A review by hybridhavoc
Mystic by Jason Denzel

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

This is a good book for the author's first published work (I think?). I'm not sure if the author intended for the reader to so easily guess many of the twists revealed along the way. I don't think this in itself took away from the reading experience though as the reveals of those twists were not particularly dramatic or explosive - so having guessed them in advance, you weren't missing out on much.

I found it difficult to really connect with any of the characters. The world, however, does feel interesting and sufficiently mysterious that I would like to learn more about it. If you are a fan of a hard magic system in fantasy, with clearly stated rules and mechanics, you may not find the magic of this world very appealing.

I will likely read the sequel at some point, and hope to see some growth from the author.