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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall – Review by Jennifer Ramos

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely loved this second book. Wilf starts making the realization that going back to his normal soccer loving days may be over. After finding cure for Beauty Virus and now dealing with the effects of the corruption of the veil that protects witches and wizards from the outside world. In the midst of all these other things, his stepsister, Myra, who needs to be found for her crimes and disappears. As all of these challenges come about, Wilf is then accused of harming the veil and as their union becomes stronger with Katryna, evil lurks them and she gets kidnapped. Now Wilf is on a mission to save the Magical Realm and the one he truly cares for. Cannot wait for the next one!

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Noor Jivraj

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This sequel in the veil of beauty series was a great read and very enjoyable! I really enjoyed reading this book it kept me on the edge of my seat and I could not put it down! With a different and unique take on this fascinating world of witches and wizards you could only hope Wilf would prevail. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in this series and would recommend this boom to anyone looking for a unique fantasy and magical experience!

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Kirsten Berkebile

This is the second book of the series, Wilf  is a wizard who really doesn’t want to be a wizard. He just wants to be a normal teenager. His stepsister, Maya, is facing some serious problems because of an experiment that she performed with two other wizards. I am still reading this book and I am thoroughly enjoying the thoughts of what would happen if it actually happened. How would you feel if you were a wizard and witches wanted to hurt you because you destroyed a magical veil that separated your worlds? Would you want to not be a wizard anymore either? If you have read The Virus of the Beauty you definitely need to continue the series to see where it leads. I can’t wait to read book 3!!!!

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book of the series, Wilf is a wizard who really doesn’t want to be a wizard. He just wants to be a normal teenager. His stepsister, Maya, is facing some serious problems because of an experiment that she performed with two other wizards. I am still reading this book and I am thoroughly enjoying the thoughts of what would happen if it actually happened. How would you feel if you were a wizard and witches wanted to hurt you because you destroyed a magical veil that separated your worlds? Would you want to not be a wizard anymore either? If you have read The Virus of the Beauty you definitely need to continue the series to see where it leads. I can’t wait to read book 3!!!!

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The Veil of Corruption ( The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall – Review by Michaela Massie

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After an insane whirlwind adventure, our young wizard Wilf Gilvary is ready to go back home and live life as a normal soccer-loving teenager. It seems, though, that Wilf’s adventures have quite a ways to go!
Evil is again threatening the world, and poor Wilf is now being accused of things he never did, corrupting the Veil. His magic seems to be the culprit, even though it is now Wilf’s will for it to do so. And to top it all off, his step-sister Myra must be caught, or his life will never go back to what it was.

This is the 2nd installment of a wonderful YA novel full of magic, fantasy, adventure, and so much more! I highly suggest grabbing this and the first book, you won’t regret it!!

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Trista Priest

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this second book of the series. Exciting and full of magic C.B. Lyall was full of surprises, twists, and turns in this one. My attention was captured immediately as I anxiously awaited to see what was in store for Wilf.

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The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wilf Gilvary is back and still trying to figure out how to control his magic, but he is still reluctant to accept his life as a wizard, he would much rather be playing football with his friends, or spending time with Katryna. Things don’t go to plan however, when the Veil he helped to strengthen starts to go rogue and the witches and wizards around him believe that he is the problem, they think that when he used his wizard magic to strengthen the witches spell, that he corrupted it and now it is out of control.

This isn’t Wilf’s only worry, his stepsister Myra is also on the loose, three days ago, she ran away from her crimes and Wilf is determined to find her, but the witches have other ideas and they are keeping him busy working on the antidote for the Virus of Beauty and studying magic, however, Wilf is getting more frustrated by the day and this isn’t helping anyone, least of all him, but he is struggling to control his emotions, as usual.

Meanwhile, in the magical realm, the Veil is expanding and it has taken on a life of its own, it is attacking witches and wizards alike and wreaking havoc wherever it touches and Wilf is expected to fix it, but when Katryna is kidnapped, he realises that he will do anything to get her back and save the magical realm, even if he doesn’t want magic himself. With tensions rising between the witches and wizards, can he keep everything in check while they fight over him, Katryna and the magical realm, or will it all end in disaster? This is another fantasy adventure with secrets, lies, mistrust and of course, magic throughout as you try to untangle the webs surrounding Wilf, Katryna and the others around them to work out who wants what and why, it is a story which will hook you in and keep you invested throughout.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Shannen Kern

