helengarrawayauthor's review
4.0
The Last Magus is the first book I have read from Mark Piggott, and I'm sure it won't be the last!
Piggott has created a rich world with strong characters, and an original magic system which is slowly revealed.
Gideon is a wonderful character, and adds a nice touch of mystery as we meet him regaining consciousness but not his memory, just in time to get stabbed though the heart. Fortunate for him he is rescued by an elderly man who is much more than he seems.
The story line keeps you hooked as Gideon strives to recover and to learn all that his mentor can teach him and his journey to follow his mentor's instructions after his death. The writer in me wishes Piggot showed us a bit more of the characters experiencing their emotions and reactions rather than telling us, but the reader in me can't wait to read more.
The armoury is pure magic, and I loved finding out about the 'characters' of the weapons that they call forth. The relationship between the wielder and the weapon was key for me, and I wish there was more of it!
The story picks up once he reaches the Basilon Magical academy and the world and the characters expand. I loved Lady Jacqueline and Wren and Guilfoy who turns into a useful ally at the academy!
Overall a wonderful tale and great characters that give us a very enjoyable read.
Piggott has created a rich world with strong characters, and an original magic system which is slowly revealed.
Gideon is a wonderful character, and adds a nice touch of mystery as we meet him regaining consciousness but not his memory, just in time to get stabbed though the heart. Fortunate for him he is rescued by an elderly man who is much more than he seems.
The story line keeps you hooked as Gideon strives to recover and to learn all that his mentor can teach him and his journey to follow his mentor's instructions after his death. The writer in me wishes Piggot showed us a bit more of the characters experiencing their emotions and reactions rather than telling us, but the reader in me can't wait to read more.
The armoury is pure magic, and I loved finding out about the 'characters' of the weapons that they call forth. The relationship between the wielder and the weapon was key for me, and I wish there was more of it!
The story picks up once he reaches the Basilon Magical academy and the world and the characters expand. I loved Lady Jacqueline and Wren and Guilfoy who turns into a useful ally at the academy!
Overall a wonderful tale and great characters that give us a very enjoyable read.
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