Ah yes, this book is when things start getting really good. I remember now.

Kiran, well... he really meant well. Just... Eden and Kiran are so young and naive. It's easy to see rereading this as an older reader now. Eden makes stupid decisions per usual, all wrapped up in this imaginary world where everything can be fixed with love. Kiran does something similar, but thinks that everything needs to be fixed, by whatever means necessary, so that he can have love. The ending in this book, while it was so intense and pretty sad, was needed for them to grow into the leaders they eventually will be.

This is their origin story.

I have never read a character who stomps their foot as much as Eden has. The only thing I like about her character, was the power she has and how important she is. I found her to complain and whine way to much. And I don't think I've ever rolled my eyes so many time.

Hopeless Magic was an easy read. It captured my interest from the start, until I knew for certain what the ending was.

I realize about 30% into the book, that I didn't want Eden to love Kiran. Sure he's this super hot guy, but I just wasn't buying there instant love. Maybe it's because this instant love most books have is getting old? All I do know is that Jericho is growing on me and I WISH she would have chosen him in the first place.

*Spoiler*

Im so glad she is not head I've heals for Kiran anymore. I hate the events that lead to it though. But! Things can only get better right?
Yeah.

*Spoiler over*


I love all characters except Eden. Well there are some things about her I like other than her power, but every other character I've really enjoyed.

Avalon, Eden's twin brother is this badass leader. And I love their connection they share.

Amory, the loving, caring, respectable grandfather. I like that his character showed emotion; that he actually cares about those around him.

*Spoiler*

I knew it was coming, from all the hints he was dropping that he would one day die soon. But gosh, I'm going to miss having him around. He was a nice buffer in the resistance.

*Spoiler over*


Jericho is best friends with Avalon, and we don't know to much about him, but I instantly like him better than Kiran. He makes his feeling clear to Eden twice, and I'm holding breathe, hoping she will choose him. But when it comes to a love life, Eden is just hopeless. Gah!

Finally, Adrian. His appearance really is perfect. He's got the blond hair, blue eyes, an accent, oh plus he's a crowned prince. He also showed a kinder side to him in India when he helped the village children. So other than that... I'm just not sold. This is unusual for me. Because USUALLY the first guy a character falls for, I instantly root for them. Every other guy to try and interfere is seen as the enemy in my eyes. Yet here I am thanking god the author changed things up.

*Spoiler*

Adrian royally messed things up. What made him think Eden would be okay with him trading her brother for her? And all her friends being arrested after a battle?! Oh and to top it off, Amory is killed in said battle!
I started wondering if Adrian's love was real. I'm not saying its not, because some of things he's said we're sweet and sound truthful. Yet I have doubts. Did he love her and the added immortality once married was a bonus or the other way around?
I guess all that's happened counts as pain, so now she just needs to be strong and fight. Which sucks, because the author left her all alone in search for her parents. I was hoping Jericho would tag along, but that would be to easy.
Sigh....

*spoiler over*


I enjoy reading this series. I love the magic, and I really love reading about resistance against a higher power.

Actual Rating: 4.5....Maybe 4.

Actual rating is 3.5 stars. I felt the beginning was very slow and I didn't like how Rachel kind of made a love triangle, but I really enjoyed the end. Also, something's that happened in the end surprised me.

4 ⭐️. I really like this book. It was better than the first book and is setting up for a good story. Eden is finally growing into herself and I’m loving that Kiran is officially a bad guy. I was sick of him.

The grammar was slightly better in this book, and I enjoyed the storyline more as well.

Omg so many thoughts and feelings about book 2. I believe this is Eden’s Phoenix moment. Seriously, how much hurt can one person or immortal take at this point. I am loving where Rachel is taking this story because I have no idea of the outcome of the next book. I love this version of Eden and Avalon. Only time will tell. I will continue to read on. On to book 3

So good! The India adventure was so cool and vivid, I could imagine being there.