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Witch's Reign by Shannon Mayer Series: Desert Cursed #1
Published by HiJinks Ink Publishing on January 30, 2018
Genres: Fantasy Romance, Paranormal Romance
Pages: 370
Format: eBook
Source: Bought
Purchase Links: Amazon*Libro
They think her an underdog against impossible odds… And she will fight tooth and nail to prove them wrong.
The first in the plot twisting, heart pounding, magic riddled, USA Today bestselling Desert Cursed series.
The Witch’s Reign…a land of eternal, unnatural winter ruled by the Ice Witch. In turn she is guarded by three supernatural creatures who wander her lands hunting for unwary souls, killing any who cross their paths.
To get to the Witch’s Reign, you first must pass through the Dragon’s Ground. Full of dragons, who for the record, do not like trespassers.
This is where I am headed, though my mentor has forbidden me.
My best friend was sent with a team into the Witch’s Reign to recover a powerful jewel that belongs to our mentor, and they are long overdue to come back.
That leaves me, Zamira “Reckless” Wilson to go after my friend. Forbidden or not.
Somehow, I get saddled with a human male tagging along for the ride. A human that is as weak and useless as my own shifting abilities.
Throw in a sentient magical weapon that tries to kill me every time I touch it, and a small dragon that has a penchant for Shakespearean insults, and you’ve got my journey in a nutshell.May the sands of the desert swallow me whole because this is going to be a damn bumpy ride.
If you like KF Breene, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, Jaymin Eve, Kelley Armstrong, Kim Harrison, or Shayne Silvers, you won’t want to miss Mayer’s books!
Also in this series: Dragon’s Ground, Jinn’s Dominion, Oracle's Haunt
It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. – Witch’s Reign 33%
Witch’s Reign is the fist book in the Desert Cursed series by Shannon Mayer. We are introduced to a verity of characters and an interesting world. There’s humor, adventure, and loads of action.
Zamira Reckless Wilson is a shifter who everyone thinks can’t shift, she’s cursed not with one, but two cures, her family is dead except one brother, and she doesn’t trust nor does she feel she fits in. First off, can I just say what a name for this character. It made me laugh and it fit her perfectly. Now as for her as a character. I liked her. She’s the under dog. No one wants her, no one sees how strong and capable she can be, they don’t believe in her, and her trust issues are valid. Ya, she does things that are reckless, but in the end they work out.
The side characters let me just say some I like and other’s not so much. We meet a verity of people and all have their own agendas.
The world is unique. We have a variety of shifters, creatures, Greek gods, magical people from Arthurian legend, and so much more… It’s a bit confusing at the beginning, but as we move along we get to learn more about this world and what is going on.
Witch’s Reign hooked me and I can’t wait to continue and find out what happens next with Zamira and the gang of misfits she acquires along the way. If you enjoy Fantasy or Urban Fantasy, a verity of myth’s, legends and creatures; then you should give this series a go.
Rated: 4 Stars
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Challenge(s) (2018): Fraterfest Readathon – Try Something New
About Shannon Mayer
Shannon Mayer lives in the southwestern tip of Canada with her husband, dog, cats, horse, and cows. When not writing she spends her time staring at immense amounts of rain, herding old people (similar to herding cats) and attempting to stay out of trouble. Especially that last is difficult for her.
She is the USA Today Bestselling author of the The Rylee Adamson Novels, The Elemental Series, The Nevermore Trilogy, A Celtic Legacy series and several contemporary romances. Please visit her website for more information on her novels.
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I’ve been wanting to try this series. Thanks for the great review. And don’t you love that cover art!
I love the cover art for all the books in this series. The fit so perfectly. I had a blast with this book and went out and bought the whole series ^_^.. It’s a lot of fun. Glad you enjoyed my review and I hope you enjoy reading Witch’s Reign whenever you get around too it. Have a great day and thank’s for visiting!
I have been meaning to try her Rylee Adamson series. That was the first series of her’s I saw, but never got around to it.. I will, but this one popped up on sale and I couldn’t pass it up, so here we are and I’m a fan. I had a blast and no this one isn’t released to her Rylee series… I have a feeling it might be related to The Elemental Series, but I’m not positive. Their was mention of another event, but it was only a mention. Thank’s Anne for visiting. Glad you have enjoyed her work before. I hope to try out other titles one day!
The covers for this series are great. I think they fit the books and characters. Glad you enjoyed the review. Thank’s for visiting and sharing!!
Awesome review angela!! Love the cover and book introduction too! Shared on all my socials!!??
I have read this author before, the Rylee series which I own all of it but am only 6 books read I think. This doesn’t sound like it’s related which is fine. Thanks for the review! Anne- Books of My Heart