Mind Magic & Body Magic by Poppy Dennison
Title: Mind Magic Bk 1, Body Magic BK 2
Author: Poppy Dennison
Triad Series: BK 1, Bk 2, BK 3
Type: Magic, Fantasy, Suspense, Thriller, MM Romance, M/M Slash, Paranormal, Werewolves, Vampires, Series, Trilogy, Drama, Okay, Dennison
Length BK 1: 200 pgs
Length BK 2: 206 pgs
Rating: Okay
Blurb BK 1: Magical species must never mix. According to the rules, Simon Osborne should ignore the children’s cries for help. After all, they’re werewolf cubs, and he’s an apprentice mage. But for once in his life, Simon breaks the rules and rescues the cubs, saving them from a demon intent on draining them of their magic.
Of course, all actions have consequences, and Simon’s bold move earns him the displeasure of his peers and the attention of the cubs’ alpha, a man named Gray Townsend.
The last thing Gray needs is a mage in his life, but Simon did save his son. Since Simon is now a friend
of the pack, Gray doesn’t have much choice about it-or the forbidden attraction that goes along with it. Unfortunately for the alpha, he needs Simon’s help to track down the demon behind the kidnappings-before it strikes again. Simon and Gray must join forces to protect the pack, even as they struggle to resist the temptation that threatens to destroy them both.
Blurb BK 2: A pack is only as strong as its weakest member. Rocky Harris knows how the system works. He’s been on the bottom rung his whole life. But when his alpha consigns him to the High Moon Pack to help them improve security, he finds his beliefs not just challenged but outright assaulted.
Cade Montgomery’s confidence took a hit when the pack’s cubs were kidnapped on his watch. He’s prepared to do anything to protect his family, even if it means working with Rocky. Maybe Cade doesn’t trust Rocky, but with the turmoil surrounding pack Alpha Gray’s unpopular decision to break tradition and mate with a mage named Simon, Cade knows more threats are coming.
Then someone declares war on shifters and puts the entire pack in danger. Cade and Rocky will need each other’s strengths to survive the impending battle-and the power of their growing attraction.
Keep going, I think that is what I want to say most about these books. In the end I do not think they are great; however, I think that Poppy Dennison shows a lot of potential for the future.
A lot about these books, the characters and the relationships are rather juvenile. But there are some good things as well. I like the way she deals with magic, which isn't as straight forward as it could be. A lot of times for me werewolves, vampires and mages tend to get a little over used, trite and frankly boring. While, I don't think that Dennison escapes this completely, I do think that she doesn't go there all the way.
I enjoyed the first book much more than the second. The second one was a bit more angsty and macho. However, it did have a completely different dynamic form the first which was interesting to see. I do think that the plot could have been stronger, likewise with the characters and some of the details in-terms of inter pack relations, etc.
But all that aside, I did read both books and I will most likely read the third book when it comes out. I think that Poppy Dennison is worth keeping an eye on to see where she goes. :)
Author: Poppy Dennison
Triad Series: BK 1, Bk 2, BK 3
Type: Magic, Fantasy, Suspense, Thriller, MM Romance, M/M Slash, Paranormal, Werewolves, Vampires, Series, Trilogy, Drama, Okay, Dennison
Length BK 1: 200 pgs
Length BK 2: 206 pgs
Rating: Okay
Blurb BK 1: Magical species must never mix. According to the rules, Simon Osborne should ignore the children’s cries for help. After all, they’re werewolf cubs, and he’s an apprentice mage. But for once in his life, Simon breaks the rules and rescues the cubs, saving them from a demon intent on draining them of their magic.
Of course, all actions have consequences, and Simon’s bold move earns him the displeasure of his peers and the attention of the cubs’ alpha, a man named Gray Townsend.
The last thing Gray needs is a mage in his life, but Simon did save his son. Since Simon is now a friend
of the pack, Gray doesn’t have much choice about it-or the forbidden attraction that goes along with it. Unfortunately for the alpha, he needs Simon’s help to track down the demon behind the kidnappings-before it strikes again. Simon and Gray must join forces to protect the pack, even as they struggle to resist the temptation that threatens to destroy them both.
Blurb BK 2: A pack is only as strong as its weakest member. Rocky Harris knows how the system works. He’s been on the bottom rung his whole life. But when his alpha consigns him to the High Moon Pack to help them improve security, he finds his beliefs not just challenged but outright assaulted.
Cade Montgomery’s confidence took a hit when the pack’s cubs were kidnapped on his watch. He’s prepared to do anything to protect his family, even if it means working with Rocky. Maybe Cade doesn’t trust Rocky, but with the turmoil surrounding pack Alpha Gray’s unpopular decision to break tradition and mate with a mage named Simon, Cade knows more threats are coming.
Then someone declares war on shifters and puts the entire pack in danger. Cade and Rocky will need each other’s strengths to survive the impending battle-and the power of their growing attraction.
Keep going, I think that is what I want to say most about these books. In the end I do not think they are great; however, I think that Poppy Dennison shows a lot of potential for the future.
A lot about these books, the characters and the relationships are rather juvenile. But there are some good things as well. I like the way she deals with magic, which isn't as straight forward as it could be. A lot of times for me werewolves, vampires and mages tend to get a little over used, trite and frankly boring. While, I don't think that Dennison escapes this completely, I do think that she doesn't go there all the way.
I enjoyed the first book much more than the second. The second one was a bit more angsty and macho. However, it did have a completely different dynamic form the first which was interesting to see. I do think that the plot could have been stronger, likewise with the characters and some of the details in-terms of inter pack relations, etc.
But all that aside, I did read both books and I will most likely read the third book when it comes out. I think that Poppy Dennison is worth keeping an eye on to see where she goes. :)