Quirky Cat
Book Summary:
The magic of the world is dying. Or rather, it's receding. Some people, like Rowan, have been fighting hard to ensure what remains is evenly spread around – as even those without the ability to wield grand powers still need a bit of magic.
Unfortunately, he's one of the few that thinks this way. The rest are eager to hoard away the magic, which may be strangling the world even further. This is the struggle that little Biddy has grown up in, and she may just be the solution to the problem.
My Review:
If you're looking for a magical read with lots of danger, magical politics, and familiars, this book is for you! But really, The Magician's Daughter caught my attention because of the core premise (hidden away on a magical island and all that). Everything else was icing on the cake.
There were parts I adored about The Magician's Daughter. That said, this book also has some pretty dark implications, so consider yourself warned. Admittedly, I did have trouble focusing on certain parts here and there, but overall The Magician's Daughter is a fantastic read (see what I did there?).
While I did really enjoy The Magician's Daughter, I can't help but wish that I had found this book when I was a bit younger. Young(er) me would have been absolutely enchanted by this novel. I know she would have found a role model in Biddy.
Highlights:
Magical world
Historical Fantasy
Familiars
Trigger Warnings:
Animal/Familiar Death
Magic Hunting
Orphanages
Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks | Quirky Cat's Comics | The Book Review Crew | Monkeys Fighting Robots | Storygraph | Bookhype | Bookstagram | Twitter | Tumblr | Reedsy