Sawyer Matthews is a retired and presumed-dead assassin. Ripped from her life of shadows and secrets, she’s decided to gamble it all and accept a new chapter in her life—one that may lead to a brighter future.
With the Amazon far behind them, Sawyer and her team have settled in for what should have been a relaxing time to themselves, in the privacy of their home. Their trust in each other has grown, and she’s finally accepted that they hold her secrets in confidence. As winter blows in over them, though, Sawyer finds herself confronted by darker thoughts. When she asks her guys for help, they jump at the opportunity to bond more deeply with her.
Unfortunately, their plans are quickly overshadowed by a dangerous conspiracy that could spell the end of not just Sawyer and her team, but the Magi community at large. Sawyer’s identity is exposed. Her life is at risk. Politicians are dead. The thrill of danger comes crashing down on the team once again. This time, though, the threat comes from a world Sawyer knows all too well. She’s the expert, and she intends on playing the game to the very best of her ability.
The person behind this has made a fatal mistake.
They didn’t kill her the first time.
I love this series sooo freaking much! It’s sooooo goooooooooood!
This installment was a rollercoaster, with nonstop action, and so, so many emotions.
I’m sitting here, having just finished the book, and I’m like… no.
We return to the team a few months into their well-earned vacation. After the Amazon debacle, yeah, it was well deserved.
This installment throws us in the thick of things pretty fast though, and the team is off yet again, trying to solve the case and keep their heads.
Because this time… it’s very personal.
Character development throughout the series is just soooo good (I’m not sorry I’m repeating myself). All the characters feel real, they have authentic emotions and reactions.
They struggle, they have fears, and, god knows, they get hurt. And you, as the reader, are right alongside them throughout their journey.
Saying I’m emotionally invested isn’t cutting it anymore.
If the ‘reverse harem’ thing is scaring you off, don’t let it. It’s just a woman who has given pieces of her heart to different men, each with their own reason for loving her and being loved by her in return. There are no ‘group scenes’ or anything like that. It’s just one woman, loving different men and being loved.
I love these characters (yeah, I think you’ve figured that out by now), and with only one book left, I’m not sure I’m ready to say goodbye to them.
This truly is a top-notch urban fantasy, and I highly recommend it!
© Victoria Gryson 2024