by Ilona Andrews
Series: Hidden Legacy #4
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Source: Publisher
Purchase*: Amazon | Audible *affiliate
In a world where magic is the key to power and wealth, Catalina Baylor is a Prime, the highest rank of magic user, and the Head of her House. Catalina has always been afraid to use her unique powers, but when her friend’s mother and sister are murdered, Catalina risks her reputation and safety to unravel the mystery.
But behind the scenes powerful forces are at work, and one of them is Alessandro Sagredo, the Italian Prime who was once Catalina’s teenage crush. Dangerous and unpredictable, Alessandro’s true motives are unclear, but he’s drawn to Catalina like a moth to a flame.
To help her friend, Catalina must test the limits of her extraordinary powers, but doing so may cost her both her House–and her heart.
Nothing cheers me up like slipping into one of Ilona Andrews’ stories. Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews is the fourth book in the Hidden Legacy series and continues Catalina Baylor story. Prepare for danger, swoons and more!
Catalina is Prime and now the head of Baylor House since her sister’s nuptials. They are just ending their first year as a house and are no longer safe from threats by other houses. Security issues and finances aren’t their only problems. I loved Catalina and her take charge attitude.
When another house seeks her help to stop a young boy from plunging off a rooftop, Catalina soon finds herself taking on a risky and dangerous case. When she finds herself in danger, Alessandro Sagredo, swoops in to save the day. I loved the back-and-forth banter, snark and sparks that ensued.
Eep! From page one Andrews hooked me and the story just kept getting better. Hell yes! From the double-murder to the freaky assassins who want Catalina dead I was all in. The world-building is stellar, and I loved the surprises from secret societies to learning more about our Italian Prince. Even I have a crush on Alessandro. ? I want to hit him over the head and kiss him, all in the same moment!
I loved the way that House Baylor worked together. Their motley group of friends and allies are like one big family. This was not an easy case, but they banned together and kicked some monster-butt. While the case wrapped up, and we saw some softening in the relationship department, Catalina and Alessandro’s story is far from over. I need book five post haste. ?
If you love superheroes, snark, and swoons the Hidden Legacy series rocks and if you’ve never tried Ilona Andrews, it’s the perfect series to enter the fandom.
Sapphire Flames was addictive, snarky, sexy and smart. Catalina is Prime!
Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews delivers non-stop action, wicked banter, danger, swoons and more. #HiddenLegacy #UrbanFantasy #NewRelease #MustRead Share on X
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Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
I absolutely loved this one, too. I don’t know how this writer duo does it, but they always manage to hit the exact right spot for me. Between the character development, the snark, the action – all of it is awesome 🙂
Great review, Kim.
Olivia Roach
I have been seeing raving reviews for this book across all the blogs that I love, and that makes me smile. Andrews can truly do no wrong 🙂
Lindy@ A Bookish Escape
Ilona Andrews are masters at world building! I agree with your comment about wanting to hit Alessandro over the head and kiss him all at the same time! It’s going to be hard having to wait a year for the next installment! Wonderful Review Kim!
Katherine
I’m not sure how much I love superheroes but I love snark enough to make up for it! Illona Andrews is on my TBR and I’ve bought several of their books on Audible. Now just to listen to them.
Jen
Excellent review. I just loved this one. I read the ARC and now I’ve purchased the audiobook. Can’t wait to listen to it now!
Rachel
I need book 5 post haste, too! Glad to hear you loved this one, too, Kimberly! 🙂
Angela - Angel's Guilty Pleasures
Love me some Andrews… Glad to se you loved this one. I can’t wait to dive in. Now to choose which formate to read/listen too. ^_^
Mary Kirkland
I need to read more of this series.
sherry fundin
everything about the book appeals to me. i have ilona’s name engraved on my brain and will be checking the library for her books
Jenea's Book Obsession
This sounds right up my alley. I will have to check my library and see if they carry the series.
Sophia Rose
It certainly sounds like season two with Catalina is going to be fab. Looking forward to it more than ever.
Anne
Excellent review! Ilona Andrews is the best and this series is amazing – every single book. I wouldn’t miss a word of it. I read this one, then listened to it. I bought it in both formats. LOVE
Ailyn Koay
snarky swoon, magic and really interesting guy with a gun. Don’t really know if you need a gun if you have magic?
kindlemom1
I think there are about four other people reviewing this today as well and so far, all of you have loved it so yay! I need to get caught up on this series for sure!
Debbie S Haupt
Yet another great reason to want this team on my reading shelf. And since I tore a ligament in my knee I may just get the chance. Fantastic review Kim I need a new book boyfriend too! 🙂
Nadene
I loved this too.
Melliane
I also had a really good time with this novel!