For as long as she can remember, Arken Asher has been searching for answers—driven by an insatiable hunger, a need to understand the meaning behind her dangerous arcane secrets. She’s finally taken that leap into the unknown, leaving her simple life behind to attend the Arcane Studium: a prestigious college of magickal arts & sciences nestled in the heart of Sophrosyne: the City of the Gods.
As the Scouting & Reconnaissance Captain of the Elder Guard, Kieran Vistarii deals in Shadows, blood and subterfuge. Scarred by his past but dedicated to safeguarding Sophrosyne’s future, Kieran’s self-imposed isolation is easily masked by charm and cocksure energy. Strange disappearances have kept his cadre busy as of late, and yet the captain finds himself sidetracked, distracted by the inexplicable allure of a certain golden-eyed Conduit and her curious mind.
They both know better than to get involved, but the Fates have other plans. The dark threads of prophecy were woven long ago, and the ties that bind just might be what it takes to mend these broken, star-crossed souls… or what forges a deadly bond that could damn them all.
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Rating: 3 Stars
My Review: This book grabbed me right from the prologue. I enjoyed the world building and magic system. The world was a little hard to keep track of at times, but the map helped. This book was way more romance heavy than I expected. Most of the book was focused on the couple with very little other plot. The prologue wasn’t clarified or talked about further until nearly the end. This story ended with more questions than answers. It seemed like it may have been setting up things for future books without leaving anything to keep me wanting to come back. It was well written and kept me entertained. Though some of the modern slang and phrases were distracting. I would read other books from this author, but not from this series.
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