Twist by Dannika Dark Narrator: Nicole Poole
Series: Mageri #2
Published by Tantor Audio Genres: Urban Fantasy
Length: 10 hours, 38 minutes
Format: Audiobook
Source: Audible Escape - Plus
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Months after moving to the mysterious city of Cognito, Silver is developing her gifts as a Mage and learning how to live under new laws. She is forced to give up her old life and live in secret among the humans. There is finally hope of leading an ordinary life . . .
Until Logan Cross walks into it.
Their chance meeting leads her close to discovering the identity of the nameless Mage who once stole her light and discovered the unique power she possesses. That knowledge poses an unimaginable threat to Silver, fueling the search to find out who he is before he finds her.
Lives are at stake. Truths are revealed. And an unexpected passion ignites.
Twist by Dannika Dark is the second book in her series Mageri which follows Silver, a newly-made Mage, as she navigates the paranormal world around her. Picking up several months after the end of Sterling, Silver is continuing her training as a Learner under her Ghuardian, Justus, and his friend Simon. She is honing her defensive skills as needed, learning to control her light, and master her Unique gift while Justus and Simon work to find “the benefactor” who tortured Silver in the last book.
I’ve grown to like Silver. She is coming to accept her new life as a Mage, mourning her life as human very little. She’s strong, confident, and has a tendency not to follow instructions when given them. This leads her into a whole heap of trouble and introduces us to some new characters, namely Logan Cross.
Logan is a Chitah, a cat-like shifter who heals quickly, moves even faster, and is deadly to other paranormals. He is tasked with bringing her to “the benefactor” as a way of repaying his own debts. After a rather terrifying introduction for Silver, Logan becomes a reluctant ally. I say reluctant because he makes his feelings for Mages well-known. Together, they work with her friends in the hopes of bringing the benefactor down.
While I was on the fence about continuing this series after book one, I’m more engaged now. While Sterling focused heavily on the world-building, Twist is able to focus more on the storyline and characters. The plot is fast-paced with several twists and turns along the way. I loved learning more about Silver and the paranormal world at large and look forward to what Dark has in store for the next books.
Overall, I enjoyed Twist. It’s a fast-paced, exciting urban fantasy with a touch of romance. If you are looking for an exciting read, I highly recommend it.
Narration:
I opted to listen to the audiobook instead of reading my Kindle copy for a couple of reasons, the main reason being Nicole Poole. She is a fantastic narrator. I thoroughly enjoyed her adaptation of this book. It was easy to follow along even at my increased speed of 2.5x.
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The chat will be Sunday, August 18
COYER Challenge is adopting our Read-along. You can read about COYER and join that challenge or just the community chat HERE. On the Sunday after the review posts, they will host a Google meeting (like we do for COYER book club) at 12 PT, 2 CT, 3 ET and 9pm Europe, for a one hour chat. You do not have to join the COYER challenge to participate, only the COYER Facebook group.
Here’s your to-do list:
- Find your copies of these books, borrow them from a friend, get them at the library or buy them. They are at all my libraries in both formats and on Hoopla too.
- Join the chat on Sunday!
- Read book 3 Impulse by September 20
- Look to the COYER event or the blog Facebook page for pacing schedules
- Make note of a favorite quote or two as you read the book. I REALLY hope you all will contribute your quotes to the rafflecopters and participate in the chats, as we have great prizes.
- If you haven’t read the books before, make a list of questions you have for the discussion. If you have read them, please don’t spoil new readers.
- Enter questions you have for Dannika Dark in the Rafflecopter for the Q & A post in December.
- Enter the giveaways!
Interviews with Dannika:
2012-July 21: Pure Textuality Interview
Games:
Who said (enter the answer in the Rafflecopter, don’t put in the comments)
Who said “Can we have this little lovers spat another time? You’re waking up my passenger. ”
There are other options in the rafflecopter for you to enter discussion questions and quotes to share.
Who said “I don’t like men who hurt women.” in Sterling is Adam.
The villain was Samil.
Observations and questions you shared from Sterling:
(Thank you so much for sharing!) If you can answer any of these questions, you can do so in a comment.
