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Artifacts, Dragons, and Other Lethal Magic (Dowser Book 6) Kindle Edition

4.7 out of 5 stars 1,662 ratings

I wasn’t even remotely interested in collecting the third instrument of assassination. It was far better for everyone involved — and for Warner, specifically — if I just let it be. And since I was the only one who could retrieve the artifacts, I figured it was my call to make. I was wrong. And though that wasn’t unusual, I was just so … so … wrong … about everything. I was wrong about who I was protecting and why. I was wrong about who and what I could control. And I was wrong about who I was becoming. Baker of cupcakes, maker of trinkets, half-witch, half-dragon, dowser, alchemist … Why couldn’t I just be Jade?

Artifacts, Dragons, and Other Lethal Magic is the sixth book in the Dowser series, which is set in the same universe as the Oracle, Reconstructionist, Amplifier, Archivist, and Misfits of the Adept Universe series. While it is not necessary to read all the series, in order to avoid spoilers the ideal reading order of the Adept Universe begins with Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic (Dowser 1).
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Caitlin Davies is a New York City-based actress, director, and award-winning audiobook narrator. She has narrated a number of popular series and has been nominated for multiple Voice Arts Awards.

Meghan Ciana Doidge is an award-winning writer and independent filmmaker. Her many books include the Dowser series, the Oracle series, and After the Virus. Meghan lives in British Columbia, Canada, with her husband.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01DTPH8BQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Old Man in the CrossWalk Productions; 1st edition (May 5, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 5, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 377 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1927850398
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 1,662 ratings

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Meghan Ciana Doidge writes tales of true love conquering all, even death. Though sometimes the love is elusive, the vampires and werewolves come out to play in the daylight, and bloody mayhem ensues.

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Customers love this book as a fun addition to the Dowser series, praising its intertwining storylines with twists and turns. The writing is smooth and easy to read, with a kickass female protagonist that keeps readers engaged throughout. Customers appreciate the cupcake flavors and the heartwarming friendships, with one review noting how they withstand all types of trials.

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86 customers mention "Enjoyment"86 positive0 negative

Customers love this book and consider it a favorite in the Dowser series, with one customer noting that the series keeps getting better with each installment.

"This is SUCH a great book...." Read more

"This is the 6th book in the series and it doesn't disappoint...." Read more

"...I am looking forward to many more books and spin-offs in this entertaining series. Oh, and reading about cupcakes makes me very hungry...." Read more

"Love this series and author! I do want to know where the cowardly sorcerer went. He is definitely going to cause more trouble...." Read more

40 customers mention "Storyline"40 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with its intertwining narratives and suspenseful elements, and one customer describes it as a captivating sequel with unexpected twists.

"...Even the supporting cast characters in this series are rich and lifelike. Read or listen as the audible reader is a good version of the leading lady...." Read more

"...That idea is woven through a tale of unique magic, fun snark, and moving romance. Thanks to the author for such a lovely gift." Read more

"...Just enough of a wrap up with a huge, suspenseful ending to make you look forward to the next book...." Read more

"...Still, it is an impressive wrap up with unexpected (at least by me) twists. Talk about the long game. And a terrific hug to end it all." Read more

28 customers mention "Entertainment value"28 positive0 negative

Customers find the book extremely entertaining and thrilling, with the story keeping their interest throughout.

"Meghan's stories just carry the reader away into her world. It's a fun read. I can't wait to read the next one...." Read more

"...That idea is woven through a tale of unique magic, fun snark, and moving romance. Thanks to the author for such a lovely gift." Read more

"...This is another wonderful, unexpected ride through her amazing world of love, magic and chocolate!..." Read more

"...between the heroine and the rest of the cast was believable and so very fun...." Read more

24 customers mention "Character development"24 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the kickass female protagonist and sword-wielding heroines.

"...The pace of the story is fast. The female protagonist is kickass, beautiful and flawed, mostly too humble, and surely too nice for her own good...." Read more

"I like this whole series, as well as the spin-offs. The characters are enjoyable and I particularly like how the spin-offs give you a different view..." Read more

"...Meghan has a wonderful way of developing characters that shows them as real, warts and all...." Read more

"...The characters were well written and fully believable. A scary thought, right...." Read more

20 customers mention "Writing quality"20 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it smooth and easy to read, with one customer noting how the author kept them engaged throughout.

