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Angel Mage by Garth Nix

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chelseaviolet's review against another edition

medium-paced

2.0

This book is YA at it's most basic. It had many elements that I should have loved.

Angels that worshippers could call upon for aid, a rogue angel that caused a devastating plague that could be spread if they were called upon, a delusional bishop out to reunite with her love who happened to be said fallen angel. Then there were a band of misfit characters who were the key to the bishop fulfilling her quest, but could they stop her? This was also pretty much female led, which was nice to see in a church establishment.

However, I just couldn’t sink my teeth into this one. I found that it was lacking the depth that was sorely needed. The magic system was unique and remains it's best feature, but it did not make up for the boring plot and bland characters. Traded my copy back in to the bookshop.

ksophialydia's review against another edition

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slow-paced

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

1.0

ms_rey's review against another edition

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4.0

Garth Nix proves once again that he writes interesting characters in interesting settings.

komali_2's review against another edition

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3.0

Readable and entertaining, but very short, compact. Somewhat anticlimactic. Kinda uninteresting villain. Failure to get me invested in stakes. Smacks of a bit too much YA.

alexandramilne's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

lalexvp's review against another edition

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4.0

This was truly well written and I alway enjoy Garth Nix. But I just couldn’t get super into this one. The way the story was told brought it up to 4 star level from a 3. This was the first book written by a man that I have read in years, a white man no less, yet it was like a constant slap in the face reminding me to check my privilege and my biases shaped by the white patriarchy. There is a distinct reason why I keep feeding myself femme authors, particularly authors of color, and yet Nic’s writing style drew out of me all the bullshit that I still carry around with me through this world. It was a delight and it was refreshing, but the story line itself I found lacking. I can see the setup for a sequel and I’m not sure I’m dedicated enough to pick it up.