I’m not a wicked witch, but I’m not a good person either. How I came to be the newest recruit to the Dangerous Magic Division of Homeland Security is beyond me. It’s the first time I’ve ever tried to work with the law instead of against it, and, believe me, good doesn’t come naturally for me.But between a psychic who has no idea how to use her powers and a partner who cares more about rules than … rules than actually getting the job done, I feel like I’m the glue holding this team together.
All of my new colleagues have their own secrets, but we’re going to have to get along if we’re supposed to help the humans of the world survive. When the pretty simple missions we’re assigned start pointing to a bigger plan, every single one of my well honed instincts tart screaming at me that something is wrong.
Because I start to suspect something sinister has infected our new team. Something dark and deadly and we’re only going to be able to stop it if we work together. But how can humanity trust us to save them if we can’t even trust each other?
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A Snark Filled Naughty Witch Turns Over A New Leaf!! 4.5 Stars
Blood Magic (Dangerous Magic Book 1)
I LOVED this first book in this brand new series! The main character, Sonia, has gained added amounts of power after an attack, it occurred in the final book of the ‘New Breed’ Series , although we didn’t really meet her we were present for the attack!! Since then she’s had a massive shift of priorities, she’s gone from a wanted thief to becoming an Agent for a special squad at HomeLand Security!
The team is Carter, he loathes her most of the time as he thinks she should be behind bars, he’s the Team Leader & the ‘Real Cop’ of the team, Nico who’s a techno whiz, Flora, a numbers expert who can follow the money trail anywhere, new recruit Gabbie, a possible psychic & then there’s Melanie who’s their big Boss who just set up the Dangerous Magic Division and hired her!! They’re meant to take on the magical elements other Agencies aren’t equipped to deal with.
This is a cross between a police procedural & a paranormal book, in all the best ways Its snarky & amusing, has a growing tension & also has a surprising emotional depth that punches you in the heart, especially at the end!! I can’t wait for book #2 I just hope it keeps up with this one’s great promise!
Debbie, 1970, UK
Blood Magic by Melody Ravin is the first in a new series Dangerous Magic.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Note: this review contains spoilers!
The characters are fascinating and the action can go from sleepy to rollercoaster fast in the blink of an eye! The author has populated her world with witches, werewolves, vampires, and other magical creatures that keep things interesting!
So of course there has to be a police force, kind of one anyway, to deal with them. There’s the witch who got her witch powers supersized unexpectedly and hasn’t figured out how to use them. Then there’s the leader of the team and nobody knows what his power is. They recruit a psychic and try and teach her how to trigger visions. And that’s only part of the team.
And they are on a mission to prove their worth. The first mission goes well and everybody is pleased, but the second and unofficial mission isn’t that easy. Sonia Shaw, our witch, has it on good authority that boss man’s girl is evil. And she is going to prove it if it kills her!
Maybe not much of a spoiler, but I really want you to read this book for yourself and discover this new, unique world. Will the good guys win? Is Sonia right?
And you won’t believe the ending!
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I look forward to the next book in the series.
BLOOD MAGIC is the first instalment in Melody Raven’s contemporary, paranormal DANGEROUS MAGIC sci-fi, urban fantasy series focusing on a powerful witch Sonia Shaw-a spin of from the author’s NEW BREED series.
Told from first person perspective (Sonia) BLOOD MAGIC follows Sonia Shaw, a witch of immense but unstable powers, as she embarks on a new career as a member of the Dangerous Magic Division of Homeland Security. With the Vopura, a new breed of alien vampire, slowly taking over the supernatural element, Sonia finds herself partnered with Carter Blackburn, a paranormal of unknown origins, but a man who has reason to hate our story line heroine. With the introduction of Carter’s fiancée Amy, Sonia struggles to accept the woman at face value. What ensues is Carter and Sonia’s search for a nest of Vopura, and the search for the truth when Sonia becomes the target of someone hoping to take them down.
BLOOD MAGIC is a story of betrayal and vengeance; of secrets and magic; of power and control. Melody Raven pulls the reader into a fast paced, entertaining and energetic tale; an introductory story line that allows the reader a peak into a rag-tag group of magical beings whose job it is to control the uncontrollable.
I was surprised how quickly I found myself smiling. I wasn’t very far into the story when that happened. Sonia (the main character) was the driving force behind that. Man, I like me a feisty, mouthy heroine (?). I think the jury is still semi-out on the heroine part. At least for some of the people that surround her. One of those that hates her because she’s a criminal and not to be trusted is now her supposed boss/partner. His name might be Carter but in her mind he’s Boy Scout.
If you’re looking for a story that has twists and turns this book should do it. There are several really good ones towards the end of the book too.
I just blew through this story because it kept my interest all the way through.
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
I loved this introduction to Dangerous Magic Division. Sonia and her group are fantastic.
Each one is struggling with their own demons and has secrets hidden deep. I loved the mystery and suspense in their story. It captivated me as I turned each waiting for the next little clue to be revealed. The book ends in a tantalizing cliffhanger and I can’t wait for the next segment of their story.
This is the first book in a spin off from the New Breed series. The book is told in first person with the main character, Sonia, being the most powerful witch in the world. She is part of a team that has formed with Homeland Security. There is no romance in this – just straight paranormal. The team is composed of Carter, the Team Leader & basically a cop with a secret ability, Nico, Flora, an a new recruit Gabbie.
The book is entertaining with Sonia and Carter working together and the ending is something else. You say “what”? I’m looking forward to reading the next one to see how everything will play out. I received an advance copy of this book from the author and I am voluntarily giving my honest review.
I really enjoyed this book! Sonia is such a sassy thing! I love her. The tension between her and Carter is off the charts and you can feel it jumping off the pages. I love this author’s supernatural world. I love being surprised by reading something new in this genre. The auxiliary characters are interesting and I can’t wait to read more about them. I will say when I read the epilogue my jaw dropped……like what??? Yes there is a dreaded cliffhanger at the end of this book but I know it will be worth it! I am impatiently waiting for book 2!!