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The Lure of Air

(Natura Elementals #2)

Sloane Calder (Goodreads Author)

4.39 · Rating details · 64 ratings · 28 reviews

An undercover witch. A reluctant supernatural mafia leader. A love that could get them both killed.

Graham Lennox never wanted to be the leader of the North American Natura.

His focus had always been in the lab searching for a cure for the tripowered disease that’s killing his brother and spreading through his people like wildfire. When his grandfather is murdered, he n ...more

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Oct 20, 2021 Wendy rated it really liked it

4 dark magic and secrets stars

FROM NOTHING TO EVERYTHING !

Wow, that's all I can say now that I've finished this book. What an ending 🤯 From a way too slow beginning to an incredibly suprising ending, it was quite the journey!

Until the middle of the book, this was an okay 3 stars at most. The pace was SO slow and I was super annoyed with Graham and Astrid. They were the worst characters I had read in a long time.

Graham was obsessed with Astrid and didn't do shit about his President's duties. I u 4 dark magic and secrets stars

FROM NOTHING TO EVERYTHING !

Wow, that's all I can say now that I've finished this book. What an ending 🤯 From a way too slow beginning to an incredibly suprising ending, it was quite the journey!

Until the middle of the book, this was an okay 3 stars at most. The pace was SO slow and I was super annoyed with Graham and Astrid. They were the worst characters I had read in a long time.

Graham was obsessed with Astrid and didn't do shit about his President's duties. I understand he didn't want this position, but he still had responsabilities and he wasn't doing anything about them. Around 50%, when he learned about the witches' abductions, he finally grew a spine and got a little more involved. But just a little because he was still completely Astrid-focused on the side.
Astrid was getting on my last nerve. Right from the beginning, she didn't really seem concentrated on anything but Graham and her guilt for wanting to be close to him, not only for intel. As a spy, I was expecting her to be proactive, but no, she waited for him to slip to gain informations.

They got better towards the end of the book, but they were probably THE reason I didn't enjoy it as much as the first one - beside the snail's pace of the beginning. To be honest I also didn't feel the chemistry between them. I could see it, yes, but it escaped my emotional radar. On the other hand, I was fascinated by the tension between Flora and Samael. We only got two chapters from her POV, but I already couldn't wait for Book 4 - the one I actually have an ARC for.

Now, from the middle of the book onwards, the story's pace picked up and we finally saw some real progression in the main plot. We learned more about the witches and the covens. The atmosphere around them was very dark and mysterious. I loved it! But there was more, so much more. The last quarter of the book was full of revelations that definitely changed the rules 😱 I didn't think Lach's disease arc would have such a big impact. Brace yourself for the storm, it's epic! ...more

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Jun 18, 2021 InD'tale Magazine rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2021-june, genre-paranormal-urban-fantasy, rating-4-star, steam-5

With spine tingling suspense and elemental magic, "The Lure of Air" is a whirlwind of burning secrets and breath-stealing passions!

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Jun 24, 2021 Literati Literature Lovers rated it really liked it

Unique PNR

The second book in the Natura Elementals series open ups the world building of the first book. It’s a fast past read with engaging characters, hot bed sport and a lot of intrigue well worth the read via kindle unlimited.

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Jan 27, 2021 Katheyer rated it it was amazing

“The Lure of Air” is the second full-length installment in the “Natura Elementals” urban fantasy series by Sloane Calder, set in a world much like our own, ruled by the laws of nature and its elemental forces, in which the only difference lies in the embodiment of that elements into like-wise human beings, with elemental powers that enables them to manipulate the elements and balance the damage created by humans. Calder’s writing style is impeccable, rich, elaborated, and intelligent, but still “The Lure of Air” is the second full-length installment in the “Natura Elementals” urban fantasy series by Sloane Calder, set in a world much like our own, ruled by the laws of nature and its elemental forces, in which the only difference lies in the embodiment of that elements into like-wise human beings, with elemental powers that enables them to manipulate the elements and balance the damage created by humans. Calder’s writing style is impeccable, rich, elaborated, and intelligent, but still easy to read as the story flows throughout the pages, with a blend of action, drama, romance, with a good dose of humor on top.

Graham Lennox has just taken on his position as the new Fire Magnus of North America after his ‘not-so-beloved’ grandfather’s passing. Graham is an intellectual, a science person, who is much at ease in his own labor in California searching for a cure for the incurable tripowered disease that threatens Nature. For Graham this has and should always be his priority, his own brother Lachlan is affected. But Natura politics momentarily demands his fully attention. However, Graham would never abandon the search for a cure, thus he arranges for his assistant Astrid Byrne to join him on Georgia and supervise his brother’s nursing. Graham also has his own very personal reasons to wish Astrid at his side.

