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The Elustria Chronicles: Magic Born #3
Magic Betrayed
There's a traitor on the loose, and Kat's harboring deadly secrets...
Kat has trained for the last six months to join the Covert Council Service. All that stands in her way are her trials, the final test of her training. If she survives, she'll be a full-fledged agent, able to search for Meglana's hidden talismans and right the wrongs of her mother's past.
Keeping secrets has become a way of life. Kat's the only person who knows a Directorate mole lurks in the Council's midst. With the traitor's identity a mystery, she can't afford to trust anyone, even if it means lying to the people she's vowed to protect.
When the mole almost kills Kat during her trials, she must uncover his identity before he has a chance to finish the job. Her search for the traitor will bring the CCS to its knees, but if she fails, her life and the lives of every CCS agent will be forfeit.
Magic Betrayed is the third book in the Magic Born series and is intended to be read after Magic Born and Magic Unknown.
Kat has trained for the last six months to join the Covert Council Service. All that stands in her way are her trials, the final test of her training. If she survives, she'll be a full-fledged agent, able to search for Meglana's hidden talismans and right the wrongs of her mother's past.
Keeping secrets has become a way of life. Kat's the only person who knows a Directorate mole lurks in the Council's midst. With the traitor's identity a mystery, she can't afford to trust anyone, even if it means lying to the people she's vowed to protect.
When the mole almost kills Kat during her trials, she must uncover his identity before he has a chance to finish the job. Her search for the traitor will bring the CCS to its knees, but if she fails, her life and the lives of every CCS agent will be forfeit.
Magic Betrayed is the third book in the Magic Born series and is intended to be read after Magic Born and Magic Unknown.
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Published January 1, 2020
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February 17, 2019
2/15/19 Two stars at this point.
I only started this last night but already am disgusted with Kat and her immaturity. She's supposedly 22 and had been living on her own as a college student. She should have developed some coping skills and understanding of how the world (both Earth and Elustria) works. She had shown some of this behavior in the first two books but has really gone above and beyond exhibiting this trait in book three. I would like to know why she doesn't just quit her training for a job with some secret agency, return to Earth and go on her quest for the medallions her mother created. Oh, and at one point she states that she wishes she could annihilate all sorcerers, yet has warm and fuzzy feelings about her sorcerer father whose essence is essentially trapped in the medallion she wears. At this rate I may not finish this book and/or the series.
Kat is convinced that Thaddeus is the mole inside the agency. On the other hand, his daughter is one of the few people she likes. That doesn't make much sense and I believe Thaddeus even sacrificed his military career in part to raise said daughter. Do evil geniuses do that? Right now I am leaning towards Thaddeus being a very Harry Potterish character that is believed to be evil but turns out to be protecting her from the bad guys (as well as herself) As noted, Kat's immaturity doesn't exactly speak well for her judgement. She acts like a know-it-all teenager, not an appealing quality in a heroine.
2/16/19 Finished. I must admit that the final few chapters were quite good. Lots of excitement and you get to find out not only who the mole is but also who's the head of the Directorate. I would have given this four or five stars if the entire book had been as interesting with less of Kat going off half-cocked.
Why does Kat not have friends from her childhood? I understand she immersed herself into the online game when her stepparents were killed but she seemed to have had a pretty happy life before then. It seems bizarre that Nicole, who she'd only met once IRL, would be her only "human" contact.
The last comment I have is how nice it was to read a book that has been properly edited. I read a lot of self-published books and spelling and grammar, not to mention repetitious sentences, appear way too often. Even so, I'm going to take a break from this series.
I only started this last night but already am disgusted with Kat and her immaturity. She's supposedly 22 and had been living on her own as a college student. She should have developed some coping skills and understanding of how the world (both Earth and Elustria) works. She had shown some of this behavior in the first two books but has really gone above and beyond exhibiting this trait in book three. I would like to know why she doesn't just quit her training for a job with some secret agency, return to Earth and go on her quest for the medallions her mother created. Oh, and at one point she states that she wishes she could annihilate all sorcerers, yet has warm and fuzzy feelings about her sorcerer father whose essence is essentially trapped in the medallion she wears. At this rate I may not finish this book and/or the series.
