The Temptation of Magic

Hardback Published on: 23/05/2024
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Synopsis

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Serpent and Dove meets A Discovery of Witches in this lush, darkly magical romantasy debut.

He was an Empyreal, her greatest threat, her greatest fascination. Everything she’d been warned against. And yet she wanted him, still.As an Empyreal, Nicole has the ability to kill any deadly supernatural. But if her power ever awakened, the Wake—the organisation that governs supernaturals—would force her to be their loyal huntress. Or kill her, like they did her mother.

To stay safe, Nicole hides in a small university town, convinced the mythological art collection at a local manor contains a final message from her mother. But before she can study it, Kyan McCarter, the Wake’s most skilled Empyreal, arrives on his own hunt. When they discover his prey has stolen a painting for leverage, they’re forced to work together.

As the creature threatens to expose Nicole’s powers, her tenuous alliance with Kyan threatens her heart. If her true identity is revealed, Kyan will hunt her next. No one disobeys The Wake and survives. Especially when the art they’re seeking unveils a conspiracy that would change the lives of creatures and humans forever…

But Nicole may only be able to resist one: her wicked impulses, or a love that could repaint their world.

And after a life of hiding her true nature, who could resist the temptation of magic

A luxurious, forbidden romance that will become your new obsession…

Publisher information

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780008587130
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Dimensions: 240 x 159 x 33 mm
  • Interest age: From 15 years
  • Weight: 600g
  • Languages: English

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The Temptation of Magic
Extraordinary
“Mum talked about divino artista, the divine artist, for years. Humans think it has a religious meaning: God –the Divine Artist that created the world. But... READ MORE
The Bookish Chimera
The Temptation of Magic
An enthralling read
"The Temptation of Magic" offers a delightful escapade, weaving elements of art history, mythology, and the supernatural into a captivating narrative. The ... READ MORE
melissa ann Gordon
The Temptation of Magic
Come for the dark academia aesthetic, stay for the amazing characters!
Nicole is an art history student, she also happens to be a supernatural being called an Empyreal that has the ability to transform into and kill any deadly... READ MORE
Isabel Rodgers
The Temptation of Magic
For all fantasy lovers
The Temptation of Magic by Megan Scott is the first book in the Empyreal Trilogy.   This story is about Nicole who is an art student and she studies pain... READ MORE
Katsbookshelf
The Temptation of Magic
A fantastic novel!
Throughly enjoyable the whole way through, this was a brilliant, thrilling read that I couldn’t get enough of. Cannot wait for the series to develop. The w... READ MORE
bjade93
The Temptation of Magic
Personally I Struggled With This But I Can See Others Loving It
’When I was a girl, my mother tried to explain how vicious I’d become.’ One thing I’d advise anyone reading this review to do is to take this rating ‘wi... READ MORE
Charlotte Watkins
The Temptation of Magic
Pranormal Academic Vibes!!
4.5 ☆ The Temptation of Magic by Megan Scott , a contemporary fantasy with a forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, paranormal academia vibes and a lot of... READ MORE
@iam_addicted_to_books
The Temptation of Magic
ate this up
My Rating System: - Enjoyment: I liked it, had fun, never found myself wanting to dnf - 4 - More?: I will read the sequel and more from the author - 4 -... READ MORE
phoebe thompson
The Temptation of Magic
I need book two
I had two wildly contrasting experiences with this book. Initially I struggled to get into it and pick it up, so it has taken me a while to finish. I don't... READ MORE
Chloe Slim
The Temptation of Magic
monster hunting romantasy
3.5 rounded up What happens when your biggest secret just so happens to be the thing that can help keep the world and your family safe? The Temptation of... READ MORE
Bryanna M
The Temptation of Magic
Why aren’t we seeing more of this book out there?
A unique blend of fact and mythology come together to form this gripping, rich story that’s full of feisty, beguiling characters and a niche plot that make... READ MORE
Mae Scotland
The Temptation of Magic
Read this book!
The Temptation of Magic is a stunning, well written story that kicks off a trilogy really well. I loved all the characters, the interactions, the paranorma... READ MORE
Porsche Barrett
The Temptation of Magic
Perfection
It is my life's mission to get more people to read this book! The audio is wonderful too. Dark academia vibes with art history, mystery, forbidden roma... READ MORE
Georgina Stanton
The Temptation of Magic
One of my favorite reads of 2024
A mesmerizing dark academia romantic fantasy that delves into a dangerous supernatural society hidden within our own - where forbidden love and immortal hu... READ MORE
Ainsley Detwiler
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Temptation of Magic
AMAZING. I AM OBSESSED
“And she wondered: if he were a painting, could she read him better?” I am genuinely obsessed with this book. Completely, utterly obsessed. This felt li... READ MORE
A L Pixie
The Temptation of Magic
brilliantly unique fantasy
Back in 2024, I finished The Temptation of Magic, a new adult debut by Megan Scott. Our main character Nicole is an Empyreal, a person who has the ability ... READ MORE
Claire O’Connell
The Temptation of Magic
One of my all time favourite books
This is one of the best books I have read. I finished this so quickly and still remember where I was sitting when finishing this, which is crazy to believe... READ MORE
Paige Allen