Book Reviews

Book Blurb

Behind every powerful witch is someone trying to steal his power.

Kelly thought they could all use a vacation. His best friend, Seiran, has become the target of a lot of unwanted attention... and he isn’t the only male witch hiding magic. Some time away from the city, the press, and the Dominion sounds like a good idea until a winter storm descends.

 

Trapped in a blizzard powered by incredible magic, and trying to get his mind off his crush on Seiran’s older brother, Kelly begins to feel like it’s his magic fueling the storm. When bodies fall around them, dying in the storm, everyone begins pointing at Kelly. He isn’t sure how to clear his name or who to trust.

Determined to stop the spell, Kelly ventures out into the storm, ready to face a monster from their past and reclaim his power. Even if it kills him.

First edition published by Dreamspinner Press, May 2012.

Book Review

Ah, Lissa Kasey, I'd be so bereft if I hadn't discovered your books. Especially the 'Pillars of Magic' series, because I think I might've pined away, never knowing how much fun and excitement there was to be had with Sei, Gabe, Kelly, and Jamie. The first two books in the series have focused, primarily, on Sei, and Gabe, with glimpses at Kelly and Jamie. Here, in 'Conviction', the author has made a left turn to focus on Kelly and Jamie. Personally, I'm very excited about this development. I think these water and earth witches, respectively, are about to provide me with a lot of action, fun, and hotness. Let the games begin, guys!

Kelly figures it's a great idea when he suggests the four of them head to some cabins to go skiing for a few days. Sei needs to get away, and they all need to recuperate after the latest attempts on Sei's life. One day into their restful vacation, and a storm starts up that really freaks with Kelly's magic. The next day, he and Jamie snowshoe to the lodge, as they can't stay in the cabin because they've only got food for a few days. Plus, Sei and Gabe are at the lodge. But there's something seriously hinky about the storm and some of the guests at the lodge. The worst part? Jamie is wondering whether Kelly is responsible, like maybe he's been put in thrall to a vampire, and it really hurts Kelly to not have Jamie's trust.

I would honestly love to pick this author's brain, and discover where these marvelous ideas and plot lines, come from. I was entranced through this entire book watching these four struggle to figure out what was happening, and then working together as a team, as a family, to take care of the danger, and get them all help. Jamie, I adore you, hon, but you've got to let people help. I know you want to protect and care for everyone, that's the big, bad, bear in you, but you've met your match in Kelly. Kelly, I love you, but you've got your work cut out for you with that insanely stubborn man. You'll need to just take the bull by the horns, or the bear by his chestnuts. *grin*

I loved this addition to the series. I was fascinated at how Kelly and his water magic grew, until water decided he was to be its Pillar. Jamie and Kelly were excellent together, and I'm very glad to have gotten the opportunity to get to know them better than just as secondary characters. Thank you, Lissa, it was wonderful.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook and print
Length	Novel, 254 pages
Heat Level
Publication Date	11-September-2015
Price	$4.99 ebook, $12.99 paperback
Buy Link	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013MA1SIC