A review by readwithalycia
The Rebel Mages by Laurie Forest

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book is such a great prequel to The Black Witch chronicles. With both WandFasted and Light Mage in it, I loved rereading about how Elloren’s parents met and getting to know the other resistance members that we only briefly meet in other books. I just wish we got more with them, especially during the time of when Vale and Tesla were actively working against The Black Witch. And then we get more insight on how Sage became a part of the resistance and her Icaral baby, which of course is part of what starts the whole series. It all around gives so much more perspective and after my reread, there are many Easter eggs that are then seen again with Elloren during her story. Again, I just wish I had more with these other characters and I just know I will never get about of this series in general.