Hidden Magic: A Sanctuary Chronicles Novella by India Kells – Review by Sarah Oakes

Hidden Magic: A Sanctuary Chronicles Novella by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read about love. Brant is a were-lynx who is madly in love with Kat, a telepath. When she is captured by two strange men, his world is turned upside down. Desperate to find her and keep her safe, he enlists the help of his friends at the Sanctuary. On the search, he realises how much he loves her and that he will do anything to save her. But when events unfold and she is found broken, will his love be enough?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Brant as strong and silent but also caring and protective underneath or Kat bubbly but struggling with anxiety underneath. Great cast of supporting characters like the kind and caring Sera or the determined Hunter.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novella like with the cabin with its hearth fire and comforter and flowers for a sense of comfort and familiarity, a safe haven away from it all. Or the forest in the snow with its hidden wonders beautifully written. Or with the decorations in the cabin with the fairy lights and the tree for a sense of magic and wonder in bright colours with the red and green wonderfully written. Or the use of sounds and smells throughout, so vivid it’s as if you’ re actually there.
A great example of world building with a series of fantasy creatures coexisting in our world alongside humans with their own rules and laws and societies. I also loved the inclusion of different fantasy creatures in the novella such as the were-lynx and the telepath adding something fresh and exciting to the fantasy genre and given the respect they deserve and true to their origins in the case of the telepath.
The mix of fantasy of shifters and magic and the realism of police and crime scenes made for a compelling read and was combined to perfection. I also liked the use of suspense as details are revealed slowly about the captors and the past, making you want to read on to find why they took Kat. Fast paced action and high stakes make for a captivating read. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.

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