Astrid has a secret of her own, and her own hidden reasons to work with Graham. She is in fact trapped between the class boundaries of Alpha Naturas, Warlocks and Witches, blending while trying to find out the responsible for the disappearance of more than hundred witches in the past two years, her own mother among them. Astrid and Graham are two persons torn apart between duty and happiness, who will have to find a way to bridge their differences to find the real culprit behind the disappearances.

Sloane Calder’s Natura world is very well-crafted and carefully developed, every detail explained through the pages, preserving pace and the action at all moments. This story has a very balanced pace, neither slow not overly fast, with a good mix of action and character development, that allows the readers to see the plot from both points of view and come to their own conclusions. Both, Graham and Astrid, are wonderful characters, relatable and credible, each one following his/her own moral compass and trying to do their very best on a very unwanted situation. The story takes the reader for a ride from the very first page, while utterly interesting subplots interwoven into the core action offer further information about the Natura world, and wholly unexpected twists keep the action moving forward until that ending… no, I refuse to say more… but that ending 😉

Those of you, who are newcomers to this series, be assure this is A+ urban fantasy, with a unique world-building, multidimensional characters, and very well-crafted stories. You can begin your Natura Elementals journey right here, and go back to the previous books afterwards, but be warned, you will find yourself absorbed in this world, without possibility to flee, but why in the name of the elements would you even want to flee this beautiful rich world eludes me.

And now for those of you, who are already familiar with the series, and just a tad to well-behaved to pose the question burning at the tip of your tongue, i.e. it’s the story as good as the previous ones? The story is even better, I know… incredible but true, nevertheless. Thus, just pick the book and begin reading, you know you want to 😉 ...more

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Feb 03, 2021 Jessica Hawkins rated it it was amazing

HOLY CRAP THIS WAS GOOD. I’m so happy with this book and the continuation of this series in the Natura world. The Lure of Air is the second book in the Natura Elementals and Calder and this world just keeps getting better.

Following the events from the first book, The Lure of Air introduces us to Graham Lennox, the new Natura continental president and “Fire Magnus.” Graham coming into power is met with some harsh realities, from dealing with residual Natura politics leftover from his grandfather HOLY CRAP THIS WAS GOOD. I’m so happy with this book and the continuation of this series in the Natura world. The Lure of Air is the second book in the Natura Elementals and Calder and this world just keeps getting better.

Following the events from the first book, The Lure of Air introduces us to Graham Lennox, the new Natura continental president and “Fire Magnus.” Graham coming into power is met with some harsh realities, from dealing with residual Natura politics leftover from his grandfather’s reign to emerging conflicts with witches. All of this on top of his main goal, curing the Natura tripowered disease which his older brother Lach is inflicted with. To aid his work and bring some semblance of normalcy to his life he seeks help from his lab assistant Astrid Barnes. To Graham she is EVERYTHING. She’s his calm to stressful situations, his hope to finding a cure and the woman he’s pined over for the past few years. While Graham is going through the hurdles of his new life, secretly, Astrid is going through her own struggles as her past life and the life she wants clash. It takes many revelations, heartaches and feats of strength both physically and mentally to make the world right for them.

I was looking forward to this book so much and Sloane did not disappoint. I was so fascinated by the first book and the second book just capitalized on it. The Natura world is so captivating and the concepts of Mother Nature, Father Time, the Naturas, the elements,....everything, it’s just awesome. The love of family was really rooted in this book, it felt really tight-knit and that’s something I always enjoy reading. I was heartbroken for the mistreatment of people like Astrid and it was really heartwarming to see that this new generation of Natura’s didn’t discriminate because of what a person was born as, they judge by a persons actions!

Graham and Astrid were really great characters. They are passionate for what they believe in, they love their families deeply, and they want to do what’s right. The were more than made for each other, they’re soul mates in more ways than one.

I loved this book! Read this book, read this series and hope for more book!

