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Even magic can’t solve everything.... After facing down the forces of Fairy in mortal combat, Persephone Alcmedi still must deal with the aftermath. Not only does Seph now possess deadly secrets she must hide from the arcane and mundane world alike, but the dozens of magical creatures who’ve taken up residence behind her cornfield need food and shelter, and there’s still her foster daughter Beverly’s tenth birthday party to plan. And that’s not all.... Seph’s boyfriend Johnny has revealed himself as the wærewolf Domn Lup, and the ruler of the wære world is en route from Romania to make sure Johnny really is the “king” he claims to be. But Johnny’s hiding a dangerous secret: his magic is locked in his mysterious tattoos. He and Seph must find a way for him to reclaim it—fast—despite those who have no intention of letting Johnny gain his full powers. Seph knows that, in the arcane world, strength is always a necessity and power must be constantly proven, but how far is she willing to go to succeed... and at what cost?
Persephone Alcmedi must navigate the fallout from a magical war while protecting her found family and confronting her boyfriend's dangerous secrets. Following a fierce battle with the forces of Fairy, Persephone Alcmedi finds herself burdened with dangerous knowledge and responsible for a host of magical creatures. Her personal life is further complicated by her boyfriend Johnny's revelation as Domn Lup, the werewolf king, whose own magical powers are mysteriously locked within his tattoos. As Johnny's claim to kingship is challenged and forces conspire to keep his powers suppressed, Persephone must decide how far she will go to help him reclaim his magic, facing the potential cost of her actions in a world where power must be constantly proven.
The premise sets up a complex blend of personal stakes and high-stakes magical conflict, typical of urban fantasy series. The narrative appears to focus on the protagonist's efforts to manage disparate responsibilities, from protecting magical refugees to planning a child's birthday, while simultaneously addressing a central romantic conflict tied to supernatural powers and political intrigue within the werewolf world. The story's progression suggests a focus on the protagonist's growth and her willingness to make difficult choices to protect those she cares about, exploring themes of power, responsibility, and the consequences of one's actions within a richly imagined magical society. The established series format indicates a continuation of established character arcs and world-building, promising further exploration of the arcane and supernatural elements introduced.
Page Count:
401
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
ISBN-10:
1439190259
ISBN-13:
9781439190258
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