"Shine" is the final book in the Mageri series and Ms Dark definitely picked the perfect name because this book really did SHINE!!!!! It is always bitter sweet for me when a series I love is finished. Dannika Dark has quickly become a favorite of mine. I love her style of writing, her sense of humor and I definitely love the Breed itself. Nicole Poole who is the narrator for both the Mageri and Seven series did a FANTASTIC job of bringing to life the many different characters and the world of the Breed. I am so looking forward to reading a lot more from both Dannika and Nicole. Between the two of them you couldn't get any better. They make an awesome team!!!!!!

A great read and books together!

it does go slow.

So, I started reading this series and immediately fell in love with it! For a while, I even thought of it as my favourite series. Then, Logan Cross was introduced and suddenly a became a big part of the storyline. I DID NOT like Logan. I don't know why everyone seems so infatuated with him. From the beginning I thought he was creepy and possessive. Anyways, I think the last couple books would really benefit from having more interaction with the character of Simon or even any other character besides Logan. I just can't bring myself to finish this last book. I'm three
quarters through it. I rarely stop reading book part way through let slim a series! I'm going to head on back to the Seven series also by Dannika Dark. I'm on book 4 and hoping it's as good as the first three!

Have any of them ever set foot in a bar without getting into a fight?? I am glad that everyone got their happy end and I’ll keep up with the next ones.

Shine was intense as Dark tied up threads, had our characters face their enemies and tested couples and friendships. I laughed at Justus and Page, cried for Logan and admired the hell out of Silver. We have come along way from Sterling where a young woman wakes up a Mage. I have come to love  Silver, Justus, Logan, Page, Christian, Simon, Adam, and Finn. Oh heck, I even love secondary characters like Zoe's best friend, the leader of the council and those we lost along the way. I am saddened this is the end but felt Dark did justice to these characters and left us with hope for these characters. Christian Poe appears in the Crossbreed series, and I am hoping others will as well.

Since an in-depth review of Shine would reveal too many spoilers, I am instead sharing five reasons to listen or read the series.

Five reasons to begin the Mageri Series:

• An urban world with different paranormal creatures who live secretly among humans and are governed by a council made up of each breed. Dark has created a world you'll want to be a part of from the characters to their abilities and rules.



• The characters! Fans of Kim Harrison, Patrica Briggs, and Anne Bishop will love the intense, complex, and charismatic characters Dark shares in her worlds. Silver, our protagonist, is selfless, kickass and tenacious with a soft side. You'll laugh at Justus before you realize he has stolen your heart. Simon is hilarious, and Christian Poe will make you scream for more. Your heart will break for Adam, but you'll close Shine with hope for him. You will want to hug Finn, and after a rough beginning, you will swoon for Logan.  Their bonds, comradery, banter, and willingness to help each other make these stories memorable.



• The overall story ARC begins with Silver's creation in Sterling and is developed in each novel as characters face new dangers and gather clues.  The saga is well written, and eventually, everything weaves together in Shine. While I made a few connections Shine delivered plenty of ah-ha moments that surprised me, answered a nagging question and pulled threads together brilliantly.



• Side stories and characters like Page and Adam added depth and pull the reader into their world. I felt apart of it and became emotionally attached. I laughed, worried and lordy on occasion Dark made me weep like a babe. I felt sorry for Christian, screamed at injustices our characters faced and celebrated their happy moments. When an author creates characters who become like friends, you know you've found something special.



• While I am sure reading the Mageri series is enjoyable, Nichole Poole narrates this series, and she brings a whole new level of enjoyment to this series. Her voices both male and female have become the voices of these characters, and she beautifully captures their tones, mannerisms, and emotions. I have said Dark is like crack and Poole is her dealer. Bwahaha! When given a choice I will reach for my earbuds every time.

This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer

Loved the final book in the series. I just wish it was longer.

Too many different stories happening

Love the way she tied everything together ❤

Oh, how I love everything Dannika writes! I adore the characters, the writing, the world of the Mageri, and the depth and range of emotions the author skillfully weaves into each book. I intend to read the Seven series!

5 Shine Star’s

I finished this audiobook today and needed a few hrs to let it sync in this was really the last book. I know there is a novella yet but wow what an ending.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this series in audio. Dannkia Dark can sure write a paranormal book that sucks you in to the very last word. I can’t say who my favorite character is because I truly loved them all in their own ways. Yes even Christian who I wasn’t really a fan of, and that’s saying something because I freaking love vampires.

I will admit I teared up in the last book but it had nothing on this one. I bawled like a dang baby. I even had my son come ask me if I was alright, me – I am fine just the book. Sob, sob, sob..

Silver wow this girl she has grown from the girl she once was and I want to listen to more, more, more, I feel like I could listen to another 5 books , maybe Simon? Yeah I say we need a Simon book to be sure! Oh and Adam yes please Mr. Yummy pants he totally is I don’t care he is scared it only adds to his charm.

This was a lot of chatter because this book speaks for itself. I don’t need to give you a plot run down you can read the blurb for that. I feel like this is a good bye to a great series letter more than a review. If you read or listened to the other books its already automatic you’re going to get this book I mean hello more Logan, Justus, Simon, Adam and Christian not to mention Fin and the other Cross brothers. Hello man meat ;)

I can’t say enough great things about this narrator she brought each character to life in their own way. I loved it to the moon and back. She did an outstanding job.

*All my Reviews are 100% honest and my own.*