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Feb 19, 2021 Mrs. Clare rated it it was amazing

I really really really enjoyed this book. I will admit that I am definitely a "judge a book by it's cover" kind of gal, ESPECIALLY when it comes to fantasy or paranormal books. If the cover isn't colorful and exciting, then I'm not going to read it. This cover is beautiful, which is what initially drew me to the series. This is the second full-length novel in the Natura Elementals series, and there are also two novellas. I do recommend, at the very least, reading the first full-length novel, and ...more

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Feb 09, 2021 Teresa rated it really liked it

“The Lure of Air (Natura Elementals 2)” was at first confusing for me. I was seriously thinking about giving up on this book in the first two chapters. I am glad I pushed on. With that said, this is not a standalone book. I think that readers will have to read, “The Call of Fire” and the other novellas before “The Lure of Air”. I felt like I walked in on the middle of something, but what I walked in on was something unique, suspenseful and entertaining. The story involved supernatural beings wit ...more

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Feb 12, 2021 Gin rated it it was amazing

I love this series! The outstanding world building is exceptional with supernatural beings tasked with healing the Earth's environmental damage. The world of Naturas (elemental beings of Fire, Air, Water and Earth) plus witches and other beings living among and hiding from humans is spectacular. This continues with the legacy of a powerful Natura family, the Lennoxs, with a new leader and tons of issues to resolve. Graham is fabulous as the super smart scholar thrust into the position of preside ...more

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Sep 29, 2021 Jennifer Pierson rated it it was amazing

Sloane Calder has totally created a colorful world with her Natura Elementals, and I'm here for it all despite the fact that I normally don't read much PRN. These stories surround supernatural beings with special powers of the elements, who are living among the human folk. Our hero, Graham, is a scientist working on creating a cure to save his brother, but he is tasked with ruling his own kind, and despite not wanting to do so, he really had no choice. That brings us to Astrid, his lab assistant ...more

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Sep 23, 2021 Sheila Schoenauer rated it really liked it

This one was a hard one for me. I loved the story. I loved Graham. I liked Astrid but I didn't fully like her until her truths were discovered. Astrid had a tendency to frustrate me. She was so wishy washy. One minute she was strong with her decisions and the next she wasn't so sure. She loved Graham but she was so determined to find her mom and continue her mission that she had to run and hide the truth from him over and over again. It really bothered me that she willingly kept that potion too. ...more

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Feb 07, 2021 Laure rated it it was amazing

He is a scientist, he has spent years trying to find a cure for the disease that is killing his brother. Unfortunately, his grandfather is dead, and Graham Lennox is expected to take his grandfather's place as the leader of the North American Natura. Astrid Bryne has been Graham's research assistant for a few years, and readily agrees to his request to join him at his southern headquarters. Astrid isn't exactly the person Graham thinks she is, she has a mission to save witches who have been kidn ...more

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Mar 19, 2021 Elizabeth McDaniel rated it it was amazing

Astrid is a witch undercover with a secret, deadly and shunned organization posing as an Air Natura on a mission to find missing witches one of whom is her mother. Graham is a scientist and a very powerful Air and Fire Natura that has just become the President of their people because his grandfather has died and left the job to him. While Astrid and Graham continue his work Astrid strays from the original plans as their taboo romance is fraught with danger, intrigue, betrayal, lies, secrets, hea ...more

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Sep 27, 2021 Lynn Stifle rated it really liked it

This is book two of the Natura Elementals series and it was fantastic! I really loved both Graham and Astrid and they were a perfect fit for each other. They were both engaging and likable characters, and their chemistry was palpable. The blend of suspense, action, drama, lies, and romance, made for an entertaining and enjoyable read. Highly recommend.

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Oct 25, 2021 M H rated it really liked it

I enjoyed this book more than the first and I'm intrigued to read the third one.
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Feb 20, 2021 Lisa Engle rated it it was amazing

I Love that this Book has continued where the first one left off. The connection between Graham and Astrid is so good. Just like the first book this one pulled me in from the first page. The connections between all of the characters is so deep and emotional that you can really feel the relationships. Can't wait to Read the next book.

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Nov 13, 2021 brownsoda rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, done

Each book in the Natura of Elements can be a read as a standalone but I suggest reading them in order to get full enjoyment.
We pick up where The Call of Fire ends, unfortunately for Graham he is now leader of the North American Natura. As s scientist wanting to left alone in his trying to find a cure for disease that is killing his brother and spreading. In Graham’s lab is Astrid, his committed lab assistant that wants from afar. Astrid has a secret, but having other ties, lies, have are upended ...more

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Feb 20, 2021 lynn lantosh rated it it was amazing

Mother nature on steroids

This is a story about star crossed lovers about abduction of innocent women a mystery to solve and I love story that binds you

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Sep 21, 2021 Leah Dynes rated it really liked it

This book was a great addition to the series. It was fun to be in the same world again but learning things about different characters. I’m really excited for the next installment!

