Smoke and Ritual (Beautiful Dark Beasts Book 1)

Covenless witch Arya Frost is an orphan and is protected inside the Sanctum, but her sleep is disturbed by cryptic voices that confuse her. As her powers that were hidden accelerate she gets revelations about her true lineage which is not what she thought. It appears that she is destined to become the Aether - a witch who can control all four elements - however, the various covens want her magic - a power she had no idea she had before embarking on this journey of self-discovery. When the sexy go Chaos shows up, Arya's place in the world is put at more risk. Somehow, Arya needs to awaken her own magic, resist her growing attraction to Chaos and somehow avoid being dragged into a magical feud that he's been around for centuries. The Blood Wae that she had been told took her parents might be over, but there is a war between witches that is only just beginning.This was a great story that had the makings of an epic fantasy series. There were lots of feelings, dilemmas, danger, drama and battles as Arya struggled to find the truth and fulfil her destiny. Through it all, Chaos was there supporting her and giving her every chance to be successful. Well written, this was a very enjoyable story and I look forward to the next instalment in the series.

This was a thrilling ride from beginning to end, it kept me on the edge of my seat. The characters are compelling with loads of potential, the world building and its many layers has been done masterfully, the love sub-plot is off to a good start. I honestly can't wait to read more! BravoI received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.