The Magic of You (Malory Novels)
by Johanna Lindsey
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Author: Johanna LindseyEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1993-06-01
ISBN: 0380756293
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Avon
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Book Review: Warren Didn't Stand a Chance Against Amy!
Summary: 4 Stars
I read the "The Magic of You" in two days, it was so delightful. The fourth book in the Malory series, "Magic" revolves around 18-year old Amy Malory pursuing - and seducing - her unwilling groom-to-be, hotheaded, coldhearted Warren Anderson. Amy is definitely a Malory: she's bold, witty, and determined to get what she wants, even if the object of her affection absolutely refuses to fall for her (didn't those rakes, Anthony and James, as well as impish Regina, have the same problem?). Warren is an explosive man who is nursing a bitter resentment against marriage and the woman who played him false, forcing Amy to try anything and everything to melt his heart. It's hysterical to see how far she goes.
I enjoyed reading "Magic"; it had great Malory banter and brilliant family scenes, such as the whole family's reaction as Warren's sister Georgina gives birth. There were, however, a couple reasons I gave this book a 4 instead of 5. For one, a few of the Malorys I'd have liked to seen more of, like Regina, Nick, and Roslynn, barely made appearances. Of course, this is not a serious complaint, since this isn't their book, and I can read "Love Only Once" or "Tender Rebel" ay time I want to satisfy that desire. A real complaint, though, was the whole kidnapping thing. It really didn't add much to the story other than to get Amy and Warren in bed together (which occurs, finally, more than 300 pages into the book). The threat to their lives was an afterthought in relation to their rocky courtship. In addition, I thought referring to the Chinese as "Oriental" was rude, especially since the book was published in 1993 (and, honestly, I don't care if people actually said that word in the 1800s, because I can point out the English and American jargon, etc. used in this book aren't exactly accurate either). I also didn't like Taishi's silly broken English, which while I'm sure many people thought amusing, I thought in poor taste. Anyway, I hate to sound so PC, but that did bug me as I read it.
So that's my assessment of "The Magic of You," a vastly entertaining novel (with a few flaws) about two extremely stubborn people caught in the pursuit of love. To better enjoy this novel, I'd recommend reading the 3 that came before it ("Love Only Once," "Tender Rebel," and "Gentle Rogue") to really appreciate the characters and back-story.
Summary of The Magic of You (Malory Novels)
As wild and reckless as the most incorrigible of her male cousins, Amy Malory has reached a marriageable age and has set her sights on a most inappropriate mate: the straight-laced American ship captain who once nearly had her Uncle James hung for piracy.
Warren Anderson is shocked by the brazen advances of his despised enemy's beautiful niece. Though determined to resist her, he burns for the enchanting British minx. And an impassioned heart implores him to surrender to a love that could stoke the smouldering fires of a family feud into a dangerous, all consuming blaze.
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