Reviews

-Single POV (Ceony)

I have mixed feelings. I love the magic system and the storyline. But I did feel a bit disconnected from the characters. As much as I wanted to love Ceony, she was somewhat immature and kept putting herself in bad situations.

readwithmekt's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.5

Ceony believes that she is ready to take her final exam and end her apprenticeship. But she has been keeping a secret from everyone, including Emery, she has discovered how to practice all the forms of magic. With time moving quickly towards her final exams a threat from the past is once again present. Ceony has made a promise but she fears that she will be unable to keep it. Will Ceony be able to become a master magician, and keep those she loves most safe?

This has been such an incredibly lovely series to read, I have greatly enjoyed every book and I believe this one has been my favorite. I loved that it incorporated both book 1 and 2. I loved that there were parts that reminded me of the set up of book 1 and that there were parts that reminded me of the set up of book 2. I love that we really see all the different types of magic this time around and how it was incorporated into the plot. I will be honest I am a little confused about there being a fourth book because I feel that everything was wrapped up in this book.

Ceony continues to be incredible. She has incredible strength and determination. I loved that she is willing to risk everything for those she loves. It was fun seeing different sides to her in this book. Getting the chance to see her interact more with her immediate family was really enjoyable. I loved the dynamic between her and her siblings.

Emery and Ceony are a wonderful balance of one another. Reading through the development of their relationship was so sweet. The way that they compliment one another is so fun to see. Their dialogue was perfect and all I wanted was more scenes with them together.

With medium pacing and chapters that varied in length this was the perfect book to end the month with. I loved that while there was adventure and some mystery it was not an intense read. I am super happy that I have read this but I am sad to be saying goodbye to these characters. This will definitely be a series that I revisit in the future. If you enjoy dynamic world building and different types of magic working together this is definitely a series that you should check out.

Have you read The Master Magician? What did you think?

polarbearlvr's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

Ah! She is so clever and also irrational! I love the writing and how it's not heavy.

deniset's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

oxlabyrinthxo's review against another edition

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5.0

Ceony is fast on her way to completing her apprenticeship as a Folder to her mentor/boyfriend Emery Thane. Due to their student/teacher relationship they have decided to keep there romance a secret until Ceony graduates, not that people don't suspect they are a bit too close because they do. To combat the gossip that Ceony had an unfair advantage in passing her exams to complete her apprenticeship, Emery sends her to study with another Folder temporarily. Only this Folder hates Emery and dislikes Ceony even more. Ceony finds herself losing focus on studying for her final exam when Excisioner Saraj Prendi escapes from prison to once again go after Ceony and the secrets she learned last year from former Gaffer turned Excisioner Grath Cobalt. Ceony can bond and unbond to materials at will, a magical art long forgotten.

Ceony is ordered by the Cabinet and Criminal Affairs to stay out of the investigation to find Saraj, but Ceony cannot help it. She goes after him, again and again. Each time finding that Saraj is making his way closer and closer to London, and not out of the country as Criminal Affairs believes. On top of this Ceony must navigate her way with Magician Bailey, her temporary mentor, and with the sudden silence from Emery Thane. Has he lost interest in her?

All in all this book was amazing! Seriously this series is one of the best things to happen to me ever. My only complaint is that it was too short! I wanted more happy endings at the end. I was happy Emery and Ceony are engaged at the end, kind of. A little epilogue with them happily married is all I'm asking for seriously! Well I suppose I shall just have to scour the internet for fanfiction to satisfy my curiosity.

cpcromer13's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

4.0

erikajay's review against another edition

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3.0

I absolutely love this series! But I could only give this book three stars because Ceony was getting on my nerves. When will she learn??
That being said, I still love the storyline and Emery is the best! I liked the new setting for a large majority of the book.

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