A-maz-ing! Absolutely amazing! This book completely consumed me. I can't stop thinking about it. Alexus and Raina are the couple of the year. Bonds, space, and time can't keep them apart.
This book earned a 5 star from me before I was even finished with it. It met all of my criteria! I laughed. I cried. I screamed. The ending has a major cliffhanger that leaves you feeling stressed out and eager for the next book! (release March 28th, 2023) And I can't wait for it.

Looking for a new fantasy book boyfriend? Alexus is the man!

Multiple POV's. More than just Raina and Alexus this time.

The middle of the map in the book is completely cut off because of the pages meeting the binding. Which sucks because you can't see Winterhold or anything.

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate sign language used in this book? I mean I've never seen this in a book before. It creates awareness for those who can't speak and includes reality in these amazing novels. Not to mention, I love language barriers in books.

Spice early on.
There are flames on the front of this book for a reason! 🔥
Alexus needs saving quite often. But the magic in this story is amazing! And it's so well written, I can nearly see it.
"You bow to no one"
I. CAN'T. GET. ENOUGH. OF. THIS. It is too good, like a drug I'm addicted to.

Alexus refused to keep fighting for their love. No matter how much she hated him and broke his heart over and over. He's the man we all want and desire.
This book has so much diversity! Very refreshing. Like with Colden and the prince, Zahira and Yaz. And Callan. And of course, Raina.

My heart broke in this book. And it was restored. I feel the vengence that the characters feel. The writing and plot is fantastic and leaves you craving for more more more!
Gods Charissa, I need the third book now!

Below are my *SPOILER* thoughts and reactions at the end of each day reading through the book:

11%: Oh, no you don't little prince! Think you can take my powerful witch collector?! I don't think so! Nuh uh. No sir. I won't have it. I had s feeling that Fleurie was Fury. Sounds so similar. And this is Alexus' first love?! Will she go against him? Wait, does Alexus know her father is Thamaos? Hold up, you mean to tell me that a God can be held back by salt? Weird.

31%: Oh poor Finn. He's so hurt and confused. I do hope he comes to terms with it all though. And hopefully doesn't rebel and go against them.
What the... some of these guys can teleport??
This certainly isn't some simple plot. It's very intricately written and complicated.

46%: "That's my girl" OOH! so good! I actually giggled when she found the second note outside. I love these two so much!
I don't think Neri is all that bad. I could be wrong though. But i want to trust him. Wow. Already up to 4 🔥
Alexus is my new book boyfriend.

62%: "That's my girl" OOH! so good!
I actually giggled when she found the second note outside. I love these two so much!
I don't think Neri is all that bad. I could be wrong though. But i want to trust him. Wow. Already up to 4 🔥
Alexus is my new book boyfriend.

89%: I like kind of Joran. Idk why but I do. I don't trust him.
And I have thulis feeling like something horrible is going to happen.
I HATE THIS! I hate that she doesn't feel the same anymore. That the bond has been nearly severed. It sucks!
Wait. Maybe Joran has been possessed by someone or something. That's why he's different. And why Nephele feels wrongness. And how he can do so much magic and know so much. Maybe he's not all good... a traitor? What if it's Neri?
Raina can teleport! What a badass!
I fucking knew it! IT'S NERI! I still like him. and I trust him.
Thank the gods she's loving him again! But Alexus had a dream of them making love near the ruins of an ancient city... that means something.
Nephele... girl you better set good ground rules with Neri. I really want a POV of Helena and Rhonin. Or hell, a whole book!
"You bow to no one" 😍 Their bond is back!!! 😭🥰😭🥰

Complete: Why do I get the feeling that Fleurie knows who Raina is? And does she fear her rage above everyone else's? She can see the future? WHAT DID SHE SEE??
Oh gods, did the prince take Finn? Is that why she can't see him?
Wait. I'm very confused. Why were they screaming at her? I don't get it.
The willows... from the dream?
What the actual f***! ( )

City of Ruin by Charissa Weaks. This is the second volume in the Witch Walker Trilogy, so readers should not start here. Much of the story is taken up by following our heroes slogging across land and sea to get to the City of Ruin. Meanwhile, the nameless prince's plan to resurrect a dead god proceeds. There's lots of graphic sex - too much, in my opinion - it mostly didn't advance the plot. The writing is good, and the plot does hang together pretty well. Reviewed from an e-book received through the LibraryThing Early Reviewers Program in return for an unbiased review.

this is mostly driven by all the couples im shipping in this
Definitely a spicy book
The actual plot takes a backseat to the relationships ( )

Raina Bloodgood, Colden Moeshka, the awakening Gods, Un Drallag and a few more characters all came together to blend into a great story. Not a new storyline but a few ingenious twists to make it a new and refreshing approach. Some heated sex scenes to keep the blood flowing and a great love-hate relationship (I will let you find out who it was between). The reading was comfortable, no struggling with characters or trying to understand what was happening as can happen in some "second in series" books. I would highly recommend this as a good read if you enjoy magic, waking up Gods and some sex mixed in. I am ready for the next installment - bring it on Raina! ( )

This is a fantastic fantasy with just the right amount of romance and adventure! The writing was worthy, the characters, with their powers and relationships, intriguing and the plot that once drew you in, didn’t let you down. Full disclosure, I was gifted this book from the publisher for a review and didn’t realize this was book 2 in a series, but it did not matter. It only took me a couple of chapters to figure out what was what, but then I was hooked. I’m going back to read the first in this series and I can’t wait for the next release, because I’m invested in these characters and their lives now and am still thinking about them! ( )