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Dark Arts and a Daiquiri (The Guild Codex: Spellbound Book 2) Kindle Edition
It all started when I accidentally landed a job as a bartender—but not at a bar. At a guild, populated by mages, sorcerers, alchemists, witches, and psychics. Good thing this lame-o human is adaptable, right?
Then my favorite guild members—three sexy, powerful, and intermittently charming mages—asked for my help. Did they want access to my encyclopedic knowledge of cocktails? Oh no. They wanted to wrap me up in a pretty ribbon and plunk me in the crosshairs of a murderous rogue to lure him out of hiding.
So that's what we did. And that's why I'm here. About to be kidnapped. Oh, and our grand plan for safely capturing said murderous rogue? Yeah, that completely fell apart about two minutes ago.
Why did I agree to this again?
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More series in the Guild Codex world:
The Guild Codex: Spellbound
The Guild Codex: Demonized
The Guild Codex: Unveiled
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateNovember 16, 2018
- File size3777 KB
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The Guild Codex: Spellbound
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Mages, psychics, sorcerers, druids, demons—and a human with a feisty attitude, no magic, and one last chance at gainful employment. Join Tori as she dives headfirst into the world of mythics as the human bartender of a disreputable guild in the opening series of the expansive Guild Codex world.
Welcome to the Guild Codex
Four series, one magical world.
This expansive urban fantasy world includes four separate series: Spellbound, Demonized, Warped, and Unveiled. They can be read as standalone adventures or as one huge interwoven story, but wherever you start, you're in for a thrill ride of magic both whimsical and dangerous, fast-paced adventure and mystery, heart-warming friendships, and tantalizing slow-burn romance.
Spellbound
When feisty redhead Tori landed a job at a sketchy pub, she had no idea she'd just joined a magic guild. And the three guys she drenched with a margarita during her first shift? Yeah, they were mages. She's about to get a crash course in the world of magic and mythics.
Hilarious and heartwarming, The Guild Codex: Spellbound is perfect for readers who enjoy sassy heroines, found family, underdogs, humorous banter, slow-burn romance, and a hidden-magic world so immersive you'll be watching for mythics on the streets.
Demonized
When shy bookworm Robin found a hellish creature imprisoned in her uncle's basement, she never intended to make a contract with the rare, deadly demon. And their contract? His protection in exchange for... cookies. There's no way that could go wrong.
Blending thrilling action with an irresistibly slow romance, The Guild Codex: Demonized is perfect for readers who enjoy heroines who grow into their strength, demons with attitude, unlikely partnerships, frequent doses of humor, and a love story spanning millennia.
Warped
When psychic conman Kit is arrested, all he wants to do is escape. Instead, he finds himself partnered with by-the-books MagiPol agent Lienna and tasked with bringing down his ex-partner-in-crime. That might make escaping custody a tad more difficult.
Explore the magical FBI of the mythic world, MagiPol, in The Guild Codex: Warped alongside their most unlikely new agent. This series is perfect for readers who love off-beat heroes, pop culture, hilarity, buddy-cop stories, and wicked cool psychic powers.
Unveiled
When ex-convict and incompetent witch Saber encounters the notorious Crystal Druid, she tries to kill him. Then she discovers a mysterious fae on a deadly rampage. Together, they have a chance to stop it—if she can resist stabbing her new ally.
Delve into the dark, dangerous world of druids in The Guild Codex: Unveiled. This series is perfect for readers who enjoy a fierce, troubled heroine, intense banter, mysterious magic, otherworldly fae, and a heart-rending second-chance romance.
Editorial Reviews
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"This book will make you laugh, will make you root for the heroine, will give you the hella hot mage feels and will make you crave more stories from Annette Marie!"
- Novel Nerd Faction, ★★★★★
"Three sexy mages, a sassy main character, no love triangle, and tons of action!"
- Kayla, ★★★★★
"This is an exciting new series by a talented author that is full of magic, power, friendship, laughs and intrigue. Highly recommended!"
- Book Addict, ★★★★★
"Tori, Aaron, Ezra, Kai and co. will make their way into your hearts before half the book is out. Immediately compelling, there is no slow start and no boring world stuff."
