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The Magic Thief
by Sarah Prineas, Antonio Javier Caparo
I have vague memories of reading this book many years ago, I believe when it came out. The premise was interesting, but it doesn't really explain how this "magic" works, or how you can steal it. Going from our stereotypical image of wizardry, Harry Potter, we draw a blank
Also, this is obviously a middle-grade book, but I found the characters very flat, moreso than can be excused. Conn had little to no personality, his master was just very grumbly and cranky (and stereotypical of adults in kid's books) and there was only one female character, Rowan, who he had little communication and relation with. This book needed a couple more runs through the editing mill before hitting the press, if you ask me.
Also, this is obviously a middle-grade book, but I found the characters very flat, moreso than can be excused. Conn had little to no personality, his master was just very grumbly and cranky (and stereotypical of adults in kid's books) and there was only one female character, Rowan, who he had little communication and relation with. This book needed a couple more runs through the editing mill before hitting the press, if you ask me.