Ancient Magic (Magic For Hire #2)

Alexandra Ivy

Blurb:

The Vampire Cabal meets only under the direst circumstances. But since Skye Claremont’s coven proved wild magic has returned, the cabal has gathered in New York City to decide the fate of the powerful mages.

Skye doubts her oracular powers can help. After ten years indentured to a demon gang, paying off her father’s gambling debts with visions, her freedom has come despite her weak abilities, not because of them. But when her father sends a text to demand a meeting, she doesn’t need to read the future to know trouble will follow.

The demons want her to kidnap Micha, the reclusive, fearsome leader of the New Orleans vampire cabal. As if a low-voltage witch like her could succeed. But when Skye looks into Micha’s eyes, she sees certain doom if she doesn’t take him to their stronghold after all. Spellbound more by beauty and intrigue than magic, the vampire follows her into the dark of a demon cell. When the door slams behind them, they’ll have to unravel the tangled threads of prophecy and politics that make the way forward immeasurably dangerous. But it’s desire that could undo them both . . .

Themes: Paranormal, Witches, Vampires

Rating: 4 stars

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Review:

The series continues with the second witch finding her mate, but boy does she not expect everything coming her way in Alexandra Ivy’s new Ancient Magic. I have been looking forward to his next story as I wanted to love this series, but I am definitely not feeling the investment I have in previous series. I enjoy each book for the story and the character development, but I am not becoming devoted to the characters in the overarching series like I have in the past. Skye Claremont’s little coven has been under intense scrutiny lately and she is trying to fly under the radar, but when her powers as an Oracle lead her into trouble again, she is forced to accept help from a very unlikely source. Micha, the New Orleans vampire cabal leader, is in NYC with other leaders in order to meet about her sister Peri’s new magic and he is instantly drawn to the sexy witch, but when he finds her outside his bedroom one night, along with several demons attempting to kidnap him, their lives are intimately entwined, and they must trust one another if they are going to survive the coming storm. Micha and Skye are like to poles of a magnet, drawn together but neither of them understands why, and Skey knows that if she doesn’t stick to him, he could die so together they must defeat the demons out to destroy the world. Together they can defeat the enemy, but the more they are together the harder it is to deny the attraction and chemistry that is leading to a much deeper connection and when the chips are down, they have to decide if their future is worth fighting for. Skye was a fun character to get to know with a deep and interesting past, she is courageous, clever, sassy, and sweet, and I loved her determination to protect Micha in order to keep the balance in the world. Micha was a scholar at heart, not really wanting to lead or fight, but knowing that if he didn’t others would be hurt, he is controlled, arrogant, and precise but he also knows that sometimes you have to take a chance to get what you need. I loved the chemistry between these two and its obvious that they will be friends and lovers a long time. I am looking forward to the conclusion of the series, but I’m hoping some of the plotline gaps and twisty plot threads are wrapped up for sure. Overall, the series is improving, but I hope there are no hanging threads at the end of book three.

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