Rating:3.5⭐️
“I am Levy Michaels. Once my kind were the hunters—now we are the hunted.”
This book has several things going for it. It’s a complete paranormal thriller series with a strong female main character. Its author, McKenzie Hunter, is a new writer to me, and its urban fantasy themes are ones I’ve always enjoyed.
That said, I find that this story is enjoyable but not as engaging as some of the other similar series I find absolutely addictive.
I’m actually past this novel in the series , and found that the storylines and characters situations are initially very interesting but soon become repetitive.
Levy Michaels is a Legacy, a being of pure magic and from a species that is reviled by the world. All due to the Cleanse, a unimaginable heinous magical act that saw a majority of the world’s paranormal population killed just because a majority of the Legacy decided to ensure that they were the only species worthy of magic.
What was left banded together to hunt down the Legacy, rendering them extinct. Only they weren’t.
That’s a good premise. And the basis for the main character. She’s been hunted her whole life for something she didn’t do.
And she’s employed in an well imagined antique acquisitions shop run by a fabulous fae owner, Kalen, and friend. As well as has a great human roommate , Savannah, who is obsessed with yoga and healthy food habits. Also a great element and character.
Where things are less smoothly paced and written happen when she’s implicated in a murder crime and becomes involved with Gareth, the cave lion shifter leader of the Supernatural Guild. Their relationship isn’t so much a sexy, romantic hot chemistry but rather one that reads as perplexing and strangely unlikely. Hes immediately hot, then cold, then hot, then threatening. Put that on repeat. She’s finding him unbelievably attractive, but finds out shocking things, doesn’t like him. Repeat.
That constant will continue through the next book.
The exact same thing will happen with another character, Connor. The same actions, same conversations , are held chapter after chapter. The events change but the conversation stay the same.
The most important personal growth can be found happening in the secondary characters , who I wish we could have more of. Savannah, her roommate, and Kalen, her fae boss and friend. Love them. And perhaps even Lucas, the Vampire Head of all vampires in the city.
There’s nothing in the narrative that is a surprise but it’s entertaining. I’ll be finishing the series, especially since each book is so short. They are quick reads.
Entertainment for readers who enjoy urban fantasy and complete series.
Cover Artist: Yocla Designs
Legacy Series (4 book series)
Double-Sided Magic #1
Obsidian Magic #2
Renegade Magic #3
Rogue Magic #4 – finale
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Blurb
I am Levy Michaels. Once my kind were the hunters—now we are the hunted.
Humans are aware of the existence of supernaturals but I have to stay hidden because of the type of magic I possess. I’m a Legacy. It sounds like the title should come with reverence, a trust fund, or at the very least a cool backstory—instead it comes with a death sentence.
I have to hide in plain sight and pretend to be just human. I’m pretty good at it.
I live a simple and somewhat normal life, and I work in antique acquisitions. Everything’s going fine until a dangerous and enchanted dagger that was once in my possession is stolen. I didn’t think things could get any worse until I woke up next to a dead shifter, fae, and mage, without any memory of the past twenty-four hours.
Considered guilty of murder by most of the magical community and humans, I must work with Gareth, the sexy and dangerous leader of the Supernatural Guild. If he’s as good as rumored, it’s only a matter of time until he discovers the truth about me—then being found guilty of murder is the least of my worries.
Series Complete. This series is perfect for readers looking for edge-of-your-seat action, mystery with unexpected twists, a witty, kick-butt heroine.
- Publisher: Sky Publishing
- Publication date: November 5, 2016
- Language: English
- Print length: 230 pages
- Book 1 of 4: Legacy Series
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 