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I loved this book! Enemies to lovers, a magical mystery quest, bad ass mage FMC, and sexy, brooding, touch her and I’ll kill you Vampire mob boss; this is the fantasy mafia of my dreams.

Love the sassy banter, interesting magic rules that are introduced in digestible ways, and how just easy the read is. I need two pack of these kind of books to read a day please!

Can’t wait for the second book, I want it in my hands asap

3.75 stars

I am so happy to have read this one! Once upon a time, urban fantasy was my to go genre to take a break, it was a sort of comfort genre for me, but then I started outgrowing it and, sadly, I didn't find new series to love. I still continue, and love, some of the ones I started back in the day but as far as novelty go, I haven't find some new series to read. I tried the first volume of a lot of them, and I am not saying that they were bad, just that I didn't fall in love with them as I was hoping/expecting. But this one... this one was something different!
I really enjoyed the setting, and I love that we have so many supernatural beings around. I really hope to see more of them around in the next books. And I really enjoyed the characters, Peri is a strong woman, who has her heart in the right place, and Valen is her swoon-worthy counterpart.
And the plot was interesting enough. I had a really good time with this book, and I am really happy to have read it!

Genuinely enjoyed Peri and Valen's story! The pacing of this book turned it into one of my favorite reads of the year.

Alexandra Ivy's 'Wild Magic' catapulted me into a whirlwind of paranormal romance, weaving a narrative rich with mages, demons, vampires, and an enthralling murder mystery. As a lifelong book enthusiast, particularly of stories that blend the mystical with the romantic, I found myself captivated by the tale of Peri Sanguis. Her journey from a tumultuous past, marked by betrayal and danger, to her alliance with the enigmatic Valen, ruler of the Vampire Cabal, struck a chord with me. Their mission to unravel the mysteries of a deadly magical mist and the demise of Peri's mother was both fast-paced and filled with a slow-burning romance that was as frustrating as it was delightful.

The dynamic between Peri and Valen, characterized by witty banter and mutual respect, was a highlight, showcasing Ivy's ability to craft characters that are as complex as they are charismatic. While I yearned for more depth and involvement from secondary characters like Skye and Maya, the promise of their stories in future installments keeps me eagerly anticipating more.

Despite some initial confusion at the story's onset, the latter two-thirds of the book were so engaging that any early ambiguity faded away. Ivy's world, replete with intrigue, danger, and love, rekindled my admiration for her storytelling prowess. 'Wild Magic' is not just a book but an invitation into a universe I'm not ready to leave. My thanks to Netgalley and Kensington Books for this enchanting read; I'm already counting down to the next adventure in this series.

The story was entertaining and kept my attention. Definitely a different take when the community you grow up in tries to kill you for something that’s out of your control but very relatable to “real” life. Even though this has a romance and the male main character seems to be set on finding his one true love in the 16-year-old girl from the beginning, the romance actually turns out to be a slow burn and one in which the main character can hold her own. Thank you NetGalley for the e-book!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book. This was a fantasy full of vampires, daemons, magic, and more. Enjoyed the multiple POVs, and I always love a good slow burn. Excited for more from this author!

Pure fire! I'm use to reading her historical romance novels so this was a different genre for her and man did she blast it out of the park! I loved every word of this! It kept me up all night reading it. I can't wait for the next in the series. Perfect!
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The first book in an all-new series, Magic for Hire by Alexandra Ivy. Wild Magic will take you to a place of creature and magic and tell the story of Peri Sanquis, and ancient vampire king Valen’s.
I loved this book and the characters and look forward to reading more.

This is definitely a don't want to put down book. I was so enthralled with this story. Peri is someone that fights for what she wants. And no one is going to tell her what to do. Part of this story takes place in the state I presently live in. Wyoming isn't a state that you hear much about. The chemistry Valen and Peri is definitely something Peri can't resist. Even if she tries. This is book one in a new paranormal series that I can't wait to keep reading.

This is such a fantastic paranormal romance. I love the touches of magic and the relationship between the main characters.

I was intrigued with the story blurb for Alexandra Ivy’s Wild Magic. Vampires, mages, witches, and magic gyres all drew me in. The story begins with Peri, a mage, working a spell on a local bad guy. She lives within the territory of the dominant vampire, Valen. Peri and Valen are brought together as they explore what happened to Peri’s mother, who led a witch coven and attempted to kill Peri when she was revealed as a mage. The story had a lot of promise and is in a genre which I favor. The character building was two dimensional and I did not find myself empathizing with Peri or Valen. For that reason the story fell a little flat for me. It’s an interesting read but not a story I will re-read.
I received an ARC of Wild Magic by Alexandra Ivy from NetGalley for an honest review.

Overall, this novel was a fast-paced and entertaining tale. I’m intrigued to see where it could go and how the world will expand. I enjoyed this so much!

