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Crescent City Magic
Bound to the Magic
Love Sucks.
You know what’s the worst part…
loving someone I can never have.
Elden should be mine, but he’s promised to another.
That’s the problem with falling for a leader of the fae council.
Our lives are not our own.
Everything, even everyone, is chosen for us.
Ending things with him was the right thing to do.
But try telling that to my broken heart.
I want to stay away. I have to.
Only now he’s on my doorstep with an arrow in his back.
I’m the only one who can help him now that his world has been thrown into chaos with the ancestors’ power.
But am I strong enough to do the right thing twice?
Can I keep my heart whole in the process? Or will fate shatter it again?
You know what’s the worst part…
loving someone I can never have.
Elden should be mine, but he’s promised to another.
That’s the problem with falling for a leader of the fae council.
Our lives are not our own.
Everything, even everyone, is chosen for us.
Ending things with him was the right thing to do.
But try telling that to my broken heart.
I want to stay away. I have to.
Only now he’s on my doorstep with an arrow in his back.
I’m the only one who can help him now that his world has been thrown into chaos with the ancestors’ power.
But am I strong enough to do the right thing twice?
Can I keep my heart whole in the process? Or will fate shatter it again?
170 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 30, 2021
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Meredith Clarke
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September 26, 2021
Nothing better than a feisty witch 😉...
....and then some! Doomed to love a man she's not supposed to, this story revolves around a witch fighting on more than one front. Fighting her own heart and soul... then also trying to save a world or two. No biggie right 😉. I loved every snarky, wise cracking word from our main character 💖. She has such a huge heart, is loyal to a fault, but also has insecurities like so many of us. This was a wonderful introduction to this spinoff from the original Crescent City Magic world, and you don't need to have read the other books previously. It's filled with plenty of strong women, family by choice, humor, loyalty and so much more. The world building is so rich and multi layered...I can't wait to see where this story takes us as I have a sneaking suspicion there's a wee bit more to our awesome main character than even she knows or suspects. Be warned: there's a massive cliffy at the ending of this book which leaves us wanting book two even MORE 😍.
....and then some! Doomed to love a man she's not supposed to, this story revolves around a witch fighting on more than one front. Fighting her own heart and soul... then also trying to save a world or two. No biggie right 😉. I loved every snarky, wise cracking word from our main character 💖. She has such a huge heart, is loyal to a fault, but also has insecurities like so many of us. This was a wonderful introduction to this spinoff from the original Crescent City Magic world, and you don't need to have read the other books previously. It's filled with plenty of strong women, family by choice, humor, loyalty and so much more. The world building is so rich and multi layered...I can't wait to see where this story takes us as I have a sneaking suspicion there's a wee bit more to our awesome main character than even she knows or suspects. Be warned: there's a massive cliffy at the ending of this book which leaves us wanting book two even MORE 😍.
November 22, 2021
Our heroine walked away once because it was the right thing to do. But she is not sure she can do so a second time, so things are going to get messy.
This is book one of the series, so a good place to start. It is also a spin off from another series, but it is not necessary to have read that one before starting here.
This is an urban fantasy story with witches and fae. The story is well written and easy to read yet packed with a lot of depth. The setting is deep and well developed, which makes sense as a spin-off series. I loved the glimpse of the world that we get in this book and I look forward to seeing more. The characters are also well done with solid personalities and quirks, both good and bad. I particularly like our heroine who is tough and rather snarky. The plot is full of action and intrigue with plenty of twists and turns to keep things interesting. The one downside is that it does end of a cliffhanger, but I am okay with that. After all, the next book is already available. Overall, an excellent story and a good introduction to a new world. I look forward to the next book.
Highly recommended
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes
This is book one of the series, so a good place to start. It is also a spin off from another series, but it is not necessary to have read that one before starting here.
