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The Magician's Apprentice

Written by Trudi Canavan

Average Score: 45(4)

Set hundreds of years before the events of The Magicians' Guild, THE MAGICIAN'S APPRENTICE is the new novel set in the world of Trudi Canavan's Black Magician Trilogy.

In the remote village of Mandryn, Tessia serves as assistant to her father, the village Healer. Her mother would rather she found a husband. But her life is about to take a very unexpected turn.

When the advances of a visiting Sachakan mage get violent, Tessia unconsciously taps unknown reserves of magic to defend herself. Lord Dakon, the local magician, takes Tessia under his wing as an apprentice.

The long hours of study and self-discipline also offer more opportunities than she had ever hoped for, and an exciting new world opens up to her. There are fine clothes and servants - and, to Tessia's delight - regular trips to the great city of Imardin.

But along with the excitement and privilege, Tessia is about to discover that her magical gifts bring with them a great deal of responsibility. For great danger looms on the horizon for Tessia and her world.

Book Details

Fantasy
Hardcover, 608 Pages
Published by Orbit on February 23, 2009
First Published by Orbit in 2009
ISBN-10 0316037885
ISBN-13 978-0316037884

Reviews


Boomtron | amberdrake
Review Rating: 60
while it was fairly interesting from the point of view of a Magician's Guild fan, I can't help but think that people unfamiliar with that world will be somewhat disappointed.
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Warpcore SF | Ros Jackson
Review Rating: 60
The plot comes together in a way that makes sense and doesn't leave readers hanging. It just doesn't measure up to the heady intensity of the author's earlier books.
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Stephen Hunts SF Crownest | Sue Davies
Review Rating: 40
I finished the book, it's not unreadable but I was disappointed with its final mopping up.
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Fantasy Literature | Ruth Arnell
Review Rating: 20
The problems with pacing, flat characters, and overbearing political message left me wanting to quit half way through.
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