Visions of Magic

Visions of Magic: An Awakening Novel is the first book in a relatively new series by Regan Hasting (the second book was just released). The concept is that magic has been revealed to be real and the general population is frightened by the witches that practice it. Because of that the Magic Police have been created. They capture witches and put them in essentially concentration camps where there is no appeal to get out again and they are often executed. It doesn't take much to get you rounded up as a witch, just be female and have someone accuse you of witchcraft.

Shea Jameson is the niece of the first witch who was burned at the stake after magic first reappeared ten years ago. She has been in hiding ever since. But when her magic suddenly burst free she is forced to run for her life.

Torin is her Eternal. He explains to her that each witch has an Eternal, a guardian who watches over her many incarnations. But if she mates with him and truly bonds with him, his heart will beat and she will become immortal like him.

I really enjoyed this novel. It is so easy to see how prejudice and fear could lead to something like the Magic Police. I have the second book and will no doubt be starting it soon.