Elloren is grand daughter of one of the most powerful Gardnerian mages to ever live and by all rights she should become the new Black Witch, powerful and capable of becoming the champion of her people. But little do others realize that Elloren may look exactly like her grand mother but she is nothing like her at all. Elloren is incapable of magic in a society that deems it a disgrace to be so. As she is sent to follow her dream of becoming an apothecary at Verpax University where all manner of people are allowed, Elloren comes to realize that her legacy will cast judgement upon her not only by her fellow Gardnerians but also by those who the Black Witch cast down. As she struggles to establish herself without the power of magic she must try to come to grips with the treachery surrounding her and find out for herself who she truly is and who her real friends and who her true enemies are. The world is about to change again and Elloren could be the pivotal point on which it rotates.
This book reflects many real world issues such as racism, addiction, anti feminists views, the struggles of being oneself in a society that judges upon shallow values. It is also an interesting universe with Verpax University at the top of my to visit list after Hogwarts. The main characters are also well crafted. My overall comment is that this story is worth following but I have to admit to having some issues with the pace of the book which lends it to being 601 pages. There were several points in the book where I couldn't stop myself from wishing it had been pruned more, tightened up a bit. However, still worth the read guys, and yes, there will be a second book to look forward too. Elloren is setting up to be a character that could really rock our reading worlds so here's hoping.
This book reflects many real world issues such as racism, addiction, anti feminists views, the struggles of being oneself in a society that judges upon shallow values. It is also an interesting universe with Verpax University at the top of my to visit list after Hogwarts. The main characters are also well crafted. My overall comment is that this story is worth following but I have to admit to having some issues with the pace of the book which lends it to being 601 pages. There were several points in the book where I couldn't stop myself from wishing it had been pruned more, tightened up a bit. However, still worth the read guys, and yes, there will be a second book to look forward too. Elloren is setting up to be a character that could really rock our reading worlds so here's hoping.
No comments:
Post a Comment