Three Mages and a Margarita (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #1) by Annette Marie

This book (like it’s female MC) was quirky, funny, and fun. I finished the book in one sitting!

Even though I really liked this unique book, with its great and lovable characters, I’m not sure if or when I’ll read book 2.

The thing that this book lacked for me, was romance. The author states that this isn’t going to become a RH, however, there’s a handful of guys, and I’m fearful that eventually there could be a love triangle or worse, and that’s such a huge turnoff for me.

I especially don’t want to wait for at least three books or so before any true romantic relationships blossom, which from the reviews I’ve skimmed, seems to be the case.

My Rating: ★★★★

Publication: September 14, 2018

Publisher: Dark Owl Fantasy Inc.

Genre: NA, Paranormal, Comedy

Pages: 312

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