Unpredictable Magic by Faith Hunter

A stunning spinoff that gave me exactly what I wanted.

Unpredictable Magic is a stunning spinoff that gave me exactly what I wanted from Angie and EJ, two of my favorite characters from the Jane Yellowrock series.

What I loved most is watching Angie and EJ build their own power structure in Chattanooga, completely separate from the Dark Queen and their family coven. It felt like exactly the right next step for two characters who have spent so long defined by their family’s legacy. They have both been through so much and are still finding their footing. I loved how the gap between the last Jane book and this one is revealed piece by piece. There is clearly more still to uncover about their power.

Faith Hunter is a master of battle scenes and this book proves it once again. The Sangre Duello appears in multiple forms throughout. Between the fight choreography, the weapons, and the interdimensional demons, the stakes felt genuinely high. Walter’s story is central to everything unfolding here, and his arc added a layer of complexity I was not expecting. Angie and EJ are trying to save the city while protecting their own autonomy, and that tension drives the plot beautifully.

The new supporting characters are fantastic. Shiloh and Leandro left me wanting more, and the cameos from other series made my heart happy. The slight hint of romance was handled perfectly, adding just enough without overshadowing the central story.

I cannot wait for the next book in this series.

If Unpredictable Magic sounds like your kind of read, you can pre-order a copy HERE or request it from your local library.