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A review by nerdgirllin
Cephrael's Hand by Melissa McPhail
4.0
I'm giving this book a 3.5 because I'm in between liking it and loving it. Let's start with what I didn't like. First, this book starts slow and I mean really slow. It doesn't pick up until you're about a third way through the book. Some on the concepts are a bit confusing as well. While the "magic" system is interesting and original, it could have been explained so much better.
Now, what I did like about this book was the originality. A magic system based on patterns is interesting. In reading this book it didn't feel like I was reading the same fantasy novel over and over again with different characters and a new setting (which is totally the case in some books). The world building was nice, which is a requirement of any decent fantasy novel. Additionally, McPhail comes through in the end and gives you gripping tale of action, adventure, and magic that will definitely leave you wanting to read the next book in the series...which is what I'm about to do right now. I'm going to keep an eye out for this author I think she has the potential to be one of greats!
Now, what I did like about this book was the originality. A magic system based on patterns is interesting. In reading this book it didn't feel like I was reading the same fantasy novel over and over again with different characters and a new setting (which is totally the case in some books). The world building was nice, which is a requirement of any decent fantasy novel. Additionally, McPhail comes through in the end and gives you gripping tale of action, adventure, and magic that will definitely leave you wanting to read the next book in the series...which is what I'm about to do right now. I'm going to keep an eye out for this author I think she has the potential to be one of greats!