Reviews

Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho

kitkat13's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

amlibera's review against another edition

3.0

This took a long time to get into,(so. much. exposition. and. world. building.) then about two thirds of the way through it turned into a brilliant multi-cultural Regency era fantasy screwball comedy. And then it got stiff again. I nearly gave it four stars because the screwball bit was truly great.

cat_queen005's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

themanfromdelmonte's review against another edition

3.0

It’s a bit slight. The blurb says, “English magic faces it’s darkest hour.” but there’s no hint of peril at any point.
I’ll probably read at least one of the sequels though

gavinsteyn's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

sofiaswingstedt's review against another edition

5.0

Delightful and refreshing

lindril's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

rosieclaverton's review against another edition

4.0

A common fantasy conceit - recent British history, but with magic - yet this book actually acknowledges the reality of that history. Racism, sexism, nepotism and the Empire above all. The cover tag that refers to the "darkest hour" of English magic is a perfect pun, and the perfect summation of how this story plays with humour as well as the serious business of challenging the establishment and trailblazing - and yet keeping your life.

I particularly enjoyed how the relationship between Sir Stephen and Zacharias was characterised - father and son, freed slave and former owner, uncomfortable successor and legend in his field.

I hope there are more of these planned, because I am really looking forward to exploring this universe more.

thestoryowl's review against another edition

4.0

A pleasant magical piece set in regency England. The treatment of magic and familiars was earnest but not overly serious. I especially enjoyed the character of Prunella and her interactions with the Sorcerer Royal.

pictrufa's review against another edition

5.0

¿Qué maravilla acabo de leer?

Suerte que Duermevela no tardará en publicar su segunda parte en la que seguiremos disfrutando de tan magníficos personajes.

Como siempre, un libro compartido siempre es mejor, y he leído este en compañía del Aquelarre de Magrat para poder sorprendernos juntos, comentar y sufrir por los pjs =)

El hechicero de la corona está ambientado en un Londres de regencia repleto de magia, política, dragones, seres feéricos y personajes inolvidables. Nos presenta este mundo y sociedad de clases con una crítica mordaz al racismo y machismo de la época. Al principio, tan crudo y tan masticable en las primeras páginas, conseguía que hasta frunciera el ceño leyendo xD (porque es algo a lo que no te terminas de acostumbrar) pero después se vuelve más sutil e incluso te ríes con la lucha y las ocurrencias de sus personajes.

Maravilla