As the boogeyman to the underworld, Nix isn’t afraid of dying.Yet this time, it’s not about dying. It’s about escaping with her mind intact. I thought I’d finally stepped away from the madness of the underworld, away from the Abnormals, away from all those who would do me and those I love harm.The world though had different plans.And now I’m trapped, not only physically, but inside my head. Those … physically, but inside my head.
Those who have me caged say none of it was real.
That I’m not a highly trained assassin of Abnormals.
That I have no family. My children do not exist.
That there is nothing supernatural about this world.
If they are right, then I’ve been crazy all along. I’ve been stuck inside of my head all these years, living a fantasy.
If they are right I am not the legendary Phoenix.
If they are wrong . . .then that means there is a new game afoot.
Then there will be hell to pay and the fires that burn within me will consume them all.
If you like KF Breene, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, Jaymin Eve, Kelley Armstrong, Kim Harrison, or Shayne Silvers, you won’t want to miss Mayer’s books and her kick butt heroines!
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OMG once again I find myself totally blown out of the water by this author! The three previous books were just awesome and I truly loved every minute of them and thought what an amazing trilogy it was so when I found out there was a next book well I literally devoured it and it was definitely worth the wait! Taking on a new and just as addictive storyline, Nix is as kick ass and bad ass as ever and along with her snarky and sarcastic sidearm Dinah, kicks down doors and takes on the bad guys! There’s twists and turns that will leave you with your jaw on the floor, there’s exciting new characters and some familiar faces and that ending!!! OMG!
Wow, I thought it was over but Nix is back. Full of page turning action, attitude, and drama. I am so ready for the next battle.
Savage Spell is an awesome read.. I loved it. The action and the build up to the excitement is unbelievable. Nix is as fierce as a mama bear missing her cub. I love her tenacity to fight for her rights and the freedom of others.
In Savage Spell we learn about some new characters, lots of twists and surprises..
I love Dinah’s snarky attitude.. she has lots of spunk that would shock anybody that saw her. We also meet a new character Diego.. he has the same type of spunk and snark as Dinah. But there is a secret about Dinah and Diego.. they are special characters.
There is a new character named Rio.. There are some surprises about Rio that are super sweet..
This book was so amazing that I couldn’t put it down.. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Nix is back and wow what a ride..
We start off with Nix in a situation that’s not so good and you are left thinking umm ok but then the twist has you going yep there it is… I couldn’t put this one down and then the ending left me going excuse me wt!!!.. I will say that I definitely want the next one now lol..
Holy amaze-balls! I had NO idea where Mayer would take us after the epic conclusion of Book 3, and boy, did she take a turn for the crazy. But in a good way. Where do you even go after that epic of a conclusion? Well, Mayer decided to take her spin on Underworld Awakening with an Abnormal purge and lock Nix away in a medical facility with no way out. Her own spin on the idea is fascinating yet terrifying, all at once. The cloud of uncertainty Nix is faced with in this new reality lingers throughout the book since she only knows of a few acquaintances that have survived. It certainly is a great motivator for the reader to devour the book as fast as possible. I knew it would be months before the next book releases, but I just couldn’t help but speed through the book as fast as possible.
Although this book is shorter than her other books in this series, I didn’t get the feeling that she skimped too much on it; though as always, I wish her books were longer in general. I listened to the audio version, and was absolutely shocked when Hvam narrated in Dina’s voice in a similar rendition to the one for Eleanor. At first, I thought it was just an oversight, then we finally get a very brief (one sentence) comment about it in the middle of the book explaining why Hvam is talking the way she is; but it just didn’t seem like it was enough for me. Mayer should have elaborated more on it in my opinion. I don’t even know if the actual e-book or paperback readers would pick up on it at all since it was so short and flippant. And the fact that it’s thrown in the middle of the book was really irritating by the time I came upon it because I was soooooo disappointed the voice was wrong despite the professionalism that Hvam has always had in her renditions. Come to find out, it was planned, yet it’s still murky why.
In the end, you know it’s an amazing book when you’re reading along and lose track of where you are until the ending smacks you in the face like a Mack truck. I was literally screaming “WHAT??!?! NOOOOO! NOW WHAT?!?!?!” after the final sentence. I absolutely LOVE this series and can confidently say it’s in my top 5 favorite series of all time (which is saying something), so I sincerely hope this series takes off again so that we can have all the books Mayer can create in this killer world!
I absolutely love this series! Nix is back and there is hell to pay! She’s still hard as nails and fiercely protective of her loved ones. She’s gathered some unusual help, but can she truly trust any of them? Looking forward to book 5!!
Pulse racing action and suspense!
WOW! This is definitely one action packed, suspenseful and utterly thrilling story that had me on the edge of my seat trying not to have a heart attack.
Nix is back and ready to kick some ass and get some sweet vengeance at the same time. She is still the tough, witty, kickass heroine we all know and love but she has become a bit more hardened and meaner. She has lost it all once again but refuses to let it destroy her. She is coming back to take them all down to hell.
Nix takes us on one thrilling and very bumpy roller coaster ride of emotions. Shocking me and leaving me speechless at every turn. Momma bear is back to fight for her family and the worlds future.
Shannon has done it again, writing a brilliant story that captives and entertains us readers but always leaving us begging her for more.
