The Temptation of Magic, Megan Scott
The Temptation of Magic, Megan Scott
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The Temptation of Magic

Author: Megan Scott

Narrator: Jane Fox

Unabridged: 13 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/27/2024


Synopsis

An International Bestseller!

Perfect for fans of A Discovery of Witches and Serpent & Dove, this mesmerizing dark academia romantasy debut delves into a dangerous supernatural society hidden within our own—where forbidden love and immortal hunters collide, and a dark truth may unravel the entire world.

Nicole Palmer and her family have been in hiding for years from the Wake—a shadowy organization that governs all supernatural creatures. If the Wake discovers that Nicole is an Empyreal—a rare kind of creature that can shapeshift into any creature’s natural predator—they’ll force her to join them or kill her for resisting. 

Like they did her mother. 

Nicole is close to uncovering a secret message hidden in a supernatural art collection—a message from her mother about how to destroy the Wake for good. But when the collector is murdered and a key painting stolen, the Wake sends their best Empyreal assassin to track down the dangerous creature on the loose. 

Kyan McCarter is handsome, perceptive, and the last person Nicole wants to work with to find the stolen painting. Their search sparks a powerful connection between them, but if Kyan finds out that Nicole is a rogue Empyreal, he’ll have no choice but to hunt her next. After all, no one disobeys the Wake and survives. 
 

About Megan Scott

Megan Scott is from the North West of England and is a lover of art and the ancient world. She studied art history and classical civilization for her undergraduate and master’s degrees, which helped inspire her debut novel, The Temptation of Magic. When she’s not writing or on Pinterest, she’s trying to read as much as her nana, copy old masters’ paintings, and learn all she can about her Irish family history.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lia on January 17, 2025

"And she wondered: if he were a painting, could she read him better?" god that was absolutely stunning of a story I AM IN LOVE. I dont even know what to say, it feels like this book was made for my tastes because truly all of my favourite elements of a book were in this and I adored every......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on June 16, 2024

In "The Temptation of Magic," Megan Scott masterfully blends fantasy, intrigue, and romance into a compelling start to a new trilogy. The story revolves around Nicole Palmer, an Empyreal—a rare shapeshifter hunted by the Wake, a shadowy organization that governs supernatural creatures. As Nicole unr......more

Goodreads review by Brend on August 16, 2024

Think of that one show you really love. Now think about that season; you know which one. The one with the plot that doesn’t necessarily grab your attention like the others, the one that doesn’t completely click. But you really like the characters, and the interactions, and the overall vibe, so you d......more

Goodreads review by Genna on May 24, 2024

I really tried - in fact, i was already halfway through listening to it when i decided to start all over again because i was thinking, it cant be like this. While it has a catchy start, it drags out in the middle and kind of picks up again in the last 20%. Not a fan of instalove, where did that even......more

Goodreads review by Mei ☽︎ on May 17, 2024

Disclaimer: I received a review copy for free via Netgalley, and am voluntarily leaving my honest thoughts. Many thanks to HarperCollins UK for the opportunity! It took me a while to get into it as I didn't really vibe with the writing style, but I did appreciate the moments between Kyan and Nicole.......more