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Monday, September 4, 2017

Book Review: Alchemy With Benefits (Myths & Magic: A Science Fiction and Fantasy Collection) by Katalina Leon

Myths & Magic: A Science Fiction and Fantasy Collection
August 22, 2017
4236 pages
Publisher: Carter & Bradley Publishing
Sold by: Macmillan
only $.99

MYTHS & MAGIC sends you on a wild ride across universes where a safe return cannot be guaranteed.
Abolished magic returns to Earth. Telekinetic sorcerers, witches, and fairies discover their powers. Humans become cyborgs. Dragons prowl the depths of Iceland’s volcanoes.

All this and more is packed inside one boxed set overflowing with stories from today’s hottest USA Today and International Bestselling authors!

From dystopian thrillers to steampunk romance, from gothic fantasies to paranormal adventures, come journey with unlikely heroes, valiant shifters, rogue vampires, and even a sensual brujo. Dabble in scientific espionage, thwart scheming sorcerers, and challenge hordes of vengeful demons. And maybe fall in love…

If you’re ready for 21 exclusive full-length novels and novellas, including some BRAND NEW material, in a boxed set where vampires, shifters, ghosts, demons, and even Djinn haunt the pages, then fall into MYTHS & MAGIC, a collection of science fiction, fantasy, and a dash of paranormal romance that will take you to the edge of your imagination.

INCLUDING STORIES FROM…
USA Today bestselling author Kerry Adrienne | website
Award-Winning author Bec McMaster | website
Award Winning author Felicia Beasley | website
USA Today bestselling author L.B. Gilbert | website
USA Today bestselling author Jade Kerrion | website
Anne Renwick | website
Lisa Lace | website
Izzy Shows | website
USA Today bestselling author M. H. Soars | website
Melle Amade and Michael Trozzo
USA Today bestselling author Lily Thorn | website
Ilana Waters | website
Award-Winning author Erin Richards
E. Vance
Cheri Schmidt and Tristan Hunt
CC Dragon | website
Award-Winning author Bradon Nave | website
A. Roach
**Award-Winning author Katalina Leon | website **
Alchemy With Benefits
by Katalina Leon
Award-Winning author Boone Brux | website
Eric Padilla



Alchemy With Benefits Review
Witchy klutz Estele Esposito just can’t seem to master her craft. Bumbling through sorcery training, Estele seems to bounce from crisis to crisis without any real direction. But when a catastrophic crisis lands in Estele’s lap, she’s forced to focus so she may use her profound magical potential to save the world from certain demise. Helping to unlock her potential is sexy Brujo Valentine Del Toro, a literal culinary wizard, and food-truck operator. Together Estele and Valentine form an alliance to fight the “bubble of malevolence” brewing on the local fairgrounds. Oh, and trigger warning: there are clowns. Creepy as hell clowns.

This was my first Sorcery by the Sea read. It seems to be an adequate stand alone; I didn’t feel lost in the storyline. Alchemy with Benefits is a light, charming little story. Despite the dire circumstances facing the main characters, the tone of the tale leans more towards comedy and charisma than anything over serious. At times, however, I found the comedic tone incongruous with the plot. Estele is quirky and disarming, but a little too insecure and self-deprecating. Valentine, however, exudes confidence and self-assuredness. Together, they make an almost too adorable pair.

I love that Valentine is a food wizard; who wouldn’t want a hot lover who’s also gifted in the kitchen? Leon’s description of tastes, food preparation, and presentation are unparalleled. I enjoyed learning about some of the inner workings of Latin food. I can’t say the same about some of the more mundane aspects of the book. The dialogue is a bit stilted and awkward; an odd mixture of eloquent, perfect grammar and common colloquialisms.

Overall, a light action-packed paranormal-rom-com to round out my summer reads.

3 ½ Sheep







Bianca Greenwood

About the Author:
Katalina Leon
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I’m an artist, an author, mother and wife. I write for Ellora’s Cave, Loose Id Publishing and a couple new publishers to be announced soon. I try to bring a touch of the mystical and a big sense of adventure to everything I write because I believe there’s a bold, kick-ass heroine inside all of us who wants to take a wild ride with a strong worthy hero.




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