- Sarah, ★★★★★
"One of the top UF books I've read this year."
- Gabrielle, ★★★★★
"It's been awhile since I've had this much outstanding fun reading a UF book fraught with perilous danger, excitement, and good old character banter."
- Patricia, ★★★★★
"This one is a step above: well-written, great characters, totally engaging plot."
- Penny, ★★★★★
"If you want to read a book about a hot headed redhead human working in a bar with a bunch of good looking, misfit mages then definitely read this. It's full of humour, action, adventure and magic."
- Chloe, ★★★★★
About the Author
Product details
- ASIN : B07H6LSSH7
- Publisher : Dark Owl Fantasy (November 16, 2018)
- Publication date : November 16, 2018
- Language : English
- File size : 3777 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 308 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #20,428 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #131 in Women's Adventure Fiction (Books)
- #170 in Coming of Age Fantasy eBooks
- #251 in Action & Adventure Fantasy (Kindle Store)
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About the author
Annette Marie is the best-selling author of The Guild Codex, an expansive collection of interwoven urban fantasy series ranging from thrilling adventure to hilarious hijinks to heartrending romance. Her other works include YA urban fantasy series Steel & Stone, its prequel trilogy Spell Weaver, and romantic fantasy trilogy Red Winter.
Her first love is fantasy, while fast-paced adventures and tantalizing forbidden romances are her guilty pleasures. She lives in the frozen winter wasteland of Alberta, Canada (okay, it's not quite that bad) with her husband and their furry minion of darkness—sorry, cat—Caesar. When not writing, she can be found elbow-deep in one art project or another while blissfully ignoring all adult responsibilities.
To find out more about Annette and her books, visit www.annettemarie.ca
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Customers find the book engaging and enjoyable. They describe the storyline as fun with a few twists. The characters are interesting, relatable, and realistic. Readers appreciate the fast-paced adventure with lots of action and magic. The writing style is clear and flows easily.
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Customers enjoyed the book. They found it imaginative, creative, and an excellent read for urban fantasy fans. The series kept getting better with interesting characters and fun action.
"...It’s light. It’s fun. A great bath read or reading before bed. But be warned you might not be able to put it down. I read it through in one sitting." Read more
"...Pacing and flow were, again, very good. It just sucked me in and well, yeah, very smooth. Good balance between action and conversations...." Read more
"...Overall, this is a good book and would recommend this series to other people." Read more
"What a cool book! At first I wasn’t so sure about it. It kinda started slow but then it wasn’t!..." Read more
Customers enjoy the engaging storyline. They find it fast-paced with a few twists, interesting, and exhilarating. Readers appreciate the great storytelling and entertaining characters. The book starts off fun and full of action and magical adventures.
"...Really draws you in on page one. It’s light. It’s fun. A great bath read or reading before bed. But be warned you might not be able to put it down...." Read more
"A smooth, fun and very enjoyable read! Worldbuilding was, as always, very good...." Read more
"...not read/listened to it in a long time, but it was easier to get through this time around...." Read more
"...Fantastical, adventurous and fast-paced with writing that flows amazingly well with the story." Read more
Customers enjoy the characters' development. They find the characters interesting, flawed, and lovable. The heroine is described as headstrong and takes charge. Readers appreciate the realistic heroines and the villains.
"...Character development was very good. As our three mages arent as prominent in this book, we got a lot of Tori's inner musings going on...." Read more
"My second Annette book and I love Tori and her mages. She is assisting the guild in finding a young missing girl taken by the "ghost"...." Read more
"...I love that Tori's headstrong and takes care of herself, and I'm glad she found a family at the C&H. But these new people man......." Read more
"I really loved the second installment to the series. I love the heroine Tori. She is a human and just is super brave and Bad Ass!..." Read more
Customers enjoy the engaging storyline with magic and action. They find the characters relatable and complex. The world-building is amazing, and the book draws them in from the start. Readers appreciate the unexpected twists that keep them guessing.
