A review by gs_jennsen
The Ronan Scrolls by Katie Cross
5.0
Even in Antebellum, magic is never simple.
Anyone who has read any of the Network books or short stories knows that magic infuses everything about life in Antebellum. In many respects, magic simply IS.
But not in all respects. Some magic still has the power to evoke fear and violence; to upend society and ruin lives. Understanding the nature of this magic is Ronan's stated purpose, but in truth his journey is far more personal in nature - one driven by grief, guilt and even obsession.
I have to say, as an introvert, Ronan endeared himself to me immediately. A scholar who finds his adventures in books, scrolls and data rather than the outside world - until the outside world holds the only *path* forward.
Anyone who has read any of the Network books or short stories knows that magic infuses everything about life in Antebellum. In many respects, magic simply IS.
But not in all respects. Some magic still has the power to evoke fear and violence; to upend society and ruin lives. Understanding the nature of this magic is Ronan's stated purpose, but in truth his journey is far more personal in nature - one driven by grief, guilt and even obsession.
I have to say, as an introvert, Ronan endeared himself to me immediately. A scholar who finds his adventures in books, scrolls and data rather than the outside world - until the outside world holds the only *path* forward.