'Industrial Magic' by Kelley Armstrong follows the story of Paige Winterbourne, a young witch who, along with her partner Lucas Cortez, investigates the mysterious murders of children from powerful Cabal families. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover complex family dynamics, supernatural politics, and a web of deceit that puts their own lives at risk. The writing style is described as engaging, with a mix of supernatural elements, romance, and suspense that keeps readers hooked until the very end.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with Paige portrayed as strong and selfless, Lucas as complex, and the supporting cast providing humor and depth.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging and fast-paced, with a strong focus on character development and humor, effectively blending urban fantasy and mystery.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around Paige and Lucas as they delve into a murder investigation connected to the Cabals, blending action and mystery with supernatural elements.

Setting:

The setting is a modern urban environment, primarily in Portland, incorporating various supernatural locations linked to the Cabals and revealing a hidden supernatural world.

Pacing:

The pacing starts slow in the first half, focusing on the investigation, but builds excitement in the second half, resulting in an overall well-balanced narrative.

Gloria smiled and shook her head. Simon moved the chair beside hers, being careful not to block her view of the digital-display city map on the side wall. That’s what Gloria loved about shamans, they ...

Notes:

Published by Random House Canada in September 2004 and rereleased in January 2010 with a new cover.

The book has 493 pages and is aimed at adult readers.

It is the fourth book in the Women of the Otherworld series by Kelley Armstrong.

The story centers around Paige Winterbourne, a witch, and her boyfriend, Lucas Cortez, who is linked to a powerful supernatural mafia called the Cortez Cabal.

Paige is trying to establish a new coven after being exiled from her old one, and she is also guardian to a young witch, Savannah.

The plot involves a murder investigation of teenage witches connected to Cabal families, leading Paige and Lucas on a cross-country hunt.

Characters included in the story range from a celebrity necromancer to vampires and Celtic deities, adding humor and depth to the narrative.

The relationship between Paige and Lucas evolves as they work together, addressing both personal and supernatural challenges.

This book intersects various supernatural factions, including witches, werewolves, and vampires, showcasing their dynamics and tensions in the Otherworld universe.

Kelley Armstrong is praised for her character development and blending romance with mystery in the urban fantasy genre.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book includes themes of violence, including murder, and mentions of trauma, which might be intense for some readers.

Has Romance?

There is a medium level of romance, as the relationship between Paige and Lucas develops significantly throughout the story.

implied steam level

From The Publisher:

At the School for Good and Evil, failing your fairy tale is not an option. Welcome to the School for Good and Evil, where best friends Sophie and Agatha are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

With her glass slippers and devotion to good deeds, Sophie knows she'll earn top marks at the School for Good and join the ranks of past students like Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Snow White. Meanwhile, Agatha, with her shapeless black frocks and wicked black cat, seems a natural fit for the villains in the School for Evil.

The two girls soon find their fortunes reversed—Sophie's dumped in the School for Evil to take Uglification, Death Curses, and Henchmen Training, while Agatha finds herself in the School for Good, thrust among handsome princes and fair maidens for classes in Princess Etiquette and Animal Communication.

But what if the mistake is actually the first clue to discovering who Sophie and Agatha really are . . . ? The School for Good and Evil is an epic journey into a dazzling new world, where the only way out of a fairy tale is to live through one.

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1 comment(s)

fimbud315

Loved It

9 months

Another great addition to this series.

I have just finished [b:Dime Store Magic|125926|Dime Store Magic (Otherworld, #3)|Kelley Armstrong|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1355183293s/125926.jpg|2492799] and, though in the beginning I wasn't truly convinced about Paige, I ended up enjoying it a lot. I was really waiting to read the next book about her and Lucas. And fortunately I wasn't disappointed.

The story was grabbing and full of action. Somebody is killing Cabal's children and Lucas and Paige are made by Lucas father into investigating this case. The whole case is as interesting as the complicated interaction between Lucas and his father.

Also, I loved that there are so many other supernatural characters in this story, necromancers, vampires, werewolves etc. Many characters we already know from the previous books make an appearance but there are also some great new ones.

Like Jamie, I'm seriously waiting for her and Jeremy story. They will surly make an outstanding couple.

I was really glad that I could meet with Elena and Clay again.

I will definitely read another book in this series. And waiting to read more about Paige and Lucas.

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Industrial Magic

Kelley Armstrong

Book 4 in the series:Women of the Otherworld