Elaine White's Life in Books
The Author
Elaine White is the author of multi-genre MM romance, celebrating 'love is love' and offering diversity in both genre and character within her stories.
Growing up in a small town and fighting cancer in her early teens taught her that life is short and dreams should be pursued. She lives vicariously through her independent, and often hellion characters, exploring all possibilities within the romantic universe.
The Winner of two Watty Awards – Collector's Dream (An Unpredictable Life) and Hidden Gem (Faithfully) – and an Honourable Mention in 2016's Rainbow Awards (A Royal Craving) Elaine is a self-professed geek, reading addict, and a romantic at heart.
The Reviewer
I’m an author and reader, who just can’t get away from books. I discovered the MM genre a few years ago and became addicted.
Top #50 UK reviewer on Goodreads
#1 reviewer on Divine Magazine
Bad Magic
Book – Bad Magic (Spell Slave #1)Author – Evelyn Elliott
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 161
Cover – Love it!
POV – 3rd person, multiple POV
Would I read it again – Are you kidding? Of course!
Genre – Fantasy, Adventure, Magic, LGBT, Gay, Bisexual
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK, BY THE AUTHOR, IN RETURN FOR AN HONEST REVIEW **
Reviewed for Divine Magazine
I knew months ago, when I first saw the cover and blurb for this book, that I had to have it. I wasn't disappointed.
I'll admit that, while the story is predominantly about Regis and Jonathan, I spent about 50% of the time wanting them to get together and the other 50% happily waiting for them to include Crow in their little romance. Which would have been wonderful.
I loved that we were given just enough flashbacks to allow for a clear understanding of what Regis and Crow had felt, growing up under the horrible witch Myra's thumb. Being raised by her and used by her, for their magic and their cleaning abilities, sounded truly horrible. But, at the same time, I fell in love with Crow, because of how he treated Regis, for the love he had for him and how he took care of him. It was all so beautiful.
Having the multiple POV meant that we got to see the story from Regis, Crow and sometimes Jonathan's POV (though this was less often). Primarily, it's Regis' story. He's the real MC; the one with all the drama, the chaos and the pain.
But, equally, I loved all three. I even loved Chartreuse, the dragon. She added a little levity to high impact moments, when it was most needed.
I won't talk about the plot, as it would ruin it for anyone who hasn't read it yet, but I will say that it was brilliantly written, with an exquisite attention to detail and world building. This author has just become a new favourite of mine and I can't wait to delve right into book 2.
Overall, a fantastic, high octane ride. Full of adventure, danger and heart-stopping emotion, I couldn't put it down. I devoured the book like Chartreuse would devour an enemy. One bite.
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Favourite Quote
“As a rule, he was not polite. There was only so much space in his head, after all, and he preferred to fill it with useful information, not trite nonsense like social skills.”
“Survival was a thousand small tasks: dusting, cooking, organizing books and notes. Escape... well, that was a matter of patience.”
