5 Hearts, RECOMMENDED READ!!!!!!!!!
SJ, Romance Junkies

Ilona Andrews returns to the authors' creative, enthralling world where magic and technology coexist, often with dangerous results. The husband and wife writing team of Andrews has done the impossible, taking a nasty villain from the KATE DANIELS series and making him not only likable, but a true hero! I swear, Ilona Andrews can do no wrong! This book was outstanding all on its own, but knowing the backstory of Hugh made his transition from villain to victim to hero a masterpiece of urban fantasy. 

In the first of the new IRON COVENANT series, IRON AND MAGIC, Hugh d'Ambray, Preceptor of the Iron Dogs and Warlord of the Builder of Towers, has been cast aside. He was once immortal, a general who served a godlike master. Now he's all too human, though still filled with magic. Upon learning his men (and women) are being hunted down by his old master, Hugh decides to be the leader his people need. To that end, he marries to gain them security, wedding the White Lady, a great sorceress—Elara Harper.

Elara is a fascinating creature, beautiful but deadly. She's known by some as the Abomination, and she has power. So much power... So it galls her to have to rely on someone like Hugh d'Ambray, a warlord with a terrible reputation for killing everything in reach.

She and Hugh hate each other at first sight. She provides Hugh and his people with food, shelter, and money. Hugh and the Iron Dogs provide security, and none too soon as a mysterious entity is devouring the people surrounding Elara's keep.

These two dark protagonists must learn to trust each other if they're to survive what's coming. But Hugh doesn't know the nature of the woman he's married. And after facing off against his old master, Hugh isn't sure exactly who he is either.

Holy cow! This book blew me away. It had humor, heartache, passion, danger, and action. So much action! I flew through the pages, learning about Hugh and wanting more of his secrets. Elara was the perfect foil for someone of Hugh's power. She's a might all her own, regal, strong, yet a woman with vulnerability all the same. I loved the way the authors treated her and can't wait to learn more.

Some shapeshifters from the KATE DANIELS series make a brief appearance, as does Roland, an old enemy. But even not reading that series, the book stands just fine on its own (though the richness and humor of the KATE DANIELS series should not be missed.) 

Passion, action, humor, IRON AND MAGIC has it all! Another AMAZING story by the indomitable Andrews. I'm going back to read it again and again. This is my top read so far of 2018. 

If I could give it 10 hearts, I would.

Recommended Read!!

Wow, I did not realize how much I missed this world until I started this book! When I first began reading the Kate Daniels series, it took awhile to get my footing with the series. It’s one of the things I love about Ilona Andrews… that they don’t just dump a lot of information into the opening chapters of a series. They start you off right in the middle of the action and trust in your intelligence to slowly grasp the world as you go. At the same time, however, it can mean that it takes time to learn the ropes and get to the point of loving a series. Since this book takes place in the Kate Daniels world, there was no lull while I tried to understand what the heck was going on. I was plopped right back into this world, and I immediately was lost in it (and honestly, I never wanted back out).

Hugh has always been one of those love to hate types of characters when he was battling against Kate and her friends. I hated him because he was the villain, but I also sort of liked him because it was clear there was more depth to him. Iron & Magic gives you that depth, and it feels like a huge part of his origin story. I loved it. Loved it. The moment I read the prologue, I knew I was going to fall in love with Hugh. It picks up right after where the last Kate Daniels took place, so you can’t read this one without reading that. But I loved getting Hugh’s side of things and understanding his void and his darkness.

Elara was a brand-new character, but it took no time to connect with and love her and her people. The set up for her story with Hugh was one of my favorite tropes so that alone excited me. But then add in all of their banter, and I was a goner. The chemistry, it was insane. Insane. I am not even a little ashamed to admit, half the reason I couldn’t put this down was anticipating their first everything. I love when authors can build up the tension and anticipation.

This world is so complex. The characters so unique and varied. I hope there are many more spinoffs and side characters that keep us in the Kate Daniels world for a long, long time.

Such a great addition to the world of Kate Daniels. Ilona Andrews has achieved the difficult task of writing a book that is within the world of Kate Daniels but has its own distinct voice. It was truly enjoyable and exciting to read and makes one long for the next book. Longtime fans will be relieved to know that Hugh d’Ambray is still the bastard he always was. Instead of retconning or whitewashing his past behaviour the authors hadve more interestingly explored his history leading the reader to be if not sympathetic but more understanding. It makes for a very satisfying antihero hero and the chemistry with heroine is a lot of fun!

