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Mystic Albion #2
The Land of Always Summer
Centuries ago, the magic left our world ... and the magicians went with it, stepping into the Gates to Mystic Albion and leaving OldeWorld - Earth - forever. Since then, the two worlds have remained separate, until now.
When they found themselves trapped on Earth, Richard, Brains and Helen befriended Janet and Steve, a brother and sister growing up in a poverty-stricken estate, and taught them the basics of magic, before discovering that sinister forces were slowly moving against them. Now, Richard and Brains have taken Janet back to Mystic Albion to study magic, while Helen and Steve remained behind to track down the rogue magicians and stop them before it is too late.
But as Janet struggles to get used to practicing magic, and living in a whole new world, it becomes clear that the two worlds are not finished with each other yet, and dark forces are lurking at the edge of the gate, ready to bring them into conflict once more …
When they found themselves trapped on Earth, Richard, Brains and Helen befriended Janet and Steve, a brother and sister growing up in a poverty-stricken estate, and taught them the basics of magic, before discovering that sinister forces were slowly moving against them. Now, Richard and Brains have taken Janet back to Mystic Albion to study magic, while Helen and Steve remained behind to track down the rogue magicians and stop them before it is too late.
But as Janet struggles to get used to practicing magic, and living in a whole new world, it becomes clear that the two worlds are not finished with each other yet, and dark forces are lurking at the edge of the gate, ready to bring them into conflict once more …
- GenresFantasy
386 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 3, 2023
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
May 23, 2026
Christopher Nuttall really is a master story teller, he paces his novels perfectly, intertwining several threads and never losing sight of the timeline. This book is a case in point - two worlds, several points of view each telling their own little story and fitting together perfectly in the greater story.
The characters are so well written you feel that you know these people, they develop as the story progresses foe example, Helen who develops from a typical "mean girl" into someone we can empathize with. This holds for other characters.
Interesting points also about the western school system, based in the UK but just as valid, if not more so, for the USA, whether or not you agree with (and I agree with a lot of what he has to say regarding western education) them they are certainly valid talking points
Heck of an ending - can't wait to see where this goes
Five stars - recommended
The characters are so well written you feel that you know these people, they develop as the story progresses foe example, Helen who develops from a typical "mean girl" into someone we can empathize with. This holds for other characters.
Interesting points also about the western school system, based in the UK but just as valid, if not more so, for the USA, whether or not you agree with (and I agree with a lot of what he has to say regarding western education) them they are certainly valid talking points
Heck of an ending - can't wait to see where this goes
Five stars - recommended
November 12, 2023
Good story, poor editing
I really wanted to enjoy this book, and the continuation of the story was good, but the editing was so poor that it really brought down the whole experience. I found myself submitting corrections in nearly every chapter. It's almost as if the book was written through dictation software and not reviewed. There were just too many instances of missing words in a sentence, or the wrong word entirely was used (e.g. then vs them). There was even a case where a character's name, Leesa, was later in the book referenced as Lisa, and then beyond back with the original spelling. I also found myself wondering about the tone of the book; it just did not fully resonate with the author's other books (which I am a huge fan of). The foundation of the story was there, but it just felt like it was missing something.
I really wanted to enjoy this book, and the continuation of the story was good, but the editing was so poor that it really brought down the whole experience. I found myself submitting corrections in nearly every chapter. It's almost as if the book was written through dictation software and not reviewed. There were just too many instances of missing words in a sentence, or the wrong word entirely was used (e.g. then vs them). There was even a case where a character's name, Leesa, was later in the book referenced as Lisa, and then beyond back with the original spelling. I also found myself wondering about the tone of the book; it just did not fully resonate with the author's other books (which I am a huge fan of). The foundation of the story was there, but it just felt like it was missing something.
November 13, 2023
Good story brought down by pessimism and poor editing
While I have enjoyed both books in the series, the unrelentingly pessimistic view of "our" world is grating, and taken to a ridiculous extreme.
In addition, there were far more basic editing issues than I could look past, particularly in the latter half of the book.
While I have enjoyed both books in the series, the unrelentingly pessimistic view of "our" world is grating, and taken to a ridiculous extreme.
In addition, there were far more basic editing issues than I could look past, particularly in the latter half of the book.
September 5, 2023
Fun story but not ready for Prime time
This one seems to have been rushed to release without editing. Might pass a spell check but the grammar is so bad it's difficult to read at times. Not the professionalism I would expect from Mr Nuttall.
This one seems to have been rushed to release without editing. Might pass a spell check but the grammar is so bad it's difficult to read at times. Not the professionalism I would expect from Mr Nuttall.
September 6, 2023
how true
This story is a great example of something that I myself have suffered through. Schooled by age groups not through fairness. I would urge people to read this book and think through its message afterwards.
This story is a great example of something that I myself have suffered through. Schooled by age groups not through fairness. I would urge people to read this book and think through its message afterwards.
August 16, 2023
Good read
Good read as they all are. I enjoyed reading this book like I tend to like all the others that's 20 words.
Good read as they all are. I enjoyed reading this book like I tend to like all the others that's 20 words.
August 23, 2023
Another excellent read
Enjoyed this immensely. I hope the final volume arrives soon. Christopher is an excellent novelist and I hope he receives the praise that is his due
Enjoyed this immensely. I hope the final volume arrives soon. Christopher is an excellent novelist and I hope he receives the praise that is his due
April 11, 2024
A thoroughly entertaining read
A unique twist on the traditional urban fantasy and as with nearly all of the authors work a thoroughly entertaining read
A unique twist on the traditional urban fantasy and as with nearly all of the authors work a thoroughly entertaining read
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