I’m 100% over whatever hatred I had for Paige. I really, really didn’t like her in the first books but I love her now. She was a much stronger character in this book and was super loyal to her friends. I loved Lucas as well. He’s super smart and handsome! I like how they introduced Lucas’ father more. I didn’t like him but he’s a really good character. Savannah was as fantastic as ever and there was a bunch of new characters.

The story was as amazing as the first books. It keeps getting better and better. I love that Lucas is helping out his father, kind of. I also really like that this book is a little bit of romance, fantasy and mystery all in one. I’m trying to keep this review short so I’m not gushing too long. Basically this is a book I could read over and over, and not get bored. Ever. ( )

Leuk boek, met plezier gelezen. ( )

TW/CW: Death, necromancy, violence, fantasy violence, murder, sex

RATING: 4/5

REVIEW: Number 4 completed of my Kelley Armstrong Otherworld re-read!

Industrial Magic again follows Paige and Lucas as they are unwillingly drawn into Cabal politics by the murder of several children by an unknown supernatural. This book introduces several important characters for the first time – most importantly the Necromancer Jaime Vegas. The werewolves also make an appearance in this book, which I loved.

This book was long, but I didn’t feel that it dragged. It was a fast-paced book with a lot going on, and it kept me interested all the way through. I love Paige and Lucas, and as a political science major who loves seeing politics in books, I loved the inside look we got at the Cabals and the politics that run them.

I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to fans of urban fantasy and supernatural romance. ( )

The fourth book in Kelley Armstrong's "Women of the Otherworld" series, we follow Paige to Miami, and finally meet the elusive Cortez Cabal. This book really contributed to further world-building of the Otherworld, setting up the rules, adding new characters while bringing in old ones, and was a very enjoyable read. Kelley knows exactly how to weave urban fantasy, romance, thriller and mystery to create a great book! ( )

This is my absolute favorite of Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series. Paige and Lucas are my favorite characters, and I love the interplay between them in this book. There’s also less of (teenage) Savannah, who drives me nuts. There is also lots of humor (including some fun genre-insider humor about vampires in New Orleans) and yet it includes emotional depth. Very good all-around book. ( )

This was a good book, but it just seemed long and took me a bit to read it. But I love this series. ( )

I really didn't get the title even by the end of the book but the story was good. Lucas and Paige are drawn into investigating the murders of Cabal employee's children by Lucas father. Learn more about the Cabal's and Lucas' family, as well as snippets of our friends Jeremy, Clay and Elena.
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Ok I'm not sure what it is but I kinda don't like Paige. Sometimes I do definitely by the end of the book I like her more. I love Lucas and Jamie ( )

Industrial Magic
4 Stars

Paige and Lucas travel to Miami when children of Cabal employees are _targeted for death. As the investigation progresses and the killer’s motives emerge, it becomes apparent that the real _target may just be someone closer to home...

Interesting character development and a solid mystery although the pacing is a little off with the first half moving slowly as the case builds while the second is exciting and action packed as the culprit is identified and the chase is on.

Once again, the events unfold from Paige’s POV as she learns more about the Cabals in general and Lucus’s family in particular. Several new characters are introduced including Lucus’s meddling father, Benecio, and his obnoxious brothers who need a serious reality check - my favorite scene is when Clay literally pounces on Hector. Another addition is Jaime Vegas, the necromancer, who develops a cute crush on Jeremy Danvers. Speaking of the wolves’ alpha, Clay and Elena as well as Adam, Cassandra and Aaron all put in an appearance and it is fantastic seeing all of the supernaturals working together.

The mystery with its multiple layers unravels slowly and the identity of the killer is unexpected yet not surprising given the nature of the Cabals. Lucas and Paige are adorable together and their romance takes the next inevitable step.

Laural Merlington is never going to be my favorite narrator. She doesn't have that ability to really pull me into the story that some of my favorites do. The next book has a different heroine and narrator. It will be interesting to see how Kelley manages what’s coming. ( )

While I am usually very strict about only reading series in order, for some reason, I’ve skipped around in this one a lot. Maybe because different books are from different perspectives? Anyway, I picked this up after being away from this series for a while, so it took me a bit to figure out exactly where I was in each character’s storylines. Having already read sequels, I must say it was way too much fun meeting Jaime the necromancer for the first time. Her first impression is as ridiculous and wonderful as I wanted it.

This book is a fun mystery/thriller with supernatural aspects involved, and of course, it includes all of our favorite characters from the Otherworld series; I love that the werewolves make an appearance in this novel. (Since the series started with Elena, I have a feeling that she and Clay will always be my ultimate favorites.) But I really would recommend this book for thriller lovers, I kept referring to it as the “supernatural serial killer” novel I was reading, and it fits so perfectly. Basically, Paige and Lucas agree to help the Cabals (supernatural mafia-like groups) to help find the person who’s been killing teenagers of Cabal employees. It follows the typical thriller-style of stories where they think they have the whole thing solved, but it turns out that they were missing a couple pieces of the puzzle, which makes for an interesting, surprising read.

