A review by jenchendao
Spellmaker by Charlie N. Holmberg

5.0

I was immediately pulled into this story, and I was held firm until the very end. I have always been a fan of Sherlock type mystery novels, and this definitely gave me similar vibes, but with magic added into the mix. I really loved the magic system, and everything was explained very clearly and was very easy to follow. I loved how you can follow Elsie as she attempts to navigate society, the magical hierarchy, and her new love, while also attempting to keep her magical skills secret so she isn't thrown in jail. And of course, the secret murderer she's trying to catch. Master Merton really reminded me of Moriarty, making the Sherlock parallel even stronger for me, especially when it seemed she was going to escape. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, and I can't wait for the next one!