So after six previous books in the series it’s still as fresh and exciting as the first time I figuratively stepped foot on The Isle. I really could live in the world that Gina has masterfully crafted – her ideas never cease to amaze me and I have no idea where it springs from but I am so glad it does!

Gina’s books are always an adventure and I never know what new aspect of the world she’s created will come out next. The royal kingdoms were interesting and I do hope to see them return in some fashion going forward. I’m especially intrigued by the Black Diamond and Pearla – I want to glimpse what’s inside those kingdoms too.

Since Lily wasn’t raised with magic we get to learn about all it encompasses as she does – so we feel just as surprised as she is when she learns something new. I don’t think Lily’s kind of magic as the Mixologist will ever cease growing but she is learning to be intuitive in her craft based on her heart and her mind. Her relationship with Ranger X is much as it was in the previous book but they’ve worked through a majority of the problems they have been faced with and their consequences. It was a joy to get a cameo appearance from Dani (Mysteries from the Sixth Borough) even if it was fairly brief.

As usual with Gina’s books, I devoured Magic Julep. I often turn to her magical series when I need something on the lighter and fun side of reading. I would highly recommend this book and obviously the entire series to readers who enjoy magic, mysteries, fantasy and light romance – you wouldn’t necessarily have to read the entire series but you would be missing out on quite a bit of background. I would very much like to thank Gina and LaManna Books for the opportunity to read a digital ARC – all opinions are my own. ( )