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The Night Realm

Book 1 in the series:Spell Weaver

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The Night Realm by Annette Marie is an urban fantasy novel set in a unique world where an imp resembling a beautiful woman is tasked with a dangerous job for a Prince that takes her to the Underworld. The story follows Clio, a nymph with the rare ability to mimic magic, as she navigates through monsters, mayhem, and a complex web of secrets in order to prevent a war and secure her way back home. Alongside her is Lyre, a skilled spell weaver assigned to assist her, leading to a dynamic partnership that unravels mysteries and sparks a romantic tension. The book is filled with vibrant worldbuilding, intricate spell weaving, and a balance of action, romance, and mythology elements that keep readers engaged from start to finish.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed and dynamic, with Clio showcasing growth and Lyre displaying complexity.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging, combining vivid descriptions with effective humor and tension.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot follows Clio's quest to the Underworld, intertwining themes of magic, secrets, and complex familial relationships.

Setting:

The setting is richly crafted, featuring contrasting realms of the Underworld and aspects of mythology.

Pacing:

The pacing starts slow but improves, with engaging action scenes that capture attention.
A man, anonymous in a black sweater with the hood pulled up, stood in front of a cabinet, its glass doors locked to protect the valuable items within. She squeezed past him and stopped beside an array...

Notes:

The Night Realm features Clio, a nymph with the unique ability to mimic magic.
The story is set in the urban fantasy world of the Underworld, where Clio must navigate dangers to prevent a war.
Clio's journey involves teaming up with Lyre, an incubus master weaver, leading to romantic tension between them.
Readers appreciate the rich worldbuilding, particularly the descriptions of the different castes of daemons and their powers.
The book is set earlier in time compared to Annette Marie's previous Steel and Stone series, making it a prequel of sorts.
There are significant themes of mythology intertwined with magic and spell weaving.
Many readers find Clio relatable, despite her naivety and occasional mistakes during her quest.
The chemistry between Clio and Lyre is highlighted as a strong aspect of the narrative, showing their growth as characters.
The series is noted for its vivid action scenes and descriptions of magic in use.
There is a gradual development of relationships among the characters, including the budding friendship between Lyre and Ash.
The story addresses darker themes, including violence and consent, which contributes to its mature tone.
Despite some flaws noted by readers, such as slow pacing at the start, the book garners positive feedback for its entertainment value.
Annette Marie is praised for balancing romance and action within the fantasy genre, making her books appealing to a wide audience.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book has a medium level of content warnings, including themes of attempted rape.

Has Romance?

The romance between Clio and Lyre is significant but not the sole focus of the narrative.

From The Publisher:

Clio has the rare ability to mimic magic. Sent on a mission to steal spells from the most dangerous family in the Underworld, she ends up stealing something else: their spell weaver.

As a nymph living in exile among humans, Clio has picked up all sorts of unique survival skills. But pilfering magic from the Underworld's deadliest spell weavers? Not so much.

Unfortunately, that's exactly what she has to do to earn a ticket back home.

Conning her way into the Underworld may have gone pretty well, but now she's got a new problem. His name is Lyre and he's a sinfully alluring incubus, a skilled spell weaver, and the only thing standing between her and stealing some damn magic.

Maneuvering around him without blowing her cover shouldn't be that difficult , but chaos has been dogging her every step. Monsters hide behind beautiful faces and Lyre keeps saving her neck even though they're enemies. Kind of enemies? Either way, her mission is getting complicated fast, and in the Underworld, even one mistake could prove fatal.

-- From the author of the Steel & Stone series comes a new urban fantasy adventure with breathtaking magic, heart-stopping action, and forbidden attraction in a world where secrets are a matter of life and death.

SPELL WEAVER TRILOGY The Night Realm (#1) The Shadow Weave (#2) The Blood Curse (#3)

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