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Dual Magics #4
War of Magic
In the final book of the Dual Magics series, Vatar will need both kinds of magic to prevent all-out war.
Enemies unite to move against his adopted city, just when that city is torn by unrest. Vatar started the turmoil by revealing secrets that had been kept for six hundred years. Now, he’s forced to accept the responsibility and power he’d rejected in order to bring the population together against this threat.
And the greater challenge is still ahead, when the enemy turns their attack onto the plains. The magic-fearing tribe of his birth have no way to stand against the sorcery that will be unleashed against them. Unless Vatar and his friends defend them.
But that may cost Vatar his first home, his identity, and half his family. Because if he reveals his magic, he may never be able to go home again.
Enemies unite to move against his adopted city, just when that city is torn by unrest. Vatar started the turmoil by revealing secrets that had been kept for six hundred years. Now, he’s forced to accept the responsibility and power he’d rejected in order to bring the population together against this threat.
And the greater challenge is still ahead, when the enemy turns their attack onto the plains. The magic-fearing tribe of his birth have no way to stand against the sorcery that will be unleashed against them. Unless Vatar and his friends defend them.
But that may cost Vatar his first home, his identity, and half his family. Because if he reveals his magic, he may never be able to go home again.
370 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 27, 2016
About the author
Meredith Mansfield
22 books38 followersProfessionally, I've been a financial analyst and a visual basic programmer. I also have a paralegal certificate, although I've never worked in that field. It's anybody's guess what I'll be when I grow up.
Imagining stories and writing have always been an important part of my life. It's one I've finally gotten to spend a significant amount of time on while I care for my mother who has Alzheimer's disease.
Imagining stories and writing have always been an important part of my life. It's one I've finally gotten to spend a significant amount of time on while I care for my mother who has Alzheimer's disease.
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July 16, 2017
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
In the final book of the Dual Magics series, Vatar will need both kinds of magic to prevent all-out war.
Enemies unite to move against his adopted city, just when that city is torn by unrest. Vatar started the turmoil by revealing secrets that had been kept for six hundred years. Now, he’s forced to accept the responsibility and power he’d rejected in order to bring the population together against this threat.
And the greater challenge is still ahead, when the enemy turns their attack onto the plains. The magic-fearing tribe of his birth have no way to stand against the sorcery that will be unleashed against them. Unless Vatar and his friends defend them.
But that may cost Vatar his first home, his identity, and half his family. Because if he reveals his magic, he may never be able to go home again.
MY TAKE
This is a great finish to the Dual Magics series. Mansfield has created such an interesting world and the various societies in it. I feel like I've known Vatar a long time since we first met him as a teen and traveled with him through all these trials. I hope he finally has some peace. :D
In the final book of the Dual Magics series, Vatar will need both kinds of magic to prevent all-out war.
Enemies unite to move against his adopted city, just when that city is torn by unrest. Vatar started the turmoil by revealing secrets that had been kept for six hundred years. Now, he’s forced to accept the responsibility and power he’d rejected in order to bring the population together against this threat.
And the greater challenge is still ahead, when the enemy turns their attack onto the plains. The magic-fearing tribe of his birth have no way to stand against the sorcery that will be unleashed against them. Unless Vatar and his friends defend them.
But that may cost Vatar his first home, his identity, and half his family. Because if he reveals his magic, he may never be able to go home again.
MY TAKE
This is a great finish to the Dual Magics series. Mansfield has created such an interesting world and the various societies in it. I feel like I've known Vatar a long time since we first met him as a teen and traveled with him through all these trials. I hope he finally has some peace. :D
July 9, 2022
I'm sorry, no
*Spoilers to help author
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Why did he shrug off prophecies? I don't remember it ever failing to show the truth so why would you shrug off that help. Perhaps it was warning of things that could have prevented deaths.
Why does Vatar not believe anyone, ever. Even to the very end the Shaman, his family, his friends and most of all the clans accepted Vatar but Vatar still left protesting no one wanted him around. Then is surprised the Lion Clan waves at him 6 years later?
It was too much on Vatar. He had to save whole cities by himself at the same time while dragging his babies around most of the time.
No one is afraid that Savara is going to be used as a weapon or that people would perceive her as a threat?
Why did we not see Gerusa and Selena's reaction to being powerless. It feels very rushed.
What happened to Cestus, Miceus, Orlitz?
Why would Vatar agree or be expected to agree to train Dardani smiths? That is training his competition. He should take an apprentice, but 6 of them, no. That's his business, to support his family. Only the Raven clan has a Shaman only the Lion Clan should have smiths.
Why are the superstitious, neolithic, hunter-gatherers the future?
*Spoilers to help author
********************************
Why did he shrug off prophecies? I don't remember it ever failing to show the truth so why would you shrug off that help. Perhaps it was warning of things that could have prevented deaths.
Why does Vatar not believe anyone, ever. Even to the very end the Shaman, his family, his friends and most of all the clans accepted Vatar but Vatar still left protesting no one wanted him around. Then is surprised the Lion Clan waves at him 6 years later?
It was too much on Vatar. He had to save whole cities by himself at the same time while dragging his babies around most of the time.
No one is afraid that Savara is going to be used as a weapon or that people would perceive her as a threat?
Why did we not see Gerusa and Selena's reaction to being powerless. It feels very rushed.
What happened to Cestus, Miceus, Orlitz?
Why would Vatar agree or be expected to agree to train Dardani smiths? That is training his competition. He should take an apprentice, but 6 of them, no. That's his business, to support his family. Only the Raven clan has a Shaman only the Lion Clan should have smiths.
Why are the superstitious, neolithic, hunter-gatherers the future?
January 13, 2019
I loved the Dual Magic Series.
July 16, 2021
A great finish to a great series.
January 13, 2017
Disappointing
The last book of the Dual Magics series was much more grand in scope but unfortunately it also delivered the least. While there is a lot of action packed in this installment, it all seems very bland. There are no true challenges or struggles for the heroes. Everything works out as planned and nothing surprises or unexpected comes around. All in all, the story is childish and naive.
The ending is slightly better than than the rest of the book. The author was able to make a good transition into the Epilogue. Furthermore, the epilogue and the after story did a good job to portray the happy ending for all.
The last book of the Dual Magics series was much more grand in scope but unfortunately it also delivered the least. While there is a lot of action packed in this installment, it all seems very bland. There are no true challenges or struggles for the heroes. Everything works out as planned and nothing surprises or unexpected comes around. All in all, the story is childish and naive.
The ending is slightly better than than the rest of the book. The author was able to make a good transition into the Epilogue. Furthermore, the epilogue and the after story did a good job to portray the happy ending for all.
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