A race across Europe in an attempt to thwart the dark mages. Evander, Viggo, and their team of friends and work comrades visit dangerous parties and meet helpful royalty in their bid to gain the Crimson Codex before the bad guys do.
From the blurb:
Duke Evander Ravenwood is barely back on his feet after the catastrophe at the Royal Institute when he is dragged before Parliament to answer for the chaos that followed. But political scheming is the least of his concerns. The elusive mastermind he and Viggo Stonewall have hunted for months continues to tighten his grip across Europe—and their new mission to track down the legendary Crimson Codex is about to thrust them straight into his path.
From the gilded salons of Paris to the shadowed archives of Prague, from the opera houses of Vienna to the royal courts of Brussels, Evander, Viggo, and their loyal team must navigate a deadly web of conspiracy, royal intrigue, and dark mages who will stop at nothing to claim the Codex’s power.
With shadows closing in and allies emerging from the most unexpected places, Evander and Viggo will have to risk everything to stop a conspiracy that could plunge Europe into a new age of darkness.
A sweeping tale of magic, mystery, and forbidden passion, Crimson Codex continues The Mage and His Brute with heart-pounding adventure and a romance forged in fire. Perfect for fans of historical fantasy and LGBTQ+ romance.
SNik's review:
Third in series (The Mage and His Brute), must be read in order. Paranormal historical fantasy. Established couple. Found family. Dual POV.
Following the battle at the Royal Institute, Evander is facing further scrutiny from the magical nobility while champing at the bit to find the fabled Crimson Codex and keeping it from the dark mages. This story follows Evander, Viggo, and their group of comrades as they race across Europe trying to find clues and stop the disappearances of magic researchers.
This was an enjoyable read with adventure and new acquaintances while showcasing the strong loyalty and sense of purpose shared by the group surrounding Evander and Viggo. I do wish there was more forward momentum in Evander and Viggo’s relationship and the overall story plotline, but it was still entertaining. Getting more peeks of Evander’s royal background was interesting and I look forward to how this plays out over the series. Overall, a good entry into the series and I am still super invested in these characters.
Crimson Codex is currently available as an e-book and paperback
Crimson Codex is currently available as an e-book and paperback
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