Review: Witchlight (Magic Born #2) by Sonya Clark

[Eva Millien]

Blurb:

(Off Goodreads)

In 2066, the Magic Born are segregated in urban reservations. The laws do not protect them, or their allies.

Councilwoman Elizabeth Marsden is a powerful player in New Corinth politics, but a closely guarded secret could destroy her life—she's a hidden Magic Born. Her family has gone to great lengths to erase all her magic-related records, until a trancehacking outlaw discovers the last remaining one…

Vadim Bazarov smuggles Magic Borns through the underground railroad and threatens to reveal Elizabeth's secret unless she helps him access blank ID cards. Elizabeth wants to hate him for having a stranglehold on her life, but can't help being attracted to someone so sure of who and what he is.

Vadim initially sees her as a political ice queen, but is intrigued by her suppressed magical abilities. He trains Elizabeth to use her magic, and before long finds himself falling for her. But their newfound love may be shortlived; an anti-magic ordinance forces one of them to make a choice that will change both their lives for good.

My Review:

This paranormal urban fantasy mixes magic with technology for a riveting futuristic read.  A powerful player in New Cornith politics, Councilwoman Elizabeth Marsden is a magic born witch a secret that could destroy her.  Vadim Bazarov smuggles Magic Borns through the Underground Railroad and threatens to reveal the political ice queens secret unless she helps him. An anti-magic ordinance forces one of them to make a choice that will change both of their lives.

This steady to fast paced plot keeps readers intrigued with suspense, drama, magic, and romance.  The author uses well written scenes and details to capture the imagination and draw the reader deeper into the story. Tension builds throughout the story as distrust and fear rise up to suppress the Magic Borns even further.  The characters are strong, compelling, easily related to and grab the reader’s attention from the very beginning.

The attraction between Lizzie and Vadim radiates from every page and the sex scenes are hot and steamy and include some light bondage and spanking scenes.  The relationship builds slowly as the couple work through several major obstacles and personal issues that steam from the very different sides of the track that they live on.  The reader can’t help but get caught up in the story as all the drama, secrets and hidden agendas inspires lots of curiosity and the reader can empathize with Vadim and Lizzie both.

First let me say that you don’t have to read the first one to enjoy this one although I do wish that I had so I would know what events lead to the currents events. At first I was not sure that I was going to like this story at all and not sure why, but I am really glad that I continued because I quickly changed my mind as I got completely caught up in all the intrigue and complexities of this fascinating world and captivating characters, so I will definitely be reading Trancehack soon and I am looking forward to reading the third one as well.

4 STARS 4 FLAMES

Purchase Links:

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Carina Press, June 30, 2014, 213 pages, available in ebook

Magic Borns:

MAGIC BORN is an exciting new futuristic paranormal romance witchpunk series. Forbidden romance and illicit magic in cyberspace are a combustible mix that will shake up, break up, and perhaps ultimately save a dark future world where Magic Born witches have no rights and Normals have been cowed by fear into giving up many of theirs. In the sprawling city of New Corinth, the two sides will come together, crossing boundaries and risking it all for love and their shared future.

 

And # 3 Firewall (TBA)

About Sonya Clark:

(Off author’s site)

Sonya Clark is the author of the Magic Born trilogy: TRANCEHACK, and the forthcoming WITCHLIGHT and FIREWALL. Her short story Musicmage appears in the anthology DARK HARVEST. Raised a military brat, she now lives in Tennessee with her husband and daughter. She writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance with occasional forays into darker territory.

Where to find the author:

http://www.sonyaclark.net/

https://twitter.com/sonyabclark

http://sonya-clark.tumblr.com/

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3510861.Sonya_Clark

Books by Sonya Clark:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/3510861.Sonya_Clark