Wind & Wildfire

Mages of the Wheel, Book 0.5

By: J.D. Evans

Narrated by: Tim Campbell, Caren Naess

He is the future sultan, a man who wields brutal magic and only knows how to be what they’ve made him. She is a commoner, a woman who champions the vulnerable and treads where she does not belong.

Dilay Akar is the daughter of a judge. By day, she trains the wealthy in magic, and by night, she breaks the Sultan’s laws. But even those closest to her do not always appreciate what she is striving for, or believe that she can achieve it.

Omar Sabri is the Sultan’s tool, flaying minds open to obtain their secrets and truths. Everyone who looks at him sees only the prince—or the monster. Even he cannot see the man beneath the power and the position.

When Omar secretly enlists Dilay’s help in controlling his magic, it sets off a chain of events that will reshape Tamar for generations to come. Dilay will have to choose between the familiar and the powerful; between people she cares for, and whether to hurt one to help many.

The Wheel turns for balance in all things, and where love springs, may also spring hate.

©2023 J.D. Evans (P)2023 Podium Audio

A delightful listen

A great addition to the world JD Evens made me fall in love with. Omar and Dilay’s story is beautiful

Great story and narrator!

I loved getting to learn about Naime’s parents. The narrator did another incredible job honoring the character’s personalities!

Speechless! Where was this gem hiding!

I was browsing through Audible and saw this title and decided to give it a go. I am totally enamored. The writing is so well done. The plot was so well paced and engaging, and the romance was swoon worthy, gave me all the feels. I can’t wait to read the entire series.

Read first or after book 1

I read this after book 1 and it was satisfying. The author has a knack for romance but be prepared for a slow burn. I enjoyed this book as much as the others.

Great backstory

I don’t usually have high expectations for backstory books but this one is just as good as book 1. The narrators do such a phenomenal job and the love story is a favorite of this series so far.