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The Magician's Workshop
The Magician's Workshop, Volume Two
Return to the world of The Magician’s Workshop: Where Dreams Become Reality.
In Volume Two, the Festival of Stars has finally arrived, and the Color Ceremony is about to commence. As children from all over the islands gather to stand before a puller, one question remains: who will have a Color, and who will be found void?
Rejoin your favorite characters as they step forward and receive a label that will have the power to dramatically alter the course of their lives forever.
In Volume Two, the Festival of Stars has finally arrived, and the Color Ceremony is about to commence. As children from all over the islands gather to stand before a puller, one question remains: who will have a Color, and who will be found void?
Rejoin your favorite characters as they step forward and receive a label that will have the power to dramatically alter the course of their lives forever.
- GenresFantasyYoung Adult
191 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2016
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About the author
Christopher Hansen
9 books52 followersThe first glimmering Chris Hansen had that there was far more to reality than he had ever imagined occurred six days after his ninth birthday. “Christopher!” cried a wise, old sage. “Life is full of deep magic. Miraculous things happen all around us.” Chris looked around him and asked, “Where? I don’t see anything spectacular.” The man held out a pair of glasses. “Here, put these on.” The boy placed them over his eyes and—“Whoa!” He was gobsmacked by the Wonder he saw. But it lasted only a moment. The man vanished in a flash of starlight and the lenses melted and trickled down his cheeks. Then a message was sung into his ear, “Go and seek what you have seen.” Full of expectation and childlike optimism, Chris set out. To his great joy, this quest has led him to discover many more glimmerings of this miraculous Wonder, often in the most unexpected of places.
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March 21, 2017
[Edited - Added Author Interview Link]
One will find thousands of books in fantasy genre which are based on magical world, but very few stand out of the crowd and leave an impression on readers' mind. The Magician's Workshop is well thought & properly drafted story line. I strongly believe this story has potential to capture a huge fan following.
Second part of "The Magician's Workshop" started where first was finished, i.e. just before colour ceremony started. All coming to age kids participated in the colour ceremony. Few found colours in them, few found void, and few got multiple colours as well. Colour has changed each character's life. Few were mentally ready for the void, but for few shock was huge. Some took daily jobs soon after ceremony to help their family financially. For some it took their family's help to get out of the shock. Those with colour, few were happily accepted in their own island's team for training. Few were found some great trainers. Second part ended with each member's resolution to get trained with a trainer and show their prowess. And then there is also a suspense created by author in last chapter as a prophecy.
I think I recapped complete story in above paragraph. But it's not just story for which you read this kind of book. It is about going through the experience of fantasy world, which authors have done wonderfully. As I have already mentioned in first part review, many aspects of these fantasy world was visualised and presented very well. Tempo of the story was like a sine wave for me. Story started with high high temp with starting of colour ceremony, then temp went low (I would say touched bottom) for almost 30% of the part, but authors were able to finish it at high peak once again. Prophecy revelation made me connect to publishers same day to enquire for next part's availability.
Detailed Review Link - http://chevusread.blogspot.in/2017/02...
Author Interview Link - http://chevusread.blogspot.com/2017/0...
One will find thousands of books in fantasy genre which are based on magical world, but very few stand out of the crowd and leave an impression on readers' mind. The Magician's Workshop is well thought & properly drafted story line. I strongly believe this story has potential to capture a huge fan following.
Second part of "The Magician's Workshop" started where first was finished, i.e. just before colour ceremony started. All coming to age kids participated in the colour ceremony. Few found colours in them, few found void, and few got multiple colours as well. Colour has changed each character's life. Few were mentally ready for the void, but for few shock was huge. Some took daily jobs soon after ceremony to help their family financially. For some it took their family's help to get out of the shock. Those with colour, few were happily accepted in their own island's team for training. Few were found some great trainers. Second part ended with each member's resolution to get trained with a trainer and show their prowess. And then there is also a suspense created by author in last chapter as a prophecy.
I think I recapped complete story in above paragraph. But it's not just story for which you read this kind of book. It is about going through the experience of fantasy world, which authors have done wonderfully. As I have already mentioned in first part review, many aspects of these fantasy world was visualised and presented very well. Tempo of the story was like a sine wave for me. Story started with high high temp with starting of colour ceremony, then temp went low (I would say touched bottom) for almost 30% of the part, but authors were able to finish it at high peak once again. Prophecy revelation made me connect to publishers same day to enquire for next part's availability.
Detailed Review Link - http://chevusread.blogspot.in/2017/02...
Author Interview Link - http://chevusread.blogspot.com/2017/0...
March 30, 2017
In my review of volume one, I spoke of how I’m not the biggest fan of serial stories but was willing to try for this one. At the end of the first volume, I was content to continue on with the serial releases; after finishing the second volume, my view has shifted. I’m no longer merely content to continue on – I need to continue on. Need with a capital ‘N’. This second volume has added so much to the story: so many new elements have come to light, so many things have become clearer, and I have a much better idea of what kind of beauty is waiting deeper in the story.
In volume one, I came to really enjoy the magical world. There was so much to it, the originality being amazing. I was left with a lot of questions, though, but that was okay. It was only part one, and I knew the answers would come. With volume two, we get quite a few of those answers. In fact, a large majority of my questions relating to the magic were answered. Oh, there’s still the big questions. Of course the big questions would remain, would grow, as they’re central to the story. But my small questions were answered. The little things I was curious about became clearer; details I wanted more of were expanded. The magic really does develop in this one, continuing the wonderful world building we experienced in the first volume. In the first volume it was obvious how the magical world was interconnected, we were given ideas of how the world would come together, but it grew so much in this one. In fact, it took some turns that I had not been expecting. Notions introduced in the first volume were taken further, turned around, and made into something more.
Honestly, I cannot even begin to explain all the development that occurred in this one in regards to the magical world.
Not only does the world develop, also the characters are taken to the next stage of their stories. This is no filler volume, as can sometimes be the case with serial stories – this volume is pure movement. We move forward, we get new pieces of information. Characters are set on their paths in this one, the journeys truly beginning. Whatever ideas you had in the first volume about the characters, whomever you believed would and would not have colour, be prepared for some shocks. I thought I had it all figured out, but there were some characters that caught me off guard. I won’t say who or why, but be ready for some surprises. From there, be ready for a range of emotional scenes. The interactions that occur following the news in this volume, the way in which things play out once people do or do not receive colour, is a thing of beauty. I just wanted to grab some characters and hug them, whereas others I wished to throttle. It really is a great move forward for all of the characters, clearly giving us an idea of where everyone will be going from here. As with the first volume, some aspects are clearer than others are, but this only works to leave you intrigued as to where everything will go from here.