Kat is convinced that Thaddeus is the mole inside the agency. On the other hand, his daughter is one of the few people she likes. That doesn't make much sense and I believe Thaddeus even sacrificed his military career in part to raise said daughter. Do evil geniuses do that? Right now I am leaning towards Thaddeus being a very Harry Potterish character that is believed to be evil but turns out to be protecting her from the bad guys (as well as herself) As noted, Kat's immaturity doesn't exactly speak well for her judgement. She acts like a know-it-all teenager, not an appealing quality in a heroine.
2/16/19 Finished. I must admit that the final few chapters were quite good. Lots of excitement and you get to find out not only who the mole is but also who's the head of the Directorate. I would have given this four or five stars if the entire book had been as interesting with less of Kat going off half-cocked.
Why does Kat not have friends from her childhood? I understand she immersed herself into the online game when her stepparents were killed but she seemed to have had a pretty happy life before then. It seems bizarre that Nicole, who she'd only met once IRL, would be her only "human" contact.
The last comment I have is how nice it was to read a book that has been properly edited. I read a lot of self-published books and spelling and grammar, not to mention repetitious sentences, appear way too often. Even so, I'm going to take a break from this series.
June 7, 2017
I really enjoyed this book as well as the rest of the series so far. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series "Hunted Magic" When I start to read a series I get so deeply involved with each book and it's really hard to but each book down until I am completely finished reading it and I have to look around to see if the next book in the series is ready and get very disappointed that I have to wait for it. Normally I am a very patience person about many things but when it comes to having to wait for a next book in a series, it is soooo very hard to have to be patience and wait. Sometime I actually will collect each book in a series but won't even start to read the first one until I have the entire series and then everyone knows not to bother me until I have finished reading all of them...the good thing is that I am a super fast reader since I had been taught how to speed read in elementary school when I lived down in Florida during those years. If you like magical fantasy books and series I would definitely recommend reading one the great series by Caethes Faron
January 23, 2023
A Strong Storyline that Comes to a Head in this 3rd Installment of Kat's Magical Journey
Potential Spoilers. In this third book in Kat Thomas's story, she has advanced her studies, shared small truths while yet extending her lies of omission. She's no closer to discovering the mole but has learned the Directorate has come closer to making magic wielding talismans when a sorcerer comes to the Citadel in person. 14 sorcerers have gone missing and 1 is dead, his magic corrupt and partially missing. With the assistance of Milhouse, Alex and a human best friend, the magical signature of the mage who has been going to the Cushing Sea on the border of the Vortex where clay is found to make Golems.
Potential Spoilers. In this third book in Kat Thomas's story, she has advanced her studies, shared small truths while yet extending her lies of omission. She's no closer to discovering the mole but has learned the Directorate has come closer to making magic wielding talismans when a sorcerer comes to the Citadel in person. 14 sorcerers have gone missing and 1 is dead, his magic corrupt and partially missing. With the assistance of Milhouse, Alex and a human best friend, the magical signature of the mage who has been going to the Cushing Sea on the border of the Vortex where clay is found to make Golems.
May 21, 2017
The continuing story of Kat and her challenge to find her place had a lot of nail biting scenes. Kat is that one person who is has to keep her secrets to herself or risk finding herself an outcast without magic. She is one smart cookie because she is able to reason why something is going on and how to follow the clues. I was disappointed that Alex was not in this story as much because I really like him as a character and hopefully he and Millhook will be featured more in the next book in the series. This is turning into a very epic adventure and cannot wait to read the next one.
November 12, 2017
So, I really enjoyed the first two books of this series, but I really struggled to get through this one, mostly because of Kat's behavior for the first twenty chapters or so. The plot didn't get rolling until the Kat started actually trusting the people who had already been vouched for the character that has never been wrong over the course of the series, and it was a struggle to get to that point. At this point, I may or may not read the fourth book when it comes out.
February 13, 2020
Kat faces a major challenge
In this third book of the series, Kat, Alex and Millhouse once again fight the good fight. Most of the book is about Kat’s development under the tutelage of the Council. There is some intrigue as Kat tries to identify the mole in their midst. There are some good moments of tension as the story builds and Kat zeros in on the mole. Then, in a final battle, Kat comes face to face with the Director of the Directorate and wow, what a surprise!
