Catching a vigilante sounds simple… until you find out that vigilante is your soulbound.
Aravenna Kalladine isn’t just used to keeping secrets; she is one. Publicly, she’s the jilted heir of the world’s largest anti-magic arms company, as Mortal as her late parents and those they protected from dangerous Immortals. But privately, Ara’s guarding a truth that could bring that legacy crumbling she has magic. And when a shipment of dangerous weaponry is stolen, she’s forced to put her secret at risk—so long as nobody sees her face.
Detective Graydon Marr doesn’t believe the rumours. Tasked with recovering Kalla Technologies’ missing weapons, he doesn’t have time to worry about spark-wielding vigilantes. But when he comes face-to-mask with the woman herself, something deeper than intrigue clicks between them. The vigilante is his soulbound—a rare, fated love Graydon’s spent centuries believing he wouldn’t find. Even worse? She’s a suspect.
As the two navigate the treacherous snows of Veilfall, a city of clashing magic and deadly tech, their search for the missing weapons not only reveals a terrorist plot, but pulls them closer. What starts as a flirtatious game of cat-and-mouse soon builds to a high-stakes pursuit fuelled by feelings they can no longer ignore. But if Graydon wants to learn his soulbound’s identity, he must confront his loyalties and earn her trust. And if Ara wants to finally shed the scars of her clandestine childhood and get her happy ending, she’ll have to face the hardest question of all:
Can Graydon Marr love the woman behind the mask?
arc disclosure:
I received an advanced copy of this book to give my honest review. Everything in this review is written in my own words for no other compensation than the e-copy of this book. For more information on my review policy, click here.
initial thoughts
I was immediately captivated by this story. It intrigued me from the first chapter, so I knew I was in for a good read.
main thoughts
I genuinely loved this book. The heroine, Ara, is unhinged in the best way. Luckily for us, the hero, Graydon, happens to appreciate her particular brand of insanity. 😉
This story is a cat-and-mouse theme with the FMC being the vigilante and the MMC being the detective assigned to arrest her. They play with each other, teasing one another and making empty threats. Their relationship is so much fun to read and some of the “spicier” scenes had me blushing and giggling like a schoolgirl.
This is a unique fated mates storyline that had the best slow burn. And trust me, when I say slow, I mean sloooow. I loved it, and I can’t wait to read book 2 <3
bullet points
- secret identities are always a hit for me and I love the vigilante aspect.
- the family drama…yikes.
- the different magical abilities were incredible and I’m excited to learn more about them in the next book!
- Graydon’s best friend, Ed, is such a bada**. His ability took me by surprise and I’m hoping we get more information on him in the upcoming book(s). Or even better, I’d love if he got his own story and soulbound!
If you end up reading this one, please come back and let me know what you thought in the comments below!
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