WILD MAGIC by Alexandra Ivy

Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance

5*****

Blurb: From a Wyoming ranch to a New Jersey bookstore-café, when old-world demons, modern-day mages, and irresistible attraction collide, desire becomes the most powerful and dangerous weapon of all, in this spellbinding new series from the New York Times bestselling author. There was a time when demons reigned. That was before they were forced to retreat to the shadows. Today, in hidden corners across the globe their evil blood still pools, and the authority of their new rulers—the Vampire Cabal—must never be challenged. Leave it to a Jersey girl to change ancient history . . .   At sixteen, when Peri Sanguis’s wild magic first appeared, she was forced to flee her Wyoming ranch—and her suddenly murderous family—to save her own life. On the East Coast, tutored by mages who run the Witch’s Brew bookstore-cafe, Peri’s world seems magically tranquil—until her estranged mother and a coven of witches are slaughtered. Now, to solve the violent mysteries of her past, she must put her trust, body and soul, in a sensual immortal who is every woman’s darkest fantasy . . .   The golden-eyed vampire, Valen, has never wanted more than to claim an untamed female like Peri. Lured into each other’s orbit, and working together against a resurrected evil brings them intimately closer—to danger, blood betrayals, all-consuming passion, and to sacrifices that must be made to save themselves and the world . . .

Thoughts:

I loved this story. Peri and Valen are the perfect foils for each other. Peri is a mage who is fiercely independent with a tragic background. Valen is an ancient vampire who is powerful, rich, arrogant, and bossy. He wants Peri to be his, but he won’t curb her need for independence. Peri is drawn to him, but also fears what he could do to her.

They are really well-drawn characters and the world building is excellent as well (though I did want to know more about the magical Gyre). The plot flows well from tense action to catch-your-breath breaks. There is romance – and some heat (but not overwhelming), a lot of suspense, and drama.

Though the story did end well, this is obviously the first in a series as there were some threads left dangling to tease us for what’s coming next.

Definitely recommended.

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by anyone.