, I think the thing that will make readers the happiest is that we finally learn more about the mystery that is Ezra.

Plot:
As Tori continues to adjust to the changes that took place since the last book, all the local guilds come together to hunt a demon that is loose in the city.

Characters:
Tori is still the same sassy, brave, and impulsive girl w 4.5, but I’ll round up to a 5. Demon Magic and a Martini was a little darker than the previous books, and there was a TON more action and suspense. Still, I think the thing that will make readers the happiest is that we finally learn more about the mystery that is Ezra.

Plot:
As Tori continues to adjust to the changes that took place since the last book, all the local guilds come together to hunt a demon that is loose in the city.

Characters:
Tori is still the same sassy, brave, and impulsive girl we’ve come to know and love, and it is clearer than ever that she will do just about anything to save the people she cares about. One of those people is Ezra, and there is a whole lot of new information about him, including the answer to our burning question…. How did he get his scars?

It's pretty much Ezra's book, but Aaron and Kai are also back. I’m so grateful that the gang's friendship is as strong as ever. I worried that things might be awkward between Tori and Aaron. Side note: We do learn a little bit more about Kai’s past, and we get to see Darius in action. Alas, the one I really missed was Zac. I can't get enough of him, and he’s pretty scarce this go around.

Writing:
Marie always does a great job of keeping the action moving and creating mystery. In this book (and in her other series), I’ve always thought her biggest talent was her world building, and the world that she originally established in Three Mages and a Margarita continues to grow. However, she also has an incredible knack for making the reader feel every emotion of the characters in the scene. There was so much suspense throughout this book that I, like Tori, was pretty much overcome with worry the whole time.

The Bottom Line:
Two Witches and a Whiskey took things in a little bit of a different direction than the previous two books, and Demon Magic and a Martini indicates things will be changing again. I usually don’t like change, but Marie is keeping things so interesting I might not mind it too much. ...more

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Apr 21, 2019 Katyana rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, favorites, uf, kindle-unlimited

Loved this.

One minor quibble: (view spoiler) ...more

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About Annette Marie

Annette Marie

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Annette Marie is the author of YA urban fantasy series Steel & Stone, its prequel trilogy Spell Weaver, and romantic fantasy trilogy Red Winter. Her first love is fantasy, but fast-paced urban fantasy, bold heroines, and tantalizing forbidden romances are her guilty pleasures. She proudly admits she has a thing for dragons, and her editor has politely inquired as to whether she intends to incl ...more

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“Fried mac ’n’ cheese balls. Does that sound appetizing?”

“Fried … mac and cheese … balls?”

Ezra dared to look away long enough to smirk at Aaron. “Don’t you know everything is better in ball form? Cheese, meat, donuts, snow … pasta.”

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“Snoopy is a mean word,” Ezra added. “You’re persistently inquisitive.” — 0 likes

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