Shadows Ops (Series) by Myke Cole
The first book, Control Point, was a bit of a chore to get through, with the protagonist continually changing his mind and his loyalties. But I thought it only made sense that Oscar Britton was so conflicted. The dude went through a lot that tested his faith in things. Ultimately, though, he made the best choice of shaking up a problematic system.
The second book, Fortress Frontier, was when things really went crazy. Alan Bookbinder is honestly one of the most likable characters I’ve ever read about. It was great seeing him build in confidence as well as magical proficiency and I was cheering him on every step of the way. The action also increased in intensity and the climax of the book was simply badass.
I’ve only just started reading the third book, Breach Zone, so here’s hoping the momentum of the series keeps up.