Spellbound

Spellbound (2019) Allie Therin (Magic in Manhattan #1)

Set in 1925 in NYC

“Quality gin doesn’t run itself from Toronto.”

Arthur scoffed. “Fifth Avenue deserves rotgut. Half those arseholes call for segregation during the day then have the nerve to slither into Harlem for culture at night. Be nice to bounce those hypocrites straight out of your speakeasy and onto the street.”

“Except they’d return with the police,” she pointed out, “because we’re in America, where the law lets your people street my people, never the other way around.”

“You wound me,” said Arthur, as a waiter approached. “I am the very model of a law-abiding citizen.”

The waiter set the drink down with a flourish. “Your gin rickey, sir.”

The sisters exchanged smirks. “Oh, shut up,” said Arthur. “Half this country’s laws are travesties and Prohibition’s not even the worst.”

Arthur huffed, smiling despite himself. “Did she say anything else?”

“Not to trust the stock market.”

At Arthur’s furrowed brow, Rory shrugged. “I dunno. You asked.”

Characters: Rory Brodigan / Theodore Antonio Giovacchini-Westbrook, Mrs. Leena Brodigan, Ace / Mr. Arthur J. Kenzie, Jade Robbins, Benson Robbins, Stella Robbins, Zhang Jianwei, Zhang Ling, Mr. McIntyre, Luther Mansfield, Mrs. Taussig, Sasha Aleksandra Ivanova, Pavel Ivanov, Gwen Gwendoline Taylor, Ellis, Baron Zeppler / Der Zauberer / The Magician, Earl Humphries, Lizbeth Meyers, John Kenzie, Mrs. Katarina Polkowski

Publisher: Carina Press

Rating: 8/10

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