Annette Marie

This review is also featured on Behind the Pages: Lost Talismans and a Tequila

The dynamics between Tori and the boys never fail to energize the writing. Despite all the challenges they’ve had to face and the current obstacles in their way, the team makes sure to do everything in their power to help one another. They aren’t perfect, and there are quite the emotional upheavals in Lost Talismans and a Tequila, but Annette Marie never loses sight of how much the characters mean to one another.

That being said, readers are allowed to peek into Ezra’s mind this time around. It was a pleasant surprise to hear the change in the audiobook narrator and realize it was Ezra’s point of view. Choosing this book as his moment to reveal his inner thoughts was perfect timing. So much of the narrative has been from Tori’s perspective, but Lost Talisman and a Tequila is focused on Ezra’s past tragedy and current situation. Being able to witness firsthand the emotions and inner turmoil Ezra faces was captivating.

Readers will by now be used to Tori rushing into danger without a single thought. But in Lost Talismans and a Tequila, Tori will have to face some of the bitter truths about her actions. While she may have good intentions, sometimes she does more harm than good.

Lost Talismans and a Tequila is another fast-paced ride in The Guild Codex world. While it has a light and boisterous feel, there are harder hitting themes lying in the wake for readers. Fans of urban fantasy and tightly woven friendships will enjoy this novel.… (lisätietoja)

*happy sigh* that's pretty much all I can say about that book... oh, and I have a serious craving for cookies!

Worldbuilding:
Rewind the time from Demon Magic and a Martini and we see how events unfolded that led to the demon chase. We learned quite a bit of Demonica and the different demons, though much is still shrouded in mystery.

Character development:
I can honestly say, I relate soooo much with Robin (in her bookish ways that is, unfortunately, I don't have magic *sniff*). She's an introvert and painfully shy, though has a great sense of what is right and wrong. I cannot wait to read more about her and see her opening up more!
Zylas... I must admit I read his name the whole time like he told Robin how to pronounce it. Zuh-yee-las. My brain has a hard time with that for some reason, so I'm just gonna stick to Zylas thank you very much :D
He is still a delightful mystery, not only cause he's so different from his brethren but how he treats Robin. They were a pleasure to read about!

Pacing and flow:
Cookies, cookies, conversation, action and more cookies to tie it all together... mmm cookies...
*ahem*
This book started off a lot slower than we're used to, but it felt right. There were some overlapping scenes with Demon Magic and a Martini with made me so damn happy :D
I love how the series are intertwined!

The book:
The book itself was well written with no (noticeable) errors. There is no sex described (if that is important to you).
The book is 360 pages long, spread over 29 chapters and told from Robin's point of view.

Final thoughts:
I honestly, so freaking love these books! They have become my go-to when I need a good book, filled with action and that will entertain me and leave me with a big grin on my face. I cannot recommend this series enough... seriously, go read it! ;)
For me... The Alchemist and an Amaretto is next in line (yay)… (lisätietoja)