A review by somewheregirl7
The Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas
4.0
The little details make this book delightful, like the drawings at the start of each chapter, the runic alphabet in the back pages & the two biscuit recipes. I have to admit I did make Bennet's biscuits and they are quite yummy.
The description and characterization are the stars in this tale. A young thief steals a magic stone and becomes a magician's apprentice and must help save the city he lives in. He is an orphan. He has unusually strong powers. He does not have two best friends flanking him or a lightning bolt scar but these are minor details. The plot is predictable with no real twists or surprises, but the characters and writing are charming enough to carry the story. I enjoyed it and it was a quick, fun read. I'll definitely be picking up the next book when it comes out.
The description and characterization are the stars in this tale. A young thief steals a magic stone and becomes a magician's apprentice and must help save the city he lives in. He is an orphan. He has unusually strong powers. He does not have two best friends flanking him or a lightning bolt scar but these are minor details. The plot is predictable with no real twists or surprises, but the characters and writing are charming enough to carry the story. I enjoyed it and it was a quick, fun read. I'll definitely be picking up the next book when it comes out.