About

Order of the Magi is Christopher Scott's debut novel. This is a standalone work, but ends with the possibility of a sequel.

book cover

Book related art by the author can be found on twitter.

Blurb

Cantus dreams of glory in magical combat. He should have ample opportunities to win fame by hunting down rogue spellcasters for the Order of the Magi. But when a seemingly simple mission leaves him permanently disabled, he must journey to the center of the Auduwyn Empire to track down the errant mage who can heal him before his magic disappears entirely. To make matters worse, he soon discovers a growing threat that challenges the very fabric of the Order and the lasting peace it has established.

A story about hubris, fear, and the occasional fireball, the self-contained novel Order of the Magi transports readers into a world where magic only complicates matters and glory comes at a grisly cost.

Review

This was a different kind of book than what I am used to. Overall, I'd say this is a solid debut, but I would have enjoyed more if the world building and characters were fleshed out more. There were plenty of time skips (usually a few days to few weeks) - these made sense plot wise but made for a bit of jarring reading experience for me.

The writing was good and easy to follow. The magic system was complex and interesting, but not enough details for me to truly enjoy it. Overall, the book was optimistic in tone but there were darker moments too.

My rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟☆

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