Title: Stolen Relics
Series: Mackenzie Grey: Trials
Author: Karina Espinosa
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Release Date: 18th May 2020
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Are all the fairy tales real?
Mackenzie Grey is back at the Supernatural Investigative Unit and her first big case is not what she expects. Tasked to find stolen relics that are attached to a legend even Kenz herself is having a hard time believing. This leads to a target getting put on her back, and she finds help from an unexpected enemy.
Unfortunately, the SIU isn’t all Kenz has to worry about. When Alexander finds out about Ollie, he takes the first flight to New York City to spend time with his daughter, but he comes with news of his own that will change Mackenzie’s world completely.
Will Mackenzie find the thief in time before the bounty on her head is collected? And will her life be altered after Alexander’s proclamation? Find out in Stolen Relics.
Mackenzie Grey is back at the Supernatural Investigative Unit and her first big case is not what she expects. Tasked to find stolen relics that are attached to a legend even Kenz herself is having a hard time believing. This leads to a target getting put on her back, and she finds help from an unexpected enemy.
Unfortunately, the SIU isn’t all Kenz has to worry about. When Alexander finds out about Ollie, he takes the first flight to New York City to spend time with his daughter, but he comes with news of his own that will change Mackenzie’s world completely.
Will Mackenzie find the thief in time before the bounty on her head is collected? And will her life be altered after Alexander’s proclamation? Find out in Stolen Relics.
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REVIEW
Once again,
another great cover, that fits well with both the Trials and Originals Series.
The background of the night sky, with the full moon making it mysterious, the
haunting eyes of the wolf and Mackenzie Grey front and centre where she always
is! Perfect! This cover, in fact all the series covers do their job well, as
the covers would make me want to pick up the books to learn more about them.
The image of Mackenzie, feminine, yet ready for action in those jeans and the
leather jacket, hinting at the kick butt female her character is.
I found that I
easily slipped right back into the Mackenzie Grey world and all it entails with
no problems what so ever. I don’t re-read books so I rely on what I remember
from previous books. This time Mackenzie and the Special Investigations Bureau
are called to a night club called The Third Eye, that is run by a supernatural
by the name of Maximos Limogiannis , though when they turn up, the owner
doesn’t appreciate their attendance at all. In fact, he is quite rude to both
Mackenzie and Michaels. Maximos is arrested, however it is rumoured that Maxiomos
has “friends in high places” at the SIU, and it becomes apparent this is true
when Michaels and Mackenzie are summoned into Lieutenant Briggs office and told
to let Maximos go now! We meet a new supernatural called a Gemini in this book
and it can replicate itself which means it proves to be a difficult opponent in
a fight. Also, in this book the name of the mystery man from the last book is
revealed, though we still don’t know if this man represents good or evil
really.
It turns out
that Mackenzie has a bounty on her head, not that it phases her in any way, she
still intends on doing her SIU job and going to places alone much to the
irritation of Bash, Alexander and Ranulf. The SIU is contacted about other
attempted burglaries, which they immediately connect to the attempted burglary
at The Third Eye, it seems someone somewhere is stealing and collecting relics.
If this person, or group manage to obtain them all, it would make them both
powerful and dangerous. It is hinted at many times throughout the book that
these relics are from the times of the Norse Gods, meaning the magic they hold
is both powerful and ancient too. It’s not long before whoever had them removed
from the case at The Third Eye wants them back on the case. So, to say
Mackenzie is busy is somewhat of an understatement. Whilst all this is going on
at work, she is still struggling to come to terms with what she did to her
brother in the last book. Mackenzie knows she needs to tell her father, King
Alexander of the Lycans but dreads the moment thinking he will be both annoyed
and disappointed by her actions. When her secret “mistake” is revealed
Mackenzie is shocked by her father’s reaction. Mackenzie is busy with her
brother Ollie and helping him cope with his new life and despite being Bash’s
mate doesn’t take it very well when Bash initiates Ollie into the Brooklyn
Pack. When Alexander visits there is a rather awkward dinner where he meets the
parents that brought Mackenzie up as their daughter. Though Alexander easily
flatters Mackenzie’s mum, her dad takes much more to win him over. The
mysterious man that Mackenzie met in the last book finally gives her his name Ulfur.
He seems to appear and be there when she most needs him….well most of the time.
Of course, there’s some Mackenzie and Bash sections with some tough decisions
made about their futures, from their relationship status to where they will
live when Mackenzie has to take over from her father in Scotland. When Mackenzie
spends time with her father, she realises her time of being free and able to do
exactly as she wishes is coming to an end earlier than she thought it would. It
is also revealed that there are Lycans and other Paranormals can and probably
will challenge her being the Queen of Lycans.
I really
enjoyed looking at Mackenzie and her relationships with different people. The
way Mackenzie feels responsible, and extremely protective of her brother Ollie’s
predicament and makes sure to be there for him during his first change. Despite
the extra strength he has gained with his new abilities she still seems to look
at him as “breakable” and as someone she needs to look out for. With Mackenzie and
her father King Alexander, we see a softer side, a more parent, child
relationship in this book. When King Alexander dresses casually and they get to
go out and eat pizza, like “normal” people do. You really get to witness the
family love between them in this book. There are some big changes ahead for Mackenzie
& Bash too! But I honestly cannot talk about those without giving anything
away, other than saying…I can’t wait!! I also loved that Sterling Rose, a Luna
got to fight for a chance at being a Captain! Though it turns out Mackenzie can’t
resist shouting hints and tips from the side lines irritating and riling the
male lycans, so much, Bash has to warn her she can only stay and watch the
other rounds of fighting if she promises to be quiet. Both Bash and Mackenzie are
sharing more with each other but still have things that they omit telling the
other which we see once again in this book. I also loved the information around the relics as it brought Norse Mythology into the mix too. So, so much going on in this book!
My immediate
thoughts upon finishing this book were, Wow! as amazingly addictive reading as
ever! And hmmm, is Ulfur who I think he could be? Great to have more between
Kenzie & Alexander! Looking forward to the 'human wedding's between Kenz
& Bash, I'm sure Amy will be helping her out with those arrangements. Can
hardly wait for more! And I did my best to read this one slowly too!! Loved it,
love Kenz & Bash, Jackson & Amy ...mmm what about Ollie & Sterling
Rose perhaps?? I have soooo many questions?
To sum up I
love revisiting this world and reading about the latest problems Mackenzie is
dealing with, whilst catching up on her relationship with Bash, her family and
her work mates at the SIU. I love the writing style, and feel like I read the
books really quickly, to a point that I consciously made an effort to read this
book slower than normal and enjoy it even more. Think about what I have read
and ponder what may be coming next for Mackenzie. As always as soon as I
finished reading this book, I was ready to read more as soon as possible. So, I
guess the countdown to the next book begins!
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