In this third book of the series, Kat, Alex and Millhouse once again fight the good fight. Most of the book is about Kat’s development under the tutelage of the Council. There is some intrigue as Kat tries to identify the mole in their midst. There are some good moments of tension as the story builds and Kat zeros in on the mole. Then, in a final battle, Kat comes face to face with the Director of the Directorate and wow, what a surprise!
January 1, 2021
An exciting book
This book has a ton going on. Kat has been training for 6 months and then things go crazy. Who is the mole? Who can Kat trust? And when this is over will they even still trust her? You'll find the answers to those questions in this book.
It's still mostly action driven but Kat is maturing some in that she realizes she has some significant failing in her life.
This book has a ton going on. Kat has been training for 6 months and then things go crazy. Who is the mole? Who can Kat trust? And when this is over will they even still trust her? You'll find the answers to those questions in this book.
It's still mostly action driven but Kat is maturing some in that she realizes she has some significant failing in her life.
October 11, 2022
Third in series m I moving on to the third
This is the 3rd of the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and was a very logical extension to the 1st 2 the 4th one should be drifted logical and probably find the end of it David well worth reading
This is the 3rd of the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and the 3rd and was a very logical extension to the 1st 2 the 4th one should be drifted logical and probably find the end of it David well worth reading
June 13, 2017
Was a really good read
This was a good read, it started a little slow but most sequels to me seem to do that cause they are trying to catch you up. But once I got through the first part it was hard to put down. I would recommend this book to most anyone who is interested in magical worlds and finding yourself.
This was a good read, it started a little slow but most sequels to me seem to do that cause they are trying to catch you up. But once I got through the first part it was hard to put down. I would recommend this book to most anyone who is interested in magical worlds and finding yourself.
December 30, 2017
Great story
Great story with a great cast of characters. The continuing story of an urban fantasy tail that moves between earth and other realms. The fight against good and evil as cat finds out more and more about her birthright and her mother and father in the world is that come from. If you love magic in fantasy you will love the series check them out
Great story with a great cast of characters. The continuing story of an urban fantasy tail that moves between earth and other realms. The fight against good and evil as cat finds out more and more about her birthright and her mother and father in the world is that come from. If you love magic in fantasy you will love the series check them out
August 21, 2019
Fabu!ous
Each of the books I this series just get better. Amazing and talented author. I can hardly wait to get to the next one!!! I have devoured books one through three and dread the thought of the end of it. Fair warning, you may lose some sleep because you won't be able to put them down.
Each of the books I this series just get better. Amazing and talented author. I can hardly wait to get to the next one!!! I have devoured books one through three and dread the thought of the end of it. Fair warning, you may lose some sleep because you won't be able to put them down.
August 8, 2019
Keeps you saying *juust oonee more page.....*
Amazing twisty action!! I literally have taken this particular book out with my dog walking 😂 so, therefore nothing more to say. It great!!
Amazing twisty action!! I literally have taken this particular book out with my dog walking 😂 so, therefore nothing more to say. It great!!
May 26, 2023
Riveting
The twists and turns just kept coming. Just when you thought you could figure it out boom a new twist. I was on the edge of my seat with each page turn. Can’t wait for the next book.
The twists and turns just kept coming. Just when you thought you could figure it out boom a new twist. I was on the edge of my seat with each page turn. Can’t wait for the next book.
May 4, 2017
Good but
I am enjoying this series and plots twist and turns but Kat's wishy washy thought a doubts can get annoying
I am enjoying this series and plots twist and turns but Kat's wishy washy thought a doubts can get annoying
July 21, 2017
Unbelievable
Just when you think you have it figured out the author shows you that you don't. Incredible twist in this fantastic story.
Just when you think you have it figured out the author shows you that you don't. Incredible twist in this fantastic story.
July 17, 2017
Aaaand the plot thickens! I don't know much of what to say without giving away spoilers other than READ THIS BOOK! It's fabulous. Also, I love that little fae bugger. He's my favorite 😊
February 13, 2018
Can't wait to see where the story goes
October 15, 2022
wow
It just keeps getting better. The twists and turns are excellent and just when you think you’ve figured it out it all changes!
I can’t wait to read the next instalment 🙂
It just keeps getting better. The twists and turns are excellent and just when you think you’ve figured it out it all changes!
