A review by rosieclaverton
Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho

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.