Disclaimer: All reviews provided are my genuine thoughts and opinions. I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to be an ARC reader,

3.75 🌟

"Wild Magic: Magic for Hire" offers a low-stakes cozy fantasy experience, earning a 3.75-star rating for me. While the slow-burn romance promised in the book is present, the level of spice could leave avid spice lovers like me, wanting more. However, this lack of intensity is somewhat expected, as the book sets the tone for a milder romantic journey. Although the story didn't captivate me entirely, I didn't dislike it either. Overall, it's a decent option for those seeking a light, easygoing, 300-page fantasy read with a touch of romance, provided they are prepared for a more subdued narrative.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was pretty good! I am slightly confused about whether or not this will be a series. I think my biggest note about the book was that its worldbuilding left something to be desired. I feel like the way it was set up and with the side characters, it has to be the first in a series. I think worldbuilding is VERY tough to do well in fantasy/paranormal. I don't think the author did a poor job but the book was pretty fast-paced and I would have liked to see a little more worldbuilding.

This is definitely a slow burn and low spice but that isn't a bad thing! Add in the fact that it's a murder mystery and I am in!! I would have liked to see a little more oomph when it came to Valen and Peri's connection and if I had to choose I would say I liked Valen more. Peri was very independent which I love in an FMC buttt I felt like she didn't always think things through.

Overall, I believe this will be the first book in a series and I am excited to read more!

Wild Magic by Alexandra Ivy is the first book in her Magic For Hire series. At sixteen, Peri’s wild magic appeared and her mother tried to kill her to take it for herself. She fled to the east coast and eventually ended up at the Witches Brew bookstore-cafe where she lived and worked in a Magic for Hire business with two fellow mages. When she received word that her estranged mother and twelve members of her coven were dead of some unknown magical cause, she returned to the Wyoming ranch where she was born to solve the mystery of their deaths. Valen, the golden eyed vampire head of the New York cabal, was obsessed with Peri, who he believed would be his perfect mate.When he received word of the mysterious deaths and their connection to Peri, he journeyed to the ranch to investigate as well. The two launch an investigation across the country into the cause of the deaths and the path of destruction an incredible power was leaving in its’ wake. What happened during that investigation would determine the future for these two powerful people. This was my first book by this author and I lapped up this paranormal romantic suspense tale. I luxuriated in the spicy sexual tension from the slow burn between this couple. I really loved the characters and the story was interesting. I definitely recommend this book. It is even available in Kindle Unlimited, well worth it, and a new author to add to my rotation. I’ll be looking for the second book in this series in July! I am voluntarily submitting this honest review after reading an advanced complementary copy of this book thanks to Netgalley and Kensington Books, Lyrical Press.

I love anything written by Alexandra Ivy and this book was no exception! From the first page to the end...I was glued to the story and it moved fast!

Valen and Peri are traveling all over the place to try to capture the miasma that was released by Peri's mother.

There's intrigue, danger and lots of "heavy flirting" between the two as they go on their journey.

The end is wild and you're going to want to read this book if you want to find out what that is! Go ahead...pick it up...you won't be sorry! I'm definitely looking forward to Book 2!

I have to thank Kensington once again for granting me the privilege of reading an ARC of this book. Thank you!

This is a solid 3.5 stars that I rounded up because it did have good potential for the series.

The world building here was interesting and fun. Humans do not know about the supernatural. Vampires are few and far between, but rulers for massive magical lands. Mages and witches are not the same and pretty vehement enemies.

As far as the individual character go, Peri was good. Obviously a stubborn mage with a chip on her shoulder. From her first interaction with Valen, she's defiant. While he is a bit cocky with her, he's less so than he is with others.

My biggest gripe is it felt like we really missed the meat of this couple's interactions. Sure they are thrown together here, but they didn't really romance each other. It was kind of a meeting of the minds that they could be compatible and boom, couple.

I simply adore Alexandra Ivy! She write PNR so well and I am thrilled to start the journey into this new world of, Magic For Hire. Fun, exciting, slow-burning romance. What more could a paranormal romance lover ask for?

This is going to be a great series if the rest of the books are as good as this one. Peri and Valen's story is unique but familiar. I enjoy the idea of wild magic & the premise of the book. I think it is an interesting take on an old topic. As per usual, the characters are interesting, the writing amazing and the story enchanting. Now to wait on the next.

I will admit I am huge fan of Alexandra Ivy romantic suspense series and have read a few of her supernatural romance series.

I have to admit the story has some really cheesy moments I mean he lived for thousands of years but he never really lived until he met this woman. I mean come on even for this romance lover this is a bit much. That being said the story is over all what you will expect from this author.

The story is full of Mystery and adventure with the perfect cheesy slow burn romance readers are in need of right now.

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of Wild Magic.