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the first book in this series, and I’m happy to say that this one was outstanding as well! I love the detailed magical world that the author has built as well as the in-depth characters we get to follow. Witches and wizards haven’t gotten along in what seems like forever, but now their conflict is destabilizing their entire realm. Wilf really just wants to be a normal teenager, but it isn’t that easy. His stepsister is causing trouble and he must see to it that justice is served. Can Wilf help his world return to a level of normalcy, or will the decisions made be catastrophic for everyone involved? I highly recommend picking up the first book in the series to get the full experience because you may be a bit lost if you don’t. It’s worth every bit of reading, I couldn’t put either one down until I raced to the finish!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Candida Hopper

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series and it is my suggestion that you read the first one before diving into this one for a better experience and because this one picks right up from the first one. This book is just as good as the first one. This story has action, magic, witches, wizards, suspense, twists and turns, great characters and so much more. I find this book to be original, entertaining and the author does an excellent job at building a world that will keep you captivated. I definitely had a hard time putting the book down once I started reading, I needed to know what was going to happen next. I can’t wait to see what journey the next book takes us on. I recommend this book.

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Megan Conley

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 2nd installment in a magical YA series about a young wizard who helps the witches and causes pandemonium. I really enjoyed this adventure. It’s really outside of my normal genres and it was a fantastic break. It’s a fairly lengthy read; however, it’s so well written that the pages just fly by. I love how invested C.B. Lyall makes the readers in the characters. And I love the way she builds the magical realms…absolutely fantastic. I would highly recommend reading the books in order as they definitely build on one another. Great YA fantasy!

Reviewed by @meggs1717

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Tausha Treadway

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall. I have really enjoyed this series even though its not my favorite genre. Its the story of Wilf Gilvary who is teen wizard but wizardry is not his favorite thing. He loves soccer and just being a teen in Hong Kong. He is trying hard to hide his magic from his teammates and trying to keep it in control at other times. He shares a bond of attraction to Katryna who is a young witch but he’s only attracted to her due to their bond. Wilf is also trying to fix The Veil which is going all wonky because of him. On top of all that he’s trying to find Myra his sister who murdered their father. This read is so full of all the things, magic, emotions, murder and fantasy. This is such a fun series so buckle up and start this fun fantasy series!

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book two in the Virus of Beauty series continues the story from the first book and centers on teen wizard Wilf. In Book One we learned about Wilf who has no interest in magic and all he truly wants to do is play soccer. However, life has other plans for him, and he now finds himself caught in the middle of a long-held dispute between the witches and the wizards. The ongoing dispute has somehow destabilized the Magical Realm and it is up to Wilf to find the antidote for the Virus of Beauty that many of the witches have been plagued with before it is too late.

When Wilf’s stepsister, Myra, disappears it is left up to Wilf to find her and bring her to justice. In his quest to find her the defensive barrier known as the Veil between the witch and wizard cities becomes corrupted and Wilf is blamed. The corruption of the Veil allows the virus to spread and affects both wizards and witches throughout the magical realm. When evil strikes and his witch friend, Katryna, is kidnapped Wilf will do anything to save her even if it means that he risks his own life in doing so. He is the only one that holds the key to saving both his friend and the Magical Realm from certain disaster.

Book Two in the Virus of Beauty Series did not disappoint. The reader is transported to places all over the world as the wizards and witches fight to stabilize the magical realm before it destroys them all. Our teen wizard Wilf has to really step into his role as wizard because this unlikely hero is the only one who can save them. Wilf must put aside his thoughts and feelings on what his perception of a normal life may be and embrace his wizard side while fighting evil head on. Wilf really discovers who he is and what he is capable of as he becomes stronger as both a person and a wizard. It was interesting to read how his relationship with Katryna unfolded and how her family slowly came to terms with it.

This book has everything a YA reader can hope for in one place. Magic, self-discovery, adventure, suspense, unlikely heroes, family drama, young romance, and even some witty banter. It held my attention and kept me reading until the end. The overall most intriguing part of the story for me, since Book One, has been what the witches perceive as beauty in their realm. For them to catch a virus that makes them beautiful by our society standards is horrifying. In their realm ‘beauty’ is defined entirely different and for the witches you are ‘beautiful’ if you have warts, hairy chins, and large noses. It truly goes to show how perception can change everything and what one sees as normal, or beautiful, is not necessarily the same way another person may view it. Fascinating concept! I highly recommend!

