Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Beverly Finnie

Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1)Unearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I’m up in the air when it comes to Unearthly Magik. There were parts of it I liked and parts I didn’t like. One of those things I personally didn’t like was all the Spanish throughout. Having to constantly look things up just took me out of the story. A story that was intriguing to say the least. I enjoyed the story the author brought to the page, I just didn’t like the excess. I’m the same way with foreign language movies so it’s nothing against the author, just not my forte. A supernatural mystery with dark underground undertones. Who wouldn’t like that kind of thing.
Ava, is a Gray Mage, who refuses to answer to a boss. Love that strong female lead! She takes odds and ends detective like work jobs. To get by with her two best friends and their business Black Cauldron Detective Agency. She also has some very dark connections if need be, but they always come at a price. Ava is tasked by her old boss, who she despises, to find the Laurent, an ancient book of spells and secrets of the magikal world. One that could cause massive issues in the wrong hands.
Max, brought in my Tasis, to help assist Ava in finding the Laurent. Both are powerful Mages, the only problem is they don’t trust one another. So how can they work together? Best part is they have 7 days to find it. Going to various supernatural hang outs and events they start to piece together clues and leads to steer them in the right direction. Just a few bumps in the road along the way.
Does the lack of trust get in the way?
Is the man Ava knows better than she cares to admit in this deeper than he’s letting on?
So many questions and so many answers to find. Can you figure out the mystery before it’s too late? Times ticking and they only have 7 days to succeed.
There’s so much going on at points it can be confusing. However if you can get past all that you will find there’s a pretty good story in there. One worth giving a try despite my grievances.

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