Simon Snow, the Chosen One, destined to fulfil a prophecy long foretold. He’s also possibly the worst magician. Powerful, yes, but consistent? Not so much. His roommate, Baz, is also Simons sworn enemy- aside from The Humdrum possibly his worst enemy. The Mage, Simons mentor, is MIA, and a danger no one is prepared for is on the horizon. Amongst prophecies and enemies there’s school and dating … life is hard for a teenage magician.
I am by no means doing this summary justice. My best advice is read the damn book. Normally I wait a few days (to a month) after reading a book before I write a review. I let the book sink in. I think about it. Then I write about it. But not this time. I want to write about this while it’s fresh. When I’ve only just finished and Simon, Baz, Penny, Agatha, Lucy, The Mage, and everyone is still roaming in my thoughts and choking my heart. I really loved this story. I loved the magic. I loved the modernity. I loved the tragedy. I loved the heartache. I loved the hope. It was witty and fun and beautiful and sad. While I did predict the ending I loved the ending. I want to be sucked into this world longer. I want to disappear to Watford and fall into the story. Except…. well maybe with less Numpties.
This novel was everything I wanted, some things I needed, and a slew of things I didn’t even know I needed or wanted but now realise I couldn’t’ve lived without a moment longer.
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Happy reading!
Jah Will Provide 