Blurb:
I’m Apiya. No, I’m not a badass magical assassin. I’m a
barber to the supernatural.
My magic is very weak and very niche—it works best
with keeping things clean.
I know. I can sense your awe at my power already.
And I’m sure you can see why barbering suits me well.
Although now that I’ve mastered the art of
trimming a weretiger’s regrowth, my biggest challenge is fielding the insults
of the shop’s cat. Sometimes I wish I had enough magic to go deeper into the
city’s magical underbelly.
You know what they say—be careful what you wish
for.
Everything changes when a pair of forest fae come
into the shop one night, asking for help to protect their youngling.
Something’s got them properly spooked, but they won’t say what.
If it’s big and bad enough to scare the fae, it’s
most definitely powerful enough to make a mouthful of me—probably a small
mouthful, at that. And now that the fae have come to me, whatever’s after them
is also after me.
My weak magic and a sarcastic cat for backup are
unlikely to be enough to keep me alive and save the fae youngling.
There is someone who’s willing to help me—Sarroch.
Arrogant, unpleasant, wealthy, and I don’t even know what kind of magical
creature he is beneath his human form. Or what his motives are in offering to
help.
I have no idea if I can trust him, but I’m so
short on allies, I might not have a choice. I just hope I’m not making a huge
mistake…
Grab Touched by Magic to see if I make
it. Oh, and don’t get offended if the cat insults you…
My review:
This is the first in a series well worth exploring. I’ll admit
I was a little surprised by the content as the cover is more paranormal cozy
than hard charging UF. I love Apiya. She isn’t the most powerful (nor the
least) being in town but straddling the line between the magical beings and the
mundane humans has put her in a precarious spot. I love the setting and I love
her kicka$$ GBF. The supporting cast is fabulous and I love her fluffy blonde
roomie. This story leaves us with unanswered questions and new adventures to
look forward to. I’ve already purchased the next installment.
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