"...The writing is of high quality and, while sometimes I find the fight scenes to be a bit disjointed..." Read more

"Yet another book with twists and turns. Couldn't stop reading...." Read more

"...Wonderfully written! Twists and turns abound! We need more baking and chocolate though! LOL The author needs to write faster!..." Read more

"Reading the series has been an exercise in finding concepts from other writers...." Read more

16 customers mention "Pacing"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, describing it as awesomeness and sheer brilliance, with one customer noting how each installment improves upon the last.

"...Even the supporting cast characters in this series are rich and lifelike. Read or listen as the audible reader is a good version of the leading lady...." Read more

"...constantly taking the reader on an adventure that they paint so vividly with their words...." Read more

"These books keep getting better and better. Can't say much without spoiling, but wow. Looking forward to the next adventures." Read more

"is so good I WAS COMPELLED to read them one after another. She has a great proof reader as there were no mistakes that I found...." Read more

8 customers mention "Flavor"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the cupcake flavors in the book, with one mentioning they can enjoy them with a cup of coffee, while another appreciates the detailed food descriptions.

"...but allows the reader to read about some good sex and even better food descriptions...." Read more

"...unexpected ride through her amazing world of love, magic and chocolate!..." Read more

"...Start with the first and enjoy with a cup of coffee and a nice piece of chocolate." Read more

"...It had a lot of information about expensive shoes, satchels and cupcake flavors." Read more

8 customers mention "Friendship"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the friendships in the book, with one noting how they withstand all types of trials, while another mentions the heartwarming relationships between friends and family.

"...Jade's BFF relationships are wonderful too- they make me love them more each book, I'm avidly waiting to see what Kett's new big secret power is...." Read more

"...Talk about the long game. And a terrific hug to end it all." Read more

"...pages with fantastic dialogue, non-stop movement, internal foibles, and love...." Read more

"...as refreshing as sunlight on your skin, and her friends and family relationships are heartwarming!..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2016
    Meghan's stories just carry the reader away into her world. It's a fun read. I can't wait to read the next one. This series made me a fan of Meghan C. Doidge. The series is set in the current day. Witches, Sorcerers, Shapeshifters, and Vampires inhabit this hidden-in-plain-sight magic setting. The pace of the story is fast. The female protagonist is kickass, beautiful and flawed, mostly too humble, and surely too nice for her own good. Even the supporting cast characters in this series are rich and lifelike. Read or listen as the audible reader is a good version of the leading lady. Catch the other series set in this author's world too.
    Warning: this might lead you down the path of chocolate snobbery.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2022
    This is SUCH a great book. When I started this series a few years ago, I was just beginning to appreciate something that has become a serious "love" of mine. That being the notion of the family one creates. Jade has created a family that she fights for, that she would die for. That idea is woven through a tale of unique magic, fun snark, and moving romance. Thanks to the author for such a lovely gift.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016
    This is the 6th book in the series and it doesn't disappoint. Jade and the gang are still after Shailaja, although Jade wants to keep everybody safe and so doesn't go looking for awhile which slows the book down a bit but allows the reader to read about some good sex and even better food descriptions. Once Jade realizes she's going to have to take out the rabid koala the action moves fast until the end. I was worried that this was going to be the end of the series but from what I read it seems like there has to be more - hopefully with a spiced up love life (I think Warren is a bit dull, I really wish she'd hook-up with Kett, he'd keep her hopping) and some more challenges.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2017
    I like this whole series, as well as the spin-offs. The characters are enjoyable and I particularly like how the spin-offs give you a different view of the protagonists. How people see Jade and how Jade sees herself are very different. The writing is of high quality and, while sometimes I find the fight scenes to be a bit disjointed (sometimes people who are supernaturally fast seem to lag behind at critical moments, and sometimes people seem to change position in a hard to visualize fashion- this happens all the time in supernatural novels, though), I like the inner dialogue and the overall world building despite the Dragons being a bit thick at times. I am looking forward to many more books and spin-offs in this entertaining series. Oh, and reading about cupcakes makes me very hungry. I even made a batch for my wife's recent birthday but they looked pretty shabby (tasted good, though!).
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
    Love this series and author! I do want to know where the cowardly sorcerer went. He is definitely going to cause more trouble.

