I'm really loving this series! This part of Maddigan's story takes an interesting personal turn (spoiler alert: so very, very steamy), and the rest of everything I could say would be an actual spoiler alert so I will sum up: if you're loving this series, you are going to want this book! Just be aware that it has moments that are volcano-hot. ( )

May I properly introduce you to….. Marcus Winter

We have been observed Marcus from afar since the beginning of the Series three books ago, but now finally we get a first-row experience on Marcus Winter. At first glance Maddigan and Marcus only connection seems to be absolute lack of common interest outside from some kind of weird superficial attraction that surely is not enough…. or it is?

As the story evolves a deeper connection between Maddigan and Marcus consolidates, which is only fortunate as Marcus’s seem to be in desperate need of a “Maddigan-Special” boost. It is more to Marcus character that what meets the eye, even if it does not meet the high standard Luke’s book achieved (Twyst Academy Book 2). Marcus Winter definitely needs our attention, but … fair warning, Marcus is not your average girl’s white knight hero, thus affairs between Marcus and Maddigan are kind of “mature”.

The story arc on the Magic Trials keeps developing with new elements, unexpecting twist and some hard curve balls that keep us wonder if Maddigan and the boys even stand a snowball chance not only of winning the Trials but of surviving at all, while the infamous Red Team keeps wreaking havoc on the odds.

The ability of this author to weave a multitude of themes into a coherent both deep and funny full enjoyable story is unmatched and the writing stile as always excellent. A thoroughly satisfactory reading that can only be toped with the release of the fourth and final book in the Series. I can hardly wait to enjoy what twisted plot the bonding with Rafe Twyst will reveal…. And yes! pun very much intended 😉… ( )

A fast and furious read!

The action continues. The Mage Trials keep pulling Maddigan and her team into the next phase of the games. They are reaching out to Maddigan, trying to communicate answers to the questions she is asking. Each answer gives rise to new questions. Will they figure out the truth in time to save themselves and their world? Most important, can they figure what the agendas are of those involved?

This is book 3 of this series, “Touch of the Mage”. You can read Book 3 as a standalone although it would be best to read the series in sequence. I eagerly await the next book. ( )

I love this series but I have no clue how she is going to wrap it up in one book. Marcus is sexy and challenging and their relationship is complicated...and then not. DD writes a great story with as much adventure and mystery as well as some smoking hot love scenes. ( )