"This series is so much fun. Really draws you in on page one. It’s light. It’s fun. A great bath read or reading before bed...." Read more
"...He is awesome! Dark, mysterious, sexy as hell... I mean, what more do you want?!..." Read more
"...To a complicated, multilayered, rule structured, imagination limited world. So much familiar, so much new it pulls you through the pages...." Read more
"...I love a good complex, relatable and FUN character and Annette delivers on every single page...." Read more
Customers enjoy the fast-paced adventure with a resourceful heroine. They find the book well-paced with lots of action and danger for Tori. The fights are intense, and the story flows smoothly. Readers love the Guild Codex world and can't wait for more novels in the series.
"...It turned out to be really interesting and Ghost was freaking cool!! I can’t wait to see if he shows up in other books." Read more
"...So much action with Tori learning new skills and battling the evil sorceress...." Read more
"...Fantastical, adventurous and fast-paced with writing that flows amazingly well with the story." Read more
"...Annette Marie brings such depth to the characters and so much fun and action, it’s hard to put the books down...." Read more
Customers enjoy the imaginative and creative world-building in this urban fantasy. They find the characters interesting and the fight scenes enjoyable. The detailed scenes and environments allow for ample imagination, while still maintaining a well-structured world. Overall, readers describe the book as an entertaining read with unique plotlines.
"...Worldbuilding was, as always, very good. All scenes and environments were detailed and clear, giving your rampant imagination enough material to go..." Read more
"...It kinda started slow but then it wasn’t! It turned out to be really interesting and Ghost was freaking cool!!..." Read more
"...To a complicated, multilayered, rule structured, imagination limited world. So much familiar, so much new it pulls you through the pages...." Read more
"...and her relationship with each character is rich and unique which allows the reader to see multiple sides of her as well as..." Read more
Customers appreciate the writing style. They find the plot clear and invigorating. The prose flows easily, and readers are easily transported into the story. The narrator does a good job, and the editing is great.
"...The book itself was well written with no (noticeable) errors. There is no sex described in this instalment (if that is important to you)...." Read more
"...Fantastical, adventurous and fast-paced with writing that flows amazingly well with the story." Read more
"...first series that I've read by Annette Marie and I think she's a great writer. I will read more of the series." Read more
"...I enjoy the writing style and the world that has been waved for us." Read more
Customers enjoy the characterization of the heroine and her sidekicks. They find them interesting, feisty, and strong. The characters are described as flawed but loveable, with many being described as hot.
"...I love the heroine Tori. She is a human and just is super brave and Bad Ass!..." Read more
"...I am kinda sad Twiggy didn’t get more page time as well. Twiggy is fabulous and so funny. And I am so curious about the orb now!..." Read more
"...I really, really like Tori as a character. I love her spunk and bravery when it comes to mean people...." Read more
"I love everything bout this book. Tori is awesome. She is human and still kicks ass. I found myself laughing out loud throughout this book...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024This series is so much fun. Really draws you in on page one. It’s light. It’s fun. A great bath read or reading before bed. But be warned you might not be able to put it down. I read it through in one sitting.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2020A smooth, fun and very enjoyable read!
Worldbuilding was, as always, very good. All scenes and environments were detailed and clear, giving your rampant imagination enough material to go wild.
Character development was very good. As our three mages arent as prominent in this book, we got a lot of Tori's inner musings going on. We know more about how her history really shaped her, the scars it left and how her decisions are influenced by them. She has grown a lot, come more into her own, while remaining a strong, steadfast young woman that can take care of herself.
Now onto the men... while I've been on team Ezra since the beginning, I must admit I really like our new 'addition'. He is awesome! Dark, mysterious, sexy as hell... I mean, what more do you want?! I really hope we see a lot more of him in the books to come.
Pacing and flow were, again, very good. It just sucked me in and well, yeah, very smooth. Good balance between action and conversations.
The book itself was well written with no (noticeable) errors. There is no sex described in this instalment (if that is important to you).
All in all, I can honestly say, this series is such a pleasure to read! Book 3 is pretty much on top of my TBR pile *makes apologetic noises to all the other books waiting* Recommended!
- Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2020I've read and listened to this book a couple times before. In my opinion, this book has been rather hard to read in the past and isn't my favorite out of the series. But this time, I don't know if it's because I was painting while listening to this book or because I've just not read/listened to it in a long time, but it was easier to get through this time around. I also found myself trying to figure the characters out a bit more than usual.
