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…

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.”

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?”