I’d have to say this book surprised me. Initially, I questioned if I could finish it because of the internal musings of both MCs. I found those musings in the first chapters of the book to be too repetitive and at times, going around in circles even in the same paragraph. It took me out of the book.

But I hung in there. The plot started to thicken after the two MCs meet in a bar and some magical things start to happen. I found myself caught up in the story and the impossible mission that Jude had been assigned. My feelings for Jude started to change. Initially, I thought he was a just scattered-brained person who only thought of himself. But soon I felt sorry Jude did not get the type of magical training he should have gotten from the moment he discovered his magic. Those feelings intensified when we could see how he hadn't been given the skills he needed, only to be sent out to fail. Even so, Jude dove right into doing what needed to be done regardless to what might happen to him.

I also enjoyed Mack once he seemed to make a decision about being a familiar and got out of his head. (Seriously, though, their internal musings were more repetitive than they needed to be.) I loved his strength and his support for Jude. I admired how he did what needed to be done to help save his town and Jude’s magic.

The world building was interesting, especially the creatures featured in this book. My curiosity is piqued in regards to the Coven and its governing board. Are they truly working for the good of the paranormal communities? I’m open to reading the other books in the series, especially if they would have these Jude and Mack involved in other missions or investigations.