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June 1, 2025
In an oppressive society, a mage and a guard struggle with secrets. In the nation of Hesperid, mages--those who utilize spellfire--undergo a binding rite by age 13 that fixes them to a patron and "tempers wild magic." Insubordination has a penalty of death, except for Ingenues, who have special privileges. New Ingenue Pandora Small is invited to summer at Palace Hill, home to Queen Maud. Unbeknownst to everyone, Pandora is an extremely powerful mage, who has already been bound to a patron--one she'll stop at nothing--even murder--to cut ties with. Ellis Beacon joins the Queen's Guard to fight hellions, monsters formed from the abundance of excess spellfire. Ellis' secret is his keen magesense; if anyone discovers how well he can sense magic, he'd be forced to become a magefinder, one of the ruthless guards who find and punish noncompliant mages. Due to a shortage of guards, Ellis is tasked with testing the incoming Ingenues. His discovery of the extent of Pandora's power surprises them both. But he's unwilling to expose her, and a friendship develops, putting both their lives in danger. Rule follower Ellis and ferocious Pandora come together in the most pleasing ways, and their introspective relationship slowly evolves. An especially delightful twist brings additional warmth to the narrative, and (coupled with an artfully depicted magic system) makes this work a success. Most characters read white. An adventure not to skip, told with enchantment and heart.(Fantasy. 14-18)
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July 1, 2025
Gr 9 Up-In the city of Valora, magic is feared and must be controlled. According to the Mage Laws of Hesperid, every mage must be bonded to a patron, one that is freely chosen or assigned, for fear that they might grow too powerful and become too dangerous. Pandora Small, a young Ingenue, is secretly one such mage. Raised by a shrouded patron from whom she has escaped, Pandora is secretly a powerful mage whose magic is so strong that if anyone finds out, she will surely face a punishment of certain death in a steel box. Queen's Guard Ellis Beacon, a mage finder, senses her abilities, but inexplicably chooses not to turn her in. Despite Pandora's ongoing distrust of others, Pandora and Ellis become unlikely allies as she tries to discover the identity of her patron, and the two must work together to figure out who is killing other Ingenues with magic seemingly as powerful as Pandora's. Characters cue white. VERDICT With a Regency-style setting, likable protagonists, romance, plot twists, and complex worldbuilding, this magical mystery story will appeal to readers who enjoy their historical romance laced with strong fantasy elements.-Jessica Marie
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July 1, 2025
Grades 9-12 In the land of Hesperia, magic powered by spellfire exists everywhere, and after a flood of wild magic broke out six years ago, it's more common than ever. The laws say that any girl who can command spellfire must be bound to a master, usually as a wife to a lord. Pandora Small has graduated to the status of Ingenue, a girl who will live in the palaces of Valora, owned by a lord, for her parlor magic: light, harmless illusions that ensure the rich and royal are entertained at parties. Pan was bound as a child--something almost unheard of--and she intends to find her first master to break the bond while pretending to be a perfect wife to another. Threatening her plan is the guard Beacon, who can sense that she has far more magic than an average Ingenue, and when it looks like her powers have been killing members of the court, they have to unwillingly work together. Weymouth is no stranger to creating interesting worlds, and this is a fun, romantic adventure in a new setting.
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