A Damsel and a Demigod (Guild Codex: Spellbound, #0.5) (Guild Codex Universe, #3.75)

by Annette Marie

Only one thing matters to Kai: getting the job done, and doing it better than anyone else.

But when a beautiful thief crashes his security gig, claiming she's trying to protect the valuable artifact he's guarding, all his careful plans go up in flames. He doesn't believe a word she says—until the item is stolen right out from under them.

Recovering the artifact before the real thief can unleash its ancient magic requires insider knowledge—information the mysterious trespasser possesses. Teaming up with a stranger isn't Kai's idea of smart, but he'll need all the help he can get to take on a notorious rogue and arcane power from the time of the gods.

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This novella can be read as part of The Guild Codex: Spellbound series, as an introduction to The Guild Codex world, or as a standalone adventure. All proceeds from its sale will be donated to youth and youth literacy charities!

Originally published in the limited-time charity anthology, Love Potion.

• ASIN: B085NT796R
• Publish Date: 9 February 2019
• Publish Status: Unknown
• Imprint: Dark Owl Fantasy Inc
• Format: eBook (Kindle)
• Pages: 102
• Language: English

Reviews

[kimbacaffeinate]

I began listening without reading the synopsis and had no idea this was a prequel. Surprise, surprise. As a fan of the Guild Codex world, this was a treat. This predates Tori and our time in at the Crow and Hammer.

Fans have met Izzah (Izzy) much recently in the series, but here we have their initial contact. I like Kai and it was entertaining having his POV.

I loved seeing Izzy for the first time and seeing her snark in a new light. Kai, Aaron, and Ezra are on security detail along with a few other guilds when Kai spots Izzah, but the security alarms go off and he must trust his instincts and this curious mage.

A fun, fast-paced and action packed tale as they work to stop evil. This may be a novella, but Marie brought the action from under water to high above the city. It was intense and enjoyable.

Nelson Hobbs did a superb job with Kai’s point of view and bringing voice to other characters. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer

[alindstadtcorbeax]

Star Rating: —> 4.5 Stars!

SO GOOD! I loved being in Kai’s head. And Izzah? Ugh OTP!


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Anyone know how I can get my hands on this gem? I can’t find the short or the anthology anywhere :-(