A review by clarissa_reads99
The Tethered Mage by Melissa Caruso

4.0

A fun fantasy novel with a 16th Century Italy vibe, and a fascinating magic syste. Certain people have magic powers, and are controlled by the state in the Raverran Empire. Some of those mages can do stuff like set things on fire, and others can use their magic to build devices like lamps, cannons, distance communicators, etc. Great characters, high stakes court intrigues, and an exciting plot.