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amalies's review
5.0
I think it's safe to say when you finish the second book of a series, look at your clock and realize there is exactly 20 minutes before the library closes and you can go get the 3rd book and then you don't set it down until you finish reading it 3 hours later that you really enjoyed the book. All the different details thigh out the first two books are wielded together very very well. I was about to punch the book twice because of the idiocy of the people around Conn and what happens in the chapters after the climax of the book, but it was amazing. I think someone that has read the first two books can infer from the title that Conn finds his new locus magicalicus. However, that is quite the journey and so unexpected in its ending that it really makes the book so great! Totally worth a late night of reading and would recommend this book to anyone who is interested and enjoys fantasy books.
monniebiloney's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A wonderful conclusion to the magic thief series, I can't belive there's 1 more!
Very exciting!
Very exciting!
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Kidnapping, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
jscarpa14's review against another edition
4.0
Again I loved the narrator, but I truly loved the story. I don't have the novella in audiobook so I'll be reading that next and I'll miss hearing Conn's voice out loud.
This story was intriguing because not only did it go to much darker places than previous novels in the series, it brought in a whole new level of magic and wonder by truly introducing live dragons into the world of The Magic Thief. Conn's voice is loveable as always and I enjoyed going with him on his journey to locate a new stone and felt for him at every trial and tribulation he faced in the story.
This book is exciting fast paced and truly enjoyable. Highly recommended.
This story was intriguing because not only did it go to much darker places than previous novels in the series, it brought in a whole new level of magic and wonder by truly introducing live dragons into the world of The Magic Thief. Conn's voice is loveable as always and I enjoyed going with him on his journey to locate a new stone and felt for him at every trial and tribulation he faced in the story.
This book is exciting fast paced and truly enjoyable. Highly recommended.
bak8382's review against another edition
4.0
In this totally satisfying conclusion to the Magic Thief series Conn is once again on the run. He's been banned from Wellmet, so he's hiding out in the Twilight, with some help from Nevery and Benet. They're working to fortify the city against an evil magic that is on it's way, and Conn is still on the lookout for his locus magicalicus.
This is the first time I've read a book in this series instead of listening to it, and while I love the audio I've discovered I've missed out on some fun illustrations. All the main characters are back, and thankfully most of them still believe in Conn which is a welcome change from the last book. Conn's new locus magicalicus is an interesting development along with the way he eventually deals with the evil magic. All the loose ends are tied up satisfactorily, but I'm a bit sad to let Conn go . . .
This is the first time I've read a book in this series instead of listening to it, and while I love the audio I've discovered I've missed out on some fun illustrations. All the main characters are back, and thankfully most of them still believe in Conn which is a welcome change from the last book. Conn's new locus magicalicus is an interesting development along with the way he eventually deals with the evil magic. All the loose ends are tied up satisfactorily, but I'm a bit sad to let Conn go . . .
sandraagee's review against another edition
4.0
Great conclusion to this trilogy. This series and especially this third volume has managed to combine lots of new and interesting ideas with old tried-and-true fantasy conventions. Exciting and definitely satisfying.
trankin's review against another edition
4.0
The third book was just as fun as the first two. All readers in my family have enjoyed this series. Especially my 11-year old son.
megmoggs's review against another edition
4.0
Hehe, this was a cute book. It's about a street-boy that attempts to pick-pocket a wizard, and is somehow unaffected by the wizard's locust stone. The wizard senses the boy, Conn, is more than he thinks he is, and takes him on as an apprentice. Juggling his life serving and learning from the wizard, and his old life of stealing on the streets, Conn must try and figure out who is stealing the city's magic, no matter what the danger.
It's not a complex book - it's a fun, entertaining read that made me smile. It is exciting, and though it's not the most original of plots, the characters are well thought-out and you learn to relate to them. So I will be buying the sequel, for some more guilty fun.
-Zanthie ;)
It's not a complex book - it's a fun, entertaining read that made me smile. It is exciting, and though it's not the most original of plots, the characters are well thought-out and you learn to relate to them. So I will be buying the sequel, for some more guilty fun.
-Zanthie ;)
ashleylm's review against another edition
3.0
The subsequent books, while pleasant enough, have not lived up to my enjoyment of the first one. And I think I've figured out why. Book #1 featured a plucky protagonist who, against all odds, succeeded. And when I reach for a kid's fantasy book, that's sort of what I'm in the mood for. If I want Crime and Punishment or something by Nadine Gordimer, I'm old enough to opt for those ... but I didn't, I'm hoping for cosy/charming/pleasant/easy/gripping/delightful etc.
Books 2 and 3 have the protagonist failing and losing and fighting and struggling and drifting and hiding ... he very rarely succeeds at anything, and it's ultimately depressing, even if he ultimately succeeds at the most important thing. Perhaps that makes this book weighty or important, and I'm just not in the mood to appreciate it, but I don't think so (I can think of other children's books that took a darker, sadder turn, and while I was surprised, I felt it worked). These books feel too slight to support importance--they want to be delightful fun page-turners, and they're not hewing to their paths!
(Note: 5 stars = amazing, wonderful, 4 = very good book, 3 = decent read, 2 = disappointing, 1 = awful, just awful. I'm fairly good at picking for myself so end up with a lot of 4s).
Books 2 and 3 have the protagonist failing and losing and fighting and struggling and drifting and hiding ... he very rarely succeeds at anything, and it's ultimately depressing, even if he ultimately succeeds at the most important thing. Perhaps that makes this book weighty or important, and I'm just not in the mood to appreciate it, but I don't think so (I can think of other children's books that took a darker, sadder turn, and while I was surprised, I felt it worked). These books feel too slight to support importance--they want to be delightful fun page-turners, and they're not hewing to their paths!
(Note: 5 stars = amazing, wonderful, 4 = very good book, 3 = decent read, 2 = disappointing, 1 = awful, just awful. I'm fairly good at picking for myself so end up with a lot of 4s).
i_will_papercut_a_bish's review against another edition
5.0
It's rare that an author endears a set of characters to me enough to make me cry, but Sarah Prineas has done it with The Magic Thief series. Fascinating story line, unique voice and rough-around-the-edges characters that I've grown increasingly attached to. Beautiful.