Elixir of Strife

Stolen Hearts, Book 2

De: Nazri Noor

Narrado por: John Solo

Water, water, everywhere.

Leon Alcantara and Maximilian Drake have barely caught their breath after saving the city from an untimely fate. Now the Jade Spider has a new assignment. A local magical plant shop has requested a strange elixir, the liquid essence of purest water.

In pursuit of the ocean potion, Max stumbles upon a tormentor from his past. Leon faces the challenge of hosting a second dragon, a legend much closer to home. And the mysterious Masques are more watchful than ever, shadowing the boys at every turn.

But strangest of all is a fresh spate of elemental anomalies in Dos Lunas. Life or death, sink or swim, Leon and Max must rise to the challenge — or drown under a tide of wicked magic.

©2023 Nazri Noor (P)2023 Nazri Noor

Hope the series expands on the dragons.

I enjoy Nazri's world-building and magical systems while he ties in various cultures and pantheons. I am intrigued by Leon and his Brujeria. Will he be the vehicle that Tiamat and her fellow dragons use or use up to experience the world? Will Leon trade part of his soul to allow another dragon to ride him? I hope that Nazri expands on the dragons' magic system and the potential risks and benefits to Leon and Max by extension. It would be nice to see more push and pull and anxious excitement.

The romantic arc remained one-note although caliente at times. Their relationship has appeared to settle into a rhythm of a couple who have been together for several years instead of months. I hope we see more tension outside of the bedroom for this couple.

I loved the ensemble of characters that the author has brought together. There are even cameos from his other series. if you haven't done so already you need to check them out.

The narrator's performance was significantly better than the first audiobook.

I received a free copy of this audiobook for my honest review.

Plot is excellent

Nazri nor did it again, truly enjoyed this book as I have as other ones, the narrator was excellent, which is also important

Highly Enjoyable!

Author Nazri Noor never fails to disappoint! This book was so engaging and I felt hooked the whole time from the moment I started to the moment it ended. Nazri’s characters never fail to make me smile. I’m loving this series so far, and I love the return of the characters from the previous book. I’m looking forward to the future books in this series. John Solo does a great job narrating and bringing Nazri Noor’s characters to life!

I highly recommend this series!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this audiobook.

interesting story

enjoy this story greatly love the humor love the characters love the plot love the Diane between Max and Leon can't wait to hear what happens in the third book