Review of The Mysterious Mage
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Mysterious Mage" by Frank DeCario.]
The Mysterious Mage by Frank DeCario follows Michael, a young man who learns he is a Mage. His family was dead, and he was living on the streets with Evie, a girl he treated like a younger sister. One day, Michael had the sense that something was wrong, and surely enough, a demon attacks him that same day. Others come to lead him into a world of magic where danger lies at every turn. There, Michael meets Elaina, a priestess assigned to be his aid. The two have a strong connection that grows deeper each day. Will Michael's newfound power be enough to keep everyone he loves safe, or will the growing darkness destroy them all?
My favorite part of this book was the endearing relationship between Michael and Evie. When he first learned he had magic and was being taken away, his first thought was for her. He said, in no uncertain terms, that she was to be taken too so he could continue to keep her safe. I found this relationship refreshing to read about. It made Michael a more likeable character.
This book desperately needs additional proofreading. There were many errors throughout the book, such as missing quotation marks, missing punctuation, and capitalization issues. I found the sheer number of errors to be quite distracting from my reading experience. I sincerely hope that this book undergoes additional editing.
Additionally, I thought that Michael's arc was not convincing. Once he learned that he was a Mage, he began to train. He progressed at an unrealistic pace. I would have liked to see him struggle a bit more at the beginning of the book. It made the stakes feel less important because Michael was constantly finding a convenient solution to each problem with almost no issue.
I rate this book 2 out of 5 stars. While I thought the overall premise was interesting, the number of errors throughout the book greatly impacted my reading experience. Additionally, I felt as though Michael's arc felt too convenient, making the stakes feel low. This is the reason for the low score. If you are an avid fantasy reader who is able to look past editing issues, you might enjoy this book. However, I do not recommend this book to the average reader.
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The Mysterious Mage by Frank DeCario follows Michael, a young man who learns he is a Mage. His family was dead, and he was living on the streets with Evie, a girl he treated like a younger sister. One day, Michael had the sense that something was wrong, and surely enough, a demon attacks him that same day. Others come to lead him into a world of magic where danger lies at every turn. There, Michael meets Elaina, a priestess assigned to be his aid. The two have a strong connection that grows deeper each day. Will Michael's newfound power be enough to keep everyone he loves safe, or will the growing darkness destroy them all?
My favorite part of this book was the endearing relationship between Michael and Evie. When he first learned he had magic and was being taken away, his first thought was for her. He said, in no uncertain terms, that she was to be taken too so he could continue to keep her safe. I found this relationship refreshing to read about. It made Michael a more likeable character.
This book desperately needs additional proofreading. There were many errors throughout the book, such as missing quotation marks, missing punctuation, and capitalization issues. I found the sheer number of errors to be quite distracting from my reading experience. I sincerely hope that this book undergoes additional editing.
Additionally, I thought that Michael's arc was not convincing. Once he learned that he was a Mage, he began to train. He progressed at an unrealistic pace. I would have liked to see him struggle a bit more at the beginning of the book. It made the stakes feel less important because Michael was constantly finding a convenient solution to each problem with almost no issue.
I rate this book 2 out of 5 stars. While I thought the overall premise was interesting, the number of errors throughout the book greatly impacted my reading experience. Additionally, I felt as though Michael's arc felt too convenient, making the stakes feel low. This is the reason for the low score. If you are an avid fantasy reader who is able to look past editing issues, you might enjoy this book. However, I do not recommend this book to the average reader.
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The Mysterious Mage
View: on Bookshelves |
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