ticits's review
4.0
I liked the story. Can't think of anything that really bothered me. Except for Miara at the end because she didn't realize it sooner.
bookswithnopictures's review
3.0
“Steal too many trinkets, and they think you can steal a man.”
This is a generous 3 star review. Some moments in the book were less than 3 star worthy. Descriptions were repetitive (ie he's a fool, she's a fool, everyone is foolish). I think the plot had great potential but I didn't love the execution.
This is a generous 3 star review. Some moments in the book were less than 3 star worthy. Descriptions were repetitive (ie he's a fool, she's a fool, everyone is foolish). I think the plot had great potential but I didn't love the execution.
heatherloureads's review
4.0
Mage Slave is a high fantasy YA story based a mage slave named Miara who is sent to kidnap Prince Avan and return him to her home. Dark magic binds her to this quest so escaping is not an option. After being successful in the kidnapping of the prince she sets out on her journey to take him to her home-- his rival kingdom.
I enjoyed the magic system in this book. It was easy to understand and fun to read about. Miara is a very headstrong character that has morals and knows that what she is doing is wrong, but since the magic binds her she is unable to escape. Avan is also very headstong, but he is also understanding and kind, but fierce as well.
This is a fast paced novel that keeps you entertained from beginning to end. For someone who usually doesn't enjoy high fantasy, I really liked this story and plan to pick up the next novel in this series.
I enjoyed the magic system in this book. It was easy to understand and fun to read about. Miara is a very headstrong character that has morals and knows that what she is doing is wrong, but since the magic binds her she is unable to escape. Avan is also very headstong, but he is also understanding and kind, but fierce as well.
This is a fast paced novel that keeps you entertained from beginning to end. For someone who usually doesn't enjoy high fantasy, I really liked this story and plan to pick up the next novel in this series.
koops333's review
4.0
3.75
This book was a fun read! Also I really like the magic system- especially Miara creature magic- where she can change into any animal-big or small-, turn others into animals, and even control humans to an extent (at we are creatures after a fashion) like changing her face shape to alter her appearance, or binding people. Cool and unique powers.
Also I like Aven as a character too, he was laid-back, cool as a cucumber, and curious. He was also a bit of fresh air after all of the macho-macho alpha types I've been reading lately. Not to say, even without an understanding of his Air magic, he couldn't kick some butt.
Romance was a little quick and cutesy, but its YA, so I'll give it a pass!
But overall, I'm def looking forward to see where this story goes!
This book was a fun read! Also I really like the magic system- especially Miara creature magic- where she can change into any animal-big or small-, turn others into animals, and even control humans to an extent (at we are creatures after a fashion) like changing her face shape to alter her appearance, or binding people. Cool and unique powers.
Also I like Aven as a character too, he was laid-back, cool as a cucumber, and curious. He was also a bit of fresh air after all of the macho-macho alpha types I've been reading lately. Not to say, even without an understanding of his Air magic, he couldn't kick some butt.
Romance was a little quick and cutesy, but its YA, so I'll give it a pass!
But overall, I'm def looking forward to see where this story goes!
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