Two Witches and a Whiskey (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #3) by Annette Marie

Published: February 8th 2019 by Dark Owl Fantasy Inc.

Goodreads synopsis

Myth: 3.5/5

The story keeps getting better. We’ve incorporated my favorite character from book 2, the Ghost aka, Zak in the main group’s story. All characters are united when it comes to trying to save Tori’s life after she interrupts a dark fae binding ceremony. 

The character progression in this book helps. Tori is becoming more sure of herself in regards to her mythic surroundings. She struggles with what it would be like to lose the world and friends that she’s found, but ultimately knows that if pressed, she would choose them over a “normal” life. 

The boys also reveal more of their backstories, which only helps to add complexity and depth to the story. Aaron’s lighthearted, joviality helps make him not just a casual male suitor but a quality friend no matter where the relationship goes. Kai’s family story is much more expansive and Ezra finally starts to share. The tidbits revealed leave you wanting more. 

Magic: 3/5

My favorite thing here was that Tori’s friends (acknowledged and otherwise) helped her with her self reflection. Mythic is more than a birthright. Tori gets to decide what she wants and that is really what we’ve been waiting for.  

Overall: 3/5

Each book gets better. The characters continue to be fun and engaging. Each book is like an onion peeling back a layer on new and old characters alike. I can only hope that this pace and progress continues with each book in the series.

Check out Annette Marie’s recommended reading order here

Other books in the series:

• Three Mages and a Margarita (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #1)

• Dark Arts and a Daiquiri (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #2)

• Demon Magic and a Martini (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #4)

• The Alchemist and an Amaretto (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #5)

• Druid Vices and a Vodka (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #6)

• Lost Talismans and a Tequila (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #7)

• Damned Souls and a Sangria (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #8)

Other books in the world:

• Warping Minds & Other Misdemeanors (The Guild Codex: Warped #1)

• Taming Demons for Beginners (The Guild Codex: Demonized #1)

• Slaying Monsters for the Feeble (The Guild Codex: Demonized #2)

• Hunting Fiends for the Ill-Equipped (The Guild Codex: Demonized #3)

• Delivering Evil for Experts (The Guild Codex: Demonized #4)

• Hellbound Guilds & Other Misdirections (The Guild Codex: Warped #2)

• Rogue Ghosts & Other Miscreants (The Guild Codex: Warped #3)

• The One and Only Crystal Druid (The Guild Codex: Unveiled #1)

• The Long-Forgotten Winter King (The Guild Codex: Unveiled #2)

• The Twice-Scorned Lady of Shadow (The Guild Codex: Unveiled #3)

• The Unbreakable Bladesong Druid (The Guild Codex: Unveiled #4)

• More than a Little Warped (The Guild Codex: Warped #3.5)

• Stolen Sorcery & Other Misadventures (The Guild Codex: Warped #4)