Reviews

Deep Wizardry by Diane Duane

garnetofeden's review against another edition

4.0

It's been a couple of months since Nita's and Kit's adventures in So You Want to Be a Wizard, but now they're being called upon again. The wonderful world that was built in the first book continues to expand with the introduction of some fantastically developed marine characters. One of my favorite things about this series is that magic has to follow scientific and mathematical rules. In this case, the blank check sorcery that Nita and Kit used in the previous volume is now up for payment, and the way the two children rise up to deal with a very grown-up situation is heartrendingly commendable. Although the geology is a little wonky, that's forgivable in a fantasy novel, and I’m eager to continue my reread with the next installment in the series.

Note: This cover doesn't match the copy I read even though it is the same ISBN.

Rating reviewed 1/20/2023.

moonblink39's review against another edition

5.0

A 4 star book with the fifth star going to the narrator. Christine Moore did an amazing job with the different whale characters.

ivycrowned's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

5.0

annika2304's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

moondom's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense 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

3.5

joti's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

5.0

I don't know if these books just found me at the right time or if they're genuinely brilliant but Iove the stories so far and can't wait to dive into the next one. I thought the young protagonists would put me off, but they surprisingly don't. The kind of fantasy that makes you feel things and reflect on life and love and faith and friendship. Just overall really great. 

kindlereads's review against another edition

4.0

Slow start, the story didn't really get going until about half way in. But then it was good, just had to push through.

grid's review against another edition

4.0

Took longer to get through this one than the first. Lots of poetry and beautiful prose in this. My daughter and I both liked it well enough. We will probably look for the third in the series.

hstapp's review against another edition

3.0

I enjoyed this book but it's not as good as the first. This probably has something to do with my dislike of nautical stories. Not that this is a nautical story, really, but perhaps the taking place in the ocean has something to do with it.

littleduckreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

4.0