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Hellbound Guilds & Other Misdirections: Guild Codex: Warped Series, Book 2 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Annette Marie (Author), Rob Jacobsen (Author), Iggy Toma (Narrator),

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Agent Kit Morris. Has a nice ring, doesn't it? It's a big step up from "wanted criminal" or "that weird con-artist guy with weirder psychic powers", both of which recently applied to me. But my promotion to MagiPol agent comes with a few drawbacks.

First, supremely talented and effortlessly gorgeous Agent Lienna Shen won't agree to a dinner date with me. Second, my new assignment has pitted me against a guild with very bad taste in pets. Third, those pets are demons, and those demons want to kill me.

My psychic magic is great for conning people. It doesn't do jack shit against hellish orcs. If I screw this up, my dinner date will be with a demon - and I'll be the dinner. Even better, I kind of suspect this supposedly straightforward assignment is actually the tip of an unholy iceberg of power-hungry malefactors bent on destroying all law and order in the city.

I should probably mention that last part to my boss.

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8 hours and 12 minutes
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Annette Marie, see all
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Iggy Toma
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September 14, 2021
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Tantor Audio
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B099G11QPC
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Listening Length	8 hours and 12 minutes
Author	Annette Marie, Rob Jacobsen
Narrator	Iggy Toma
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	September 14, 2021
Publisher	Tantor Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B099G11QPC
Best Sellers Rank	#9,896 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #131 in Supernatural Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals) #143 in Urban Fantasy #246 in Paranormal Fantasy

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LOVEEEEEEEE

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2021

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I just love this world Annette Marie has created. And this collaboration with Rob Jacobsen is proving to be a very good one.
Kit is amazing, he is so real. What I love about him the most is that he is a hunk, he knows it but he doesn't flaunt it. He is so enraptured by Lienna he forgets his lines :))) He is self-conscious, he knows his flaws, he knows his strengths, he can laugh at himself, and of course at others expense. After all he is a reformed rebel, and he doesn't forget his roots.
Lienna is perfect for him, she complements his personality to a t. She keeps him grounded, but aside from this she is amazing all on her own. A total bad ass chick. What I hope is that she surpasses her shyness about a relationship with her partner.
The plot was so entertaining and it is very well interwoven with the other series in the Guild Codex universe (Spellbound and Demonized).
I can't wait for more, as always when it comes to AM.

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Darkest Faerie

Kit!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2021

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Annette always knows how to deliver but Rob... man he’s right there with her. Most co-authors cannot put out a book- let alone a series- that is seamless but this duo makes it seem effortless! I’ve been turned off from authors I really enjoyed because of this so I really am relieved they work so well. Annette’s the only author I can say 💯 that I have bought every single book (even though I get arcs) because for me personally her writing and stories never get old or feel repetitive. If Rob ever starts writing his own books my husband is going to be so pissed😂

Now onto the Book
I loved watching Kit and Lienna question themselves and still never skip a beat when it’s time to step up. Watching them grow as partners is very well done. This is a pretty action packed installment. There truly isn’t a dull moment and I loved every minute of it! The warped series works so well because we get a lot of the behind the scenes and the in-betweens of what’s going on outside our knowledge during the other series. When all the Guild codex spinoff series are finished I’m definitely going to read them in the order Annette suggests- again it’s just a suggestion and not necessarily- as I know that I am going to find that I missed so much without realize the importance they play in the other series. Can’t wait for next!

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Spinneretta

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Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021

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This continues the story of Kit Morris, former delinquent, now an MPD agent-in-Training (assuming he can pass his field test).
When he decides to help fellow agent (and friend) Lienna Shen out, the two of them find themselves going up against some rogues and a few demons…

Set about six months after the first book in this spinoff series, and somewhere after book four of the Spellbound series, and book 1 of the Demonized series (the author’s website has a reading order), this story deals a little with some of the issues raised in the demonized book.
There are a few crossovers with the other series, but this could essily be read as a standalone series (though not as a standalone book).

Its just as entertaining and absorbing as the other series, with interesting characters, and an enjoyable story. While Lienna starts out weak, and ends strong, Kit himself has a bit of a crisis of confidence, that brings him out of his arrogant shell a little.

Its a good series, well worth reading for the Urban Fantasy fan.

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Jan

Loving this addition to the Guild Codex universes by

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021

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This book was so much fun to read! I really like the universe Annette Marie has created, and her co-author clearly understands it as well. The book was seamless in terms of author voice and true to the larger Guild Codex world. Kit is adorable. It’s going to be fun discovering what he does next with his magic. Lienna is smart, intense and the perfect foil for Kit. I won’t get into the plot other than to say that demons are involved in an unexpected manner. The story was sound, well-structured, and held my interest all the way through. As with the other two series in the Guild Codex world, the book is filled with rich characters and settings that make the story come alive. One note: this is not a standalone. The main plot does come to resolution, but you’ll need to read the first book in order to be up to speed on the characters. All in all, a fun book that has me eagerly waiting fir the next installment.

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Blue Prelude

Dame story, rebottled

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2021

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Same story, rebottled.
Whenever you grab a book, you want a new story.
This was a retelling of part of the bigger story, like a side character, instead of a new story.
Was is interesting? Yes
Was it new an engaging? No
Kit is an awesome character to be wasted on a side story, it will be like James Bond acting a part in a Marvel film: interesting but not really what we expected or wanted.
The timeline and story for what already happened in the Guild Codex Universe is done, tell us something different, no more side stories.

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Schulz Family

LOVE reading Kit's story!

