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monniebiloney's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A wonderful conclusion to the magic thief series, I can't belive there's 1 more!
Very exciting!
Very exciting!
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Kidnapping, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
jscarpa14's review
4.0
Again I loved the narrator, but I truly loved the story. I don't have the novella in audiobook so I'll be reading that next and I'll miss hearing Conn's voice out loud.
This story was intriguing because not only did it go to much darker places than previous novels in the series, it brought in a whole new level of magic and wonder by truly introducing live dragons into the world of The Magic Thief. Conn's voice is loveable as always and I enjoyed going with him on his journey to locate a new stone and felt for him at every trial and tribulation he faced in the story.
This book is exciting fast paced and truly enjoyable. Highly recommended.
This story was intriguing because not only did it go to much darker places than previous novels in the series, it brought in a whole new level of magic and wonder by truly introducing live dragons into the world of The Magic Thief. Conn's voice is loveable as always and I enjoyed going with him on his journey to locate a new stone and felt for him at every trial and tribulation he faced in the story.
This book is exciting fast paced and truly enjoyable. Highly recommended.
bak8382's review against another edition
4.0
In this totally satisfying conclusion to the Magic Thief series Conn is once again on the run. He's been banned from Wellmet, so he's hiding out in the Twilight, with some help from Nevery and Benet. They're working to fortify the city against an evil magic that is on it's way, and Conn is still on the lookout for his locus magicalicus.
This is the first time I've read a book in this series instead of listening to it, and while I love the audio I've discovered I've missed out on some fun illustrations. All the main characters are back, and thankfully most of them still believe in Conn which is a welcome change from the last book. Conn's new locus magicalicus is an interesting development along with the way he eventually deals with the evil magic. All the loose ends are tied up satisfactorily, but I'm a bit sad to let Conn go . . .
This is the first time I've read a book in this series instead of listening to it, and while I love the audio I've discovered I've missed out on some fun illustrations. All the main characters are back, and thankfully most of them still believe in Conn which is a welcome change from the last book. Conn's new locus magicalicus is an interesting development along with the way he eventually deals with the evil magic. All the loose ends are tied up satisfactorily, but I'm a bit sad to let Conn go . . .
sandraagee's review against another edition
4.0
Great conclusion to this trilogy. This series and especially this third volume has managed to combine lots of new and interesting ideas with old tried-and-true fantasy conventions. Exciting and definitely satisfying.
trankin's review
4.0
The third book was just as fun as the first two. All readers in my family have enjoyed this series. Especially my 11-year old son.
megmoggs's review against another edition
4.0
Hehe, this was a cute book. It's about a street-boy that attempts to pick-pocket a wizard, and is somehow unaffected by the wizard's locust stone. The wizard senses the boy, Conn, is more than he thinks he is, and takes him on as an apprentice. Juggling his life serving and learning from the wizard, and his old life of stealing on the streets, Conn must try and figure out who is stealing the city's magic, no matter what the danger.
It's not a complex book - it's a fun, entertaining read that made me smile. It is exciting, and though it's not the most original of plots, the characters are well thought-out and you learn to relate to them. So I will be buying the sequel, for some more guilty fun.
-Zanthie ;)
It's not a complex book - it's a fun, entertaining read that made me smile. It is exciting, and though it's not the most original of plots, the characters are well thought-out and you learn to relate to them. So I will be buying the sequel, for some more guilty fun.
-Zanthie ;)
ashleylm's review against another edition
3.0
The subsequent books, while pleasant enough, have not lived up to my enjoyment of the first one. And I think I've figured out why. Book #1 featured a plucky protagonist who, against all odds, succeeded. And when I reach for a kid's fantasy book, that's sort of what I'm in the mood for. If I want Crime and Punishment or something by Nadine Gordimer, I'm old enough to opt for those ... but I didn't, I'm hoping for cosy/charming/pleasant/easy/gripping/delightful etc.
Books 2 and 3 have the protagonist failing and losing and fighting and struggling and drifting and hiding ... he very rarely succeeds at anything, and it's ultimately depressing, even if he ultimately succeeds at the most important thing. Perhaps that makes this book weighty or important, and I'm just not in the mood to appreciate it, but I don't think so (I can think of other children's books that took a darker, sadder turn, and while I was surprised, I felt it worked). These books feel too slight to support importance--they want to be delightful fun page-turners, and they're not hewing to their paths!
(Note: 5 stars = amazing, wonderful, 4 = very good book, 3 = decent read, 2 = disappointing, 1 = awful, just awful. I'm fairly good at picking for myself so end up with a lot of 4s).
Books 2 and 3 have the protagonist failing and losing and fighting and struggling and drifting and hiding ... he very rarely succeeds at anything, and it's ultimately depressing, even if he ultimately succeeds at the most important thing. Perhaps that makes this book weighty or important, and I'm just not in the mood to appreciate it, but I don't think so (I can think of other children's books that took a darker, sadder turn, and while I was surprised, I felt it worked). These books feel too slight to support importance--they want to be delightful fun page-turners, and they're not hewing to their paths!
(Note: 5 stars = amazing, wonderful, 4 = very good book, 3 = decent read, 2 = disappointing, 1 = awful, just awful. I'm fairly good at picking for myself so end up with a lot of 4s).
i_will_papercut_a_bish's review against another edition
5.0
It's rare that an author endears a set of characters to me enough to make me cry, but Sarah Prineas has done it with The Magic Thief series. Fascinating story line, unique voice and rough-around-the-edges characters that I've grown increasingly attached to. Beautiful.
nipomuki's review
5.0
I liked the third book even better than the first two! Maybe because it was all new to me? I love where this is going, and how we learn about the magic and where it comes from. I love the way Conn relates to others, always true to himself and the magic. I was deeply touched by Nevery‘s grief close to the end. Sniff.
Now I have to switch to ebook, or buy the last two books in audio format, too... Decisions, decisions.
Now I have to switch to ebook, or buy the last two books in audio format, too... Decisions, decisions.