Highly recommend.
Nix is back with a vengeance! This book holy cow! When I first started this book I was thinking what the heck? I mean this was not the Nix I was used to, but then I kept reading and oh yes this was my Nix. It is just the circumstances that she is in in this book are so different!
Nix is not someone you want to mess with, and you definitely do not want to mess with her family. I am used to the bad guys in Nix books being Demons or other abnormals, but in this one I was thrown for a loop.
As with all of the Nix books, this one is well written. The story line moves along so flawlessly that you just keep turning pages until you hit the last page and you just flip it and say, “What? No!! You did not just end that book right there!” Now I am left wanting to know what Nix is going to do to fix things, can she fix things or is this too much for even our beloved Phoenix?
If you love paranormal, action and a plot that twist and turns on you and an ending that has you wanting to strangle the author then this one is for you. (no worries, this author ALWAYS delivers in the next book and it is always worth the wait.)
The 4th installment of the Nix series is EPIC!! Fast paced, action packed, twisted, and addictive read!! It truly captivated my day and it was wonderful escaping reality to dive into the world of Nix. I didn’t realize how much I missed “The Phoenix” till I picked up this book. So happy to see Bea. I truly enjoyed the banter between Bea and Diego!!
Do yourself a favor and pick up this series. You won’t regret it.
From the first line of this book I was hooked. I couldn’t put it down. It’s always nice to come back to characters that you love and see where their lives have ended up. Nix is such a powerhouse and the very epitome of a butt kicking mama bear. There was not one second of this book that didn’t make me want more. I cannot wait to see what happens in the next book. Bring. It. On!
Nix Is Back With A Vengeance!!
Well, I Wasn’t Expecting Any Of That!!
A Savage Spell (A Nix Trilogy)
This book blew me away. The Author had left us with certain expectations at the end of book #3, but in typical Mayer style she threw a spanner in the works from the get go. So, we catch up with Nix a year after we left her but her circumstances have definitely changed!
Nix isn’t who we’ve grown to know & love, initially, plus she’s not where we’d expect her either! Once our bad@ss Nix does reappear (sigh of relief) the poop hits the fan, God help them all for what they’ve done! Easter is practically brainless & hates her, her family aren’t around so choosing a couple of new abnormals & a new dog is her only shot at escape! Along with a bit of help from one of her captors & lots of help from Dinah, they make their break for freedom.
The world has changed drastically, for all abnormals, whilst Nix was out of commission. She sets out to find her family again but is stopped in her tracks by a revelation that shocks her to her core. Agreeing a plan the group set off on a desperate mission to save their way of life, before it’s razed to the ground permanently!
This was a superb addition to the Nix series. It’s a well paced & executed read with a world build that leaves you feeling uncomfortable with its similarities to some world events! The writing is, as ever, wonderful. The storyline, although not what I anticipated, was emotional & tension filled. I truly hope book #5 will come to us asap as this character is scary, intimidating & completely unmissable!!
Debbie, 1970, UK
OMG…. Love this book so much…. Best one yet….
Nix is awesome, she is better than before. What a ride. Who knew this twist was coming to her world, and just when her life was settling down. Then Bam it comes outta left field. When will they learn not to stir up a hornets nest or should I say a Mama Phoenix’s nest. She is worse than a Mama Bear with a toothache when you mess with her cubs. Action packed through and through. The ending is just, just awesome…..
I very, very highly recommend this book……
You will absolutely Love this book…….
The Phoenix is back!! Stronger than ever, more determined, and precisely what I didn’t expect! You just don’t know what you’re missing till a series you thought was done pops back up, better than ever and shocks, the hell right out of you! I have sooooo missed this world!!
Reading a work by Shannon Mayer is like riding in the most luxurious car in the world. Unfortunately, after that ride, one often must return to reading a Rent-a-Wreck. A Savage Spell is the latest in the world of Phoenix. It is one amazing ride. My blood pressure was through the roof. Shannon gets her readers so thoroughly invested in her characters that any break in the action, like the end of the book, is pure torture. That woman just can’t write fast enough. She also throws her readers a few Easter Eggs – referencing characters or substances from other series, also adored by her readers.
This book opens after the world has changed somewhat. Abnormals are hunted, captured and their minds reprogrammed. Phoenix must tread a very fine line to come back to herself. Her motivation is, as always, her son. Does she abandon all others to get to her son or does she take the longer road to understand and rid the world of the problems? This story will continue shortly, if her readers have any say in the matter, such as begging and pleading. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. 10 -20 stars at least.
I think Nix is my favorite character by this author, and I was excited to see she was writing more with this character…until I finished this book. I finished it, and I was like is that all?!? You’re leaving me hanging like that?!?! I want more, NOW! LOL! This was a roller coaster ride of great action and wonderful characters with a great plot. But if you’ve read this author before, you know that’s what you can always expect. I especially loved the hate the interesting bad guys in this one. You can even read this without having read the previous trilogy. I loved this book, and I can’t wait for more. Highly recommend!! I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
A mind blowing and sensational return to the story of Phoenix! Her story continues in a way I would never have thought. I loved it even more than the original trilogy. It consumed me as I devoured each word. There are several new players as well as some we’ve met before. I can hardly wait to see how this fantastic story unfolds. I hope it will take several more books to do so.