Dealing in Magic

<strong>Interesting new story arc</strong><br /><br />One thing I love about the story arcs is that we get to enjoy favorite characters for longer without the feeling that a plot has dragged on for too long; it is also one of the things I love about the Kurtherian universe too! In the last book, the main plot for those four books wrapped. Now, we are into new challenges, though of course they are built some on the prior books, but the opposition is different now (different people, different issues, etc.) It's kind of like when you get to the end of a story and wonder, what might happen after the big showdown and everything is resolved?<br /><br />I definitely enjoyed reading this story! We get to meet new characters and some in the background previously are now becoming more involved players. Ready for book 2 now! :)

Kindle Unlimited, was reading that way because had missed the 99 cents intro days then they came back and did some of them again for that price then the rest then this one today intro price plus YTT is only that much all the time, just want some of the TYY merchandise with a couple of coffee mugs and oh yeah for YTT to talk, pretty sure that won't happen since not YTT don't equal PC. Not sure why it wasn't showing on goodreads, did it on amazon and if up do it same time.<br /><br />Leira and Correk have been to hell and back together. How much more can they handle? Enough to save the world, with a little help from everyone’s favorite foul-mouthed troll. Dealing Magic hits the ground running with Leira and Correk scrambling to get out ahead of the corporations and their plots to exploit magic. Leira finally meets the one person that can help her gain control of her powers but… will it be in time? Because Magic is Real.<br /><br />Quest For Magic - Prequel to Waking Magic: The Revelations of Oriceran (The Leira Chronicles Book<br />Waking Magic: The Revelations of Oriceran (The Leira Chronicles Book 1)<br />Release Of Magic: The Revelations of Oriceran (The Leira Chronicles Book 2)<br />Protection of Magic: The Revelations of Oriceran (The Leira Chronicles Book 3)<br />Rule of Magic: The Revelations of Oriceran (The Leira Chronicles Book 4)<br />Trick or Troll: The 2017 YTT Halloween Special (The Leira Chronicles 4.5)<br />Dealing in Magic: The Revelations of Oriceran (The Leira Chronicles Book 5)<br />Christmas at Estelle's: The 2017 YTT Christmas Special (The Leira Chronicles #5.5)<br /><br />also been following the Midwest series by Carr and a writing partner, there's 4out so far of those

<strong>3 Until There Almost Wasn't Stars </strong><br /><br />Dealing in Magic is the fifth book in The Leira Chronicles series by Martha Carr and Michael Anderle. <br /><br />The story and plot didn't really progress too much, at all. This book was practically lots of filler, to hold us over until the next. No true progression, or plot to speak of. We got a little farther in understanding the Gardener, and his motivations, what he's been up to behind the scenes. Tied to Harkins more than above board project, at least he's only interested in the good the work can do. Now that there's someone actively experimenting with animals, and doing the gruesome work of melding their flesh with machinery there is more horrifying discoveries just around the corner. <br /><br />Louie is becoming an interesting mystery himself. Seems he has Jasper Elf blood himself? Could be wrong, could be something else entirely that him and Leira share that presents the purple glow on their magic when they are in danger? Enough of a concern given that he's Jackson's protégé, and Jackson is her long-lost father... <br /><br />This trouble with the mist growing, actively seeking Leira out because she bubbles over with pure, good, light magic is my deepest concern. Given that one Elf let a few more random living back out of the world in between, and some of the literal representation of dark magic, I'm sure more evil deeds are coming. It's will enforced on the easy to manipulate, or the already negative in deed, will only add more complications to preparing the world for Oriceran portals....

So, improvements in writing are obvious in here and much appreciated. Too bad the story to me just fell flat. But the stage is set for the next book in the series and I’m looking forward to it.<br /><br />From the drama of family to magical junkie vibes to troll antics the story seemed a little haphazard. It wasn’t very consistent in tone or in subject. It felt like it was just a jumble of scenes that were almost out of order. The narrative did not flow smoothly.<br /><br />Now that said, the writing in the book is better. Fewer choppy scenes and a better sense of direction in general. The book at least sets the stage for the next one. Dealing in Magic was much more readable than any other in the series.<br /><br />Overall, while letting me down on the story, it has captured my interest again with a stage set for something grand. I’ll just have to see what the next book holds in store. Hopefully the story will be more coherent, and the readability is as good as this one if not better.<br />

<strong>The unstoppable Leira Berens!</strong><br /><br />As the series continues so does the mystery surrounding Leira. Half human half elf was the original guess about her origins. But strange things happen around her and only the Fixer seems to understand how to help her. Even he is puzzled but starts to ask the question ‘just how much of Leira is human?’. She is displaying abilities that haven’t been seen for thousands of years. So, it’s a good thing that her abilities seem to be growing just as the threat from the dark mist is also growing. The only problem is that the Fixer needs to stop her from advancing too far! Meantime, the humans are learning more about Oriceran but is this a good thing or bad?

<strong>Some of that good stuff!</strong><br /><br />Does anyone read the authors notes? I do, it's almost an art form with Martha and Mike. They are fun to read and hold interesting information. I was amused in the last book in this series, Mike's notes, that he referred to a heavy reader as someone who reads 50 books a year. Not bad. I think I'm ahead of a whale and into a pod of whales. When I was keeping track on a spread sheet between fiction, non-fiction, Textbooks, and history I was reading on average 145 books a year. This does not include white papers or consulting work and study's. Keep it weird guys.

<strong>Can Too Much Of A Good Thing Be Bad?</strong><br /><br />The race for artifacts is heating up. The General is unhappy about being beat out by the corporations for some of the artifacts. Time to recruit more help and change the rules. Leira's increasing pure magic almost leads her to a euphoric end. Tiberius Troll gets in trouble, as usual, going big and rescuing an old bartender from being beat up. I like the humor, well written lifelike characters, and the moral play of good and evil. Can Leira get control of her ever more powerful magic? I look forward to another book.

<strong>These Books Rock!!</strong><br /><br />While reading Michaels Author noted in the previous book, I noticed he mentioned readers not liking long series. I get that. I have read many that I got sick of.... This is NOT one of them! Point being is the series has to be able to keep your attention, this one does that!! As long as you keep writing them I for one will keep Reading them! Love Yumfuck!! lol? Blessed Be ???

<strong>Wonderful</strong><br /><br />This series has been my favorite so far it's filled with adventures,magic and characters with a great sense of humor but it also definitely shows how important family and friends can be during times of change in your life as you grow. You will never be disappointed ever. Loved every minute so far and I'm looking forward to reading more as the series evolved thank you for sharing your stories.

<strong>YTT shenanigans</strong><br /><br />I'm really enjoying this series, but I really love that troll. Leira and Correck Are coming across hard truths. And a lot of pieces coming in to play in this book. The story is advancing, but not much resolved. Just a whole lot more questions. The book is extremely interesting throughout and I can't wait to get started on the next one.<br />Series must be read in order. Our lead characters are getting closer and closer, but nothing romantic.