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Christine Baranek

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Veil of Corruption
By: C.B. Lyall

This is not the typical book that I read. I do not generally read books about witches and wizards. That being said, I stepped outside of my comfort zone to give this book a try due to the fact that it is YA and I am a teacher who interacts with middle school students. I like reading books that my students might like so that I can recommend good reads to them. This book is one that I will definitely be recommending to my students. This story is very unique and I will say that the storyline kept me reading, because i wanted to know what happened next. I truly enjoyed the characters in the story and really felt invested in the conflict between the witches and wizards. I also liked the twist that the help that Wilf seems to be causing some of the chaos. I definitely recommend this book for anyone who likes fantasies.

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Kerry Baker

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The is the second book in the series and is a brilliant follow up to book one. I would recommend reading these in order as this story follows on from the first. It was so easy to get back straight back into this story and the characters from the moment I started reading. This book has the same unique feel as the first and develops the story so well. I wanted to see what was going to happen and where the story would take us.
I think this author has created a great and interesting YA story. It is appealing to all ages really hits all the right marks. This is only the second book that I have read by this author and yet I think I am already on my way to becoming a firm fan.

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Ashley Hasting

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall

Continuing on from the Virus of Beauty, after Wilf ends up helping the witches from a virus, his troubles still go on. During his help, the veil between the witches and wizards become corrupted. The wizards demand he fix it. During this, more relationships become to blossom, and more drama pursues. It’s once again another great read with more to come!

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Karen Pearman

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this magical young wizard sequel, and I loved this book as much as the first one. I love how the author makes these stories her own and they are so different than other YA wizard book series. The world building in this series is fantastic and makes me feel as though I am part of it. I love that. The characters are so captivating and as enchanting as the story itself. I could not put this book down. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next books. I highly recommend you share this story with young adult readers that are into the Harry Potter and Shadowspell Academy series. Very enjoyable book and highly recommended that you read.

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Taylor K Stephenson

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

~ Reluctant Teen Wizard Savior ~

First of all, if you haven’t read the first book in this series, “The Virus of Beauty”, you will definitely want to pick it up!!! C. B. Lyall is such a unique author that tells stories in a way that just sits you right down in the plot and takes you along for the journey. You really feel like you’re in the adventure right along with Wilf, and finding things out as he does. This is the perfect YA for anyone who enjoys Magic, coming of age stories, family drama, or finding identity overtures.

Wilf continues in his quest for the righting the Magical Realm. Unfortunately he will not be able to return to his “Normal” life as he would wish it. As fate would have it, he is pretty important to righting the wrongs and correcting Beauty as the magical world knows it back to their normal state. He is sort of a catalyst if you will for correcting the undoings that are happening in their world. So whether he likes it or not, he has skin in the game. I absolutely love watching Katryna’s story meshing in with Wilf’s, they are absolutely adorable together, and watching her family try to come to understand their dynamic is interesting as well.

The take on the “Virus” gets explored further in the second book, and how that impacts entities (mainly witches) and their magic use. I haven’t ever read something quite like this before, so trying to understand the author’s message to the reader, and how she gets it there through Wilf and other main characters is very gripping. It makes you think in other words. By the end I just can’t quite accept what has happened to Wilf, and I need to keep reading…thankfully the third book is out, which I just can’t wait to read!!!

Thank you to the author for this incredibly fun series, and sharing it with the world. Lovely characters, fully dynamic quests in a very streamlined easy to understand world, and just wonderfully exciting.

Reviewed by @taylorkstephenson

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Kerry Carr

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Virus Of Beauty series. I would highly recommend reading the first book as this book follows on from it and you will get a better enjoyment of the story.
This is an action packed YA fantasy adventure. It is very fast paced and is full of magic and danger. The war between witches and wizards is worse than ever and Wilf is being blamed for something he didn’t do. I felt sorry for Wilf. He doesn’t want to be a wizard. He wants to be a normal kid with normal kid problems.
That all changes however when Katryn is kidnapped he now has to embrace his wizard powers if he hopes to get her back.

It is a good fantasy read which is captivating from start to end.

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Jade Thomsom

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ahhhhhh! Has anyone read Evil Sushi? That was my favorite read of 2022. It was just so weird and wonderful- I read it in 1 night. This book is absolutely nothing like it (plot and story wise) but it gave me that same feeling that Evil Sushi did! I just could NOT put it down. I loved all the main characters- and it was a joy to tag along on their magical adventures. The central plot with the virus and what not was extremely relatable. This is my first work by the author (how did I skip book 1??) so I’m legitimately about to dash my way to the first book in the series and then sit and pout waiting for more!!

