Ceony Twil’s life changed forever when an anonymous donor
paid for her tuition to Tagis Praff, an elite magician training school. She’s
disappointed, however, when her dream job of becoming a Smelter comes to
naught. Short on paper magician and a natural at most magics, Ceony is pushed
into apprenticing with Emery Thane. Things get cut short, however, when a
person from Thane’s past, his ex-wife Lira, excises his heart. Running against
time, it’s up to Ceony to retrieve his heart and defeat the excisioner before
Thane dies. With little practical knowledge of paper folding and combat, can
Ceony defeat one of the most feared people?
Narrator, Amy McFadden does a great job of bringing to life Ceony's and the other character's voices with her unique, versatile narrative style. The plot is well developed, engaging, and keeps a fairly
fast pace despite its historical setting. The characters are likable and humorous. The dynamics between them are enjoyable and McFadden easily navigates their dialogue. Readers who like to get to know the characters well will appreciate the mix of action adventure with the more serious matters of the heart. Although some of the battles with Lira drag on a bit, the humor and action mixed in make up for it. Recommended for those readers who like an action-packed, historical
fantasy adventure.
4.5 out of 5 stars, ADULT
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