First I must start of by saying that two summers ago I read every Kate Daniels book except #9 & #10 all at once. And I read all of those books in a row and read two other long series too. At the time I kind of got tired of Kate and Curran and all that... but not because I didn’t like them it was just too much at once. So all that said it’s been awhile since I read anything in their world so though I remembered Hugh I only barely recall his whole banishment situation. Starting this book I was very familiar with the world but it took a bit to recall Hugh’s shenanigans. But I suppose you could go into this having not read anything of Kate and still follow along.

Now that I’m done with my own personal backstory on to the actual book...

I LOVED this book. Wasn’t sure I would What with Hugh being Hugh and you know kinda evil. But if you ever wanted the emotionally scarring backstory of Hugh d’Ambray, Preceptor of the Iron Dogs, Warlord of the Builder of Towers... here it is. Yeah he’s done a lot of bad things but he’s a guy with problems like everybody else. Granted his problems aren’t really like anybody else’s.

Word to the wise though the Roland Retirement Plan does not intact come with benefits... even if you escape with your life that isn’t even guaranteed to be yours for long.

So we start off with Hugh drowning himself in alcoholism... broke... homeless and oh right most of his soldiers are dead. Enter what’s left of his inner-circle: Stoyan, Felix, Bale and Lamar. All of whom want to continue living and breathing so they work their powers of persuasion to get Hugh going again... whether he wants to or not.

After gathering the remaining Iron Dogs Hugh and the gang still have the small (big) problem of being broke and homeless and his nemesis Landon Nez the head of the Golden Legion aka Roland’s army of Necromancers, is out to get him.

And then a solution arrives...

It is then we met Elara Harper... who is magical... (spoiler alert you NEVER find out what exactly she is though be afraid be VERY afraid) she has a castle and settlement of people in need of protecting... and who should be on her current list of top enemies but... Landon Nez...

The enemy of my enemy is my friend... so the saying goes... but instead of friends Hugh and Elara who hate each other on sight get married to protect both sets of their people...

I wouldn’t call any part of this book a romance unless you like your love stories violent, bloody and very demented with daily mutual death threats... which I suppose some people do. By the end Hugh and Elara learn to live together with each other and appreciate each other... sorta.

During the course of the story Hugh and Elara find that the necromancers aren’t their only problem. Mysterious murders and disappearances are happening in neighboring towns. Which of course they have to deal with in order to keep their own people safe.

And of course their shared enemy will stop at nothing to destroy them all...

Getting to know Hugh puts a lot of his past deeds into perspective and well you can’t really forgive or forget it but you understand... Elara’s past is a huge mystery and so is what’s so interesting about the land they call home.

In the begging you think it’s pretty straightforward Hugh and Elara with their love/hate relationship are going to work together and fight Landon Nez... seems pretty obvious. However though that is more of less what happens there are a good many side mysteries/situations that happen that quite frankly remain a huge mystery in the end.

I really loved this book it makes me want to go back to the beginning with Kate and maybe take a look at Hugh with a new perspective.

The ending though wasn’t a surprise to me I pretty much figured what Hugh would do in the end. And it didn’t surprise me what Elara did but really what the heck is she? Her backstory is very mysterious while Hugh’s is explained.

The worst part about this book was basically finishing it. I wanted more. There NEEDS to be MORE.

One final note...

Bucky is a freaking awesome horse... though is he just a horse?

Oh and as for the supporting cast of characters... I liked them too... an interesting lot of people at Castle Baile.

So many questions... so many mysteries... so not enough book.

Iron and Magic was a truly awesome book that deserves all the star ratings in the world and I’ll probably reread it 2 or 12 more times because um yeah AHMAZING!

A few good quotes:

“Rock bottom wasn’t the worst place to start from, and the Dogs who’d managed to stay alive were probably the smartest or strongest. He had three hundred trained killers. A man could do worse.”

“Some people paced, Hugh juggled a razor-sharp knife with his right hand. Aw, the man she married.”

“HE IS MINE, WIZARD. GIVE HIM TO ME OR DIE.”


And a little something I found funny that I’m adding just because (NOT a spoiler)....

