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Schooled in Magic #26
The Apprentice Mistress
The war is over, but a new world is fighting to be born.
The Allied Lands exist in name only, with powerful kings throwing off the shackles of the alliance, powerful magicians scheming to go their own way and revolutionaries fighting for freedom, democracy, and a chance to stride into a brave new world.
On a peace mission, desperately trying to hammer out a settlement that will keep the radicals and reactionaries from starting yet another civil war, Emily is attacked by Marah, a young woman rescued by her enigmatic master and turned into a living weapon to start the chaos.
Seeing something of herself in the girl, and knowing that she would face a fate worse than death if she were left in the kingdom, Emily takes her as an apprentice, both to give her a better chance at life and to use her to track down her mysterious master, who appears to have plans of his own…
The Allied Lands exist in name only, with powerful kings throwing off the shackles of the alliance, powerful magicians scheming to go their own way and revolutionaries fighting for freedom, democracy, and a chance to stride into a brave new world.
On a peace mission, desperately trying to hammer out a settlement that will keep the radicals and reactionaries from starting yet another civil war, Emily is attacked by Marah, a young woman rescued by her enigmatic master and turned into a living weapon to start the chaos.
Seeing something of herself in the girl, and knowing that she would face a fate worse than death if she were left in the kingdom, Emily takes her as an apprentice, both to give her a better chance at life and to use her to track down her mysterious master, who appears to have plans of his own…
- GenresFantasy
416 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 3, 2025
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November 20, 2024
Happy to see Emily again
I've read this book twice now, first when it came out and now, after reading the series again. It was interesting reading from the perspective of another, but I much prefer Emily's perspective. Marah was a hard character to like with all her anger, understandable but hard. I liked seeing Emily and Alassa maturing into strong women who are taking control and owning their actions. Emily no longer has her parental figures in her life so she must make the decisions herself and own them. I do like how her emotional attachment to Void is done in the last two books, it makes it clear she mourns for the loss of him. Void is my favourite character after Emily, so this mourning helps me mourn him as well. Would have liked to see more mourning around the loss of Sergeant Miles, I feel he was forgotten about by Emily too quickly. Lastly, there were some points in the books that didn't really make sense or line up with other books. What is a teleport orb? Is this another name for teleport gem? The bits around teleport impacts confused me as well, originally this seemed like the sickness was just to do with teleporting (which didn't make sense as the sickness relates to portals), later it's clarified the sickness from the portals carries over to the gems as Emily hadn't figured out away to get rid of it. But I don't recall mentions of this in other books about the gems.
I've read this book twice now, first when it came out and now, after reading the series again. It was interesting reading from the perspective of another, but I much prefer Emily's perspective. Marah was a hard character to like with all her anger, understandable but hard. I liked seeing Emily and Alassa maturing into strong women who are taking control and owning their actions. Emily no longer has her parental figures in her life so she must make the decisions herself and own them. I do like how her emotional attachment to Void is done in the last two books, it makes it clear she mourns for the loss of him. Void is my favourite character after Emily, so this mourning helps me mourn him as well. Would have liked to see more mourning around the loss of Sergeant Miles, I feel he was forgotten about by Emily too quickly. Lastly, there were some points in the books that didn't really make sense or line up with other books. What is a teleport orb? Is this another name for teleport gem? The bits around teleport impacts confused me as well, originally this seemed like the sickness was just to do with teleporting (which didn't make sense as the sickness relates to portals), later it's clarified the sickness from the portals carries over to the gems as Emily hadn't figured out away to get rid of it. But I don't recall mentions of this in other books about the gems.
August 26, 2024
I eagerly wait every "Schooled in Magic" book that comes out, it is my favorite series by an author who is rapidly becoming one of my favorites.
The development of Emily continues this time showing her more human side as opposed to her magical skills and power, Unlike the necromancers she has faced this problem cannot be solved with a hammer.
This shows there is still much to be told of the story of Emily on a personal level not to mention all the threads still left open. Fae, Demons Nexus points, changes in society to name a few and now the apprentice. Man, I hope this series goes on forever (or a least outlives me!)