It really is a strong four star read. The only thing that left me disappointed was that this volume wasn’t quite as action filled as I had hoped it would be. I was pulled in throughout. I found the story to be gripping. Yet when I was finished, a voice in the back of my head (the reason why so few five star ratings are handed out) spoke up. Whilst this story did move forward, whilst we did learn a lot, it wasn’t an action packed fantasy read. It was a lot of information, really. This makes it a very important read, but I would have liked my heart to be beating with something other than the colour related suspense. This is just me being pedantic, though. I’m positive in the future volumes things will progress with non-stop action.
Once again, I’m eager to see where the story goes from here. Volume one pulled me in, and volume two left me super excited. I cannot wait to see what happens in volume three!
As a final note, I would like to thank the authors for allowing me to read this in exchange for a review.
In volume one, I came to really enjoy the magical world. There was so much to it, the originality being amazing. I was left with a lot of questions, though, but that was okay. It was only part one, and I knew the answers would come. With volume two, we get quite a few of those answers. In fact, a large majority of my questions relating to the magic were answered. Oh, there’s still the big questions. Of course the big questions would remain, would grow, as they’re central to the story. But my small questions were answered. The little things I was curious about became clearer; details I wanted more of were expanded. The magic really does develop in this one, continuing the wonderful world building we experienced in the first volume. In the first volume it was obvious how the magical world was interconnected, we were given ideas of how the world would come together, but it grew so much in this one. In fact, it took some turns that I had not been expecting. Notions introduced in the first volume were taken further, turned around, and made into something more.
Honestly, I cannot even begin to explain all the development that occurred in this one in regards to the magical world.
Not only does the world develop, also the characters are taken to the next stage of their stories. This is no filler volume, as can sometimes be the case with serial stories – this volume is pure movement. We move forward, we get new pieces of information. Characters are set on their paths in this one, the journeys truly beginning. Whatever ideas you had in the first volume about the characters, whomever you believed would and would not have colour, be prepared for some shocks. I thought I had it all figured out, but there were some characters that caught me off guard. I won’t say who or why, but be ready for some surprises. From there, be ready for a range of emotional scenes. The interactions that occur following the news in this volume, the way in which things play out once people do or do not receive colour, is a thing of beauty. I just wanted to grab some characters and hug them, whereas others I wished to throttle. It really is a great move forward for all of the characters, clearly giving us an idea of where everyone will be going from here. As with the first volume, some aspects are clearer than others are, but this only works to leave you intrigued as to where everything will go from here.
It really is a strong four star read. The only thing that left me disappointed was that this volume wasn’t quite as action filled as I had hoped it would be. I was pulled in throughout. I found the story to be gripping. Yet when I was finished, a voice in the back of my head (the reason why so few five star ratings are handed out) spoke up. Whilst this story did move forward, whilst we did learn a lot, it wasn’t an action packed fantasy read. It was a lot of information, really. This makes it a very important read, but I would have liked my heart to be beating with something other than the colour related suspense. This is just me being pedantic, though. I’m positive in the future volumes things will progress with non-stop action.
Once again, I’m eager to see where the story goes from here. Volume one pulled me in, and volume two left me super excited. I cannot wait to see what happens in volume three!
As a final note, I would like to thank the authors for allowing me to read this in exchange for a review.
February 22, 2017
The second book in this series takes us to the huge, very public ceremony where the young people we've been following have to stand in a queue and have their colours drawn from them - or be found blank - in front of a huge stadium of people. Of course there are theories about how the event is staged, or how statistics can be applied to gauge probabilities - all the usual things that big sporting events or elections attract. The descriptions of how the colours appear and how they differ are rather lovely, but the children's reactions to them are also well portrayed: this is a real coming-of-age trial and will govern the rest of their lives. We might think we know how it will turn out for each of them but this subtlety of the different colours, not just the black and white outcome of whether they will have colour or not, makes the results all the more interesting - and it doesn't necessarily go the way we expect it will anyway. And all through this book there is an increasing air of - perhaps not quite menace, but the quiet threat that not is all quite as it seems in this world of the authoritative and appallingly wealthy magicians and all that they project on their world. We become so engrossed with each character's story that it's not until near the end that we realise there is one storyline we have not touched on at all in this volume - then we go to it and it is more painful than any of the others, but seems to lead us closer to the heart of the mystery.
This is not my usual kind of book, and it is not aimed at my decrepit age-group, but I read it about a month ago and I keep finding myself wondering what happens next. I look forward to the next instalment!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is not my usual kind of book, and it is not aimed at my decrepit age-group, but I read it about a month ago and I keep finding myself wondering what happens next. I look forward to the next instalment!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
April 15, 2017
I received this book free with the intention to review, this didn't effect my opinion of the book.
The action continues and once again this book ends with you desperately searching for the next one. If you are buying this book and haven't read volume one yet, read volume one. The characters struggles with color, finding trainers, and family helps them to feel realistic.
I enjoyed this book every bit as much as the first one! You need to read this book.
The action continues and once again this book ends with you desperately searching for the next one. If you are buying this book and haven't read volume one yet, read volume one. The characters struggles with color, finding trainers, and family helps them to feel realistic.
I enjoyed this book every bit as much as the first one! You need to read this book.
December 22, 2016
Where the first book was light-hearted with the focus on introducing us to the world and characters, the second book takes the story ahead more seriously. A shift in the direction of the plot adds more to the magic of this series.The declaration of whether our characters have color in them or not is finally given out.
It's interesting how parallels are drawn between the colors and personality traits. We are shown how people change when color is discovered in them as well as when it isn't. The distinctions cast between having color and being void is indeed quite unfair. The pressure on the children to have something in them is immense and with high expectations, sometimes it is easy to lose one's own individuality and identity. It becomes difficult to read about the characters and how they feel throughout this ordeal. Family bonds, friendships and even relationships are strained through this adding to the already declining morale. This is the kind of coming of age idea where after the color ceremony, the children are considered to have "grown up" or are adults. It is a freaky concept, one that can create or destroy a person and the bonds they share with those around them. The harsh rules and manner in which they are enforced do not make it any easier.
