A review by twstdtink
The Magician's Daughter by H.G. Parry

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The world Parry creates is one in which magic has always been. But magic is also drying up and the ones who control it have turned to hoarding. Aside from her unique take on where magic (and familiars) come from, Perry also makes the unusual decision to have a protagonist who is a "muggle." This separates us from a good bit of the action but also makes the main character more relatable. While I enjoyed the premise of the story, I found the book altogether too long and repetitious. The characters rehashed things over and over again, getting caught in the same traps, mistrusting the same people, and having the same tired arguments. I could cut out 1/4 of this book and feel it would be a stronger story for it.