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This was a really interesting read. Most of the time the story revolved around the vote at court, so the world building was no as in-depth as I would have liked. It was an interesting story and entertaining just more of a steady flow than fast paced.

Meagan is actually a really awesome chick, I love that she did not go all damsel in distress and helped save herself. I would definitely be interested in hearing more about her powers. I loved her sass!

Ric is yummy and he can sing!! I love a delicious guy who can take charge. I would have liked him a touch more Alpha, although I am sure he has it in him especially after his fighting.

Terrific mixed narrative, easily swaps POV between the two lead characters. I love this style because you get a fuller picture of what everyone is feeling.

The steam is quite smexy! Plenty of hot and heavy action. They have an attraction from the very first touch, so they jump in bed together quickly. I am fine with that, the relationship was believable even with the time frame. Oh la, the smexy is really yummy to read! You'll need to fan your face more than once.

The story is really interesting it just could have used a touch more. A lot of characters are introduced and I am curious to see their stories. This is a promising start to the series. I really hope the other books happen in Detroit. I can't wait to see what happens with these characters.

I listened to the audio-book, the narrator, Terry Donnelly, does a great job. She has distinct voices for each character. The only complaint I have is that the heroine had a slight British accent, even though she was born and raised in Detroit. ( )

This is such a simplistic and gritty writing style. This book shouldn't be doing this to me. How? How is this quite possible? The plot is usually the type would be pissing me off, but I'm really liking these main characters; they are making me not give a s&^t!

Light easy read . ( )

Meagan is a Detroit artist, finally breaking through and making money on her paintings. Then one day she stumbles into Ric Thornhill, and boy does he have a story for her, one that she finds hard to believe. Meagan is not just your ordinary person. In fact, she's a half-elf/half-human, and to top it all off she's an heiress that has an assassin out to get her.

Ric and Meagan must fight not only for their lives, but for the fae city and society. The imagery of the fae world is fantastic. A pleasant mix of several cultures myths. This and the political intrigue were my favorite parts.

A good, quick read. Too bad the characters seemed to be very stagnant and stereotypical.

3/5 ( )

I begin this review with a a disclaimer. I have a thing for elves, especially hot elves, which this book just happens to have!

Ric is an elf(Fae) with a mission, he must find the missing heir of an elven household before the council votes on whether the current Queen must step down from the throne. This heir's vote is the tie breaker that will keep the Queen on the throne, and her peace agreement with the human world intact. If she is forced to step down it is bad news, as there is as faction of elves who would like nothing more than to enslave humanity. Oh, and did I mention that if Ric doesnt find this heir, his powers will be stripped and he will be doomed to lead a human life?

The good news is Ric does find the heir, Megan Kelly, an artist living in Detroit and there is an immediate attraction between the two. Now all Ric has to do is keep her alive until the council vote in Elfhame.

I really enjoyed this book, the author does a great job in making the male lead desireable and the reader just a teensy bit jealous of all the attention he lavishes on Megan. The sex scenes are plentiful and well written. They did not detract from the storyline at all, in fact they help to convince the reader of the deep bond forming between the two characters.

This is the beginning of a series called "Urban Arcana", however I found that the ending of this book wrapped things up a little too neatly for there to be a sequel. Of course I cant speak for the author on that matter. Im sure there are new dangers awaiting Ric and Megan, or perhaps the series will merely take place in the same universe following new characters.

In any case, I look forward to reading more from this author, especially if there are more handsome elf men to be drooled over!

PS I appreciated the inclusion of the gay werewolf character, I certainly wouldnt mind seeing more of him and his human boyfriend in the future! ( )