Rating:4.5 
 Scent of Magic was a strong sequel to Touch of Power. Maria Snyder grabs hold of you from the beginning of the book and never lets you go. Ms. Snyder's writing is so descriptive, you feel like you are right there with the characters. Avery is still a snarky, kick-ass girl(Girl Power),Kerrick shows us what a great leader he truly is, and Tohon is still as insane as he was in Touch of Power. However, I really do think Tohon cares about Avry. The book has some surprises, such as Flea not really being dead and now having some powers of his own. 
 All in all this book did not disappoint. I can not wait for the next in the series.