This is an urban fantasy story with witches and fae. The story is well written and easy to read yet packed with a lot of depth. The setting is deep and well developed, which makes sense as a spin-off series. I loved the glimpse of the world that we get in this book and I look forward to seeing more. The characters are also well done with solid personalities and quirks, both good and bad. I particularly like our heroine who is tough and rather snarky. The plot is full of action and intrigue with plenty of twists and turns to keep things interesting. The one downside is that it does end of a cliffhanger, but I am okay with that. After all, the next book is already available. Overall, an excellent story and a good introduction to a new world. I look forward to the next book.
Highly recommended
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes
September 28, 2021
In the next part of the journey, Rosalie and her mates will have gone on their honeymoon only to return to more problems with the same stone. Only this time, Celeste and Elden are the ones affected. Celeste cannot get over Elden. She lives, breathes, and sleeps her love for him…it has been six months since he went back to his realm to live up to his duties. When she finally awakens herself from her stupor, it is only to have him pop back into her life on the verge of death~ They have a new powerful enemy to conquer and it comes from the Fae side once again! The stone is at the heart of the problems~ Celeste will make a foolhardy choice that could cost her, her life. The Council has been attacked and only so many remain to fight another war. The Fae are being attacked or eradicated and now they are headed to the mortal realm! Beatrice is back…in a different way, Otto makes another appearance, and Celeste will have to make a vast sacrifice to keep the others safe…come back to Rosalie’s and her mates’ world for another exciting adventure; it is one that will definitely leave you hankering for more~
October 15, 2021
This is a NON_SPOILER REVIEW of Bound to the Magic by Meredith Clarke, the first book in the Crescent City Magic series. I enjoyed the strong characters in this spin off series read. We get a little more of the Crescent City Witch (Rosalie and her mates) in this story, but shift the focus to Celeste. The Fae realm is in danger, the danged Fuil Stone is at the center of the problem. Eldon, a truly sexy Forest Fae comes back into Celeste's life and so does all the drama. A great read that opens another storyline just as intense as the Crescent City Witch. Great world building enhances this tale and the cast of kick butt fae and witches make this a truly fun read. Mature Readers Only please. While there is some resolution, this story does set-up for book two.
This honest and voluntary review was made possible by reading a copy through Booksprout.
This honest and voluntary review was made possible by reading a copy through Booksprout.
November 16, 2021
Have to admit that my attention waned a bit especially at the beginning, it seemed to take a while for me to get up to speed. I don’t mind flashbacks but they can sometimes take you out of the story. Celeste got a bit repetitive with Elden at times and it made me just want to move things along.
I did enjoy her snark, although at times her choices were questionable. There is quite a bit of action at times, almost too much in some cases as it seemed to take the story into too many places.
The story does end on a cliffhanger which I’m never really a fan of. It wasn’t too bad of a story and I was drawn in for the most part.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I did enjoy her snark, although at times her choices were questionable. There is quite a bit of action at times, almost too much in some cases as it seemed to take the story into too many places.
The story does end on a cliffhanger which I’m never really a fan of. It wasn’t too bad of a story and I was drawn in for the most part.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 16, 2021
Bound to the Magic is the first book in the Crescent City Magic series, the author says it can be read as a standalone but personally I think it's better enjoyed if you've read the previous Crescent City series. That said the story has lots of action as both the human and far realms are in trouble, Caedmon makes a great baddie who Celest, a witch as well as the other witches and Eldon, a fae, he's the leader of the fae forest, are trying to bring down whilst also fighting to stay together. Will they succeed?
October 11, 2021
Arc review I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Wow this story has lots of action as the human and far realms are in trouble against caedmon a high fea that is a trader to his own kind and trying for the fail stone . the witches and fea are trying to stop caedom as Celeste a witch and Eldon leader of the fea forest are also fighting to stay together. Awesome
October 22, 2021
One of the most humane heroines I have come across. She's so much like any of us that reading her story is like looking in a mirror for me at least. Sometimes feisty, sometimes insecure, caring, loving, worried and scared, she's just like you and me the only difference is that the future of a world or two depends on her.
