Bound Souls (book 1 in a series without a name and will update when author announces) by Ashley Farris, eBook, 275 pages
Synopsis from GoodReads: Evangeline is a 25-year-old witch with a sharp wit and a penchant for sarcasm. When she stumbles upon a secret magical institute, her life transforms into an intoxicating adventure. Here, she learns to harness her magic into tangible skills, unlocking abilities she only ever dreamed of possessing. As Evangeline delves deeper into this enchanting world, she finds herself irresistibly drawn between two captivating men—each embodying a different kind of desire and danger. Their magnetic pull complicates her journey as she discovers not only her soulmate but also the intoxicating thrill of passion that ignites her very soul. Amidst lessons in spell-craft and steamy encounters, Evangeline must confront her insecurities while navigating the complexities of love and destiny. With every choice carrying the weight of fate, she learns that magic is not just about power—it’s about embracing the bonds that tie us to one another in ways that are as raw as they are exhilarating. Will Evangeline embrace her true potential and navigate the tumultuous path of love before it’s too late? Prepare for a story that sizzles with spice and leaves you breathless!
BOOK REVIEW: Y'all!!!!!!! When I tell you that I haven't had a jaw dropping cliff hanger in a book since the Hollis Timewire series, I am not lying! The only difference is I had that whole series and this is book 1! The way my jaw dropped and the anger bubbled...but you know I don't give out spoilers. I was originally thinking that this was a 4.5 star read because the author uses a few words and phrases so many times that I was getting annoyed but the story made up for it! The world building that the author has done and the characters that we meet are amazing. I felt everything Eva was feeling and I will say that around Parent's Day I literally shed a tear. It brought back a certain memory of mine. Not that I was in the same position as Eva but it hit home.
No kidding, as soon as I finished the book, I went to my phone, opened the email from the author and sent her a message containing (and I quote), "I beg your finest fucking pardon." I wasn't sure how I was going to put words down for this review! I have been in all my feels for this. Think of this as a Hogwarts for adults in a way. The way Eva just accepts that this is where she is supposed to be without any questions and then there was a nickname given that I can't say more of because I don't want to give anything away.
Like I said, this was going to be a 4.5 star read but the world, characters, and storyline brought it up to a 5 star read. If you want to give this author a follow, I have her TikTok linked to her name at the top of this post that can take you to her other socials. Currently this series doesn't have a title and Bound Souls releases on 11.22.24 and she is working on the sequel already so hopefully we won't have to sit on that cliff hanger for too long!
5/5 Stars
2024 Reading Challenge: 49/50 complete
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