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Sep 20, 2021mayasarahstock rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
In this book, Nora Fischer wanders off into an alternate, magical world where everything seems to be perfect. However, this world is an illusion and Nora is actually in danger. In order to survive, Nora must learn magic, tame demons, and…
Nov 04, 2020a_conzg rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Enjoyed it for what it was, the world building and characters were captivating and I did enjoy the main character's journey of learning how to wield magic. I would have liked the romance to be a bit more developed, it's clear there is…
Sep 07, 2019Tanesis rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
What the heck did I just finish reading... This is a terrible book and I don't recommend it. It's like this auther finished this book and then went on to write the last season of Game of Thrones.... So many unnecessary plot points that…
Jul 16, 2019Lorellian rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Disappointing ending, which would have been fine had there been a sequel, but it's been at least 5 years since it was published and no sequel. Too many plot points are left unresolved, even after 550+ pages. :(
Apr 29, 2019CharAdcock rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I don't really know why so many people have given this such a high rating. I've read several fantasy novels better than this one. It starts out slow...and doesn't really pick up. Not all bad: It made some sense to be so slow while Nora was…
Apr 14, 2019jmath_ rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I had so much fun reading this book; I loved all of the setting shifts and detailing in each aspect of the magical realms the author created. I'm also a big Diana Wynne Jones fan, and the subtlety yet somehow strong romance in this book…
Mar 06, 2018sello002 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
For those of you who enjoyed Harry Potter (like myself!), this is a fantastic story into the depths of a different magical world! I loved how strong Nora was throughout the book, even standing up for herself in the most terrifying of…
Jan 04, 2018nbaquino rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Took too long for some action, kinda predictable, couldn't finish the book.
Jan 26, 2017s390325 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is an amazing, fascinating, stay up all night to finish book! I thoroughly enjoyed it and I am eagerly awaiting a sequel! I read a review that compared Nora to an adult Hermione Granger. I think a better comparison is an adult…
larissaneale
Jul 08, 2015
I loved this book. Would highly recommend.
Jun 15, 2015romantique1915 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
As auspicious as it appeared, and as favourable the reviews by competent authors were, this mediocre novel with its poorly thought out plot was a great disappointment on so many levels. First of all, anyone comparing the heroine, Nora to…
May 31, 2014SybilWood rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Superb. I liked it so much I immediately started listening (to the CD Version) again. I'm hoping for a sequel or better yet a multi-volume series.
Apr 03, 2014Citizenofthecosmos rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was recommended to me by a woman friend in the book trade. We both love it and are eagerly awaiting the sequel.
Feb 03, 2014hopefoot27 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing book, great escape from the real world! Though a rather lengthy book at over 400 pages, I couldn't put it down and wished for more!
Kittykatkins
Jan 31, 2014Kittykatkins rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book very much, and found that I easily got lost in the world. The heroine is engaging mainly because she's very dour, and I find that a refreshing change from all the other perky lasses that exist in this type of fiction.…
crankylibrarian
Dec 22, 2013crankylibrarian rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Good lord. Just as every soap opera about lovers from different social groups is not Romeo and Juliet, not every romance featuring a hardheaded woman and an arrogant, socially superior man is Pride and Prejudice, (are you listening Bridget…
Sep 26, 2013claireswazey rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I guess I had a different take on this novel. To me, it was a bit reminiscent of The Magicians. It didn't tell the same story or use the same style of prose, but what it did do was have an adult take on the endlessly twee Harry Potter and…
Sep 13, 2013ParnassusReads rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Please do not let Goodreads or Amazon, or anyone else, lead you to think that this is anything like, or belongs in the same category as, Lev Grossman’s The Magicians or The Magician King, because it most definitely is NOT. If you are…
amodolo
Sep 03, 2013amodolo rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This was a cute and fun book, I think it was longer than need be. There were quite a few parts that I felt didn't really add to the story and that maybe it could have been parsed by about 100 or so pages, but it was a great story. I wasn't…
Aug 15, 2013judycary rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wow, what a great read, can't wait for her next book to come out, best travel (time, place) book since Diana Gabaldon
Aug 07, 2013turbo12 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
If you enjoy independent women, fantasy, elves, magic and a bit of a love story - I recommend checking out this book