When an earthquake shakes up Sage’s night, his instinct is to forget about it. They live in California—quakes happen. But this one sends the consciousness that lives in the ley lines running to him in fear, so he and his gunslinger boyfriend set out to investigate. What they uncover is a century-old plot to destroy not only the ley lines but the city of Junction itself.

Now, they’re in a race against an unknown adversary who wants to annihilate everything they love, and the only man with the answers is Sage’s long-dead Uncle Jonathon. Good thing they only have to read his journals, not deal with the insufferable jerk in person.

Between a heist to steal a magic artifact, Uncle Jonathon’s bigoted ramblings, and one surprise after another from his allies, can Sage find what he needs to save Junction?

How was it?

This urban fantasy series is growing on me, I liked this quirky world and its characters from the get-go – Fluke in particular that I loved right away – but it was their relationships that drew me in and it’s interesting to see these bonds grow and strengthen with each novel. Every character has a charming way about them even Freddy’s dad, or Freddy himself who for the longest time I couldn’t make myself trust. Still, in this novel, he really shines and it seems that there are interesting developments to come concerning him.

I’m mostly impressed with the way Sage is evolving, it’s a pleasure to see, I remember how he annoyed me in The Fantastic Fluke, with the constant self-doubt and how beaten down he was but here his confidence is growing, making the journey worth it.

I also like how the story has evolved because, in Fluke and Faithless Father, it felt like Sage might be the eternal damsel in distress, always in need of saving, but it’s not the case in this entry. Sage takes a more active role and I love it.

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