Really enjoyed this one. Although it's a little predictable and there's little mystery as to who the "bad guy" is, that didn't detract from what is still a fun and compelling story. The cliffhanger ending also had me excited for the next book in the series. Ultimately, despite a lack of mystery I still had a lot of fun reading this one and I think teens will too. Definitely worth a purchase.

A truly unique story of magic and motorcycle clubs. A bit of a mix between a Harry Potter and Twilight, Rush offers a different look at magic and how it effects its characters. Jemmie, a timid girl who can see and smell magic, but thinks she cannot harness her own, is put to the ultimate test. Friendship, family and love are woven throughout, as well as a heavy dose of good vs. evil. Although this tale is complete, I need to know that there's a sequel, because Jemmie's story is not over, she has some greatness and some evil to still contend with! You're going to like this one, guaranteed!

If you're looking for a love-triangley biker gang themed romp with magic, then this is the book for you.

I wasn't completely satisfied with this story. It read like a mash-up of other stories without a truly original twist. The plot was pretty straightforward with few real surprises.

I think the danger in offering a tough, badass type of story is that it sets its readers up for disappointment when it can't meet that promise. This book felt like a watered down version with weak dialogue and forgettable characters.

This book is absolutely amazing! Jennifer Rush is one of my top favorite authors so when I heard her she has a new series, I immediately added it to my most anticipated books of 2017. And wow, she didn't disappoint! I LOVED IT—I love all things magic, thieves, and swoonworthy romance, I even loved the cover! The plot and concept was very original, the characters were totally unforgettable and authentic, and the romance defintely made my heart flutter. I loved the description of Crowe, he's so badass and totally my type of book boyfriend. The whole story was unputdownable and epic. I highly recommend it! Can't wait for the second book!

Wow! This was such a fresh and unique novel--I've never quite read anything like it and I absolute adored it!

The main character, Jemmie, had a voice that stood out--both funny and refreshing. Her character had a lot of growth to it as well, going from a somewhat childish girl who was afraid to use her magic to someone who owned up to what she had inside her and taking things into her own hands. I adored her! Her thought process and inner monologues were great.

I thought the plot was fast paced and it had plenty of action and I loved it. Paired with good word building, it just made this book all the better! I wouldn't have been able to stay up all night otherwise to read this in a sitting.

I don't know what to say about the romance because it definitely is a weird situation. It didn't go exactly how I'd planned, which was for the better. At the same time, there also wasn't a lot of it, which kind of surprised me? But, anyway, that was also for the better: it left more for tension and for any sort of development.

My one complaint was with how the magic "types" were mentioned. Most of the different types didn't have an outright explanation on what they did, no matter how brief; instead, the author indirectly told you by letting you know what the character did. While I do believe that was the better way to go, after a time, whenever a magic type was mentioned, I sort of forgot what that ability DID. And the types were mentioned a lot! Along with what Jemmie can do--see and smell the magic with colors and scents--it sort of made it more confusing. If there was a guide at the end of the book or something, it would definitely make things easier.

The last quarter of the book felt a little rushed to me. The entire book itself was fast paced, yes, but the last few chapters just seemed like they wanted everything to be over quickly. I wasn't really getting the sense of urgency a reader should feel at the climax of the story, so the ending fell a little flat for me.

Overall, this was a great start to a new urban fantasy series. Full of magic and magic motorcycle gangs, a great main character with a brooding love interest--it's definitely something to add to your TBR! 3.5 stars!