The Master Magician turns up with words of encouragement along the lines of color, no color, it doesn't matter, but to accept all anyway. This comes across as a surprise and a rather new concept to everyone who think that the ultimate goal is to be found with color and then to train to get into the magician's workshop. No-one seems to know or understand the hardships that it entails or even those that follow this kind of dream. There also seems to be an underlying sub plot to change how things are perceived in the islands for so many years. We meet some rather interesting older characters who though briefly introduced in Book 1, have more importance in this and probably further on. There is talk of how everyone should be equal irrespective of whether they have color in them and this seems to threaten a lot of people. This is a difficult idea to change and would take a lot of work.
Now that everyone has found out their place (it feels harsh to write it this way, but I cannot think of another way of articulating this), it's time to move further, to train, to find new goals and to deal with the next stage of life. The authors slowly emphasize the importance of two characters, Kai and Layauna, and the story slowly shifts focus with more of the later chapters written from their points of view. Coming out with the kind of colors they have, it will give us a sense that the tests that life will throw at these two will be harder and that they will need all the help and support from their friends and family. It is also clear that now, having been declared as adults, our beloved characters cannot let their guards down and need to be careful about whom they trust.
This book continues on in chapters from where the previous left off. The authors flawlessly craft the story to take us further and draw us in. They maintain the playfulness and style of expression which is quite refreshing and enhance the concepts and story. It is easy to experience everything with the characters and this is one of the main things that drew my attention.The style of writing, the description about each projection only add to the soaring imagination of the reader. A wonderful feat achieved successfully by the authors. Kudos to the work they have done and the time they have spent in creating this world.
It has been a while since reading Harry Potter, that a series in this genre has kept me hooked. I will say it again and again that this is one mega awesome read! Keep projecting and I hope that the next book comes out soon.
It's interesting how parallels are drawn between the colors and personality traits. We are shown how people change when color is discovered in them as well as when it isn't. The distinctions cast between having color and being void is indeed quite unfair. The pressure on the children to have something in them is immense and with high expectations, sometimes it is easy to lose one's own individuality and identity. It becomes difficult to read about the characters and how they feel throughout this ordeal. Family bonds, friendships and even relationships are strained through this adding to the already declining morale. This is the kind of coming of age idea where after the color ceremony, the children are considered to have "grown up" or are adults. It is a freaky concept, one that can create or destroy a person and the bonds they share with those around them. The harsh rules and manner in which they are enforced do not make it any easier.
The Master Magician turns up with words of encouragement along the lines of color, no color, it doesn't matter, but to accept all anyway. This comes across as a surprise and a rather new concept to everyone who think that the ultimate goal is to be found with color and then to train to get into the magician's workshop. No-one seems to know or understand the hardships that it entails or even those that follow this kind of dream. There also seems to be an underlying sub plot to change how things are perceived in the islands for so many years. We meet some rather interesting older characters who though briefly introduced in Book 1, have more importance in this and probably further on. There is talk of how everyone should be equal irrespective of whether they have color in them and this seems to threaten a lot of people. This is a difficult idea to change and would take a lot of work.
Now that everyone has found out their place (it feels harsh to write it this way, but I cannot think of another way of articulating this), it's time to move further, to train, to find new goals and to deal with the next stage of life. The authors slowly emphasize the importance of two characters, Kai and Layauna, and the story slowly shifts focus with more of the later chapters written from their points of view. Coming out with the kind of colors they have, it will give us a sense that the tests that life will throw at these two will be harder and that they will need all the help and support from their friends and family. It is also clear that now, having been declared as adults, our beloved characters cannot let their guards down and need to be careful about whom they trust.
This book continues on in chapters from where the previous left off. The authors flawlessly craft the story to take us further and draw us in. They maintain the playfulness and style of expression which is quite refreshing and enhance the concepts and story. It is easy to experience everything with the characters and this is one of the main things that drew my attention.The style of writing, the description about each projection only add to the soaring imagination of the reader. A wonderful feat achieved successfully by the authors. Kudos to the work they have done and the time they have spent in creating this world.
It has been a while since reading Harry Potter, that a series in this genre has kept me hooked. I will say it again and again that this is one mega awesome read! Keep projecting and I hope that the next book comes out soon.
February 21, 2017
It was easy to get into Vol. II of The Magician's Workshop because I quickly remembered the principal characters and was able to follow them at a much deeper level. As the day drew near for the chance to show the abilities they had trained for and prove that they contained the colors within them that would mold their future lives the reader bonds with them and becomes emotionally involved. The writing and setting up the scenes for the pageantry of the Festival and Color Ceremony was very well done-full of suspense and excitement. I was with them in feeling the tension, joys and pains of each of them as the results were revealed to each contestant. I was on board and emotionally I felt as if I were a friend or family member.
The writers of this book showed their characters with universal feelings common in us all. I could relate to situations and difficulties these characters were experiencing even though their characters were living in a land and time of magic and projections. Going to such a special place and being part of these lives "magically" gives us insight into lives so different than ours....yet inside each individual are the same feelings as young people today feel. As I felt in Volume I, a wonderful reading experience to be read not only alone but to share with others of any age. Now I look forward to being part of these characters' lives as they come together for their training and journey toward wisdom and inevitable changes as they become adults in future volumes.
The writers of this book showed their characters with universal feelings common in us all. I could relate to situations and difficulties these characters were experiencing even though their characters were living in a land and time of magic and projections. Going to such a special place and being part of these lives "magically" gives us insight into lives so different than ours....yet inside each individual are the same feelings as young people today feel. As I felt in Volume I, a wonderful reading experience to be read not only alone but to share with others of any age. Now I look forward to being part of these characters' lives as they come together for their training and journey toward wisdom and inevitable changes as they become adults in future volumes.
February 23, 2017
Wow. The first book was great, but this book was just plain powerful.
If you haven't read this yet, you should. Just do it.
The character development didn't shoot off into the sky, but they did develop in a wonderfully believable way. Specific parts had me tearing up as they faced even small, incredibly personal moments of growth.
I would absolutely recommend it to anyone, adult or child, who has ever worried about finding their place in life - come read about a blue wallaroo, and see if it can learn to dance in all its Glory.
Of course, the plot itself only grows more intriguing. Will we ever find the full secret behind the Color everyone covets in this world? How does the magic work? Could anyone ever make a projection real?
I was so excited to read the first and second books back to back, now I can only imagine forlornly watching for book three. It will be worth the wait!
If you haven't read this yet, you should. Just do it.
The character development didn't shoot off into the sky, but they did develop in a wonderfully believable way. Specific parts had me tearing up as they faced even small, incredibly personal moments of growth.
I would absolutely recommend it to anyone, adult or child, who has ever worried about finding their place in life - come read about a blue wallaroo, and see if it can learn to dance in all its Glory.
