I thought life would be easier after I unsealed my magic.
Spoiler: it’s not.
I want to free my family from my traitorous cousin, but with all the allies he’s got guarding his back, even my new powers won’t be enough to beat him. My best bet is to use my parents’ signet ring to prove my claim of leadership.
There’s just one problem… find it!
Things aren’t looking so good for my vampire housemates, either. As Killian Drake’s conflicts with the fae get worse, it’s clear that war will break out soon if something doesn’t change.
Plus, Killian has gotten really weird about smelling me and invading my personal space. Every time he comes near my heart almost pops out of my chest, but I’m sure that’s just terror caused by being so close to the most feared vampire in the region.
At least that’s what I keep telling myself.
So, I’m a wizard searching for a ring while trying to survive living with a bunch of vampires and their deadly and suddenly touchy-feely leader. Yeah, life is definitely not easier.
Hall of Blood and Mercy is an urban fantasy trilogy featuring all your favorite vampires, wizards, fae, and werewolves. It’s packed with humor, adventure, and a sweet, slow burn romance between a vertically challenged wizard and the most lethal vampire in town.
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In this, the second book of the Hall of Blood and Mercy series by K.M. Shea, Hazel has been stepping up her training, both physical and magic. In spite of her past beliefs and training, she’s getting friendlier with the Drake Family vampires and becoming much more aware of one Killian Drake. Hazel is doing everything she can to prepare to confront her cousin Mason to contest his coup of her magical Medeis house and family. And . . oh my gosh, there are so many unexpected twists and exciting events that I cannot wait to get to the third book! I’ve said it before, but very well done Ms. Shea! This series is a winner as far as I’m concerned.
Love the whole series I had to buy it!
Tough love is not fun – particularly when a particularly difficult man insists privately that he knows better. What seems to be really aggravating to me is that Killian clearly does know better. If he hadn’t kicked Hazel out, when would she have gone after Mason to rescue House Medeis? Still, I found it heart-warming to see just how many friends Hazel made among the Drakes without even intending to. Hazel seems to have difficulties seeing just what changes she inspired, just by being herself. I imagine a lot of people do the same in their everyday lives – unlike Hazel, they don’t have someone chronicling the effects of their lives on the people around them.
I have just decided that K.M. Shea is now one of my new favorite authors! She is such a perfect blend of humor and heart. Plus the characters are just amazing. She gives them the funniest banter, and she allows them to have such personality. All with a plot that has plenty of twists and turns and incredible world building.
Magic Redeemed is the second book in the Hall of the Blood & Mercy series. It is about a wizard named Hazel and a vampire named Killian Drake. Hazel is the heir to her family’s wizard house, but she has been forced out and is currently living with Drake family. She used to be a super weak wizard, but she recently received her magic that had been hidden from her. Unfortunately, even with her magic, she can’t get her house back, and Killian is currently acting very touchy feely which is also weirding her out. Of course not because she likes him just because he is a super feared vampire. At least that’s what she’s trying to tell herself.
I loved this book so much! Seriously, I think little heart emojis are popping up when I think of this book. Seeing Hazel and Killian together was adorable, and I really liked seeing the dynamic between Hazel and the Drake family. Plus, the Paragon, oh my gosh! the Paragon. Let’s just say that the name Aphrodite has a whole nother meaning to me right now. He is one of the funniest characters in the book, but it is so clear that he is way smarter than he leads on.
The plot of the story was also gorgeous with so many twists and turns, but also, never too much that I can’t enjoy the main story that is playing out in front of me. The action was great, and I have to say that Hazel is such an amazing female protagonist. I loved how strong she always is, and she’s short which is really not important, but there are not enough short characters. So, as a short person myself, it was very nice to have a short protagonist.
It’s also really refreshing to have a healthy romantic relationship. I think that K.M. Shea always does a great job of making sure it’s clear that the romance makes them stronger not weaker. The girls can love someone, and the guys can protect them, but it’s not because they’re weak it’s because they’re worthy of protection. Also, it’s a super clean slow burn romance. They do use the word ass a couple times in the book, but other than that there is no language.
This is a fun followup to the previous book! Hazel tries to get her House back the proper way (ie the legal way) and it lets readers learn more about the politics of the world. She also learns more about how to become a better leader and how she plans to lead whenever she reclaims her House.
I always enjoy the interactions with the Paragon and Aphrodite, of course! They both add humor to the story.
This book is a little less climactic than the other, but that’s not a bad thing, this book’s storyline is more talk. And there are less unnecessary parentheses (you’ll know what I mean if you read it or if you read the other) in this story.
This book is good for all ages like the previous one and there is minimal swearing.
K.M Shea is a fun author. Her books are geared to younger readers but I enjoy them. I just read this whole series in a couple days. Her books just suck you in. You just have so much fun and care about her characters. The second book is my favorite in the series and that is normally never the case with me. The love story really takes off and the slow build of it was just awesome. She keeps it very tame so I could hand this to my 11 year old and have no problems. The kisses are not too detailed and the way the main character and the hero act is very light. Lots of heavy moments with light banter right after. I almost wished there would have been more of a serious romantic feel because I am older but it wouldn’t have fit with her writing style. I enjoyed the whole series.
Some violence but nothing overly described and people heal. 12 and up