Cathy ’s Reviews > Magic Binds > Status Update

Re-reading in August 2026, Graphic Audio version with full cast. RTC.
I read the paperback for the first time in September 2016 according to my records. I can‘t believe that I never re-read this, that can‘t be right…

He rubbed his hands, looking every inch an evil pagan priest. “I love it when everything comes together.”

My left hip, my knees—and probably my back, judging by the lake of pain that pulled in my trapezius muscles—were a deep blue, too.
"My impersonation of a peacock is proceeding as planned.”

Lol!

I hadn’t crossed the line. I’d ridden an elephant up to it and run back and forth along its edge while a mariachi band played in the background, but I hadn’t crossed it.

“I love when you bare your teeth at me. All the shapeshifter living has been rubbing off on you. You’d make such a cute shapeshifter.”
"I will fucking throw you off this tower.”
"You and what army?” He spread his arms. “Give it all you’ve got, baby.”

He made a big show of moving a few feet to the side.
I looked at him.
“In case your head explodes,” he said helpfully.
"Not another word.”

“Don’t say it.”
“How . . .”
I glared at him. “I mean it! I want a nice quiet night.”
“. . . bad could it be?”
“Now you ruined it. If a burning giant busts through a window while we’re at the Conclave and tries to squish people, I will so punch you in the arm.”

“No sacrificial pit ringed with skulls?” I asked.
"Ha. Ha.” Roman rolled his eyes. “Never heard that one before. I keep the virgins chained up in the basement. Do you want some coffee?”