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Oct 05, 2021 Kerry Officer rated it really liked it

This is book 2 of the series I read. The story and characters keep building. I love that the characters from Book continue to be front and center and the author continues to build upon it. I cant share a lot without SPOILERS, just say I was worried Book2 was going to have a very sad ending, but we got thrown a curveball and saved ! The fantasy characters, family drama, good vs evil (seems to switch sides a lot) and new unexpected characters leave you waiting for the NEXT BOOK. Very exciting, fas ...more

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Sep 29, 2021 Desiree rated it it was amazing

The ending!!! This was a very good read! It took a few chapters to get into, once there the story took off. There is still a lot of story to solve and it's getting interesting. I love Graham and Astrid, they had some hot scenes, and you could really feel the chemistry. I like that you still have the same characters as the first and things keep building. Great world building as well! Recommend this book and can't wait for the next! ...more

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Mar 28, 2021 TinaMarie rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, hidden-gems, urban-fantasy

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Graham Lennox is a dual Fire and Air Alpha Natura. He had dedicated his life to finding a cure to the tri-powered disease killing his brother and so many other Naturas until his grandfather was murdered. Now he's the leader of the North American Natura. It's a thankless job especially after the carnage left in his grandfather's wake.

Astrid Barnes/Bryne is an Alium, a powerful witch abandoned by her Natura parents because she wasn't a powerful Alpha Natura. Raised by loving witch parents, when he ...more

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Sep 20, 2021 Gladys rated it really liked it

I enjoyed this book. I thought the writing was well done and the overarching storyline engaging and intriguing. I found Graham and Astrid likable and I felt they worked excellently as a couple. The blend of suspense, drama, emotion and steam was delicious. This is my frank, freely posted review.

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Feb 23, 2021 Barbara rated it it was amazing

The second book in the Natura Elementals series a well written story with a very good storyline, the story flowed smoothly across the pages. Graham Lennox is continent leader for the North American Natura but he is also trying to find a cure for his brother. His lab assistant Astrid Byrne is hiding the fact that she is a witch. This story has suspense, drama, danger, twists, turns, secrets, lies, and romance. I want to read the next book, there is going to be a lot to deal with coming. I receive ...more

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Feb 22, 2021 Con Fran rated it really liked it

Book 2 was a pleasant surprise, a bit different from what I thought it would be. The storyline had a bit of action, adventure, suspense, mystery and drama. The main characters were interesting, and they had depth. Their story pulled me in and kept me absorbed and entertained until the end. It was an entertaining and enjoyable read.

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Mar 03, 2021 Thi rated it really liked it

This was a great addition to the series. I really enjoyed meeting Astrid and Graham. I love a geeky hunk.

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Feb 21, 2021 Reader03 rated it really liked it

Wonderful second book in the series with great characters full of passion, action and plot as well. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Sep 29, 2021 Claire Cronin rated it really liked it

Shelves: erotic, paranormal, suspense

The second book in this Natura Elementals series which I am loving! I highly recommend reading the first one before reading this one, you really need to understand the world and how it works or else you will be a tad confused I think!

Picking up straight after the first book, Graham has taken over ruling the North Amercian Natura area after his Grandfather was killed. He has a lot on his plate..... with his Grandfather's way of ruling, no one trusts a Lennox and a rebellion is brewing. He never w The second book in this Natura Elementals series which I am loving! I highly recommend reading the first one before reading this one, you really need to understand the world and how it works or else you will be a tad confused I think!

Picking up straight after the first book, Graham has taken over ruling the North Amercian Natura area after his Grandfather was killed. He has a lot on his plate..... with his Grandfather's way of ruling, no one trusts a Lennox and a rebellion is brewing. He never wanted this role, and is frankly not best prepared to step into his Grandfather's shoes, but wants to show all the Natura's that not all Lennox's are the same, that he can listen and can change the way things are done. But he was happier when he was in his lab working on a cure for the tripowered disease that is killing his brother and is sweeping through his people. Of course working with his beautiful and talented lab partner was no hardship.....

Astrid is his lab partner, but little does he know just how much she is deceiving him. She is not a Natura, she is a witch, and she is working undercover in the guise of his lab partner. Her mother is just one amongst a lot of witches that have been disappearing over the years, and the group she is working for thinks that Graham's Grandfather was responsible for their disappearance and that they are also being treated as lab rats, as a few have managed to escape and report back before dying. She didn't count on falling head over heels for Graham all the while she was deceiving to him.

This was a great read, lots of drama and action, lots of politics with the witches and the Naturas, lots of hot chemistry and attraction between Astrid and Graham! I didn't like the deceit aspect and the lies Astrid had to tell, but understood why she was doing it, but it really put her in a bad position!! Graham is heartbroken when he realises what she has done, understandably so, he is such a champ to be able to see past her lies. Lots of different subplots and new and intriguing characters along the way, a thoroughly exciting read from start to finish, well worth it. ...more

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