A review by lalazu
The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg

3.0

It wasn't bad. It also wasn't good.
The parts were there, I like the setting, I loved the idea of the heart.
Other parts weren't so great. Ceony literally fell in love with Em- Magician Thane after two weeks, of which he was gone one. And then risks her life for him. Why. Cringe.

Also I cannot stand Ceony anyway. She's just a girl with a hero complex. Who's also perfect at everything she does. Couldn't make this up even if I tried.
Emery is okay. But his laughing eyes? That's not how it works. Come on.
I don't think I'll be reading the next two books, this let me down and is a story in and of itself so I don't need the rest.
It's a good read for when you want to relax and not think. The writing is very simple, you don't need to use your head. But don't expect more than that.