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The Mage Chronicles: The Complete Series
A lonely girl. A ruthless mage school. A power that could change the fate of kingdoms.
The daughter of a powerful nobleman, Alyx Egalion’s world is shattered when she learns she might have magic. Instead of marrying her best friend, the crown prince of Rionn, and ruling his side, she is ordered to travel to the distant DarkSkull Hall to become a mage.
Secretive and isolated, DarkSkull is a place where only magical power and lineage matter. Lonely, surrounded by strangers she cannot trust, and desperate to go home, Alyx clings to a single hope... surviving her training so she can return to the life she dreams of.
But as Alyx is drawn further into the world of mages, she discovers terrible secrets that challenge everything she's ever believed in. Outside DarkSkull, shadows are stirring. The strongest mages are disappearing without a trace. A long-held truce between powerful kingdoms wavers on a knife’s edge. Alyx’s long-buried magic might be enough to save them all… if she can learn to master it.
With this realisation comes a heartbreaking choice… between her home and the life she’s always wanted, and taking her place as a warrior mage to help fight the growing darkness.
If you love lots of magic, unlikely friends, sinister villains and epic battles, you'll love this epic young adult fantasy series. Buy the digital box set and dive into the world of The Mage Chronicles today!
The daughter of a powerful nobleman, Alyx Egalion’s world is shattered when she learns she might have magic. Instead of marrying her best friend, the crown prince of Rionn, and ruling his side, she is ordered to travel to the distant DarkSkull Hall to become a mage.
Secretive and isolated, DarkSkull is a place where only magical power and lineage matter. Lonely, surrounded by strangers she cannot trust, and desperate to go home, Alyx clings to a single hope... surviving her training so she can return to the life she dreams of.
But as Alyx is drawn further into the world of mages, she discovers terrible secrets that challenge everything she's ever believed in. Outside DarkSkull, shadows are stirring. The strongest mages are disappearing without a trace. A long-held truce between powerful kingdoms wavers on a knife’s edge. Alyx’s long-buried magic might be enough to save them all… if she can learn to master it.
With this realisation comes a heartbreaking choice… between her home and the life she’s always wanted, and taking her place as a warrior mage to help fight the growing darkness.
If you love lots of magic, unlikely friends, sinister villains and epic battles, you'll love this epic young adult fantasy series. Buy the digital box set and dive into the world of The Mage Chronicles today!
- GenresFantasy
1875 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 8, 2018
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About the author
Lisa Cassidy
18 books256 followersLisa is a fantasy author by day and book nerd in every other spare moment she has. She’s a self-confessed coffee snob (don’t try coming near her with any of that instant coffee rubbish) but is willing to accept all other hot drink aficionados, even tea drinkers.
She lives in Australia’s capital city, Canberra, and like all Australians, is pretty much in constant danger from highly poisonous spiders, crocodiles, sharks, and drop bears, to name a few. As you can see, she is also pro-Oxford comma.
A 2019 SPFBO finalist, and a finalist for the 2020 ACT Writers Fiction award, Lisa is the author of the young adult fantasy series The Mage Chronicles, and epic fantasy series A Tale of Stars and Shadow. She recently completed the final book in her latest series, The Inkweaver Archive, and is currently working on a secret New Thing.
Lisa has also partnered up with One Girl, an Australian charity working to build a world where all girls have access to quality education. A world where all girls — no matter where they are born or how much money they have — enjoy the same rights and opportunities as boys. A percentage of all Lisa’s royalties go to One Girl.
Lisa loves to chat to her readers! Check out her website for free bonus content, details on her street team, and info on her reader forum, the Inkweavers (lisacassidyauthor).
She lives in Australia’s capital city, Canberra, and like all Australians, is pretty much in constant danger from highly poisonous spiders, crocodiles, sharks, and drop bears, to name a few. As you can see, she is also pro-Oxford comma.
A 2019 SPFBO finalist, and a finalist for the 2020 ACT Writers Fiction award, Lisa is the author of the young adult fantasy series The Mage Chronicles, and epic fantasy series A Tale of Stars and Shadow. She recently completed the final book in her latest series, The Inkweaver Archive, and is currently working on a secret New Thing.
Lisa has also partnered up with One Girl, an Australian charity working to build a world where all girls have access to quality education. A world where all girls — no matter where they are born or how much money they have — enjoy the same rights and opportunities as boys. A percentage of all Lisa’s royalties go to One Girl.
Lisa loves to chat to her readers! Check out her website for free bonus content, details on her street team, and info on her reader forum, the Inkweavers (lisacassidyauthor).
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June 25, 2022
Absolutely in love with EVERY book Lisa Cassidy has written. I have them all, read them all several times now and I am ALWAYS in awe at her keeping me on my toes in each book.
I totally want Peter Jackson to do a set of movies on her books. Some of her battle scenes would look magical on screen, very Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings!
If you love some romance and lots of action then definitely read her books. Start with the Mage Chronicles and begin her awesome adventures.
I totally want Peter Jackson to do a set of movies on her books. Some of her battle scenes would look magical on screen, very Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings!
If you love some romance and lots of action then definitely read her books. Start with the Mage Chronicles and begin her awesome adventures.
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June 28, 2022Read upto book three... Story was over-all good but there is a slow quality to it and I honestly got tired of waiting to see what would happen.
