this well and it makes the perfect read for a few hours of escapism. If you enjoyed the first two books, Dime Store Magic is a refreshing change of direction that looks set to keep the series going for a good few books yet.”
—SFCrow’s Nest
“After only three books, Kelley Armstrong has proven her talent in creating a truly imaginative and trendy realm. If you’re into supernatural stories with a fresh twist, Dime Store Magic is just what you’re looking for.”
—BookLoons
“Kelley Armstrong continues to dazzle readers with Dime Store Magic, her latest addition to the ‘Women of the Otherworld’ series. Plenty of characters populate this novel, new ones and old, and there’s conflict between and within these powerful magical beings. Armstrong’s portrayal of her characters, especially Paige and Savannah and their troubled relationship, is utterly lifelike, passionate and captivating. By setting the story and characters in a current context, Armstrong makes the magical happenings look and feel natural and plausible. Paige’s growing dissatisfaction with the increasingly narrow-minded Coven and her struggles to master the grimoires and keep Savannah safe are depicted with sensitivity and an intense depth of feeling. Savannah is a typical teenager with fantastic magical powers, and this combination of immaturity and massive potential proves to be deadly. The book abounds in exciting moments, such as when a necromancer brings the dead to life or when the protagonists are involved in a midnight chase through the graveyard pursued by police and spirits alike. With such crisp, stylish writing and a tautly suspenseful, well-crafted plot, this new installment in the ‘Otherworld’ series showcases Kelley Armstrong at her best.”
—CurledUp.com
“Dime Store Magic is the best book in this series that has been excellent since Book I. Light humor makes the dramatic ending stand out in sharp contrast. Most laudable is the fact that each book in this series stands alone and complete, so that you can enter it at any point; and though eager for the next book, readers are not left dangling in mid air.”
—Huntress Reviews
“A terrific contemporary fantasy that makes sorcery and witchcraft seem genuine…The action-packed storyline is fast-paced and provides strong characterization.”
—Midwest Book Reviews
Industrial Magic
“Set in a supernatural but credible underworld of industrial baron sorcerers and psychologically crippled witches…breakneck action is tempered by deep psychological insights, intense sensuality and considerable humor.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Dark, snappy and consistently entertaining…Armstrong never loses the balance between Paige’s sardonic narration, the wonderfully absurd supporting characters and the nicely girlie touches that add a little lightness to the murder and mayhem…Armstrong knows how to keep the reader constantly engaged. There’s never anything that could be described as a dull moment or filler and for nearly 600 pages, that’s quite an achievement. The series, in general, is developing into something more interesting and less predictable with every installment.”
—SF Crow’s Nest
“Armstrong’s world is dangerous and fun, her voice crisp and funny…a solidly engaging novel.”
—Contra Costa Times
“Not to be missed. The action is fantastic and the drama is very intense.”
—Huntress Reviews
“I found a lot to like in the humor and diversity of Armstrong’s world.”
—Denver Post
“Industrial Magic is a book not to be missed. The action is fantastic and drama is very intense. Kelley Armstrong creates such fun characters that really jump off the pages. The book is fast paced with lots of unexpected turns. Like the other books in the series, I wanted more after finishing Industrial Magic.”
—SFSite.com
“One of Armstrong’s strengths is the creation of plausible characters, which is a real bonus in a series based on the premise that there are supernatural creatures walking and working beside us in our contemporary world. Her werewolves, witches, sorcerers, et al. are convincing as people, not just as monsters or super-humans; despite their powers, they have relationship problems, personal insecurities, and family conflicts. Yet there is nothing maudlin about these books. A dry sense of humor runs through all of them and is particularly pronounced in Industrial Magic. The female characters are refreshingly strong without becoming bitchy caricatures, and while some of the male characters are stereotypically testosterone-driven (as seen through Paige’s eyes, at least), most are more balanced than that. Armstrong includes a healthy dose of sex and romance as well, without going overboard à la Laurell K. Hamilton. There is a recurring motif of gender conflict in the series, but it is muted in this novel, taking a back seat to the theme of family relationships. None of the supernaturals, it seems, has anything like a normal family life, and those that came closest at one point—Paige and Savannah—are now orphans. Industial Magic is a page-turner and is very hard to put down.”
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