Shifters and Glyphs (Fairy Tales of the Magicorum #2)by Christina Bauer
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Synopsis:
After being raised by the meanest fairies in the history of ever, Bryar Rose is now free to live her own life. For the first time, she’s attending West Lake Prep, a regular high school. Well, mostly regular. Some students are actually hidden members of the Magicorum. In other words, they’re really wizards, fairies, or shifters. Bry doesn’t mind, though. She’s thrilled to enjoy all the new experiences of being around normal kids her age, from locker pranks to lunchtime mystery meat. Everything is going along great, except for one thing.
Bry’s dreams about the pyramids of Egypt have gotten darker and more sinister. Every night, she sees her new man Knox and her best friend Elle in danger.
With no other choice, Bry plans to leave school to explore the pyramids on her own. But her new man Knox discovers the scheme and is having none of it. He wants to stay by her side, no matter what. It’s a good thing too, because Bry must solve the mystery of her attraction to the pyramids and soon. Otherwise, it could cost the lives of those she loves most.
And that means not only Knox, but also her best friend Elle.
Review:
Shifters and Glyphs was an action packed adventure that was filled with friendship, laughter and love. If you’re not familiar with this series, you definitely need to start out with the first book Wolves and Roses. You can read my review of that book here. Each book flowed into the next and the storytelling was very creative. The characters were living out their lives according to their fairy tale theme and it was a mix of shifters, wizards, fairies and other creatures too. So if you adore paranormal romance, definitely check this series out.
Knox gently rests his palm against my cheek. “I’m not leaving you. I’m not losing you.” All the intensity in the world shines in his ice-blue eyes.
If it’s been a while since you have read Wolves and Roses, this book catches you up and then some. I felt like I easily stepped back into this world and it contained all of the knowledge from the previous book. Life has changed so much since we first met them. Bryar and her best friend Elle were getting ready to start their senior year in a school for magical beings. Knox became Byrar’s mate and while it seemed like there were feelings between their two best friends, Alec and Elle, they still claim to be just friends and I loved that they play video games together lol. I loved their little group of four, they were as thick as thieves and I couldn’t wait to see what awaited them!
Leaning in, Knox brushes the barest kiss across my lips. “You’re my mate, Bry. My life. My soul. I love you.”
As more pieces of the puzzle started to fit together it became easier to see the bigger picture. While I guessed how a lot of things played out, I was shocked by the hugest twist of all. I definitely didn’t see that one coming! And it was so much fun getting answers to so many answers of the questions I had. Even some that have been lingering from book one! The only thing I missed was hearing Knox’s pov. I loved listening to his chapters in the first book, he was beyond intoxicating, and I was secretly wishing to hear his voice again. If there’s ever a novella released in his voice I’d completely devour it! So if you enjoy paranormal romance that has silly humor, a snarky heroine, a wonderful hero and two fabulous best friends then definitely check this one out!
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the Monster House Books, LLC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
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About Christina Bauer:
Christina Bauer knows how to tell stories about kick-ass women. In her best selling Angelbound series, the heroine is a part-demon girl who loves to fight in Purgatory’s Arena and falls in love with a part-angel prince. This young adult best seller has driven more than 500,000 ebook downloads and 9,000 reviews on Goodreads and retailers. The first three books in the series are now available as audiobooks on Audible and iTunes.
Bauer has also told the story of the Women’s March on Washington by leading PR efforts for the Massachusetts Chapter. Her pre-event press release—the only one sent out on a major wire service—resulted in more than 19,000 global impressions and redistribution by over 350 different media entities including the Associated Press.
Christina graduated from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School with BA’s in English along with Television, Radio, and Film Production. She lives in Newton, MA with her husband, son, and semi-insane golden retriever, Ruby.
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Great review! This sounds like a well written, fun read! Glad you liked it! 🙂
It definitely was, thank you so much!
She is such a prolific writer, I really want to start reading one of her series. This might be a good one to start with.
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There’s so many of her books I haven’t even read yet, especially the one she is mainly known for. Someday….. 🙂 Her books are very different, almost on the younger line of YA, but I fly through them so fast.
Great review, Jen! I’m glad the second book was just as amazing as the first one. I haven’t started this series yet but i’m glad to hear that you’re loving it so far.
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Thank you so much, Raven!