*Spoilers*
The part I usually get stuck at is when Tori first arrives at the farm and argues with Morgan the witch. In the past, that scene made me cringe and rather bored, but I'm not exactly sure why. I guess it's the way Tori selfishly allowed Zak to kidnap her without even thinking about the consequences, the people she would worry, or how she would get herself out of the situation.
I don't like the interrogation scene with Zak and Tori. I do think he went a bit extreme in the way he did it and with how far his questions went. But on the other hand I can understand why he did it. After she revealed that she worked for a guild he immediately figured that she was his enemy and couldn't trust her. He didn't know what her true motives were and he had people and his farm to protect. That is one reason why he was asking about her guild and motives. I think the reason why he asked her about her past is because he wanted to know the reason for her anger and negative emotions when they first met. He had spoken to Tori about how she was different and didn't need his help like the others did, but it didn't explain the emotions she felt were very similar to the people he has picked up. So I think he was curious about her past because of that and I guess wanted to learn more about her to get a better idea of her characteristics. Also, he might have wanted to make sure she wasn't hiding anything else that could potentially harm himself or what he protects. But that is just my guess as to why he went that far.
I am curious as to why he is called a Crystal Druid. What exactly is a druid? Why are they so rare and also die at a young age? What is Gardall’kin? Is it a place or the name of a fae? Why does Zak need to live in an area where fae are at? How was he able to break into Tori's apartment? What does the word consort have to do with Zak's relationship with his familiar?
I honestly loved a lot of the moments between Zak and Tori as they made me laugh. I found it amusing how she kept commenting on how hot he was and
even accidentally telling him that. I don't ship them together as I think if they would enter into a romantic relationship, it would be very one-sided and toxic for both of them. Also, Zak is considered a wanted criminal. I can definitely see them as being good friends though, and they have interesting moments together. I did find it amusing how she kept teasing him and his reaction towards it reminded me a lot of a moment in the last book between him and a certain physic. But I also thought it was rather reckless of her to do so, especially when he kept switching between threatening and nice at a drop of a hat. I am also wondering what exactly he does that makes him a drama queen.
*Spoilers for the next book*
I could not help but laugh when Zak mentioned and talked about doing the spell to prevent Tori from talking about himself or the farm.
*End of book three spoilers*
It was mentioned that Zak appeared to be barely older than Kai and Aaron. So since Kai and Aaron are around 24 years old, than Zak is probably 25 or 26 years old. I'm also assuming with how Tori commented on how extremely tall he is, that he is most likely taller than the three mages.
Also, if it were me when Zak asked if she rides/wanted to ride, I would have immediately said yes as I love horses. And who wouldn't want to go horseback riding with a hot guy?
I also think that Zak's farm is probably a lot closer to the city than what Tori originally thought, as both places had the same sunny weather and it couldn't be a coincidence.
Even though I've read this book a couple of times already, I still don't fully understand just how corrupted her relationship with her father and his side of the family was. Her descriptions were like a glimpse into the situation, but not full of detail that I could completely get a grasp for her situation. I can understand the fact that he was verbally abusive, that much was clear. But did her father or any of his friends physically hurt her? Was Justin just as affected/messed up by their father as she was? Why would no one believe her?
It is a tad bit annoying how reckless she is and was a bit of a damsel in distress in this book, but she's starting to get there where she can defend herself. After her adventure at the farm, I think she understands a bit more on why being reckless is bad.
Overall, this is a good book and would recommend this series to other people.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024What a cool book! At first I wasn’t so sure about it. It kinda started slow but then it wasn’t! It turned out to be really interesting and Ghost was freaking cool!! I can’t wait to see if he shows up in other books.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024My second Annette book and I love Tori and her mages. She is assisting the guild in finding a young missing girl taken by the "ghost". So much action with Tori learning new skills and battling the evil sorceress. She returns safely from her volunteer capture and sets out to help others find a safe harbor.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2019I liked it. After getting sucked in with the first book, it was fun to see how things were happening. I HAD to know how this series was going to go though so I can easily say I was kept on my toes. I love that Tori's headstrong and takes care of herself, and I'm glad she found a family at the C&H. But these new people man....