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2021

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I've been reading Annette Marie's books for awhile now and immediately preorder anything new she writes. The whole Guild Codex series (There are three so far) is gold. She's spoiled me for other writers of urban fantasy because her books are that good. It was so great to read the next installment of Kit's story! I love Kit and it is so wonderful seeing him grow and learn, as well as read all his funny one-liners. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book, and I hope there will be many more. Annette Marie and Rob Jacobsen do a great job team writing this series. And of course, if you've read the other series in the Guild Codex universe, it's so interesting to see snippets of other events from a different perspective!

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Sally Sparrow, Super Nerd

Action-packed and amazing

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021

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I stumbled upon the Guild Codex world less than a year ago via a book club, and immediately fell in love. I wasn't sure about this branch of the world, since the author joins forces with another this time around, but the resulting story is glorious. Kit Morris is at times arrogant, humble, impressive, honest -- all in all making for possibly the most likable male main characters I have ever met. Meeting up old GC friends from this entirely different, MPD-agent point of view was all kinds of awesome. But probably my favorite part was Kit's colorful descriptions of things - some had me literally laughing out loud.

I don't want to rush summer or anything, but I am eagerly awaiting August for book 3.

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Abbie Runcie

Brilliant as ever!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2021

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SPOILERS If your reading this book you've probably read the others. I burst out laughing more than a few times and it's great seeing some cameo's from other books. Only Kit could pull off a 4th wall break in a book and not have it be out of no where 🤣 I guess the only "downside" to kit's books is the movie references will date them but you'll get most of them if you haven't been living under a rock in the last 10 years. Brilliant book series I love this world so any opportunity to jump back in it I'll take it

Desigram

Favourite

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2021

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Very well written story, love it 😍!

miki

Fabulous!

Reviewed in Germany on August 16, 2021

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Oh my!! That was simply FABULOUS!!!! i absolutely LOVED it!

Kit is learning to become a MPD agent but things don't go as expected first there are exams to pass and while trying to help his partner agent Shen Lienna hell break loose quite litteraly.
First assignment is more than he can chew....so while trying to survive he startes doubting himself more and more, his talents are for deception not offensive attack...killing is not what he wants to do...he can hide behind funny remarks and film references but deep down he is hurting.
I really loved to see deeper into Kit Morris ' mind...he is courageous and attentive to others.

Lieanna is a great agent but she is hiding things from her partner ....slowly opening her heart to him while action push her in her last retrenchment as lifes are on the line.
She is a great character, her justice want is really strong and it's interesting to see her making compromises for Kit.
i absolutely dislike captain Blythe their boss.

This story could work as a stand alone since it's so well written....we get to see the point of view of Kit it's a real page turner with non stop action, attacks making the investigation more dangerous and the tension building gradually. i simply loved it and i do remend this series. If you have read the guild codex series spellbound and demonized you will see characters you loved and you will get another point of view of some events that happened in those series so it's really great.However if you are new to this series it's so well written that you won't feel like you are missing anything, you won't understand some references perhaps but you will be immersed in a great story just making you want more.

Natalie

Hellbound Guilds

Reviewed in Australia on June 11, 2021

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Annette always exceeds my expectations (and Rob)! I loved this second book so much! Kit has such a big personality that just leaps out at you through the pages of the book. Even though I don't understand half of his movie analogies and references, I still loved his character to bits. The problems he and Lienna face in this book intertwined perfectly with the other two series, but also presented new and exciting insight with demons and the guild Grand Grimoire. The story is action-packed and once again filled with lots of Kit's witty humour. Can't wait for the next instalment with a certain ghost ;)

Must read series!

Reviewed in Australia on June 4, 2021

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Kit and Lienna are back and this time they are taking on Hellbound Guilds full of Demons and their contractors. This one is full of so much fast paced action that I could barely put it down - for much of the book I was on the edge of my seat and just couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next.

The trademark Annette Marie world building and deeply faceted characters are also still very much present - we got to learn more about the two main characters, but also about some of the Guilds you may have read about if you have been following the other two Guild Codex series so far (The Guild Codex: Spellbound and The Guild Codex: Demonized). I absolutely loved seeing guest appearances by a couple of favourites and also just having others referenced made me smile.

Kit Morris is our resident movie buff, ex convict turned MPD employee. He's from the mythic class Psychica (which is often scorned by the other mythic classes) and his power is to create 'Warps', or hallucinations directly into people's minds. It's quite a unique power, but at the same time because none of it is actually REAL, Kit struggles with confidence and realising the value of himself as an Agent.

Lienna Shen is a rookie agent who transferred to Vancouver from LA. She specialises in abjuration, a type of sorcery that counteracts other magic, but it's crazy difficult and you have to be crazy smart. But Lienna also has a past that she seems to be running away from and there's more to her than meets the eye.

The romance, as is also traditional for Annette Marie, is a slow burn and now seems to be mildly forbidden, or more frowned upon. I love the build up that we get to all of the romantic relationships and I love that Kit and Lienna have such a great friendship and a deep partner connection, even though this is the first book that they are officially working together.

Now I know I keep mentioning Annette Marie, but this is also co-authored by Rob Jacobsen, and I have to say, this is such a winning combination. I love seeing the little bits of snark in Kit, the extra movie trivia that I'm certain comes from Rob and just seeing the guys point of view shine through since this is the first series that is solely from a male POV.

If you're wondering where this book falls in the Guild Codex timeline, this one falls right after the events of Taming Demons for Beginners (The Guild Codex: Demonized #1). I cannot recommend reading ALL OF THE BOOKS enough, but at the same time, if this is the only series that speaks to you at the moment, start with this one (there's no real spoilers for the other series) and if you find yourself enjoying it and wanting more, the other books will be there for you.

Rogue Ghosts & Other Miscreants, the third book in this series is scheduled for release August 6th at this stage (and cannot come soon enough!) and the first book in the next series about my favourite Druid (The One and Only Crystal Druid) is slated for September, so this is a wonderful time to get immersed in this world if you haven't already.

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