Mage & Vampire, Light & Dark, Blue & Red

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This review is for those who have read or are familiar with the previous books in the Sabina Kane series or don't mind knowing major spoilers for them.
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~Blue-Blooded Vamp~
Sabina Kane
Book 5
By Jaye Wells
Amazon ~ Powell's

Sabina Kane is on the hunt. Her prey: Cain, the father of the vampire race and the one who murdered her family and her friends. Unfortunately, Cain is hunting Sabina, too.

The one man who holds the key to defeating Cain is, of course, Abel. A mage with secrets to spare and, hopefully, the power to match it. Unfortunately, for Sabina, he's in Rome and may not want to be found.

Sabina sets out for Italy with her friends, Giguhl and Adam Lazarus, to track down the only man who can get her the revenge she hungers for. But will he help her or oppose her? And just who is Abel, really? Worst of all, when Sabina figures out the goddess Lilith has a plan for her she realizes this trip is getting deadlier by the minute. As they say: when in Rome - SURVIVE.


Another series down in the records. Gotta say, it's a bit bittersweet to let go of these characters after 5 books together. On the one hand, it's nice that I don't have to witness their perpetual torture, but I also don't get to see them taking names and kicking ass anymore either.

Struck by Cupid's Arrow

Last of my current set of story apps, and probably the most casually fun:

Lovestruck
By Voltage Entertainment

Choose your ideal romance and enjoy the love you've always wanted to in this unique visual romance novel game! Find a story that captures your heart and decide who you want to fall in love with from a selection of over 70 unique characters!

This is what I would imagine the majority of chick-lit romance apps are like: flirty, fun, and fairly simple.

Be Brilliant, Be Brave, Be Curious, Be Kind, Be A Misfit

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This review is for those who have read or are familiar with the previous books of The Magic Misfits or don't mind knowing spoilers for them.
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~The Minor Third~
The Magic Misfits
Book 3
Written by Neil Patrick Harris
Illustrated by Lissy Marlin & Kyle Hinton
Amazon ~ Powell's

Theo Stein-Meyer loves being part of the Magic Misfits. Armed with his trusty violin bow, he completes the team with his levitation skills, unflappable calm, and proper manners. But when a girl named Emily begins to spend time with the group, Theo is surprisingly drawn to her. She seems to understand the pull he feels between music and magic, between family and friends.

Then a famous ventriloquist arrives in town, and the Misfits are sure he (and his creepy dummy) are up to no good. With their mentor, Mr. Vernon, suddenly called away and tension simmering among the friends, can they come together to stop another member of the villainous Emerald Ring? It's time for Theo to make a choice about where--and with whom--he belongs.

Join the Magic Misfits as they discover adventure, friendship, and more than a few hidden secrets in this unique and surprising series. Whether you're a long-time expert at illusion or simply a new fan of stage magic, hold on to your top hat!

Definitely not what I was expecting. I mean, you'd think lighthearted kids books about performing magic wouldn't be so grim and foreboding, but this one takes that minor key thing seriously.

Magic, Romance and Mystery Await

I said I'd be back with another interesting reading app, and here it is:

The Arcana
By Nix Hydra

Welcome to The Arcana, a thrilling world full of mystery and romance! Immerse yourself in this beautiful otome-inspired visual novel. You will become a tarot prodigy, wander the hidden alleys of an ancient city, and mingle with seductive figures. Choose your story carefully to decide who you condemn and who you desire!

You take the role of a prodigy tarot card reader employed in your mentor Asra’s magic shop. You wake up confused and with no memory of what took place before. All of a sudden, someone is knocking on the door. Three characters appear who wish to speak to your mentor, but you offer them a tarot card reading instead. Nadia, the countess of Vesuvia, is intrigued by your reading. She offers you an invitation to her Palace, however for a price - you must first uncover the mystery of her murdered husband!

Immediately you are thrust into a mystic story, where you rendezvous with a mix of sultry characters on your path to uncovering the mystery. Each character has many hidden secrets that you discover through your choices. Will you fall in love? Be careful, your choices impact more than just yourself!

In this LGBT-friendly game, you pick your pronoun - then romance to your heart’s content! If you play mystery games, otome, or anime games, you will love The Arcana! Are you ready to fall in love?