The first book was better but just because this installment revolves around everything else that isn't the Crow and Hammer. I really loved the guild and this was a tease when the story took a different temporary turn. Still, it expanded the magical world that Tori found herself in so it was a fun adventure. A little convenient at times, filled with a bunch of fan-service I so will not complain about (I had time to get over it because um AARON XD) this book is a definite recommend for those who love Marie and fans of this type of genre. Fantastical, adventurous and fast-paced with writing that flows amazingly well with the story.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2024I really loved the second installment to the series. I love the heroine Tori. She is a human and just is super brave and Bad Ass! This is my first series that I've read by Annette Marie and I think she's a great writer. I will read more of the series.
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C.Reviewed in Germany on August 16, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Unterhaltsame Mischung aus Fantasy und Romance
Bin auf die Reihe gestossen als ich Hörbücher gehört habe und wollte nach dem 1. Teil unbedingt wissen wie es weitergeht, da es bisher auf deutsch aber nur den ersten Teil gibt, bin ich auf die Originale umgeschwenkt.
Mir gefällt die Reihe sehr gut, ich mag dass der Haupcharakter nicht die Junfrau in Nöten ist sondern die Sachen lieber selbst regelt und eine gute Portion Humor hat.
- LindsayReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars a really enjoyable series
I’m really loving this series. This is the third book I have read, having read my first book out of order but it didn’t really matter. The characters are likeable although maybe a bit too good to be true
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Cleo DarcyReviewed in Italy on August 18, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Una serie fantastica
Da non perdere la serie Guild Codex Spellbound di Annette Marie se amate l'urban-fantasy, l'azione e dei personaggi simpatici e arguti, forti e coraggiosi!
- BreReviewed in Canada on December 30, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!!
OKAY. Okay. I have to confess something.
I daresay I enjoyed this book even more than the first. How is that possible you ask?? Believe me, I didn't think such a thing even remotely imaginable either.
But all of the fun and hilarity that we were introduced to in the last book are present in this book. Maybe even more so. And the awesome band of characters that we have come to love and adore are back with a bang. PLUS the addition of a very new, very intriguing, and highly appealing character... well, I don't want to spoil any of the fun, but like I said, I loved this book.
- FordetteReviewed in Australia on August 18, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Druids and dragons and fae, oh my!
So Tori has gotten herself into trouble again. All in the name of saving a missing teenage girl of course, she wouldn’t do something dangerous and reckless for no reason! Also her three mage friends Aaron, Ezra and Kai are almost totally to blame for this one, but they are trying to catch the most notorious rogue in the city. One needs the correct bait for such an ambitious endeavour. Of course it all goes pear-shaped immediately, leading to oodles of fun and an epic magical showdown.
I am loving this series so far, and in this one we get to see how Tori manages on her own, especially in a completely unexpected and confusing situation. This girl does not give up, she is a survivor who makes her own rules and has no fear. How is she still alive, by the way? This book just has so much cool stuff going on and I’m trying really hard to not give spoilers, so you just have to go read it, OK?!
You guys, the dialogue! If you like fun, sassy, hilarious banter, then this series is for you because it is off the charts! I don’t always relate to Tori as a character but when she loses her temper and runs her mouth off you know you’re gonna have a good time! And just look at her trying to keep secrets! Oh she’s just so bad at it - never tell this girl anything! I think the writing in this is just really clever and so well done. These books just really are so much fun to read. I mean, why haven’t I binged them all yet? Why? Don’t worry, that is next on my to-do list.
Druids and dragons and fae, oh my! Such fun and random new characters! Let’s start with everyone’s favourite: Zak. I’m still #TeamEzra but I very much enjoyed the super duper evil, murdering, child-abducting oh-so-bad guy Druid. I mean, it’s really all about the reputation isn’t it? Also he’s really hot and has awesome powers and is just the best - but can he handle little ol’ human Tori and her impulsive lack of self-preservation? I think not!
Did I say dragons? Yes, dragons. Which was an unexpected but very pleasant surprise for me. That pretty much put the cherry on the cake for this series, it really doesn’t get any better than that right? Oh my goodness the room mate! Hahahaha! I don’t want to say too much - because spoilers - but just wow! Tori has her hands full with this one! I really can’t wait to see what comes next!