Read the book now I have to sit and wait for the next! Wait. I still have a "Zero Enigma" book to read.
The development of Emily continues this time showing her more human side as opposed to her magical skills and power, Unlike the necromancers she has faced this problem cannot be solved with a hammer.
This shows there is still much to be told of the story of Emily on a personal level not to mention all the threads still left open. Fae, Demons Nexus points, changes in society to name a few and now the apprentice. Man, I hope this series goes on forever (or a least outlives me!)
Read the book now I have to sit and wait for the next! Wait. I still have a "Zero Enigma" book to read.
April 29, 2024
Another great read
I can’t help myself. I am addicted to stories by Chris Nuttall. There is an interesting mix of character development, social and economic commentary, suspense, adventure, and unfortunately, in some cases a serial novel problem… Really can’t wait for the next one to come out. if you’re just starting the series, I would suggest you start at the beginning and work your way through. It makes more sense and you have lots of enjoying hours ahead of you.
I can’t help myself. I am addicted to stories by Chris Nuttall. There is an interesting mix of character development, social and economic commentary, suspense, adventure, and unfortunately, in some cases a serial novel problem… Really can’t wait for the next one to come out. if you’re just starting the series, I would suggest you start at the beginning and work your way through. It makes more sense and you have lots of enjoying hours ahead of you.
June 18, 2024
Emily Confronts Chaos
Master Mage Emily has let modern concept, and technology, into a world of magic and a feudal society. This novel forces her to face what those forces have done to a woman close to her age but without her upper class comforts. I look forward to further events.
Master Mage Emily has let modern concept, and technology, into a world of magic and a feudal society. This novel forces her to face what those forces have done to a woman close to her age but without her upper class comforts. I look forward to further events.
May 9, 2024
Indept Emily
I liked the way Marah's feelings
were explained and why she reacted to both Virgal and Emily, the way she diedwas. I also liked that Emily questioned her own actions and reactions. I hope to see more of Marah in the future.
I liked the way Marah's feelings
were explained and why she reacted to both Virgal and Emily, the way she diedwas. I also liked that Emily questioned her own actions and reactions. I hope to see more of Marah in the future.
June 12, 2024
AWSOME
A. wow the plot just got real again. A wonderful tale of the truth of motivations in people and different societies. Deep understanding of these complex situations that define the human condition.. and well a lot of fun on the way
A. wow the plot just got real again. A wonderful tale of the truth of motivations in people and different societies. Deep understanding of these complex situations that define the human condition.. and well a lot of fun on the way
June 16, 2024
Not pleased or entertained
Long drawn out explanations on war and politics. Repetitive topics from previous books. Disappointing anticlimactic ending. Not looking forward to " to be continued story."
Long drawn out explanations on war and politics. Repetitive topics from previous books. Disappointing anticlimactic ending. Not looking forward to " to be continued story."
June 20, 2024
Political Emily
I do not normally like all the political lies and scheming but in this episode, Christopher has moulded the story to fit the chaos that surrounds civil unease and class differences.
I look forward to reading the next episode
I do not normally like all the political lies and scheming but in this episode, Christopher has moulded the story to fit the chaos that surrounds civil unease and class differences.
I look forward to reading the next episode
April 17, 2024
the adventure continues
I thought Emily’s story was over but here we are, and her story is just as riveting as before. A must read for all SIM fans.
I thought Emily’s story was over but here we are, and her story is just as riveting as before. A must read for all SIM fans.
April 20, 2024
Excellent postscript!
There is every reason to buy this book for its story. But the postscript is a real gem of an exposition of two faces of social change.
There is every reason to buy this book for its story. But the postscript is a real gem of an exposition of two faces of social change.
May 6, 2024
Given this is my favourite series from the author I was a little disappointed in Emily taking too much of a passive approach.
January 9, 2025
Great read!
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes magic and drama with a strong MC
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes magic and drama with a strong MC
April 28, 2025
As excellent as ever
The series expands. Well written Emily faces new challenges and puzzles as to who is behind them and just what is their motivation?
The series expands. Well written Emily faces new challenges and puzzles as to who is behind them and just what is their motivation?
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