cover image Fire Kin

Fire Kin

M.J. Scott. Roc, $7.99 mass market (336p) ISBN 978-0-451-46538-2

The entertaining fourth episode in the Half-Light City series (after Iron Kin) continues the tale of the three-sided war among the vampire Blood, the Beast Kind, and the Fae of Half-Light City. In this fast-paced adventure, Fae healer Bryony takes center stage as she insists on staying in the city to protect humans after the death of the Veiled Queen and the retreat of the Fae. The disarray allows Fae mercenary Asharic sa’Uriel’pellar to return from a 30-year exile and offer his army as additional protection against the Blood and Beast Kind, who are growing in strength and kidnapping Fae women for a dastardly plan. Ash’s control of fire isn’t the only reason he sparks with Bryony; they had powerful chemistry before his exile, and decades apart haven’t diminished it. Despite fearing Ash’s magnetism, Bryony allows herself to be drawn to his side, and they work together to win back Fae allies and fight their enemies. Scott’s dramatic story will satisfy both fans and new readers. [em](May) [/em]