Magic Calls by Miriam Greystone

Magic Calls by Miriam Greystone
2 of 5 stars

I didn't particularly enjoy Magic Calls (The Echoes - Book 1). While definitely not the worst book I've ever read, it was very boring and arduous to read. A couple of the characters were interesting, but the plot failed to catch my attention. As I had received this book in exchange for a review, I had to force myself to finish it. I fear, it's likely I would have DNF'ed this book if I had purchased it for myself.

All that being said, I find that for me Urban Fantasy is very hit and miss. When I read a UF novel, I tend to like them better if it actually seems like it is something that could be happening in the real world. Magic Calls was very simple and surface - there were a few twists, but no suspense and nothing very exciting happens. This felt like a novel for a much younger audience than I expected with a few older themes running through it, like addiction and domestic abuse.

I really hope the rest of the series gets better.


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Blurb

A war is brewing beneath the sidewalks of Washington, DC . . . and Molly just sang her way into the middle of it.

Molly doesn’t know there’s anything unusual about her voice—she only knows that performing with her band makes her happier than anything else in the world.

But everything changes on the night that Molly does more than just entertain her audience—she accidentally entrances them, and narrowly avoids setting off a riot. 

Now, she’s being hunted by a mysterious group that believes she is descended from the Sirens—and that she’s unworthy of the power she possesses. To survive, she must plunge into a secret world of human-Siren hybrids, where there’s no easy way to know who to trust.

With time running out, Molly must learn to wield the power inside her, before the hunters can silence her forever.

Editorial reviews

"It's books like Magic Calls that make me wish it were possible to give more than a 5-star review! This incredibly unique and original story by Miriam Greystone is simply phenomenal, a must read! It's captivating,riveting, intense, and so addicting. It's book 1 in her Echoes series, and it's one amazing start! This is a book I did not want to put down, one that I could have read forever!" -Amazon Reviewer

"This book had supernatural elements, dystopian elements, love and deep friendship. All you could ask for in a book. A massive5 out of 5 from me." -Amazon Reviewer

"Enchanting, and a page turner from start to finish."  -AmazonReviewer

"An incredible well thought out read, with an epic story and characters that have real stories." -Amazon Reviewer

"What a great opener fora series. While most paranormal books nowadays focus on vampires, witches or demons; Greystone brings a new facet to the game that isn't readily available elsewhere." -Amazon Reviewer

"It is fast reading and once I started it, I couldn't put it down." -Amazon Reviewer

"pulled me right into the story and kept me engaged until the last page . . ." -Amazon Reviewer

"I have just finished Magic Calls by Author Greystone, and I want more! The book is tightly written and enjoyable. This is urban fantasy at some of its best!" -Amazon Reviewer

"This book has so much going on but you don't get lost in the action, there is so much more of this world that you can delve into. This is truly the beginning of an incredible series of books!"

"This story (Magic Calls)is just amazing. I loved every single word. It is a superb fantasy, full of sirens, Echoes, hunters, action, suspense, danger and so, so much more." -Amazon Reviewer

"Ms. Greystone's attention to detail and descriptive style really makes this story come to life.Her characters are fully realized individuals, with complex personalities(somewhat flawed), but entirely believable and endearing." -Amazon Reviewer

"Honestly, I feel like I could never recommend this book enough, it's stories like these that make my love for reading grow. This story is written so beautifully, and the story flows seamlessly." -Amazon Reviewer

"Wow! What a great book this was. I was hooked from page one and it left me with a "book hangover",unable to pick up another book for at least 24 hours. The characterization was fantastic and the story line was awesome. It was a real feast for fans of YA literature or supernatural fiction." -Amazon Reviewer
"I have read many urban fantasy books but this one is like nothing I have read before." -Amazon Reviewer

About the Author

I write urban fantasy stories filled with magic, suspense and the occasional centaur. I generally fuel my creativity with an insatiable appetite for reading and frequent episodes of Doctor Who. (And lots and lots of Diet Coke.) My love for language is expressed, both in my writing, and in my day job as a sign language interpreter. I live just outside of Washington DC with my husband, my kids, and my badly behaved Australian Shepherd.