    Onto the next book! YAY!!!!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2016
    Absolutely love this series! This latest book (book 6) did not disappoint. I like it too because there's not too much sexual content. The two main characters kiss hotly a couple times- but that's about it. So that leaves room for much more fun adventure and story line. I would not recommend starting reading with this book- definitely start with book one of this Dowser series, including the 2 "Oracle series" books, that are thrown in the middle there. Characters do get mentioned or brought into this book from there so I suggest reading everything in the chronological way the Author suggests. This book finishes her Instruments of Assassination journey from the last two books and I'm looking forward to her next big adventure! Jade's BFF relationships are wonderful too- they make me love them more each book, I'm avidly waiting to see what Kett's new big secret power is. The only thing that is disappointing now is that I have to wait for the next book...
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2016
    Once again Meghan Ciana Doidge has drawn us into Jade's life and her amazing circle of support. This is another wonderful, unexpected ride through her amazing world of love, magic and chocolate! Just enough of a wrap up with a huge, suspenseful ending to make you look forward to the next book. Meghan has a wonderful way of developing characters that shows them as real, warts and all. While we are all anxious for the next book, you deserve a rest for another job well done.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2022
    Wow! I'd about give this a 5, but it couldn't stand alone without all the previous nook. Still, it is an impressive wrap up with unexpected (at least by me) twists. Talk about the long game. And a terrific hug to end it all.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Betty la Boop
    5.0 out of 5 stars Complex and laugh out loud funny
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2022
    Consumed all six books in sequence, finished with a good chances like the best ones do.
    Melds magic and myth with humanity and a love story.
    Naturally, I will be Hertford from this talented author 😁😁
  • tarnz
    5.0 out of 5 stars What really the end 😢
    Reviewed in Australia on April 21, 2017
    This has been a totally awesome series. Has kept you wanting more the whole way through. A good ending but could have kept reading more
  • Jennifer Mclean
    5.0 out of 5 stars They just keep getting better and better!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 1, 2016
    I'd have to say that this series just keeps getting better and better. When I started the sixth Dowser book I was trepidatious because I couldn't imagine where Meghan Doidge would take the series after the third instrument of assassination was found and made impotent against Dragons. Well, I certainly shouldn't have worried. This book went not at all where I thought it would, I knew Jade would have to get the third IOA and she'd have to try to kill the rabid koala but I had NO idea we'd end up where we did. WOW.

    It is wonderful to see just how supportive Jade's friends are and it's always fun to read about them. Know that everyone gets hurt and you won't know until the end who survives. You'll probably be angry with the dragons just like I was and you'll pine for the next Dowser book. This one just came out so we have a long way to wait!

    You'll love how this book forces Jade to face who she's becoming and it also brings her relationship with the nine dragons to a head. I can't say more without ruining something. GO read this SLOWLY, savor it like Jade savors her chocolate. We have to make this last the year. You will love it though, seriously, a five star book.
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Betrayals and manipulations lead to "I quit "
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2018
    Awesome. She has been used to find 2 instruments of assassination but she refuses to find the third. However that is not acceptable to the dragons and once again she finds herself on the path to find the third. Betrayals, manipulations, the killer kid and finally imprisonment are her rewards for helping the dragons find the instruments. Not even the fact that the killer kid was after their blood will sway them. A really good read but really felt that this should have been the final book in the series especially as she walks out on them with the words "I quit". You really couldn't get a better ending then that.
  • Kke
    5.0 out of 5 stars read and reread
    Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2023
    I am amazed that I have read these books and yet am thoroughly enjoying them a second time….escapism at its best. Megan Ciana Doige captures your imagination, draws you in and makes you believe.

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