Of course, the plot itself only grows more intriguing. Will we ever find the full secret behind the Color everyone covets in this world? How does the magic work? Could anyone ever make a projection real?
I was so excited to read the first and second books back to back, now I can only imagine forlornly watching for book three. It will be worth the wait!
June 18, 2017
Everyone in the islands of O’Ceea has the magical ability of bringing whatever they can imagine into existence. At the age of 16, a colour ceremony is performed to test who has mastered their powers and has a good grasp on colours. Thos who pass the ceremony are given the title of magician. Those who fail are referred to as voids. Layauna, Kai, Talia, Weston, and Kaso are striving to their best to be able to pass the test and become members of the Magician’s workshop.
The reason behind me reviewing two volumes together instead of reviewing them individually is that I personally felt that the two volumes make up a single story. When taken individually, nothing much happens in the books, but take them together and you have a wonderfully imaginative story. The first volume introduces the children and help them grow in front of us. The second volume handles the colour ceremony and its effects on the individuals. The theme of the story is individual imaginations and their internal struggles. Like Layauna – who wants to create beautiful things with her power but ends up creating only montsers. The authors have done a fantastic job of building up a brand-new world that is unique. Their narration only helps the readers ease into the story.
My only gripe with the books is its pace. I feel they could easily be clubbed together into one fantastic story if the pace had been handled better. It has enormous potential and the second book leaves an opening for further instalments. I wish to pick up the story further soon.
The reason behind me reviewing two volumes together instead of reviewing them individually is that I personally felt that the two volumes make up a single story. When taken individually, nothing much happens in the books, but take them together and you have a wonderfully imaginative story. The first volume introduces the children and help them grow in front of us. The second volume handles the colour ceremony and its effects on the individuals. The theme of the story is individual imaginations and their internal struggles. Like Layauna – who wants to create beautiful things with her power but ends up creating only montsers. The authors have done a fantastic job of building up a brand-new world that is unique. Their narration only helps the readers ease into the story.
My only gripe with the books is its pace. I feel they could easily be clubbed together into one fantastic story if the pace had been handled better. It has enormous potential and the second book leaves an opening for further instalments. I wish to pick up the story further soon.
February 6, 2017
I was really excited to delve into Volume II and see what all the characters were up to - and who was found with color during the ceremony!!!
One of my (mild) complaints about the first book was that there wasn't a great deal of action - there was a lot of stage-setting. But in the second volume, a lot more was going on. And, because I had met all the characters in the first book, I was ready to jump right in and see where the story was going.
There is a lot of analogy going on, but not so much that it disrupts the story itself. I found myself thinking of Dr. Seuss's sneeches a lot of the time!
I really love the way that so many of the characters are being drawn together. In the first book, we had a lot of individual characters, and it seems unlikely that any of them will ever meet the others. But the story is unfolding in a way that is setting up those meetings to occur naturally. I like the direction the tale is heading.
A map would be AMAZING. I'm a very visual person and am a bit addicted to maps. I found myself really wishing that I had a better picture of this world's geography.
All in all, these have been very enjoyable books so far and I definitely hope that the authors continue with their story. These are books that I would be willing to invest in physical copies, too, so I hope that happens soon!
One of my (mild) complaints about the first book was that there wasn't a great deal of action - there was a lot of stage-setting. But in the second volume, a lot more was going on. And, because I had met all the characters in the first book, I was ready to jump right in and see where the story was going.
There is a lot of analogy going on, but not so much that it disrupts the story itself. I found myself thinking of Dr. Seuss's sneeches a lot of the time!
I really love the way that so many of the characters are being drawn together. In the first book, we had a lot of individual characters, and it seems unlikely that any of them will ever meet the others. But the story is unfolding in a way that is setting up those meetings to occur naturally. I like the direction the tale is heading.
A map would be AMAZING. I'm a very visual person and am a bit addicted to maps. I found myself really wishing that I had a better picture of this world's geography.
All in all, these have been very enjoyable books so far and I definitely hope that the authors continue with their story. These are books that I would be willing to invest in physical copies, too, so I hope that happens soon!
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October 2, 2017
First of all I should probably state that this is a follow up review to Vol. 1, obviously.
Secondly, my major complaint, about an unfulfilling story, has been washed away - like the old and mysterious world of O'Ceea. As I had hoped, Volume 2 delivered.
Now that the Magician Puller had arrived at the top of the pedestal, he raised the ancient Staff of Light in the air with both hands, and the nine Colors that had until then been wrapped tightly around his body began to unfurl. Nine strands of light, contained in something like frayed strips of cloth, spun up toward the tip of the staff and then pressed together, forming a tight ball. After all his Colors were collected, the puller threw his arms open, and the Colors shot straight up into the sky above the stadium, where they compressed in on themselves and formed a rainbow-colored moon. The crowd broke out with shouts of joyful adulation and resumed chanting, "Color, Color, find within us Color!"
I still remain skeptical of the splitting of these two volumes, in which the first essentially contains the beginning and middle, while the second gives us the ending. Combine them together and you have a neatly wrapped up little bundle, which really begs the question, why not collate them together?
I won't go into a full review of the story here as I've already said we are merely continuing on the journey laid out in the first installment. What is worth delving into however are the added nuances that this part brings.
The key component of which, is the underlying social tension. As well as crafting an in-depth and magical world, Hansen & Fehr have also given us a tiered social caste, one which will challenge the characters, both raising and casting them down unjustly, and point to a deeper plot that will likely form the backbone of the entire series.
"Society's old belief in the Color gods needs to change. Everyone needs an equal chance to get into the workshop. I agree with you on that."
There may still be some typos, the writing style and dialogue may be simple but there is no denying that O'Ceea will stay on your mind long after you finish the book. I, for one, know that I have to see it through to the end. I need to know what will become of Kai and his friends, I can't wait to see Kaso reveal his true strength or see Kalaya overcome her self-doubt.
Not only that but the authors have done an excellent job of foreshadowing the next installment and building anticipation for the Competitions. Where all our characters will begin to come together, either as allies or opponents, and pit their wits, skills and projections in the arena.
And, for that, I give the Magician's Workshop (Vol. 1 &2) two thumbs up and a butt-load of flipping monkeys. Oh, and 5 stars because that's the actual rating system we seem to be using...
Secondly, my major complaint, about an unfulfilling story, has been washed away - like the old and mysterious world of O'Ceea. As I had hoped, Volume 2 delivered.