“Why are you reading him this boring shit?” Bale asked.
“Unlike your half-blood prince, this is a classic.”
“Half-Blood Prince is a great book.”
“Of course, it is. What could be better than stories of clueless teenagers sent off to… Bale, what is that?”
“What, this?”
Lamar’s voice took on a sharp edge. “Is that a wand?”
“It’s a stick.”
“Are you pointing a wand at me?”
“Who, me?”
“Bale, if any Latin comes out of your mouth, it better be a litany of the saints, because I will end you.”

4.5 STARS

"You're a killer and a villain."

While I've often contemplated how life would go on after the official ending of Kate Daniels Series, I never would have guessed the answer being...Hugh d’Ambray. It's no secret how much I worship this writing power couple, but I admit to being a little hesitant about a new series featuring a villain I've loved to hate. This is a spinoff, but you definitely need to read Kate Daniels prior to starting this one in order to grasp the complex world and character relationships.
There are small cameos and carrying overs from KD, but this is definitely Hugh and Elara's story.

"Because if I'm your punishment, you're mine."

From the prologue, I was immediately sucked back into this world and it was like no time had passed. There is plenty of action, and the forced relationship between Hugh and Elara had me devouring this book in no time. This is the slowest of burns, and the journey is filled with banter, insane chemistry, and a long road to trust. Elara is everything, and I loved seeing a new powerful heroine to balance out Hugh's complexity. I couldn't get enough of Hugh's background and finally learning what made him the person he became. While I'm always going to be partial to my beloved Curran/Kate, I appreciate Hugh so much more now.

"He is my monster, Commander."

I am thrilled there will be more books set in this world, and I don't have to live without this beloved cast of characters. If you are a Kate Daniels fan, this book is a must read. If you haven't started that series, I cannot recommend it enough! It's one of the best urban fantasies series, period.

A huge thank you to the authors and NetGalley for my advanced review copy.

Ilona Andrews writes Urban Fantasy like none other! I had no doubt when I opened the e-book that Hugh would be redeemed and he was. I knew that there would be action-packed fight scenes and swoony romance. What I didn't expect was how much I loved the enemies-to-lovers romantic arc. I loved the cross-over characters from KD.

Iron and Magic was everything that I wanted and things that I didn't even know I wanted until I read this book. I can't wait for the next in the series. If you're a fan of Ilona and Gordon's writing, then you'll love this, too.


ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Kate Daniels series is one of my favorites, and I was excited to see this book in the same universe, but following Hugh. I love magical worlds, and this universe is such a unique one that always keeps me engaged. The story picks up as the legendary Hugh d’Ambray is wallowing in pain and drunkenness after being thrown out of Roland's life. He doesn't know how to deal with the hole that Roland's magic used to occupy, but when some of his men track him down and tell him that his Iron Dogs are being murdered by Roland's vampire navigators, he finds a new purpose to lead them again to safety. Needing a home base, his men find a small settlement with a castle and a people who need protection from none other than the leader of the necromancers. He and their mysterious leader, Elara, strike a bargain and seal it with marriage. I appreciated the character development of all of the characters in this book, but especially Hugh as he learns to be his own person and how to do the right thing. I am very much looking forward to the next installation!!

This was a great read, and I really enjoyed the love/hate relationship between the two main characters. I also could not help wondering if each of the two character's dialogue was written by one of the two authors? The imaginative scenes in the final battle also shows why these authors are so amazing (just loved the outcome of the elephant scene). It was also really entertaining to see cameos of some of the characters from the Kate Daniels novels. This novel can stand on ts own, but would probably be an even better experience if read together with the rest of the Kate Daniels series.

One note of warning, there is a lot of violence and some sex in this book and more explicit than what I'm used to from these authors novels.

For me it was a solid 4 stars and I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series. Elara is a very interesting and mysterious character, and I would love to know more about her secrets and past.

Oh Hugh... I've never really been into the "bad boy" tropes, and wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much as I did. But trust IA to give Hugh d'Ambray an arc and story that was authentic and that didn't feel contrived. Things I loved: like all IA series, there are oodles of strong women, who have strong friendships; that there are women Iron Dogs high up in the ranks and no one feels the need to comment on that. I love the hints about the nature of Hugh's new "prancing" steed... (and the allusions about the color vs. his previous war horses aligning with his new path in life). I dig that IA never gives away anything too quickly. Very VERY minor spoilers ahead here:

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It was fun to see a few characters pop in briefly from the Kate Daniels / pack books.