The serial killer stuff was great, but my favorite development for the series as a whole was getting to see Paige and Lucas’s relationship develop. They’re finally talking about the important things and finally start admitting that things are serious with each other, which creates for some fun situations and some hilarious conversations/jokes about how they’d run their own Cabal if they were really able to be in charge.

Overall, it’s a solid addition to the series, which I really do believe is a must-read for supernatural fans (the genre, not necessarily the show). I love that while we were introduced to a new character or two, for the most part, this novel just worked on developing the relationships between characters we already know. Genuinely enjoyed every minute of reading this.

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Absolutetly wonderful book. Would recomend to anyone. Book pulls you into an amazing world and can keep you there for hours. Wonderful characters great story line. An absolute must read for YA lovers! ( )

I really enjoyed this book. The focus on the witch and sorcerer character really helps me get over my basic dislike of the werewolf characters. Spending time with the vampires was fun too, and I really like the new necromancer character. The mystery was good and kept me interested throughout the story. Definitely a fun read. ( )

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Starting life over after being exiled from her Coven hasn't been easy for Paige Winterbourne, but with the help of Savannah, her ward, and Lucas Cortez, her significant other, she is coping rather well until Lucas' father sends her a message, timed so that Lucas won't be there when she gets it. As far fetched as it might seem in the world of Cabal/Coven politics, Bennicio Cortez needs Paige's help. The Cabals and the witches are ancient enemies, you see, and Lucas has shunned his family. When Cabal children begin turning up dead, politics and family feuds are set aside. On the whole, I believe this book is really great, and quite original. I heartily recommend it to you, if you like to mix the supernatural/ horror theme with a little bit of romance and a whodunnit. ( )

Paige Winterbourne returns, after having been abandoned by her coven, she struggles to rebuild one. Her love, Lucas Cortez, stands by her side no matter what. They are now guardians of teen witch Savannah. The Women of the Otherworld series of books is one of my favorite supernatural series. there was a brief visit from Clay, my favorite character she has written so far. ( )

Always a fun re-read. ( )

I really enjoyed Kelley Armstrong's young adult series as well as the first few books in this series, but I put off listening to this book for a long time because I didn't really care about the character of Paige. And even when I started listening, it was slow going at first.

But eventually I found things to like about Paige and became curious about the goings on of covens and cabals and so on. I'll consider listening to the next one in the series, but it isn't high on my list. ( )

Paige is shaping up. Learning what is important, not chasing her tail as much. Lucas is getting more time. Family politics can be h---, though. ( )

I thought this was pretty good! It was definitely better than Dime Store Magic. Paige seemed to have more demension than the last book. Very good read. ( )

Industrial Magic was so much more than Dime Store Magic. The relationship between the three main characters seemed to come to life more in this second outing. The story line was more complex and much more thrilling. I loved it. ( )

Paige and Lucas are back, now having settled down in Portland after the chaos of Dime Store Magic that completely ruined Paige’s life

But Paige herself is feeling a little disconnected so far from her world – especially as Lucas’s life goal continues and often takes him away from her. It’s even more vexing that she feels pinned down by her duties as a parent for Savannah.

Then the in-laws get involved. Lucas’s father, Benicio Cortez CEO of the Cortez Cabal, is constantly trying to rope Lucas back into the family fold however he can – and Paige just became another way to reel him in. with a case that Paige and Lucas couldn’t possibly refuse, they’re recruited to find out who is killing the children of Cabal employees

Unfortunately, working for the Cabal is far from simple. Politics between the Cabals, the Cabals’ contempt for witches and the Cabals’ own, selfish way of dealing with things means they’re not nearly as driven to find the truth as Paige and Lucas –even as the body count starts mounting.

The story was a very good mystery – there were questions and clues that were followed, political problems to get round with Cabal infighting, to say nothing of the problem of working for the Cabals in the first place. The progression was logical, the discoveries entertaining and it never dragged or bogged down all the while the character interactions were fun and amusing. And the investigation was sensible – there were no radical leaps of logic or silliness, it just followed logical clue after logical clue, using magic but not relying on it to provide a woo-woo answer to all their problems.

I still love this world with the varying supernatural forces with their own powers, abilities and politics. The cabals, the Sorcerers, the vampires, the half-demons – they all work well together and ensure everything remains diverse and interesting and they all came together well.

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I have enjoyed the Women of the Otherworld series so far. This was my least favorite of the four. The last third of the book it seemed like Armstrong was working towards a page count. The reappearance of Elena, Clay, Cassandra, and other character was a much needed break from the Paige-Lucas dialogue. I am really interested to see if Eve reappears in later books. ( )

Fantastic! Paige and Lucas are back, this time to solve the murders of Cabal children. And soon Savannah is on the hit list.

Smart, sexy fun! ( )

Paige is more interesting in this book. I'm not sure if that's because Lucas is more boring than her or not. ( )

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