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For people who aren't familiar with this world, I strongly recommend reading the Kate Daniels series in order before reading this book. While this book does work as a standalone, the story is richer with the history. The characters are strong, imperfect, with skills that are complementary. There is some complex mythology that is turned into story elements in a way that reads very naturally for this world and the military aspects are well done.

The pacing is fast, but with enough detail to make it full between the internal dialogue and the descriptions. The interactions between the characters feel true, like these are real conversations that people would have in those situations.

For people who are familiar with this world-

This is a book that I've been looking forward to since first finding out it was coming out. I had faith in the authors to make Hugh a character that I would cheer for- but honestly had no idea how they would do it. They really did it

It also brings in some elements that I think will be important in the upcoming Kate Daniels books so even if you absolutely loathe Hugh, it's worth reading.

I'm really looking forward to the next books, and to finding out more about the characters in this series.


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Iron and Magic Iron Covenant Ilona Andrews 9781641970402 Books Reviews

After being cast out by Roland, the former Preceptor of the Iron Dogs Hugh d’Ambray is trying really hard to drown his sorrows in drink. At least enough to black out, forget what happened, wake up, remember, and do it all again.

Finally waking from this stupor long enough to be somewhat comprehending, Hugh realizes that the men and women he once commanded are still there ready to follow him, and he also realizes the fight is not over as it seems someone has been hunting down what remains of his warriors.

Elara Harper is known to her people as the White Lady, blessed (or cursed?) with strong magic that is both revered and feared, she takes the protection of her people seriously. When her community faces threats from multiple sources, an agreement with Hugh and his Iron Dogs seems to be the most mutually beneficial option for both groups. But there’s only one way the pact will be taken seriously by outsiders marriage.

Now, I’ll admit, I wasn’t sure how Hugh carrying his own story would pan out. I mean he’s complete anti-hero to the core, he’s ok being the “bad guy,” he’ll use charm to deceive you into getting what he wants, and he had plenty of a-hole moments for sure. I loved that these aspects of his character were kept intact. Honestly, he’s not here to be liked, he’s here to do a job protect. And changing that would be a disservice to this intriguing character.

What ends up happening, however, is Hugh winds up pulling Elara’s people into his orbit, maybe not consciously, but he comes to take their protection seriously. We get so much depth to his character as we see his loyalty and honor–and seeing where his own loyalty and honor got him. But make no mistake, he’s always looking for an angle.

And Elara proves to be the perfect foil to Hugh. Their marriage of convenience was a wonderful way to get these two leaders to have plenty of sparring time. Both of them are used to leading in their own, different, ways and I loved every time Elara would outwit Hugh, something he’s not used to for sure. Of course all the animosity leads to some wonderful tension between these two, sparks flew anytime they had page time together, and I’m very interested to watch this slow burn romance play out.

I loved that Elara is kind of this new mysterious entity in this already established world. Ilona Andrews does a really good job of keeping Elara’s background cloaked in mystery throughout the entire book, only giving us little crumbs to glean what we can. I think this is smart because Iron and Magic definitely feels connected to its parent series (complete with some great cameos) and the final upcoming book. After Kate’s series is finished I look forward to continuing with Hugh’s because one thing Iron & Magic definitely does is open up the world.

Since Hugh’s story, and where he is at the beginning, is so connect to where he came from in Kate’s story, I’d say this one is better read having previously read Kate Daniel’s (trust me, you won’t be sorry). Ilona Andrews is a master at rehashing past events so readers can remember how all the pieces fit together.

I’m supremely impressed with what Ilona Andrews has achieved in Iron and Magic with Hugh’s story, and I honestly can’t wait for him to break away from Kate’s series even further to see what direction he goes next.
4.5 Hugh you are a Bastard Stars

Look I've never been head over heels in love with Hugh. He is the bad guy and I'm not really into them most of the time. BUT....this has the White Warlock Elara in it and the Departed (I have no idea who they really are but I'm looking forward to finding out). Even if Hugh isn't your favorite Elara is a strong independent woman with some awesome magical stuff happening and a group of people living in a castle. I'm so in this series for Elara!

***Magic snapped out of Elara, lashing Hugh’s senses, a focused torrent unlike anything he’d felt before.***

So Hugh and Elara end up in an arranged marriage. They both have some serious baggage and enemies out there and so it makes sense to team up as each has something the other needs. But, it isn't love at first sight and while they put on a good show when others are watching, when it is just he two of them the banter is funny and biting.

***“Oh look, my skin isn’t smoking,” Hugh murmured.
“You’re overdoing it with the PDAs.”
“We’re newlyweds. If I threw you over my shoulder and dragged you into the woods, that would be overdoing it.”
The image flashed before her. “Try it. They won’t even find your bones.”
“Oh, darling, I don’t think you’ll have any trouble finding my bone.” ***

Seeing what happened to Hugh after Roland purged him is very interesting and like most people who have suffered a tragic loss and had their entire way of life upended he is struggling to find who he is without Roland pulling all the strings. It is a hard thing to look hard at your life and not be happy about the choices you made. He has spent the last while filling the emptiness inside with violence, alcohol and sex in no particular order. But he is trying to find a reason to climb out of the hole he is in and Elara and the people who follow her might give the Iron Dogs the one thing they've never had. A home.

Elara and the Departed. Well we only have enough time to just scratch the surface of this and I for one am excited to dig deeper. The backstory there seems like it is going to be very interesting and full of great lore and magic like only the Andrews know how to do.

Initially this was going to be one book, but why settle for one when you can have three. Yes that is right Elara and Hugh get a trilogy of their own. The good news is THREE BOOKS, the bad news is that all three of the trilogy are set before Magic Triumphs. Stop grumbling...I've read Magic Triumphs and I don't think this will be a problem since for the most part this side series is self contained. But there is a bit of a relationship jump between the end of Iron and Magic and the final Kate Daniels book, but seriously like we didn't know that is where we would eventually get to.

I'm just thankful we are getting more time in this world and my new question is who are Hugh's parents? I think I know who his mom is and if I'm right *mind blown*

So to sum up

Hugh you are a serious piece of work

Elara you are going to drive him a little crazy and I think he probably deserves it. I love the way you 'handle' Hugh.

Bucky you are a special kind of awesome and Hugh's perfect new....horse???
For people who aren't familiar with this world, I strongly recommend reading the Kate Daniels series in order before reading this book. While this book does work as a standalone, the story is richer with the history. The characters are strong, imperfect, with skills that are complementary. There is some complex mythology that is turned into story elements in a way that reads very naturally for this world and the military aspects are well done.

The pacing is fast, but with enough detail to make it full between the internal dialogue and the descriptions. The interactions between the characters feel true, like these are real conversations that people would have in those situations.

For people who are familiar with this world-

This is a book that I've been looking forward to since first finding out it was coming out. I had faith in the authors to make Hugh a character that I would cheer for- but honestly had no idea how they would do it. They really did it

It also brings in some elements that I think will be important in the upcoming Kate Daniels books so even if you absolutely loathe Hugh, it's worth reading.

I'm really looking forward to the next books, and to finding out more about the characters in this series.