A supernatural apocalypse is coming. To prevent it, I’ll have to stop hiding in the shadows.This is the omnibus of the first three books in the bestselling urban fantasy series The Half-Goddess Chronicles, collected together for the first time in one convenient volume.Fans of C.N. Crawford, Ella Summers and Linsey Hall will enjoy this series.I may be an elemental mage, but I prefer the quiet … elemental mage, but I prefer the quiet life. My occult bookshop barely pays the bills, but it keeps me out of the limelight.
Unfortunately, things in the supernatural community aren’t so quiet. When a New York banker is found murdered — with an ancient symbol carved into his chest — the Magic Council wants me to investigate.
But I won’t be solving the murder alone. Tensions between gods and demons are heating up, so the Council gives me a partner: a powerful and frustratingly sexy fae.
And as if that weren’t enough of a distraction, now someone’s trying to kill me…
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I couldn’t put these books down. I felt like I was right there in person, experiencing it.
3.5
‘Bound By Sorcery’ book one in Antara Mann’s urban fantasy The Half-Goddess Chronicles series.
Alexandra Shaw is an Elemental Mage or that’s what she has everyone believing she is. Only her mentor and her know that there is more to her, she has other powers that an Elemental Mage’s don’t possess. All her life she’s been told to be carful who she trusts and never let anyone more powerful know about her extra abilities. But when a mysterious ritualistic killing happens and Alex is brought on as an independent investigator to help solve it. Who or what she is, is going to be revealed.
A new to me author.
An excellent start to a series from the beginning you a thrown into a world full of magic, mystery, twist and turns, magical objects, secrecy and adventure. The storyline flowed well, it was fast paced and had me on the edge of my seat.
Alex is a kicka** heroine, with unknown powers and talents. She may not be able to use her powers as she is always suppressing them, but trusting her instincts is just what she uses along with her fighting skills. Working alongside shifters and a powerful Fae can’t be easy when she is the only female and the guys are considering trying to be the one in charge. But Alex does it and keeps kicking butt.
Kagan is a hot, mysterious, powerful specimen of a hero. He may seem a but arrogant when he is first introduced in the book, but he will win your heart over in no time. Especially with his magic constantly caressing.
Brendan and Carlos both deserve mentions and recognition, but for different reasons.
Carlos the Vegetarian Tiger (I know right ) he may be a power tiger but he’s personality was welcoming, he never tried to be dominate and control everyone. He was cool, calm and friendly.
Brendan on the other hand irritated me, he was the one that begged for Alex to help out and then as soon as she gives any opinions or says something he didn’t like he would snap at her. Brendan just irked me and I’m hoping that he’s attitude and demeanor change in the upcoming books. As I can understand he was under a lot of stress with this book but it seemed as only Alex was the recipient of his bad attitude.
4
‘Infernal Curse’ book two in Antara Mann’s urban fantasy The Half-Goddess Chronicles series. This continues on from ‘Bound by Sorcery’.
Fresh from ending Garrett and his Inferni ally’s plans, Alex must learn to control her Goddess powers if she is to survive the next time Garrett decides to take her. But being a Half-Goddess isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. She isn’t aloud to be part of the Heaven clan as she is only a half goddess and working at the Magic Council as an investigation has her isolated and alone. Alex’s work load is pilling up, Mages are going missing and Demons and Vampires are attacking in large groups. Does this have something to do with Garrett or is there another evil lurking in the shadows.
Where do I start, I was a little unsure if I was going to continue this series as I found a few characters from the first book to be immature. But I am glad that I did. Alex’s character has grown into her role as a half-goddess working as an investigator for the Magic Council. Although Alex is a half-goddess she doesn’t think she is above the people she works with or for. At times I did think a few situations could have come out differently if she had asked for help sooner, but she did well with what she knew and had to work with.
Kagan continues to take a piece of my heart with each and every interaction that he and Alex have. He may be this big might deal of a Fae, but he is down to earth, he is humble, honest and oh so swoon worthy.
Things between Kagan and Alex are steamy up, and I can’t wait to see where their relationship goes in the up coming books.
This book will have you on the edge of your seat with anticipation of knowing what is going to happen next. Be prepared to be shocked and spell bound as this is a ride that you are not going to want to get off of.
4
‘Cursed Magic’ book three in Antara Mann’s urban fantasy The Half-Goddess Chronicles series. This continues on from ‘Infernal Curse’.
Alex’s Goddess powers are now unlocked, with the help from the Morrigan and Macha, the Goddess of War and Death, she will learn how to use these powers. With the Curse from Angus still active Alex and Kagan must travel to Africa to seek help from a Shaman, sounds easy right, wrong… Things ain’t what they seem and trying to break the Curse is going to be a difficult journey.
I am so glad that I took the chance to read this series, it was a little slow at the beginning in book one but by the time you get to book two you are hooked like a junky.
Alex has been through so much in only a few months, she’s been kidnapped to be sacrificed for a ritual to open the Inferno gates, kidnapped again to have her powers drained for another ritual and then cursed. With this in mind Alex is in more trouble then ever. Angus the Inferni is determined to release the Inferni from Inferno and it seems that the only thing being able to stop his success is Alex being able to escape his every attempt on her life. But this time it’s more than Alex’s life at risk, with this curse it will kill her slowly and horribly but it will also take her friends and loved ones.
Kagan once again proves to be the perfect boyfriend, he is always there to help Alex with whatever she needs, be it a shoulder to lean on, a magical boost, a hug or comforting words. Kagan you sweet, powerful, gorgeous Fae!
Nail biting, heart pounding journey, this book was one shocking and real character growing read. A lot of characters are going to surprise you and you won’t see the twist coming.
Well done Antara these books have had me on one heck of roller coaster and I can’t wait to see how you plan to finish this series off in ‘Genesis Magic’.
INCREDIBLE AND SOME………..
This series rates very high among all books in my opinion up with the best Authors.
Alex the main character in the book seems to think she is just an okay mage but she is far more than that as she discovers as the story unfolds.
Her partner ,friends and her enemies are also very interesting and talented.
When you read this book it takes you into another world ,one which you cannot escape to you are finished ,then like a drug you are left wanting more.
Its the characters and what they do in the story that keeps you clued to the pages.
There is lots of twists and turns and often it is hard to figure out what is going to happen next.
The story is really magical with great detail and i cannot wait for what is next ,you will love it so get the books …..
Do not miss out on this .
This is a great book series! Alex is a girl who thinks that she is just an ok mage. She knows she is something else but can’t seem to find out what. She is a little nieve. She finally finds out what she is and she has to learn how to use and control it. This three book series ties together her journey. She has to defeat some powerful enemies and she learns a lot about herself along the way. She has help from her friends, boyfriend and a person who hates everyone. Wonderful series to pick up and read over the weekend or when you have extra time. It is addictive!
I absolutely loved this series. It took me on quite an adventure.
The suspense and adventure kept the pages turning quickly. I highly recommend