Spell Mason

by Alex C. Vick

Devin is a Light Mage on the run. When his boyfriend is accused of murder and sentenced to death, Devin manages to rescue him just in time. The two boys escape the magical dimensions for Tudor England, hoping to remain anonymous while they figure out what’s going on.

But witchcraft is a capital offense in the sixteenth century. It’s not the best place for a pair of seventeen-year-old Light Mages to hide, especially when one of them doesn’t know he’s carrying a deadly tracking spell. In order to have any chance of clearing their names, they’ll have to accept help from some unlikely sources and push the limits of their combined magical abilities.

The alleged murder could change things forever. Light Mages are the trusted protectors of the earthbound dimension. Discrediting them could turn magical society upside down. The stakes are high, and the potential prize is more than enough to turn any magician’s head.

All Devin has to do is stay alive long enough to uncover the truth…

Spell Mason, the second book in the Light Mage series, is a contemporary fantasy story with time travel, m/m romance, and no cliffhanger. Additional content information is available via the Look Inside feature. Recommended for 14+

Genres: Gay, Fantasy, Paranormal

336 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2019

Reviews

[Book Gannet · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this. Usually I’m not that keen on time-travel adventures, but this book is really about the mystery, with everything else as a magic-connected backdrop, be it Tudor England or ice dragons. And there is so much magic. One of my main issues with the first book was that we didn’t learn much about magic and motives until the end. Ha, not so this time. If you’re looking for a high school rehash of the first book, you wont get it. Don’t worry, though, because you’ll get something even better.

We are immediately thrown in the deep end, so if you haven’t read the first book in a while, give yourself time to settle in. The Devin we got to know there is a lot more magical now, although he’s essentially still the same guy underneath. While he can be opinionated and bossy at times, the way he loves Luca is adorable and his constant attempts to protect him meant I couldn’t dislike him, even when he was saying stupid things.

Ah Luca, poor Luca. He’s sweet and nice and just trying to do his job, but everything keeps going wrong. It’s a good thing Devin's there to try and save him, because his martyr-complex is rather troubling. Still, that’s part of why they’re such a great team. Devin is action, Luca is heart. The pair of them are lovely together.

I also really enjoyed seeing more of the mage world/universe they come from and learning more about the different types of mages, how they develop and the various politics and tensions that drive their world. All of which weaves neatly in with the mystery to make a thoroughly enjoyable read. I can’t wait to see where it all heads next.

(Review copy provided by the author.)

[Chris Farrow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent mystery

This was a different story to book one in that this one is a mystery. We also learn a lot more about magical society along with some fun time travel that weaves into the story and isn't just for show. I would recommend this to anyone who likes mystery, magic and books with an original premise.