Author: Poppy Dennison
Publisher:
Dreamspinner Press
Publisher URL: www.dreamspinnerpress.com
ISBN/BIN:
978-1-61372-456-9
Genre: {M/M}
Paranormal Shape-shifter
Rating: 4.5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs
Reviewer: Dragon Minx
Apprentice Mage Simon
Osborne is well aware of the regulations that govern his life. Mages don’t
mix with other magical creatures and vice versa. Ever. He also knows he can’t
ignore the cries of children in pain either. He has to do something. Rescuing
the werecubs from a demon trying to kill them gets him into all kinds of
trouble from the other mages, but earns him the gratitude of the High Moon
Pack.
Having a mage in his
pack makes Alpha Gray Townsend a little uncomfortable but what’s he going to
do? The man saved his son and four other children from certain death. Gray also
can’t explain his attraction that demands he keep the man close instead of
pushing him away. His desire isn’t the only problem. Simon’s apprenticeship is
threatened and the demon’s still out there. If he and Simon can’t find him,
Garon and the other children could still wind up dead.
Mind Magic is the new release by Poppy Dennison. As you may have
noticed from other reviews, I’m very fond of paranormal books and the concept
of this one, the three components of magic …mind (mages), body (shifters) and
soul (vampires/demons) is a nice twist. The author took these ideas and
interconnected them well throughout the story. And yes, according to the
author, the next book, coming out in the fall, will be Body Magic.
Simon is the heart of
the story and the way he went about rescuing the cubs pulled me into the story
immediately. You have to like this guy. He’s determined to do the right thing,
despite the consequences to himself. Descriptions are vivid throughout the
story, giving the reader a good feel for what’s going on. The same goes for
personality development. They are well-rounded, giving me a nice idea of who
they are as individuals. Of the secondary characters, that’s particularly true
of the children. They’re all sweet and endearing and really opened their hearts
to Simon, feeling protective of him.
I enjoyed Gray, even
with all his Alpha tendencies and I loved the interaction with his son,
Garon…Ms. Dennison nailed it. Then there’s Cormac, another unique individual
and he’s a nice twist to the plot, and has an interesting connection to Simon
(spoiler alert). Body Magic is a fast-paced read that grabbed my attention at
the beginning and kept it while I raced to the end. I like Simon and Gray as
individuals and how they relate to each other as they become a couple and
mates. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book.
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