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A review by karen_hallam
The Real Boy by Anne Ursu, Erin Mcguire
5.0
So much to love in this book. It had me filled with goosebumps throughout. And I particularly loved the natural healing aspect as I have a herbalist certificate.
One of my favorite paragraphs, and I think it has relevance to how people often look outside, instead of within, to their own voice and heart, seeking soothsayers and fortunetellers.
p. 215: "Malcome had an odd look. "I'm sorry. I know this is hard. Magic is not ours to use, my boy. We think it serves us, but that is only magic playing tricks. Magic only makes us hungry for more magic. We need it more, we rely on it more, and thus it has more control over us. Do you understand?"
And the ending was very, very satisfying.
One of my favorite paragraphs, and I think it has relevance to how people often look outside, instead of within, to their own voice and heart, seeking soothsayers and fortunetellers.
p. 215: "Malcome had an odd look. "I'm sorry. I know this is hard. Magic is not ours to use, my boy. We think it serves us, but that is only magic playing tricks. Magic only makes us hungry for more magic. We need it more, we rely on it more, and thus it has more control over us. Do you understand?"
And the ending was very, very satisfying.