February 2, 2019
This series is incredible! I want to read it all over again- character development was wonderful and I felt quite bereft when it was all done - like I had lost a bunch of friends. The storyline is epic and the ending is just perfect. Love that the main character is a girl and that her friends band together despite their respective foibles- excellent series for the next generation - so good to have more strong female characters for girls to relate to. I’m sure others have said it but the series would make an incredible movie series too! Can’t wait for more from this author!! #bringit #topauthor #bestseller
December 28, 2025
This was my second series I read by Lisa Cassidy and had no ideas what to expect. In short, it was effortless to fall into this new universe. Lisa’s descriptive writing and amazing storytelling skills made this series beyond enjoyable to read. The characters were easy to love and demonstrated tremendous growth across the series, and the plot was refreshing and engaging. These books are quick reads (that’s always a good thing for me!) and I’ve already gone back and re-read portions because it was so fun. This is a great series for younger readers, as well as adults looking for a new world to fall into.
January 7, 2021
Solid YA-leaning epic fantasy. Made the mistake of reading Cassidy's subsequent series - A Tale of Stars and Shadow - first, and the growth in her craft from this earlier series to that really shows. Some odd pacing, some slightly confusing plot holes, but very entertaining and, as Cassidy does consistently, interesting characters you are really drawn to. I believe her next series is in the same world, and I look forward to seeing what she can do with the setting with a bit more experience under her belt this time.
April 18, 2019
Mage Chronicles Consumes
Finely written and fast passed, a story that builds on good characterization and emotional appeal as well. Alex Egalion develops over the course of action into a rich and believable woman withstanding wrong decisions and good through her sense of duty reliance on her friendss. I laughed. I cried. I enjoyed these well written books thoroughly. Looking forward to more by this gifted author.
Finely written and fast passed, a story that builds on good characterization and emotional appeal as well. Alex Egalion develops over the course of action into a rich and believable woman withstanding wrong decisions and good through her sense of duty reliance on her friendss. I laughed. I cried. I enjoyed these well written books thoroughly. Looking forward to more by this gifted author.
July 23, 2022
Worth the time
This book series was fantastic. I wasn't a huge fan of the first book, the main character was annoying, but she and the rest of the characters developed into great characters. The last book made me cry 3 times. So I would highly recommend the series and can say confidently you will enjoy too 😄
This book series was fantastic. I wasn't a huge fan of the first book, the main character was annoying, but she and the rest of the characters developed into great characters. The last book made me cry 3 times. So I would highly recommend the series and can say confidently you will enjoy too 😄
February 2, 2019
Overwhelmed by reading at work, and with the lure of social media, it can be hard to find a really captivating story. The Mage Chronicals are just that; captivating. Thoroughly enjoyable. Would recommend.
April 16, 2019
Great series
I really enjoyed being able to read thru the complete series without having to wait for next book to be released. Author created an imaginative world with characters that engage the reader.
I really enjoyed being able to read thru the complete series without having to wait for next book to be released. Author created an imaginative world with characters that engage the reader.
April 21, 2021
Complete in more ways than one!
Beautiful story telling, lots of build up and bits and pieces of information without leaving you asking questions at the end. Everything ties in together and thr characters are easy to fall in love with and follow throughout the story.
Beautiful story telling, lots of build up and bits and pieces of information without leaving you asking questions at the end. Everything ties in together and thr characters are easy to fall in love with and follow throughout the story.
February 23, 2022
Wow!! Absolutely loved it. These books totally absorbed me with it’s enchanting characters, little twists that were not quite expected. Adventure, romance, betrayals. Good story in my opinion, good pace. I could not put them down. Thank you for the entertaining read.
March 26, 2024
Initially loved but it dragged after a time
DNF @70%, it dragged on too long. I liked the characters, although I found the FMC a bit stilted and formless. The romance was tepid, which is a shame as it had great potential then seemed to just fizzle.
DNF @70%, it dragged on too long. I liked the characters, although I found the FMC a bit stilted and formless. The romance was tepid, which is a shame as it had great potential then seemed to just fizzle.
April 29, 2020
Great book
I enjoyed this series worth a look at as are the authors other series there is something a little different to the usual sword and sorcery
I enjoyed this series worth a look at as are the authors other series there is something a little different to the usual sword and sorcery
August 18, 2020
Read the entire series...
It's excellent and not just for YA readers. The writing, characters, plot, and editing are all great. I want a Dashan of my own!
It's excellent and not just for YA readers. The writing, characters, plot, and editing are all great. I want a Dashan of my own!
October 7, 2020
The Mage Chronicles
Great story line from beginning to end. Couldn’t put it down. Hope there are more to come post the Great War...
Great story line from beginning to end. Couldn’t put it down. Hope there are more to come post the Great War...
December 16, 2020
Awesome series
Awesome series of books could not put them down just had to keep on reading . looking forward to more from this author
Awesome series of books could not put them down just had to keep on reading . looking forward to more from this author
August 3, 2021
Good read and well written
April 11, 2022
A very good series. A 5+. It has intrigue, romance, magic, and action. A very good story. I read all 4 books without stopping.
May 4, 2022
Gripping
Had to come back to read the chronicles again as I had finished Heir to the dark mage. I absolutely recommend all her books.
Had to come back to read the chronicles again as I had finished Heir to the dark mage. I absolutely recommend all her books.
January 24, 2021
Gobbled it up. Couldn't always follow the rationale for some characters' decisions, but otherwise excellent.
February 7, 2019
Real good
I enjoyed this series. Thought it was a great read. The storyline was complex and well written. I Loved it.
I enjoyed this series. Thought it was a great read. The storyline was complex and well written. I Loved it.
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