Now that the Magician Puller had arrived at the top of the pedestal, he raised the ancient Staff of Light in the air with both hands, and the nine Colors that had until then been wrapped tightly around his body began to unfurl. Nine strands of light, contained in something like frayed strips of cloth, spun up toward the tip of the staff and then pressed together, forming a tight ball. After all his Colors were collected, the puller threw his arms open, and the Colors shot straight up into the sky above the stadium, where they compressed in on themselves and formed a rainbow-colored moon. The crowd broke out with shouts of joyful adulation and resumed chanting, "Color, Color, find within us Color!"
I still remain skeptical of the splitting of these two volumes, in which the first essentially contains the beginning and middle, while the second gives us the ending. Combine them together and you have a neatly wrapped up little bundle, which really begs the question, why not collate them together?
I won't go into a full review of the story here as I've already said we are merely continuing on the journey laid out in the first installment. What is worth delving into however are the added nuances that this part brings.
The key component of which, is the underlying social tension. As well as crafting an in-depth and magical world, Hansen & Fehr have also given us a tiered social caste, one which will challenge the characters, both raising and casting them down unjustly, and point to a deeper plot that will likely form the backbone of the entire series.
"Society's old belief in the Color gods needs to change. Everyone needs an equal chance to get into the workshop. I agree with you on that."
There may still be some typos, the writing style and dialogue may be simple but there is no denying that O'Ceea will stay on your mind long after you finish the book. I, for one, know that I have to see it through to the end. I need to know what will become of Kai and his friends, I can't wait to see Kaso reveal his true strength or see Kalaya overcome her self-doubt.
Not only that but the authors have done an excellent job of foreshadowing the next installment and building anticipation for the Competitions. Where all our characters will begin to come together, either as allies or opponents, and pit their wits, skills and projections in the arena.
And, for that, I give the Magician's Workshop (Vol. 1 &2) two thumbs up and a butt-load of flipping monkeys. Oh, and 5 stars because that's the actual rating system we seem to be using...
May 23, 2017
Volume 2 of this exciting series follow on directly from Volume 1, building convincingly on the world and characters that come before, explaining some details, deepening others, and creating at least as many questions as it answers. New characters are added to the mix, bringing new dimensions of mystery, and new concepts for readers to imagine and ponder. Honest Kaso might have to lie. Mathematical Jaremon might be betrayed by statistics. Sweet Aliva may struggle with truth and betrayal. Meanwhile naturally clean and emotional language draws readers in to the struggles of very human, if magical, teens on the cusp of growing up.
“Grow up, become a mage, and then devote everything to becoming a magician. Then everything will be okay…” But perhaps there’s more to life than fulfilling dreams after all, especially when not all the dreams are yours.
A fantasy series that invites the reader to think as well as enjoying the adventure, the Magician's Workshop is highly recommended.
Disclosure: I was given a copy by a publicist and I offer my honest review. I love this series!
“Grow up, become a mage, and then devote everything to becoming a magician. Then everything will be okay…” But perhaps there’s more to life than fulfilling dreams after all, especially when not all the dreams are yours.
A fantasy series that invites the reader to think as well as enjoying the adventure, the Magician's Workshop is highly recommended.
Disclosure: I was given a copy by a publicist and I offer my honest review. I love this series!
April 3, 2017
Summary: The Magician’s Workshop Volume 2 continues to display story writing that is as deep as you want to go. It will tantalize the tourist, or captivate the connoisseur with its rich world, complex characters, and intricately woven storyline.
In volume 2 of TMW, we are presented with a world that reflects, in many ways, the depth and complexity of our own. A highly structured society and multiple cultures. We get celebrations, traditions, festivals, biases, etc.
The center piece in this book of course is the color ceremony. Through the eyes and memories of the characters, we enter into an old tradition that has gone on for years, and yet we see some of the same tendencies of our culture: holding onto things that don’t make any sense, just because that is the way ‘we’ve always done it. We get drawn into the spectacle with emotions, sights, smells, and even touch.
The most rewarding thing about this world is that it helps us to see our own. It is not an essay, it is a fun, magical tale, and yet we can see a reflection of our own investment into shallow longings for the approval of the general society as we read this book. I can see this book being particularly helpful for anyone in high school.
The characters are changing. No, you may not see the magician battles that some might hope for in this story, but you will cheer as your favorite characters overcome fear, bitterness, and hatred. These forces come from without, and from within. You will weep with characters whose whole world was built upon the affirmation of the color ceremony, and then found something deeper, stronger, than a culturally built significance model. You will admire those who do not succumb to it, and you will become angry at those who fight to keep it alive.
The characters going to meet soon. I searched my own mind trying to remember the last time I was anticipating a set of characters meeting one another as much as I am anticipating some of the characters meeting one another in this book. I would have to say that it was the book, ‘Prince Caspian,’ and my longing for the heroes of ‘The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe’ to meet the hero’s of, ‘Prince Caspian’. An unforgettable moment.
In regards to story and pace, I have to give a bit of background. It has not been long since I started watching for, ‘character driven plot’. For those unfamiliar with this, it is what many authors would consider, ‘not cheating’. In other words, most of what happens in movies and TV today is that the characters change to suit the joke or the action sequence that the director or author wants to create on screen. The cost is that the story is robbed of saying anything significant about human nature and has no ability to help people see their own struggles, and be inspired by the characters they engage with. The solutions to the problems of these characters are trite and empty, and offer no help to the reader/watcher.
That brings us to the story line in TMW2. Because Fehr and Hansen do not ‘cheat’ with their story line, the growth of the characters, and the path they take may be longer than some might like. I can see how someone who was raised on car chases and apocalyptic explosions would struggle with the pace of the book. But I did not find the pace slow at all. I found myself longing for the characters to break through their own personal struggles, and I found that the authors did not keep me in suspense as long as they could, but instead rewarded me frequently; lingering over moments of victory for the characters I have come to love. Kai, Layuana, and Jade to name three.
Finally, Fehr and Hansen bring unexpected twists at every corner. Disappointments you did not expect, victories you did not expect. You feel the weight of the dilemma, because you know that these two will not undermine the integrity of the character to solve a dilemma, so the reader is left—again and again—astounded by the resolutions that are found in the conflicts.
Conclusion:
Like the mountain hiker that can see a drop off ahead, but does not know how deep it goes, the reader at the end of “The Magician’s Nephew, vol 2” will experience the thrill of inching his or her way closer to the edge of a great precipice, with a mix of fear and curiosity; knowing the view will be amazing but shuddering at the thought of what will happen to our beloved characters and what will be revealed about our own heart as we peer over the edge.
