Review: Opa!
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 20, 2013
E-Galley provided by publisher for fair review on my blog.  No remuneration was exchanged and all opinions herein are my own unless otherwise noted.Review is excerpted from there.A Greek Salad of lust, romance and international  supernatural political intrigue.Characters: Usually loveable, especially Casey, Nick and Lincone is a whole lotta Cruella Deville (Alvina).It's campy because of the extremes of beauty, talent, action and violence.I know this is a fun book; intended as a diversion, not depth. But even then there are a couple of discordant notes for me in this sometimes funny story of a curvy girls who's in love with a super rich, hot guy (he's also brilliant, and kind).  The first is the use of magic to fill plot holes.  How something happens is answered with spells and wards, defensive mages, etc.  It is too easy to turn to "Magick Ex Machina" for problems.  I find this is often an issue in novellas where the plot has to be simplified in order to fit into a proscribed page limit.There are several other points I would call spoilers so I have left them out here. They are included in the review on my blog.Other than that the idea is fun and charming (Prince Charming as Casey compares herself to Cinderella): Who amongst us hasn't dreamed of being made over, made to feel beautiful, and or strong and smart.  She's told she is beautiful, but then they make her over.  This is, of course, to show Casey she is beautiful and to make Nick's eyes bulge out of his head!Candace offers lots of lusting but not a bunch of sex. So, you can read this in public without blushing or attacking the guy in the seat next to you.It was diverting, engaging and amusing. I loved Casey's makeover and the way the author turns the stereotypes about beauty and fashion professionals on their heads.If you are seeking a diversion: something light, fun, romantic and steamy-ish, this is your perfect read. This provides ... escape -- compete with it's own Greek Island...Just add Baklava and Enjoy!