117 reviews for:

The Golden Age of Magic

Luanne G. Smith

3.31 AVERAGE

linguisticali's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous fast-paced

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I received an ALC from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a cute and quick read. The main character feels very young and naive, and the plot is simple, making this feel like a book for younger readers. It didn't blow me away, but I didn't have any major issues with the book or the narration either.

I do think the pacing could have been strengthened - I think it's only at about 60 or 70% that the older guardiennes fill Celeste in on some key context for the mystery. I'd have liked her to be able to be a more active participant in everything that's going on.

I see this is marketed as the first in a series, so I may check out the next one. The golden age Hollywood setting is fun and unusual, and it'll be interesting to see how Celeste develops as she grows into her role.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

kimberlybaileyread's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous hopeful fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

saltydogreads's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

leilaammartin's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I liked it. 

samanthanoel's review

4.75

emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

sabrams_010's review against another edition

3.25

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

bubbies0307's review against another edition

1.0

adventurous medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

carlyeka's review against another edition

3.0

mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

silvernfire's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

mjordan410's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Loved this story. Magical, mayhem and a good twist. An enjoyable ride.