In volume 2 of TMW, we are presented with a world that reflects, in many ways, the depth and complexity of our own. A highly structured society and multiple cultures. We get celebrations, traditions, festivals, biases, etc.
The center piece in this book of course is the color ceremony. Through the eyes and memories of the characters, we enter into an old tradition that has gone on for years, and yet we see some of the same tendencies of our culture: holding onto things that don’t make any sense, just because that is the way ‘we’ve always done it. We get drawn into the spectacle with emotions, sights, smells, and even touch.
The most rewarding thing about this world is that it helps us to see our own. It is not an essay, it is a fun, magical tale, and yet we can see a reflection of our own investment into shallow longings for the approval of the general society as we read this book. I can see this book being particularly helpful for anyone in high school.
The characters are changing. No, you may not see the magician battles that some might hope for in this story, but you will cheer as your favorite characters overcome fear, bitterness, and hatred. These forces come from without, and from within. You will weep with characters whose whole world was built upon the affirmation of the color ceremony, and then found something deeper, stronger, than a culturally built significance model. You will admire those who do not succumb to it, and you will become angry at those who fight to keep it alive.
The characters going to meet soon. I searched my own mind trying to remember the last time I was anticipating a set of characters meeting one another as much as I am anticipating some of the characters meeting one another in this book. I would have to say that it was the book, ‘Prince Caspian,’ and my longing for the heroes of ‘The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe’ to meet the hero’s of, ‘Prince Caspian’. An unforgettable moment.
In regards to story and pace, I have to give a bit of background. It has not been long since I started watching for, ‘character driven plot’. For those unfamiliar with this, it is what many authors would consider, ‘not cheating’. In other words, most of what happens in movies and TV today is that the characters change to suit the joke or the action sequence that the director or author wants to create on screen. The cost is that the story is robbed of saying anything significant about human nature and has no ability to help people see their own struggles, and be inspired by the characters they engage with. The solutions to the problems of these characters are trite and empty, and offer no help to the reader/watcher.
That brings us to the story line in TMW2. Because Fehr and Hansen do not ‘cheat’ with their story line, the growth of the characters, and the path they take may be longer than some might like. I can see how someone who was raised on car chases and apocalyptic explosions would struggle with the pace of the book. But I did not find the pace slow at all. I found myself longing for the characters to break through their own personal struggles, and I found that the authors did not keep me in suspense as long as they could, but instead rewarded me frequently; lingering over moments of victory for the characters I have come to love. Kai, Layuana, and Jade to name three.
Finally, Fehr and Hansen bring unexpected twists at every corner. Disappointments you did not expect, victories you did not expect. You feel the weight of the dilemma, because you know that these two will not undermine the integrity of the character to solve a dilemma, so the reader is left—again and again—astounded by the resolutions that are found in the conflicts.
Conclusion:
Like the mountain hiker that can see a drop off ahead, but does not know how deep it goes, the reader at the end of “The Magician’s Nephew, vol 2” will experience the thrill of inching his or her way closer to the edge of a great precipice, with a mix of fear and curiosity; knowing the view will be amazing but shuddering at the thought of what will happen to our beloved characters and what will be revealed about our own heart as we peer over the edge.
April 2, 2017
I received a free copy for an honest review
Dang this book's good.
In my personal opinion, this was way better than the first book. Don't get me wrong, the first book was really good too, but this one has exceeded its predecessor.
The first novel was like a building ground for the reader to get comfortable with the world dynamic, which explains its slightly slow pace. But the writer's good writing skills and complicated yet interesting story-line kept my interest to the second book, and this is where the story actually starts to happen.
And man, did many things happened. All the characters went through the color ceremony in this book, so there goes the mystery solved for that. I also like how the author made it so that not all of the main characters get a color just because they're 'main characters'. However, even with this, I was still truly devastated for Kalaya.
The others didn't suffer as much as she did when they realized they didn't have color. Even Weston found happiness as a Red Rider, or later known as 'Red-Racer-With-Lightning-Bolt-All-Over-His-Body', and beforehand he's the guy who literally sees no future besides from receiving a color.
But Kalaya got dumped by Jaremon because of this, and yeah...I'll leave it to that.
But I still really liked the relationship between Jaremon and Kalaya (even thought it's ended, at least for now), but I think that there's a future for them, and maybe we'll read more about it in the future. And I would really love it if we can see future romantic developments between Kai and Talia as well, and it would make it extra interesting since the three elders expects Kai and Layauna to be together instead, and again, that probably would be further explained in the next installment.
We also get introduced to one new character - Aaro. He's not exactly a new character, because if you were paying attention in the first book you would've noticed that the authors quoted him in the begging of Chapter 20 in the first volume. But he's the legend basically - a magician who had 3 colors pulled out of him. And he hosted Kaso, allowing he to get his colored pull and yes, he got a color.
We also get introduced to new perspectives. We get to see inside the heads of characters such as Grandmother Jade, Weston, and Jaremon. Characters we're familiar with but never crossed will cross in this series as well.
There really is not much to say in this book, because it can basically be deemed as flawless. Character dynamics are perfect along with character developments. Taking Kai as an example, his dialogues made me first though he aged ten years in this book than the first one because of its maturity, and that also includes Talia. There's definitely no second book syndrome, and the plot-line is as good as the first book, if not better. There is really nothing to say. It's just a great book.
Either way. The series goes strong, and I would be looking forward to the next installment of this series. Perfect = five stars. And I think this book deserved it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 20, 2017
On the islands of O’Ceea, having a Color means everything. It’s a social status, a mark of privilege, and at times it can also be . . . a curse. Which of the characters will have a Color pulled from them, and how many of them will be named void?
The Magician's Workshop, Volume Two picks up the stories of each of the characters that were introduced in the first volume. Layauna spends more time with her grandfather and learns her fate in the Color Ceremony. Will Blaze continue to terrorize her? Can she control her projections, or will they control her? Kaso still needs to find a sponsor for his entry into the Color Ceremony, but will he strive for nothing and be named void? Kalaya’s wallaroo has always troubled her, due to its blue color, but after learning more about her grandmother, perhaps the blue wallaroo won’t be such a big deal. For Kalaya’s love life, however, the fate of her Color Ceremony could mean the loss of Jaremon. Will Kai be able to have a Color pulled from him, and if so, who will train him? His grandmother, Jade, may have a harder time choosing a trainer than she thinks.
Compared to the first volume, the second installment in The Magician's Workshop, Volume Two is much more streamlined and easier to follow. Characters begin to take on their own personalities as they navigate the social waters after the Color Ceremony. After their Color has been pulled and their fate has been determined, what will each character do? Read this second volume to find out!