- Zoe is great.
- I liked Zoë (AKA Silver) overall, but I still think she’s too impulsive and acts before she thinks even knowing it’s going to get her in trouble.
Quotes you readers shared from Sterling:
“…a scar will always mark you, but never let it define you.”
Join in the 2024 Read-along of the Mageri by Dannika Dark! Time to start reading Impulse #giveaways #giveaway @BooksofMyHeart Share on X
Be sure to enter the giveaways!!!
Giveaway:
For each book, Dannika Dark will give away 2 signed paperbacks. (Open Intl)
Grand-Prize Giveaway:
For a US or Intl winner, this will be a set of audiobooks for the series offered by Tantor Audio. For a second winner, (US only) there will be a set of signed paperbacks from Dannika Dark.
Schedule:
We are doing one book every 4-5 weeks, posting on Fridays. We will have a review for most of the books with the team here at Books of My Heart plus some of our friends.
Jul 19: Sterling – Brandee @Unconventional Bookworms
Aug 16: Twist – Lillian @ Mom with a Reading Problem
Sep 20: Impulse – KC
Oct 18: Gravity – Berls @ Because Reading
Nov 15: Shine – Kimberly @Caffeinated Reviewer
Dec 13: Risk – Anne
About Nicole Poole
Nicole Poole is a classically trained actor with equal passions for literature and improvisation. She has toured with the Royal Shakespeare Company, has been a member of the critically acclaimed Walter Thompson Orchestra for over fifteen years, and recently became a member of the Parisian groups SPOUMJ and Anitya. She is honored to have been recognized for her narration by an AudioFile Earphones Award, a Publisher’s Weekly Listen-Up Award, and nomination for an Audie Award.
About Dannika Dark
Dannika Dark is a USA TODAY Bestselling author and Audie Awards Finalist of urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels.
THE MAGERI SERIES is an exciting urban fantasy romance about a young woman’s claim to immortality. Passionate, humorous, dark, and full of unpredictable twists, the Mageri series will take you on an unforgettable journey of love, friendship, and the hidden power within us all. Cliffhanger-free.
THE SEVEN SERIES is a paranormal romance that portrays Shifters living in secret in the modern world. A blend of humor, heartwarming romance, drama, and real-life issues. This series is for those who believe in family, second chances, and finding that person who completes you. Cliffhanger-free.
THE CROSSBREED SERIES is a compelling urban fantasy romance about a private organization of individuals who hunt evildoers. Dark secrets, complex characters, and plenty of action. Let a new series of magic, mayhem, and mystery begin!
About Lillian @ Mom with a Reading Problem
My name is Lillian and I am a bookaholic. My addiction started at a young age because of my mom and grandmothers who read to me on a daily basis. It only grew from there as I became obsessed with the Goosebumps and BoxCar Children series. I moved from them to the classics (Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, etc.). Now I read anything I can get my hands on: Young Adult, New Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Historical based fiction and nonfiction alike, and of course I still love the classics. Now I want to pass my love of reading on to my own son and all of you!
The blog started as a dare from my husband in February 2014. I stumbled upon Goodreads and started reviewing the books I read for fun. On average I was writing 2 to 3 reviews a week. So one night while writing a review, my husband said, “Why don’t you just start a blog?” And thus Mom with a Reading Problem was born.
I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
- 24-COYER
Logan was a lot to get used to, but I think he is a better choice for Silver. I liked this book.
Yes the buddies I read with liked it better than the first book. I’m not sure about Logan myself yet. Thanks for sharing your review. I hope you will be able to make some of the chats, too.
This one turned out to be my favorite of the series after I reread it! Great review!
Thanks for sharing your review Mikky. I liked this one better than the first book. It’s my first read, so I’ve only read the 2.
Happy to hear you enjoyed this installment more than the first! It does sound like an original concept.
The magic system is really different.
Lillian, thanks so much for sharing your review with all of us in this post.
I listened to the Seven series first, and then the Mageri. I loved meeting Christen Poe. The new covers are pretty.
I plan to read Seven after this series.
Nice find. I am curious. Sounds like something I would enjoy
You are welcome to join us!