Today, I’m glad to post my review of ALCHEMYSTIC by Anton Strout. I’ve read all his books and love his quirky characters and always look forward to his new offerings to the literary world. So without further ado, here is my review of ALCHEMYSTIC.
ALCHEMYSTIC
By ANTON STROUT
This was a public library copy.
Amazon Blurb:
AN OLD FRIEND OF THE FAMILY...
Alexandra Belarus is a struggling artist living in New York City, even though her family is rich in real estate, including a towering Gothic Gramercy Park building built by her great-great-grandfather. But the truth of her bloodline is revealed when she is attacked on the street and saved by an inhumanly powerful winged figure. A figure who knows the Belarus name... Lexi's great-great-grandfather was a Spellmason--an artisan who could work magic on stone. But in his day, dark forces conspired against him and his, so he left a spell of protection on his family. Now that Lexi is in danger, the spell has awoken her ancestor's most trusted and fearsome creation: a gargoyle named Stanis. Lexi and Stanis are equally surprised to find themselves bound to each other. But as they learn to work together, they realize that only united can they save the city they both love...
My favorite character:
It would have to be Alexandra (Lexi). She is a struggling artist who has the facets of humanity that I love. Some of these include intelligence, creativity, moral compass, and spirituality.
My thoughts:
The premise of the book is like nothing I’ve ever read. I like the thought of gargoyle as a real life protector and the elements of alchemy has always fascinated me. To see it brought to life in a book is awesome. This book is a mixture of action speckled with humor and compassion. If you enjoy the ancient art of alchemy, this is a good reading choice for you. There is also the allusion to romantic elements which I enjoyed as well.
Some of my favorite Stanis quotes:
“If living forever at the cost of all others is your only goal, then there is no hope for you.”
“What your great-great-grandfather did for me, he did out of kindness. He could not stand what had happened to me. He instilled that kindness within me, making me the grotesque you see before you. That was his gift to me.”
My rating:
5 FAIRIES
This is a heartfelt look into the human nature that is intertwined with magical elements. Metaphysics, romance, humanity, compassion, action, and humor all meshed into a wonderful masterpiece of writing splendor.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
This biography is from Anton’s Amazon Author Page.
Fantasy author Anton Strout was born in the Berkshire Hills mere miles from writing heavyweights Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville and currently lives in the haunted corn maze that is New Jersey (where nothing paranormal ever really happens, he assures you).
He is the author of the Simon Canderous urban fantasy series and Alchemystic, book one of the upcoming Spellmason Chronicles for Ace Books, a division of Penguin Group (USA). Anton is also the author of many short tales published in anthologies by DAW Books.
The Once & Future Podcast is his latest project, where he endeavors as Curator of Content to bring authors and readers together through a weekly news show format.
He has been a featured author guest of honor, speaker and workshop leader at San Diego Comic-Con, Gencon, New York Comic-Con, the Brooklyn Book Festival and many other conventions.
In his scant spare time, his is a writer, a sometimes actor, sometimes musician, occasional RPGer, and the world’s most casual and controller smashing video gamer. He currently works in the exciting world of publishing and yes, it is as glamorous as it sounds.
Find ANTON STOUT on the Web
WEBSITE: http://www.antonstrout.com/
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/anton.strout
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/antonstrout
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