Review: Lost Library: An Urban Fantasy Romance (Lost Library Series) by Kate Baray
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 16, 2014
When I was approached by the author and asked if I would be willing to review her novel, I had no idea what I was getting myself in to. The synopsis was intriguing and unique. And as it turns out, Lost Library was EXACTLY what I was looking for to read!Lizzy Smith receives a hand addressed package in the mail. Inside is a leather bound book that is seemingly empty. Upon further inspection she notices that there is writing on it’s pages. And that the writing changes each time she opens the book. If only she could read what it says… After several attempts at trying to read, and destroy the book, she puts it away.Two years later John Braxton shows up at her door. He has knowledge of her ‘magic’ book and also knows that she has it. After speaking with John and having some of her questions answered, Lizzie is introduced to a world of Lycan, Spell Casters, Healers, spelled books, magic and wards.I really enjoyed Lizzie’s character. Although she had some self doubt, she was open minded and willing to accept that there were things in this world beyond our control. She was humorous and had a great inner monologue that will leave you chuckling. I enjoyed seeing Lizzie’s character grow over the course of the book.John Braxton – Statistician, Lycan, Texas Pack Alpha and broodingly sexy. He was such a strong but caring character. As pack Alpha, he never hesitated to provide a plan of action when Lizzy got into trouble. He wanted to be the one to save her. As the story progressed, so did his feelings towards Lizzie.Lost Library is a truly unique and original story. It mixes ‘old school’ magic with the present day world with a plot that has a little of everything. There’s action, suspense, magic, supernatural, and a romantic connection between the two lead characters that was tangible.As a debut novel and beginning of a new series, Kate Baray has definitely set the bar high for herself. If Lost Library is anything to go by, I have every confidence that she will achieve this high level of work with the following books in the series.