This is one of the best books I've come across recently.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is one of the best books I've come across recently.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 17, 2021
Cliffhanger of the worst kind. The book just randomly came to a stop. This was quite an action filled, very busy book. With characters one could relate to and some totally alien to my brain. This was more of a young adult type book, but any age should enjoy. There was no reason for the book to just end, right in the middle of a situation.
November 25, 2021
Boy oh boy, is Celeste in trouble. Reunited with Eldon again, even though he is promised to another. Witches. Magic. A monster they can't bring down. Battles. A destroyed land. A monster High Fae also wants to take over earth. Now he has Celeste. Will she ever escape his clutches? What an amazing story but has a blasted cliffhanger.
October 13, 2021
With a start like this I have no doubt that the rest of the series will be amazing too. There was so much happening and the main characters struggle was so involving.
I read this one in one sitting as I just could not find a good place to put it down.
November 15, 2021
A really good romance. Loved this amazing new world full of great characters. I'm really looking forward to the next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 24, 2021
Awesome! I loved all the magic!
The sorrow was so real you could feel
it as you read the story. It’s one you can get lost in. I loved all the characters.
The sorrow was so real you could feel
it as you read the story. It’s one you can get lost in. I loved all the characters.
November 10, 2021
Great Read!!
I couldn't put this book down!! I wanted to know what was going to happen next. I would rwcomm to my friends!!
I couldn't put this book down!! I wanted to know what was going to happen next. I would rwcomm to my friends!!
November 15, 2021
Loving someone who you cannot have and the heart break, I could feel through this book. The storyline held me captive. First book in this series and it had so much to offer I thought.
October 9, 2021
This urban fantasy/paranormal romance is fantastic! I liked it very much.. It has sass and suspense, emotion and drama..
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 5, 2021
Great story
A great fast paced story, a great kick a*s heroine with a sarcastic humour, a forbidden love, a powerful enemy, an ancient powerful jewell, and a multi realm adventure. Very well written with great well described characters. Action packed tale. It follows on from the previous series but can easily be read as a standalone. It does end with a coordinated but this does not detract from the story and I look forward to the next one. I received a complimentary copy from the Author but then bought the book anyway.
A great fast paced story, a great kick a*s heroine with a sarcastic humour, a forbidden love, a powerful enemy, an ancient powerful jewell, and a multi realm adventure. Very well written with great well described characters. Action packed tale. It follows on from the previous series but can easily be read as a standalone. It does end with a coordinated but this does not detract from the story and I look forward to the next one. I received a complimentary copy from the Author but then bought the book anyway.
October 6, 2021
Cecilia has been in love with Elden for what seems forever - but he is betrothed to someone else. Then she finds him injured, at her door. His realm is in danger from Caedmon - and so is hers. Will she be able to save them? Elden must fulfil his obligations - or will his love for her win out? Loved it, and cant wait for the next book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 4, 2021
This was an exciting opening book for a spin off series of the Crescent City Witch books. You don't have to read them to dive deep into this one, but they're exciting, too, so well worth the reading time :) This one showcases a very strong fmc and she sure has some snark to her. I enjoyed that there was humour to balance out the trials she has to face. But, I have to say that I'm now dying for the next installment to see how things progress ;D
October 6, 2021
Watching Paint Dry
This book simply failed to catch my attention. I rarely like flashbacks and, for as much as the author claims that this book can be read without reading her previous Crescent City series, it reads like a continuation.
This book simply failed to catch my attention. I rarely like flashbacks and, for as much as the author claims that this book can be read without reading her previous Crescent City series, it reads like a continuation.
October 5, 2021
This was a great start to a series thanks to well written characters and a story line that kept my attention. I can't wait to see where this series takes us.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 2, 2021
It Grabbed My attention and focus so strong I could not put it down. A word of advice when you get your copy. Grab a snack, a comfy seat, kick back and relax. You will not be moving until you finish this bad boy here. Remarkable job. Thanks for sharing.
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