We still don't know the precise nature of Elara's power (i.e. what she is, how she got her powers, who her people are compared to her, etc...). I really like that... of course - that just makes me more likely to read the next one. Though, I do so love anything IA publishes, so it wasn't like I was in real danger of of not reading (other than not really loving Hugh before this book). Best of all - this book was a great blend of action, magic, humor, and smexy times. Thank you to Ilona Andrews and NetGalley for the ARC!

Iron and Magic is set in the world of Kate Daniels and follows the seemingly irredeemable Hugh d’Ambray, Preceptor of the Iron Dogs, as he comes to terms with the evil things he has done for his surrogate father, Roland, as well as, the alliance forged through his marriage to Elara, the Protector of the Departed, who is much more than she seems. I did not expect to like this book as much as I did but I loved experiencing Huge and Elara’s developing relationship and was pleased to see that characters from other Ilona Andrews books crossed over to this one. #IronAndMagic #NetGalley

Another fantastic book by these great authors. Hugh was the villain in the Kate Daniels books, here he is turned into the hero (of sorts). You get a better understanding of what made Hugh the way he is, and what else is happening in this world. Can be read as a stand alone, but I'm sure you will be reading the entire series. Thanks again for the book -- HIGHLY recommended!!

It isn’t often that an author can take a character who had been the villain in several books previously written and then successfully expand to make him into a viable lead character on the good guys’ side in his own book. The writing team known as Ilona Andrews has done so with style.

This book takes place in the same world setting as the Kate Daniels series (which I highly recommend – the first book in that series is Magic Bites), however not in Atlanta. The Kate Daniels series does NOT have to be read prior to reading this book, as the authors give enough background as the story goes along to make pick up the necessary history. It begins a few months after Hugh was banished by Roland, with Hugh as about low as he can get when he finds out his men are being hunted down.

You know – I started reading this book assuming I could never like Hugh. I still do not like him, however, I do understand him much more. The man was literally cast out by his savior, his maker, his father figure, his god. As Hugh starts to think new thoughts and look back upon his previous actions, he is a man torn in two. The very base of his motivation was pulled out from underneath him, and he has to build a new foundation.

Meanwhile, Elara and her people have settled into a location they have made home after being chased from place to place by a group who split off from Elara. Elara and her people lead a simple way of life, farming and trading and such. Problem is – Roland wants their land. So Elara needs to soldiers to protect her people and their way of life, because she can’t do it alone. Well, maybe she can, but she shouldn’t.

Elara is stubborn and no shrinking violet, Hugh is arrogant and overbearing, and when the two meet they don’t like each other. AT ALL. They both want to be in charge, and unwillingly agree to cooperate. Chaos ensues. External threats are introduced and dark things happen. Danger looms.

The bottom line is I highly recommend reading this book. Even though I came in not liking one of the lead characters I want to read more about him and the female lead. Plus I want to see where the supporting characters end up as the series progresses, and where the story goes.

NOTE: I received an ARC of this book from the author in order to have the opportunity to provide a review. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions contained are my own.

This book was pretty much magic. It was amazing and fantastic and a blood thrill ride. And I do mean bloody.

So once upon a time there was an April's fools joke for a book called the Warlord's Price. It was about Hugh. I loved the idea when it was joke. I became even more excited when it became a reality. And then I got a galley... BOOM.

Hugh D'Ambry has been dropped by Roland, stripped of his immortality and banished from the elite army he trained. Drowning in the void of all he has lost, Hugh is at the bottom and content to stay there soaked in alcohol. Found by his seconds and confronted with the news that his elite troops have left their master and are being decimated, Hugh hauls him up. He will do anything for his people, including get married. Elara Harper has finally found a home for her people but the surrounding communities want them gone and Landon Nez, Master of the Dead wants her land. She needs an army. Hugh needs a base. It just might work if they don't kill each other first.

This was such an awesome book. Hugh was a villain in the Kate Daniel's series. He did awful things and the hate was strong. He was also a complicated fascinating character. Raised as Roland's Warlord, Hugh has been his right hand for decades, doing the dirty work and believing in him entirely. Then Hugh is introduced to Kate, does everything Roland asks of him to win her over and fails rather spectacularly. And Roland tosses him away like trash. This book is Hugh discovering himself, what he is and how to be himself without Roland. I loved it.