I found this second work by Christopher Hansen and J.R. Fehr to be a lot more engaging and interactive. The plot thickens immensely, and the characters take on more life and depth as they move forward. It is a feat to capture so many plot lines and still create a comprehensive whole, but I think Christopher Hansen and J.R. Fehr have done it!
I rate this book a 3 out of 5 stars. I would have given it more stars had the plot moved a bit quicker, but some of that is due to my own personal tastes. I do think the second volume is an improvement from the first and well-suited to a younger audience. Nevertheless, I still think it holds value for those looking for a quick read with a well-developed background and creative world. If you need a light-hearted read with some action and suspense, pick up The Magician's Workshop, Volume Two today!
The Magician's Workshop, Volume Two picks up the stories of each of the characters that were introduced in the first volume. Layauna spends more time with her grandfather and learns her fate in the Color Ceremony. Will Blaze continue to terrorize her? Can she control her projections, or will they control her? Kaso still needs to find a sponsor for his entry into the Color Ceremony, but will he strive for nothing and be named void? Kalaya’s wallaroo has always troubled her, due to its blue color, but after learning more about her grandmother, perhaps the blue wallaroo won’t be such a big deal. For Kalaya’s love life, however, the fate of her Color Ceremony could mean the loss of Jaremon. Will Kai be able to have a Color pulled from him, and if so, who will train him? His grandmother, Jade, may have a harder time choosing a trainer than she thinks.
Compared to the first volume, the second installment in The Magician's Workshop, Volume Two is much more streamlined and easier to follow. Characters begin to take on their own personalities as they navigate the social waters after the Color Ceremony. After their Color has been pulled and their fate has been determined, what will each character do? Read this second volume to find out!
I found this second work by Christopher Hansen and J.R. Fehr to be a lot more engaging and interactive. The plot thickens immensely, and the characters take on more life and depth as they move forward. It is a feat to capture so many plot lines and still create a comprehensive whole, but I think Christopher Hansen and J.R. Fehr have done it!
I rate this book a 3 out of 5 stars. I would have given it more stars had the plot moved a bit quicker, but some of that is due to my own personal tastes. I do think the second volume is an improvement from the first and well-suited to a younger audience. Nevertheless, I still think it holds value for those looking for a quick read with a well-developed background and creative world. If you need a light-hearted read with some action and suspense, pick up The Magician's Workshop, Volume Two today!
March 25, 2017
Book Two definitely does not disapont at all. It continues with old characters but expands on the magical realm we are reading about. Beautifully well written.
showed their characters with universal feelings common in us all. I could relate to situations and difficulties these characters were experiencing even though their characters were living in a land and time of magic and projections. Going to such a special place and being part of these lives "magically" gives us insight into lives so different than ours....yet inside each individual are the same feelings as young people today feel. As I felt in Volume I, a wonderful reading experience to be read not only alone but to share with others.
The Master Magician turns up with words of encouragement along the lines of color, no color, it doesn't matter, but to accept all anyway. This comes across as a surprise and a rather new concept to everyone who think that the ultimate goal is to be found with color and then to train to get into the magician's workshop. No-one seems to know or understand the hardships that it entails or even those that follow this kind of dream.
Now that everyone has found out their place (it feels harsh to write it this way, but I cannot think of another way of articulating this), it's time to move further, to train, to find new goals and to deal with the next stage of life. The authors slowly emphasize the importance of two characters, Kai and Layauna, and the story slowly shifts focus with more of the later chapters written from their points of view. Coming out with the kind of colors they have, it will give us a sense that the tests that life will throw at these two will be harder and that they will need all the help and support from their friends and family.
I absolutely adore this author and I cannot wait to read more from him.
5 stars
July 18, 2017
The Magician’s Workshop: Volume Two
By: Christopher Hansen and J.R. Fear
The Magicians Workshop volume two takes the characters on a emotional roller coaster, the suspense who will get color, who won't? No matter what happens you will be there along with them emotionally tied, cheering for them or being highly disappointed when they walk away without color. The characteristics of some take a turn, how far will some go to help to get their way and to help their loved ones? Lessons will be learned, and to trust in yourself.
I very much enjoyed volume two, I enjoyed the mystery, the “color” of each of the characters are enjoyable to connected to. You will follow through their dilemma, how their life's have suddenly turned upside down just because of color or no color. You'll feel the eagerness and uncertainty as the characters travel their way through their journey of growing up.
The Magician Workshop vol. two was so easy to get through, I couldn't put it down! I would like to see a vol. three to continue with the characters and see where their new path have taken them. I highly recommend this book for any age, it'll keep you on your toes.
By: Christopher Hansen and J.R. Fear
The Magicians Workshop volume two takes the characters on a emotional roller coaster, the suspense who will get color, who won't? No matter what happens you will be there along with them emotionally tied, cheering for them or being highly disappointed when they walk away without color. The characteristics of some take a turn, how far will some go to help to get their way and to help their loved ones? Lessons will be learned, and to trust in yourself.
I very much enjoyed volume two, I enjoyed the mystery, the “color” of each of the characters are enjoyable to connected to. You will follow through their dilemma, how their life's have suddenly turned upside down just because of color or no color. You'll feel the eagerness and uncertainty as the characters travel their way through their journey of growing up.
The Magician Workshop vol. two was so easy to get through, I couldn't put it down! I would like to see a vol. three to continue with the characters and see where their new path have taken them. I highly recommend this book for any age, it'll keep you on your toes.
April 9, 2017
And the entertainment and excitement continue. The Color Ceremony has concluded with some very interesting results. But more important, who are the mysterious "elders" and what role will they play in volume 3. Somehow I knew Kai and Layuana were destined to meet. But again, will they be part of the ensuing change the elders are eager to bring forth. On to book 3!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 1, 2017
The story continues as it opens with the Color Ceremony revealing the fate of the island's young mages. More relatable storylines and emotive character flaws are found in the sequel but both books take you on a compelling and adventurous journey that gives light to the notion that anything really is possible if you can imagine it.
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May 30, 2017
I really enjoyed this book because it was fun and exciting. Nothing was bad with book.
July 28, 2017
This book reintroduces you to the group of kids living in the magical islands of O'Ceea. The upcoming Color Ceremony and the possible results affect all O'Ceea inhabitants.