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The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall Reviewed by Jasmin Slagle

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wilf found the antidote to the Virus of Beauty, too bad he can’t go back to normal just yet. He now has to capture his step sister Myra. I need the last book immediately.

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Melissa Fink

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow was my first impression of Book 2. I read book 1 and loved it so much. I didn’t think this series could get any better but it did. The Veil of Corruption is an amazing Young Adult fantasy book. It was a very fast paced and action packed book. I can’t wait to see what’s next.

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to be able to read book two in this exciting and riveting series about witches and wizards and magic going hay wired. The author has done an amazing job of bring magic into the real world while still keeping their worlds separate. I thought the author did a great job of continuing the growth and development of the characters, especially Wilf, Katryna, and Myra. The story absolutely took multiple twists and turns as the characters are in a race to save their worlds and each other. I couldn’t put the story down until the final page. I can’t wait to see how the story finally ends in the third trilogy.

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book #2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Angela Hayes

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

The Veil of Corruption is the second book in The Virus of Beauty series by C.B. Lyall. As I mentioned before, this is a wonderful YA fantasy series that has such a unique, original, and very imaginative storyline. This book follows on from The Virus of Beauty (Book #1) so I highly recommend reading that first before continuing with this second instalment. Knowing what transpired in Book #1 will definitely enhance your reading experience of this book, as well as the series as a whole.
The Veil of Corruption is a great young adult urban fantasy with magic, action, adventure, witches, wizards, danger, dramatic developments, mysteriousness, suspense, conflict, politics, and superb world-building.
The stakes seem to get higher here and it’s up to Wilf to face evil head on, and save the day. What happens makes for an intriguing read, providing a fun adventure.
If you love a tightly woven, intriguing YA fantasy with originality, tension, and quirky characters- then this is definitely the book/series for you.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, C.B. Lyall!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Jenni Bishop

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Veil of Corruption is the second book in this YA fantasy The Virus of Beauty series. It is a unique and original tale with magic, witches and wizards. It is fast-paced and action-packed with beautiful magical realms, danger, mystery and suspense. The characters and the world building are well-developed.
This magical world is once again in turmoil as spell is attacking witches and wizards. With his sister on the run Wilf is now accused of something he didn’t do. He just wants to return to his normal world where he prefers soccer over magic. However evil threatens and to save Katryna and the Magical Realm he will do whatever it takes even if it means death.
The Veil of Corruption is full of twists and turns that will keep you glued to the pages.
Those that love YA fantasy will like this book.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Shelly Kittell

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of the most exciting wizardry books I’ve read since Harry Potter. This is Book 2 of the series and Wilf is getting himself involved in some more mystery searching to bring Myra to justice. The adventure involving Katryna and trying to deceive the other witches had me on the edge of my seat. Wilf is a teen just trying to get some answers and justice for his dad. While he’s doing all this, he has normal teen issues going on. He deals with a lot. I root for Wilf because he doesn’t give up. He’s a strong kid (a little hard-headed) and very easy to relate to). I love the story and the characters. It’s suspense, adventure, teen romance, and an exciting series. You must try this story. Better read as a series than a stand alone. I can’t wait to read Book 3.

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall
Genre – YA, Fantasy
Page Count – 302
Witches and magic are taking over Wilf’s life.
After being thrust into a long-standing conflict between the witches and wizards that has destabilized the Magical Realm and finding the antidote for the Virus of Beauty, Wilf would like to return to his normal soccer playing teenage life. But he can’t rest until his stepsister, Myra, is caught and brought to justice. It’s been three days since Myra took to the skies above Hong Kong and disappeared. Now Wilf is accused of corrupting the Veil, a defensive barrier between the witch and wizard cities. As the spell expands throughout the magical realm it is attacking witches and wizards. But Wilf would rather embrace his witch friend, Katryna, than his wizard powers. When evil forces have other plans and they kidnap Katryna, Wilf realizes that he’d do anything to save her and the Magical Realm, even if it means risking his own life by connecting to the primary source of all magic.

~ AMAZON ~

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CB Lyall is in full possession of her English accent, even after spending half her life living in exotic locations – New York, India, Belgium and Hong Kong. Despite her undiagnosed childhood dyslexia she finally developed a deep love of books and writing. She has published two novels in The Virus of Beauty Series and numerous short stories. She currently resides in Westchester, New York, but who knows how long that will remain true. Her passions are her husband, three sons, her grandchildren and golf. To learn when her next book will be released, or to get updates on other magical things in the works and life, sign up for her newsletter at cblyall.com.

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