The Novice: Book 2 of the Black Magician (Black Magician Trilogy, #2)

by Trudi Canavan

Sonea knows the other novices in the Magicians' Guild all come from powerful families, but she also knows she can turn to Rothen and Dannyl for help when she needs it. That is, until someone starts spreading malicious rumours about her - and Akkarin, the High Lord, steps in. Prompted by the Guild Ambassador, Lord Dannyl leaves for the Elyne court. His first order from Administrator Lorlen is to resume, in secret, High Lord Akkarin's long-abandoned research into ancient magical knowledge. Not knowing the true reason for his journey, Dannyl is soon facing unexpected dangers. Meanwhile, Sonea has almost forgotten the High Lord's dark secret, but keeping the truth hidden may be a grave mistake.

• ISBN10: 1841493147
• ISBN13: 9781841493145
• Publish Date: 1 July 2004 (first published 5 June 2002)
• Publish Status: Transferred
• Out of Print: 24 August 2013
• Publish Country: GB
• Imprint: Orbit
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 592
• Language: English

Reviews

[malberto]

The character developing is a little slow, but I really like the different POVs. One thing that perhaps could be less confusing was the passage of time, it's a little confusing to gauge how much time has passed since the first book.
That aside it is a great book.

[clairelm]

This is the second book in the Black Magician's Trilogy and is also a re-read for me.

The story picks up a short while after Sonea was taken under Rothen's guardianship and begins with her becoming a Novice. As well as the new lessons, she has to contend with less than pleasant classmates and also the secret she discovered at the end of The Magician's Guild.

Once again, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story flowed fluidly and dragged me along with it, desperate to discover the next twist. The characters continued to develop and I liked the addition of Tayend. There continued to be a balance of both good and bad, both overt and less obvious within the book, adding to the atmosphere. I would have liked to learn more about Akkarin but if I remember right, that's saved til the last book.

I can't wait to read the next one and finish the series!

[chymerra]

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