Power isn’t Drea Pierce’s problem. It’s what everyone thinks she’ll do with it. Drea’s abilities are growing faster than anyone expected, and with them comes an unexplained mind-link with Caden Pope, one she can’t control and isn’t sure she wants. The more her power expands, the more The Organization watches her like a threat instead of an ally. The only place Drea feels like herself is with Lieutenant Daniel Roth. Their relationship is secret, fragile, and more intense than either of them intended. Every moment with him pulls her deeper, yet Drea can’t shake the feeling that something is pushing them further apart and she’s no longer certain whether it’s the world around them or her own accelerating power.
When a violent string of artifact incidents draws the team to New Orleans, Drea sees a chance to prove she belongs. But the city is a crucible of hidden agendas and dangerous magic, and the line between ally and enemy shifts with every choice she makes.
To stand with her team—or stand alone—Drea must decide who she is before someone else decides for her.
In a world built on secrets and control, trust is the deadliest weapon. And no one is safe when a Wielder falls.
Five stars. No notes. This is exactly how I wanted this series to go — and hands down the best one yet.
This book delivers on everything: betrayal, angst, perfectly placed spice (just enough to make you feral and desperate for more), and emotional tension so sharp I felt Drea’s frustration on a spiritual level… yes, including the sexual frustration.
Davies’ writing continues to be such a standout for me. Drea’s voice feels so real — funny, sharp, vulnerable — like you’re hearing the story straight from a friend who’s trauma-dumping but somehow still making you laugh. That connection makes every hit hurt harder and every win feel earned.
The plot twists? Chef’s kiss. You spend the whole book thinking I’ve got it, it has to be this — and you’re kind of right… until you’re absolutely not. It’s layered, smart, and so well orchestrated.
I love this world so much because it feels real, like it could exist right now and we’d have no idea. The way the history and artifacts are woven from real-world concepts just adds to that immersive, unsettling magic. The ending raises the stakes in a BIG way (no spoilers, but mythology lovers are going to lose their minds). It sets us up for heartbreak, loss, and something much larger looming on the horizon …and I’m equal parts terrified and thrilled.
This book made me feel everything. Obsessed doesn’t even cover it. 🔥📖
How I wish that more than 5 stars could be awarded. This is one of those special series …. one you’ll remember long after you’ve read it and one you’ll reread many times. Beautifully written, fascinating plot and characters with so much depth and life.