Elara is just as fascinating. Hugh is a steam roller, she is rock. There are fireworks. They can't have a conversation with it blowing up. And Elara won't be cowed. She has power, which is so interesting and I can't wait to find out more about. I love that she is scary and protective and so kick butt in a skirt.

I am super stoked that there are two more books. There are plenty of questions that need to be answered and I must have more arguments between Hugh and Elara. And another moat. That was awesome. I cannot wait for what Ilona Andrews gives us next.

Hugh d'Arcy.
Huh.
Nice to meet you.
You're an A-hole.

Yet you are compelling complex, A-hole.
Your backstory is heartbreaking.
You really don't give a shit.
About my feelings. Your feelings. Any feelings.
Just a void.
So. No. Not the classic redeemable anti-hero at all. More like a across between a whiney man-child and a most (delicious) viscious A-hole.
You are your worst enemy, Preceptor.
Redemption not even on the table.
"Life kicked him, then blew him a kiss."

I really, really like you, d'Ahole.

Elara. White witch and more.
More than your match.
I'd go so far as to say you don't deserve her.
Good thing you are a smart A-hole.
Good thing you finally "get" she can kick all your asses.

I really, really like whatever the Hell she is ;)

That which lies in your present, Hugh?
Choices, revelations, purpose, a future without that void....shall I say getting in touch with your feelings (and your real magic)...
that, now THAT, was riveting stuff to read.

Mix in the all the villains, magical beasts, relentless battles and counter battles waged, plot twists, Dogs, The Departed's secrets, loyalties tested and forged...your story was a helluva ride!

REC: While I am a fan of IA's other series, I have not read much of Kate Daniels world other than in the shorts A Questionable Client and Magic Stars. Just now meeting Hugh d'Arcy in I&M, you won't need to start that series to enjoy Huge.
I mean Hugh.

Thank you, dear authors.
Please never stop writing characters like Hugh and Elara. Bring on book two!

*ARC received through Netgalley for an honest review*

Ok, I don't usually write reviews here, even if I really love a book, because I think that usually everything that I wanted to say was already spoken for another person and because English is not my first language. But I am making an exception for this book, because this book deserves it.
I really loved the Kate Daniel series, and I am a die-hard fan of Ilona Andrews in most of their work, but almost always wend they try to make a side story whit Kate Daniels characters, usually a short story, I felt that was something missing. It never ends up as good as another works. This book is the big exception.
Hugh is such a great character. Usually who have the capacity to be a healer is always portraited working whit something close to a doctor or a nurse, not in the battle field, but waiting that the survivors come to him/her. As a doctor in real life, I was kind of sick of it. Hugh is, obviously, different, someone that use not just his ability to cure but use everything he got to save his people, even that means using himself until nothing left.
We managed to understand why Hugh was so connected whit Roland, but better than that, we managed to understand Hugh, and forgive him for the past. But more than a spin-off off Kate Daniels, this book gives us amazing new characters and… Elara.
She is a kind of women that usually is not portraited in books, a strong woman, a strong leader, but not someone that need to show her strength all the time or shout to be herd. She knows about what she can do and that’s enough. She is a strong and feminine character, and everything we could wish for Hugh.
I heard so many times that this book would be different from the others, darker, whit more violence and sex and I don’t know what else, that I was kind of scared that in the end of the book I was completely crushed. I spend a big part of the book hoping that nothing too bad happened, that Hugh didn’t disappoint himself and others for the solely reason of making a “darker” book, that they didn’t killed any children just to show that the world is a bad place. I should have known better. It was a darker book, but exactly the right amount of darkness. Still don’t know how they did it, but it works, maybe even works too well. I´m already too excited waiting for a second book.

Only Ilona Andrews can make me swoon over the villain I love to hate. Hugh and Elara are combustible together and I hope we get more of them. I enjoyed the cameos from some beloved characters. At least I will have something to enjoy after the Kate Daniels series is finished.

This was my first time reviewing an ERC from my favorite duo of writers! And boy, not only did I loved everything about this book, but also I devoured it within almost two days! The authors mentioned trigger warnings, so that's great and I have to warn you that the book is bloody, gory but still amazing! (I'm fearing for myself right now!)



The story takes place after Hugh's fall from Roland's grace and moved between Kate Daniels and her story. Hugh and his close allies must find a place to settle and hide from Nez, the leader of the Vampire Golden Legion, who want Hugh dead. And lo and behold there's this small coven-settlement of people who are led by Elara, a mysterious witch(?), who also are in desperate need of protection.



