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Save:The Arcane Academy (Undying Magician) by Shane Purdy follows Nathan Fox, a teenager caught in a world of magic after an accident reveals he has immortality. He is sent to an academy where he must learn magic while hiding his secret. Nathan struggles with horrible training from a mysterious doctor and the fear of being discovered by the powerful council. His friendships with classmates are tested as political games unfold around them, threatening his safety.
The writing style is straightforward and engaging, despite some critiques about pacing. The story gives a sense of a grim, war-torn world where even an immortal feels vulnerable. Although the academy life echoes familiar tropes, Nathan's unique situation adds intrigue. Some readers felt there was a lack of depth in character interactions and magic explanations, but the overall premise and world building hold promise for future books.
“Don’t worry, I’ll be fine,” I reassure them while opening the front door and stepping out of my family’s two story house onto the grassy front yard. The yard doesn’t have any signs or anything of the...December 2022•377 pages - #2
Save:A bold, complex, and action-packed start to a unique fantasy series with standout worldbuilding and magic - but it’s a bit of an acquired taste, especially if you like your stories fast and your magic systems simple. Worth it for fantasy fans willing to push through a dense opening.
In the book 'The Black Prism' by Brent Weeks, readers are introduced to a world where magic is based on colors, with each color granting specific abilities to its wielders. The story follows Gavin Guile, the Prism, who is the most powerful magic wielder and the Emperor. Gavin discovers the existence of a son born during a deadly war and this revelation sets off a chain of events uncovering long-buried secrets and leading to another war. The plot is filled with twists, complex choices, fascinating characters, and a fantastic magic system that keeps readers engaged and guessing about hidden motives and unusual alliances.
The writing style of Brent Weeks in 'The Black Prism' is praised for its imaginative world-building and unique magic system based on colors of light. The book is fast-paced, full of intrigue, and features a plot with lots of surprises and cloak-and-dagger scenarios that make it a fun and entertaining read. The characters are compelling, flawed, and well-developed, adding depth to the story and keeping readers invested in their fates.
Kip crawled toward the battlefield in the darkness, the mist pressing down, blotting out sound, scattering starlight. Though the adults shunned it and the children were forbidden to come here, he’d pl...August 2010•660 pages
