The Temptation of Magic
Empyreal Trilogy (Book 1)
- Author Megan Scott
- Narrator Jane Fox
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 23 May 2024
- Run Time 13 hours and 56 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Dark romance, Fantasy romance, Magical realism, Mythical and legendary beings, monsters and creatures, Romance: fantasy and paranormal.
Flexible Pricing & Rewards For Listening
At xigxag, the more you read, the less you pay* on select audiobook and x-book® titles, as in the table below. Pricing updates automatically in the app and resets one year after your first purchase. And you can always find a selection of brilliant titles available for only £3.99.
Titles Purchased
- 1-5
- 6-10
- 11-15
- 16-20
- Over 20
Price per title
- £8.99
- £7.99
- £6.99
- £5.99
- £4.99
*Only the full price titles you buy count toward your personal pricing tier. Full price titles don’t include Listen for Less or other books bought with a voucher or discount code.
Listen to a sample
What to expect
Nicole Palmer’s secret powers are invaluable. As an Empyreal, she harbours the ability to destroy dangerous creatures, an ability The Wake -a shadowy organisation that governs all supernatural creatures- will stop at no lengths to weaponize. Dormant for now, Nicole knows if her powers were to be triggered she’d suffer the same deadly fate as her mother.
To stay safe from The Wake and find a final encoded message from her mother, Nicole secures a role researching the supernatural art collection at the local Cornish manor. But when Kyan McCarter, The Wake’s most skilled Empyreal and perhaps Nicole’s greatest enemy, is stationed there to track a deadly creature, they are forced to work together to stop a painting falling into the wrong hands.
As their hunt for the creature progresses,it threatens to expose Nicole’s powers, and her tenuous alliance with Kyan begins to threaten her heart. If Nicole’s true identity is revealed, Kyan will hunt her next. No one disobeys The Wake and survives. Especially when the art they’re seeking could hold the key to a conspiracy that would change the lives of creatures and humans forever …
Critics Review
nPraise for The Temptation of Magic n
'A dark jewel of a book, glinting with adventure, a gorgeous dark academia setting, and spellbinding romance'
nNatasha J. Hastings, author of How to Charm a Viscountn
'An intoxicating blend of the supernatural, Celtic mythology and an atmospheric Cornish town, Scott weaves an enthralling tale of desire and temptation. I was lured in by the gorgeous descriptions of art and the coastal setting, and ensnared by the characters and thrilling plot as it unfurled'
nRachel Greenlaw, author of Compass and Blade n
'Simmering romance melds with dark academia in this lush, immersive tale—I was completely spellbound from the very first pages'
nLyndall Clipstone, author of Unholy Terrors n
‘Finally, a book that balances romance and fantasy perfectly! The Temptation of Magic is filled with art, mythology, and unique paranormal creatures, but the love story between Nicole and Kyan never gets overshadowed. The tension between these two is impeccable. This book is a slow burn that actually burns and I adored it!’
nMelissa McTernan, author of A Curse of Blood and Wolves n
‘An absolutely sweeping love story that weaves the magic of dark academia, forbidden romance, with just a splash of enemies-to-lovers. This book felt like walking through a museum, admiring an art gallery, and breathing in the pages of an old bookstore all at once. Kyan and Nicole are both easy to fall in love with and impossible not to root for. From start to finish, it was a rich and vivid ride’
nElizabeth Helen, author of the Beasts of the Briar seriesn
'Lush and glittering'
nnBooklistnn
'Their forced proximity causes proverbial sparks to fly. Filled with intriguing worldbuilding, a swoony forbidden romance, and a diverse collection of fascinating mythological creatures who coexist in the human and supernatural worlds, this series opener is ideal for fans of Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, and Sally Green…A page-turning romantasy'
nnKirkusnn
| Author | Megan Scott |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Jane Fox |
| Series | Empyreal Trilogy |
| Duration | 13 hours and 56 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9780008587161 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Genre | Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Dark romance, Fantasy romance, Magical realism, Mythical and legendary beings, monsters and creatures, Romance: fantasy and paranormal |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
More from the same
Author
Narrator
About xigxag
xigxag is an independent, UK-based audiobook platform and the UK’s only B Corp certified audiobook company. We offer nearly 150,000 audiobooks, all with professional human narration. No AI-generated voices. xigxag is rated an Ethical Consumer Best Buy for audiobooks and a top-rated ethical bookshop.
There is no subscription. You buy the audiobooks you want, you own them permanently, and prices start at £8.99. The more you listen over the year, the less you pay per book, and there is always a selection in Listen for Less from £3.99. You can also send audiobooks as gifts using our audiobook gift cards or in-app gifting.
Every audiobook on xigxag has honest reviews covering both the book and the narration, and our community features make it easy to share what you are listening to, discover what others recommend, and find your next listen.
Download or stream on iOS, Android, or in your browser. Browse the full catalogue at xigxag.co.uk.