I can’t wait to read the next instalment 🙂
May 21, 2018
Not a fan of Kat, the main character. She’s a know-it-all who just doesn’t listen to what others are trying to tell her. She never seems to learn from her mistakes and just keeps forging ahead without any character development.
The one bright spot in book 2 and 3 is Millhook, who is proving to be my favorite character. He's sarcastic and brilliant, real and direct. And while he defends Kat at times, he always isn't afraid to let her know when she needs a time out.
The one bright spot in book 2 and 3 is Millhook, who is proving to be my favorite character. He's sarcastic and brilliant, real and direct. And while he defends Kat at times, he always isn't afraid to let her know when she needs a time out.
April 30, 2017
A little confusing
I enjoyed the book for the most part. It did not flow as good as the other books. I had to keep going back to understand what was going on
I enjoyed the book for the most part. It did not flow as good as the other books. I had to keep going back to understand what was going on
May 3, 2017
I am so in love with this series! Kat is a kick-ass heroine and I find that the adventures that she goes on keeps me on the edge of my seat. Caethes Faron is extremely adept at writing mystery and suspense. I would not recommend reading this book until you've read Magic Born and Magic Unknown.
***Contains some small spoilers***
Magic Betrayed picks up 6 months after Magic Unknown ended. Kat is going through training to become an agent for the Covert Council Service (CCS). She has been training hard and will soon face her trials, which once completed, will make her a full agent. However, there is a traitor within the CCS and they are working very hard to make sure that doesn't happen. Kat is determined to find out who the traitor is so that she can become a full agent, be assigned to Earth, and continue her work finding and destroying Meglana's talismans. When she finally gets her chance, she not only figures out who the traitor is, but she gets her first glance at the Leader of the Directorate - even though their face is completely covered by a hood.
During this time, Alex is still in South America, determined to live life in his panther form. However, once Kat figures out who the traitor is, she tries confronting them but she suffers a grave injury when they attack her. This causes Millhook to port to Alex and bring him back to Elustria in order to heal and save Kat. They've developed a wonderful friendship over the past three books, and I am very interested in seeing how the author will continue their story.
Millhook takes Kat and Alex to his cottage so that Kat has time to heal away from the CCS. Kat knows that she is in a lot of trouble. She has hidden the fact that she is a pidge and has powers of a sorcerer. When they finally do catch up with her, Callista and Thaddeus agree to take her back to the Citadel to hear her side of the story. At that moment, the Leader of the Directorate sweeps in and Kat gets a full on view of their face. Kat goes into a state of shock when she realizes that she knows who the Director actually is.
Who is the director? Will Kat's secrets destroy her chances of becoming an agent and working for the CCS? Will the friendship between Kat and Alex ever bloom into something more?
I can't wait until the next book to find out the answers to some of these questions!
*** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
***Contains some small spoilers***
Magic Betrayed picks up 6 months after Magic Unknown ended. Kat is going through training to become an agent for the Covert Council Service (CCS). She has been training hard and will soon face her trials, which once completed, will make her a full agent. However, there is a traitor within the CCS and they are working very hard to make sure that doesn't happen. Kat is determined to find out who the traitor is so that she can become a full agent, be assigned to Earth, and continue her work finding and destroying Meglana's talismans. When she finally gets her chance, she not only figures out who the traitor is, but she gets her first glance at the Leader of the Directorate - even though their face is completely covered by a hood.
During this time, Alex is still in South America, determined to live life in his panther form. However, once Kat figures out who the traitor is, she tries confronting them but she suffers a grave injury when they attack her. This causes Millhook to port to Alex and bring him back to Elustria in order to heal and save Kat. They've developed a wonderful friendship over the past three books, and I am very interested in seeing how the author will continue their story.
Millhook takes Kat and Alex to his cottage so that Kat has time to heal away from the CCS. Kat knows that she is in a lot of trouble. She has hidden the fact that she is a pidge and has powers of a sorcerer. When they finally do catch up with her, Callista and Thaddeus agree to take her back to the Citadel to hear her side of the story. At that moment, the Leader of the Directorate sweeps in and Kat gets a full on view of their face. Kat goes into a state of shock when she realizes that she knows who the Director actually is.
Who is the director? Will Kat's secrets destroy her chances of becoming an agent and working for the CCS? Will the friendship between Kat and Alex ever bloom into something more?
I can't wait until the next book to find out the answers to some of these questions!
*** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
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