Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Romance
LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, LGBTQ
Reviewer: Maryann
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About The Book
Book one, “Magic, Monsters and Me” is available for just 99¢ January 6th-12th!
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In the thrilling sequel to “Magic, Monsters and Me,” Elijah Delomary forges new abilities with new mentors, seeks to reunify with Austin, and faces the terrible truth behind losing his powers. As war rages between Devlina and Zid’dra, Elijah and his family are drawn into the conflict.
Zid’dra grows stronger and brings Elijah to the precipice of destruction. Faced with a terrifying revelation, Elijah is pushed to protect his family, Austin, and the very fabric of existence. The weight of these challenges tests Elijah’s strength, forcing him to confront the darkest forces while proving the unwavering strength of his love to Austin.
As the evil plan comes to light, Elijah forges new abilities with new mentors, seeks to reunify with Austin, and faces the terrible truth behind losing his powers. As war rages between Devlina and Zid’dra, Elijah and his family are drawn into the conflict. Zid’dra grows stronger and brings Elijah to the precipice of destruction. Will he survive? Can he trust himself to do the right thing? Will he believe that love can conquer darkness and save the world?
Warnings: homophobia, racism, bullying, fat phobia, LGBT slurs, fade to black sex
The Review
Years ago, Belinda Delomary made some big mistakes. One of those mistakes affected her son’s life. Now, Elijah is seeking the truth from his mother, as he has to help Devlina take over the world.
As he believes he no longer has magic, he’s caught in a battle between Zid’dra and Devlina. He is also struggling to find his true self. There’s a darkness within him and he doesn’t know how to end it, and stop the battle with Zid’dra and Devlina.
He also has those that are close to his heart: his mother and he strives to make her proud. His father that he needs to prove his strength too. His very special boyfriend, who he want’s to be the best for . But all of these heavy responsibilities aren’t making it easy and Elijah is close to loosing himself forever.
The battle between Zid’dra and Devlina has Elijah using what little power he still has, and he will need to call on others and to take on dark forces to keep his love for Austin strong.
Elijah also has to face the fact that his mother hasn’t told him the truth, no matter how many times he has asked. With a surprise trip to Hong Kong for Austin’s birthday, he will meet Austin’s Grandmother, Au Yeung “Victoria” Kang. Victoria explains she is part of the “Congrehassa Sie Estantus,” and that she voted against him losing his powers. She thought that it was wrong to put a young person in that situation.
She teaches him the history of Hong Kong, and how the Yellow Emperor escaped and ended up on Old Earth. There were monsters who didn’t want the Magicals uniting with other groups, so the Anti-coven League was founded. The burden of the Delomary Family was never his to carry. At some point Elijah will have to trust his family, friends and Austin to give him support. When will it end?
Tong continues the unique story of Elijah Delomary and Austin Kang Jr. in Resurrecting My Magic, book two of “The Magical Alliance.” The story is filled with magic, different realms, evil monsters and demons, and fantastically descriptive world building.
It’s a coming of age story about how difficult it is to build friendships and learn how to trust. How much of a struggle it can be to just be yourself and not hurt the person you really care about.
Many of the Elijah and Austin’s friends have returned for this second tale, including Barn, Katie, Tyrone, Tyrell, Kevin, Tina, Gina, Letitia and Stylo, the Kang parents and the Delomary family, and of course the evil characters – Devlina and Zid’dra.
There’s a glossary at the back, along with a Hierarchy of Magicals, which are very helpful. I highly suggest reading the first book, Magic, Monster and Me, which introduces Elijah Delomary and Austin Kang, Jr.
I highly recommend Resurrecting My Magic – it’s an easy, enjoyable read.
The Reviewer
Hi, I’m Maryann, I started life in New York, moved to New Hampshire and in 1965 uprooted again to Sacramento, California. Once I retired I moved to West Palm Beach, Florida in 2011 and just moved back to Sacramento in March of 2018. My son, his wife and step-daughter flew out to Florida and we road tripped back so they got to see sights they have never seen. New Orleans and the Grand Canyon were the highlights. Now I am back on the west coast again to stay! From a young age Ialways liked to read.
I remember going to the library and reading the “Doctor Dolittle” books by Hugh Lofting. Much later on became a big fan of the classics, Edgar Alan Poe, Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker and as time went by Agatha Christie, Ray Bradbury and Stephen Kingand many other authors.
My first M/M shifter book I read was written by Jan Irving the “Uncommon Cowboys” series from 2012. She was the first author I ever contacted and sent an email to letting her know how much I liked this series. Sometime along the way I read “Zero to the Bone”by Jane Seville, I think just about everyone has read this book!
As it stands right now I’m really into mysteries, grit, gore and “triggers” don’t bother me. But if a blurb piques my interest I will read the book.
My kindle collection eclectic and over three thousand books and my Audible collection is slowly growing. I have both the kindle and audible apps on my ipod, ipads, and MAC. So there is never an excuse not to be listening or reading.
I joined Goodreads around 2012 and started posting reviews. One day a wonderful lady, Lisa Horan of The Novel Approach, sent me an email to see if I wanted to join her review group. Joining her site was such an eye opener. I got introduce to so many new authors that write for the LGBTQ genre. Needless to say, it was heart breaking when it ended.
But I found a really great site, QRI and it’s right here in Sacramento. Last year at QSAC I actually got to meet Scott Coatsworth, Amy Lane and Jeff Adams.