What happens, evolves into a marriage of convenience, which leads into lots and lots and lots of banter between Elara and Hugh, while a new danger arises on the horizon. And it's not just Nez.



First, there is a secondary character who uses ASL and some of Hugh's troops can do it too; yes Stoyan I know you like her! We have many supporting characters who are a close-knit family around Elara who despite her nature and her fears, becomes a shield to them and tries to protect everyone she loves. She is very admirable as a leader and deadly.



Hugh, on the other hand, has a rocky road to cross as he comes to terms with his mortality, his loss of Roland's magic and every decision he took in between. Despite being the bad guy in the previous novels I liked reading his thoughts and slowly becoming an anti-hero.



And the best part? The relationship between Elara and Hugh grows slowly; you don't see a rushed romance, but both take their time to get to know each other, which of course will surely span the rest of the books. There were also some really enjoyable cameo appearances, which I will not spoil!



In the end, if you enjoy the world of Kate Daniels and want more before the final book, just read this damn bloody amazing spin-off!

I loved it! As with all Ilona Andrews novels I didn't even need to see the snippet about the book before I snatched it up to read because I knew it would be amazing. I was ecstatic when I realized it was a spinoff set in Kate Daniels urban fantasy world! This book has all the right stuff - magical action, humor, romance and a loyal gang of friends. I am so excited that this is a new series!

“Some people in the world only saw in black and white.”

I came to this book a little apprehensive. Having witnessed what Hugh d’Ambray, the right hand of Roland, has done though the Kate Daniels’ series I was ready to peg him as one of the “bad guys” and ready to hate him. We were setup to not like him (or like him in the bad boy, enemy magnetism way). He represented what Kate Daniels would have been, could have been, had her father not have the hang ups he does. He is the feared, respected leader of the War Dogs who follow him into battle and lay waste to their opponents. He hurt the people we have been following. His people have killed the ones we love. He is set up to be the enemy, and yet we like him.

In Iron and Magic we find this powerful man lost and abandoned from what he was bred to do. Traveling from tavern to bar, drowning his misery in women and booze. Without him his Dogs are being hunted down and killed by a man he fought next too but hated. In order to save them he picks himself up and makes a deal. His savior? Elara Harper.

Elara Harper is no Kate Daniels. She is better, she is worse, she is her own self. Ilona Andrews never remakes the same characters. All of them are badass in their own way. Elara’s way is mysterious. She has an ancient power that people worship or fear. She takes care of her people but she is in a corner, tasked to keep her people safe she makes a deal with Hugh, keep her people safe and they will give the Dogs a home.

But the threat is still there and they must work together to save their people. Save them from the people hunting the Dogs and a mysterious group massacring villages one by one.

The “I hate you but I will do this for my people” attitudes coupled with their stubborn ways make for some hilarious interactions between Hugh and Elara. Encouragement from their respected people help the banter along and keeps the fun going. It enhances the entertainment when they play the happy couple in front of guests. Their (at least Elara’s) internal turmoil at Hugh’s antics kept me giggling. But this didn’t really help me feel warm and fuzzy with their growing romance. It felt almost comfortably tolerable. I didn’t feel that connection that some of Andrew’s past romantically involved characters do. Perhaps it is the format? A Short story/novella vs. a series?
This is not to say they do not have chemistry because they do. A strong, combustible chemistry that I cannot wait to read about.

The other thing that would throw me off would be the time/location my imagination would be in. Here is Elara in dresses, usually of a solid color, walking around a castle looking out over the building of a moat and seeing Hugh... in a t-shirt and jeans. I would often forget that this is was more of an urban fantasy that took place in my backyard than an alternate world and would have to edit my imagination.

I love this world, there are horrors and mysteries and in true Kate Daniels Universe, battles. Battles between enemies, battles with oneself, and witty battles between lovers. Is Hugh redeemable? Yeah we can give him that. I cannot wait to see what future Hugh and Elara have. Here’s to hoping their little corner continues to interact with Daniels’.

Ilona Andrews is an all-time favorite of mine, and she continues to write exciting, high quality, un-put-down-able books! She has a knack for creating flawed, unique characters that will win you over every time. Iron and Magic is a promising start to the Iron Covenant series, and as usual, I can't wait for the next one!