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Book Reviews of Charming (Pax Arcana, Bk 1)

Charming (Pax Arcana, Bk 1)
Charming - Pax Arcana, Bk 1
Author: Elliott James
ISBN-13: 9780316253390
ISBN-10: 0316253391
Publication Date: 9/24/2013
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 33 ratings
Publisher: Orbit
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed Charming (Pax Arcana, Bk 1) on + 1154 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is a fun and exciting urban fantasy read that I think fans of the Dresden Files would enjoy. John Charming was raised to protect humanity from supernatural creatures as one of the Knights Templar. However, things are a bit complicated for him because he is also part werewolf. Not only does he have to deal with a variety of evil supernatural characters, he's also in hiding from the "good guys." He's drawn into a battle against vampires when a Valkyrie walks into the bar where he works, and he reluctantly joins her team of unusual monster hunters. There's lots of action, creatures I'd never heard of before, and a small dose of romance.
nastell avatar reviewed Charming (Pax Arcana, Bk 1) on + 49 more book reviews
The story had a fairly predictable twist that I would easily see coming. Charming's inner monologue were entertaining and funny. I definitely rooted for him and found him easily likable. He's like that smart-ass, sarcastic friend that knows when to deliver a great snarky remark. Sig was a little harder to like. I felt for her occasionally, but she was so guarded and bitchy, that at times, I didn't really care if Charming and her get together. I found myself liking the smaller characters - Choo and Molly - because they were more relatable and entertaining than Sig.