With The Magician's Workshop, Volume Two, authors Hansen and Fehr continue the wonderful fantasy story about O'Ceea and the importance of colours. It is a very enjoyable and compelling read, drawing you in as the kids and their clans prepare for the Color Ceremony. Hansen and Fehr carefully elaborated the characters, and their stories and interactions, still leaving the readers room for imagination; I still adore the blue wallaroo. I was drawn rather close to the kids - it was fun being an invisible friend. The characters are of sufficient depth, believable with their flaws and virtues; the authors' care for each of them shows. The story is very nicely woven and has a wonderful flow. I am eager to read volume 3 - as soon as the story is continued!
This is a book for you if you like magic, urban fantasy, food for thought, believable and very likeable characters, and/or the teen and young adult genre.
Recommended!
With The Magician's Workshop, Volume Two, authors Hansen and Fehr continue the wonderful fantasy story about O'Ceea and the importance of colours. It is a very enjoyable and compelling read, drawing you in as the kids and their clans prepare for the Color Ceremony. Hansen and Fehr carefully elaborated the characters, and their stories and interactions, still leaving the readers room for imagination; I still adore the blue wallaroo. I was drawn rather close to the kids - it was fun being an invisible friend. The characters are of sufficient depth, believable with their flaws and virtues; the authors' care for each of them shows. The story is very nicely woven and has a wonderful flow. I am eager to read volume 3 - as soon as the story is continued!
This is a book for you if you like magic, urban fantasy, food for thought, believable and very likeable characters, and/or the teen and young adult genre.
Recommended!
October 25, 2017
My first read from author Christopher Hansen was triggered when the author contacted me and asked if I'd like to read and review his book, I'd never heard of him or this book before that contact. Upon completion of that book back in March I was offered a chance to read and review this book. A very good read likable, with well developed characters. I'm a character read. I like to know who the characters are and what makes them do the things they do. Over the length of these two books the author does that. The story line was a little different, but intriguing and again over the length of the book it grew on you. To sum things up, without any spoilers, this was another good, well written book that makes me want to read more from this author and the third book in this series.
February 25, 2017
The expectation from Book 2 were low after reading book 1 – I was expecting the whole book to be focused on one event and nothing much. It sure did and before the book ended, it gave me what I was looking for. A hint of mystery and suspense. Now the storyline will be more interesting.
Carrying forward from Book 1, the color ceremony is conducted in first half while the second half is about some of the characters and their complex lives and colors.
The auhors show that the story has potential to spin out of control and storyline branching out into innumerable branched.
The color ceremony was indeed very colorful and glorious. The rest of the book was a bit of a suspense and other to support .
While i would look forward to the future books, the excitement level is not te highest. I personally like the series
Carrying forward from Book 1, the color ceremony is conducted in first half while the second half is about some of the characters and their complex lives and colors.
The auhors show that the story has potential to spin out of control and storyline branching out into innumerable branched.
The color ceremony was indeed very colorful and glorious. The rest of the book was a bit of a suspense and other to support .
While i would look forward to the future books, the excitement level is not te highest. I personally like the series
August 13, 2017
A magical (pun intended) sequel
I enjoyed the first book in the series, and was introduced to the myriad of great characters, but that book set the tone for this one, which has more depth and action than the first one. The reader gets taken on a mysterious and magical journey and was wonderfully written. Hansen and Fehr make a great author duo, and hope there is more to come. I enjoyed the story and the premise of both books. It may be slated for young adults, but it's great for those of us who are or want to be young at heart. The colors are front and center and still have a major impact of the characters. I enjoyed this book more than the first one, but both were excellent.
I enjoyed the first book in the series, and was introduced to the myriad of great characters, but that book set the tone for this one, which has more depth and action than the first one. The reader gets taken on a mysterious and magical journey and was wonderfully written. Hansen and Fehr make a great author duo, and hope there is more to come. I enjoyed the story and the premise of both books. It may be slated for young adults, but it's great for those of us who are or want to be young at heart. The colors are front and center and still have a major impact of the characters. I enjoyed this book more than the first one, but both were excellent.
March 15, 2018
Color, No Color! Will that really matter for the characters in this book?
The Magician’s Workshop Volume 2 by Christopher Hansen and J.R. Fehr is an amazing continuation of the first volume of this series. This book continues right where the first book ended, and that is pretty cool. Once again, each chapter has its own different point of view character in it.
What I like:
What I like about this book besides that the characters are still three-dimensional and so real that I think that they are really alive and besides that the chapters are like mini books. The other things that I like about it is that the world that they authors have made for this book really does seem life like and that I believed while I was reading the book that it was really real. I also liked how they described the color ceremony for the kids that are able to get their color pulled.
What I didn’t like:
What I didn’t like about this book is that even after everything that has happened the island for Kai still treats him horribly. Even more now with his own clan hating him because of the colors that got pulled out of him. I still feel bad for Layuana because once again we only get a few chapters for her but out of the ones that we get she is still very scared.
Five Stars!
The Magician’s Workshop Volume 2 by Christopher Hansen and J.R. Fehr is an awesome read and I can’t wait to read volume 3. I hope it’s as good as the first two books. I am also giving this book 5 stars since it’s really pretty awesome and I am also recommending it to any of my readers that love this type of book.
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The Magician’s Workshop Volume 2 by Christopher Hansen and J.R. Fehr is an amazing continuation of the first volume of this series. This book continues right where the first book ended, and that is pretty cool. Once again, each chapter has its own different point of view character in it.
What I like:
What I like about this book besides that the characters are still three-dimensional and so real that I think that they are really alive and besides that the chapters are like mini books. The other things that I like about it is that the world that they authors have made for this book really does seem life like and that I believed while I was reading the book that it was really real. I also liked how they described the color ceremony for the kids that are able to get their color pulled.
What I didn’t like:
What I didn’t like about this book is that even after everything that has happened the island for Kai still treats him horribly. Even more now with his own clan hating him because of the colors that got pulled out of him. I still feel bad for Layuana because once again we only get a few chapters for her but out of the ones that we get she is still very scared.
Five Stars!
The Magician’s Workshop Volume 2 by Christopher Hansen and J.R. Fehr is an awesome read and I can’t wait to read volume 3. I hope it’s as good as the first two books. I am also giving this book 5 stars since it’s really pretty awesome and I am also recommending it to any of my readers that love this type of book.
Anyways until the next time enjoy this review brought to you by
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I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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January 3, 2017
Volume One set up the characters and the fantastical world of O'Ceea. This volume brings the story home, and made me want to keep living and reading within this world.
April 21, 2020
The saga continued... but to what end?
This volume did not conclude the plot - so we wait for volume three to unfold the author's scheme.
This volume did not conclude the plot - so we wait for volume three to unfold the author's scheme.
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