Three Mages and a Margarita
Ratings27
Average rating3.7
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Ratings27
Average rating3.7
Meet Tori. She's feisty. She's broke. She has a bit of an issue with running her mouth off. And she just landed a job at the local magic guild. Problem is, she's also 100% human. Oops.
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I was positively surprised by this book. I absolutely loved the writing, the humor, the characters - I didn't want to stop reading and almost read the whole thing in one go.
I think this was my first 5 star read this year, it was absolutely perfect for me.
Tori has experienced plenty of rude customers, and they’ve all cost her a job. Of course, her temper doesn’t exactly help. Apparently, management doesn’t appreciate throwing food at them. Jobless Tori finds a job ad for a bartender. It’s not in the best part of town, but she’s running out of options. Little does she know it's a guild filled with supernatural customers. That is until she tosses the first drink in their face.
Tori’s attitude and quick temper are such a treat to read. Tori’s a genuinely nice person, she just doesn’t take grief from anyone. And with the new crowd, she finds herself in, her temper is an asset. It also means there are quite a few times when Tori finds herself in over her head. But her temper gives Tori a slight edge. None of the supernaturals expect her to run into danger fists flying. She does take some hard hits, but despite it all, she still rushes into danger when no one else is able to.
And the dynamics between characters are a delight. There’s flirting and good natured banter as Tori builds the foundations of friendship with three mages who become her allies in the guild. They introduce Tori to the magical side of the community, and the various types of magic. Being the only human in the guild means there’s plenty for Tori to learn. But the reader isn’t overwhelmed by the information. There’s just enough given for the reader to understand the basics of the magical world, much like Tori learning for the first time.
There’s also an air of mystery surrounding the first novel as a kidnapping attempt goes awry. And of course, Tori ends up dragged into it. As she sees the events unfold Tori attacks a mage with none other than an umbrella. But it establishes some of the dirtier politics surrounding the guilds, and the extent of danger Tori may find herself involved in if she chooses to keep her job. She is only human after all, and it puts her at a major disadvantage. Yet, it also provides plenty of room for Tori to develop as the series progresses.
Three Mages and a Margarita is a quick and easy read with plenty of action and comedy. Witnessing Tori hold her own amongst the magical community is a fun ride. And as she begins to form connections with the guild members, there is a definite theme of found family being established. I can’t wait to see what is in store for Tori in the next novel.
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This is a quick, fun read. I enjoyed it. Sometimes I feel like reading something humorous, and this worked for that.
If you like urban fantasy, you will enjoy this. I plan to continue the series.
Just a boring book. Nothing exceptional happens, no interesting characters, magic or anything else. Some of my minor annoyances:
- this book feels like it was written by/for a millennial. The protagonist and people around her consider minor acts of rudeness to be the ultimate insult
- every character is described by levels of handsomeness
- feels like the story is an excuse for a romance
Read 2:57 / 7:14 41%
Series
8 primary books10 released booksThe Guild Codex: Spellbound is a 10-book series with 8 primary works first released in 2018 with contributions by Annette Marie.
Series
17 primary books20 released booksGuild Codex Universe is a 21-book series with 18 primary works first released in 2018 with contributions by Annette Marie and Rob Jacobsen.
