Imagine an elderly relative telling you stories of a magical realm's existence. Anna told her god-daughter several stories about elves, titans, and more creatures that coexisted among humans. Maya dismissed the stories about magic as make-believe or perhaps senility in her godmother. Then the unthinkable happens. In Titanian's Phoenix, Victoria Saccenti shows Maya Brown's discovery of the truth behind Anna's stories. Maya arrives home from work and is drugged by an unknown assailant. When she wakes up, she finds Anna has also been abducted. Anna assists Maya's escape with magic and advises her to find Soren or Brant. When she arrives at the bar, she asks the barmaid where to find Soren. Soren appears suddenly behind her, causing her to faint. He has been expecting to claim Maya as his mate. Before her arrival, Soren had been watching a meeting between a man, daemon, and an elf about the production of something that would change the dynamics of the magical realm's existence. Maya is about to embark upon a life-altering journey into the realm of magic.

I have only positives to say about Titanian's Phoenix. The descriptions of the scenery and the well-developed characters allowed my full engagement with Victoria Saccenti's story. I felt the frustration that Maya felt when she didn't understand how Soren could be amorous one day and dismissive the next. I was suspicious of Talaith's quiet role as a powerful seer. This is a story that will captivate your mind and keep you begging for more. I sincerely look forward to reading the other books included in this series. I recommend this book for mature adults due to the explicit scenes, violence, and profanity.

Titanian’s Phoenix by Victoria Saccenti is a contemporary paranormal romance. After the deaths of her parents, Maya Brown moved in with her godmother Anna. Raised on exciting mythical stories she thought were make-believe, Maya gets a rude awakening when she is kidnapped by a creature that isn’t human. Only one person can save her from those who pursue her. Soren Westerberg never thought he would have a mate but from the first glance at Maya, he knows she belongs to him. He will do whatever it takes to keep her safe. Her kidnapping is not an isolated situation. Supernatural creatures have been turning up dead all over the world. Maya and Soren must uncover a dangerous plot and still have a happily ever after in the end.

I love paranormal fiction - the edgier and more unique the better. Titanian’s Phoenix ticks all the boxes in this regard. Victoria Saccenti writes a story filled with lots of supernaturals, some known, unknown, and uncommon. She uses myths taken from every region of the world to weave a truly intriguing tale. People who like stories involving the gods and their various pantheons will like this book. The story of fated mates has been done over and over but this book has it with a twist. It has a great romance story and also a subplot laced with enough danger to keep things interesting. I’m sure there will be more stories coming from the Titanian Chronicles world and I look forward to reading them.