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The Golden Magic Series #1
The Lost Magic
Librarian note: An older cover for this edition can be found here: 2-Dec-2016.
While the magical world has long since retreated into obscurity, the magic users of the world are far from safe. A shadowy government agency is hunting them down, forcing the world to go deeper into hiding.
Alice Tomkins spent most of her life cut off from this hidden world, safe in her own bubble with her mother, until their home was invaded and Alice's mother was forced to send Alice away and sacrifice herself to save her daughter.
Fast forward a year. Alice is living on the streets of San Francisco, struggling to survive, when she meets Riley Nichols, another magic user in a similar situation. They find themselves drawn together after Alice saves Riley from the mysterious men in black. As it turns out, however, the men are the least of their problems. Alice is in the cross hairs of a maniacal magic user, determined to use her and her magic to fight back. In her attempts to get away, Alice and Riley find themselves thrown deeper into the world they've been living on the edges of their entire lives, and quickly learn that nothing is what it seems.
While the magical world has long since retreated into obscurity, the magic users of the world are far from safe. A shadowy government agency is hunting them down, forcing the world to go deeper into hiding.
Alice Tomkins spent most of her life cut off from this hidden world, safe in her own bubble with her mother, until their home was invaded and Alice's mother was forced to send Alice away and sacrifice herself to save her daughter.
Fast forward a year. Alice is living on the streets of San Francisco, struggling to survive, when she meets Riley Nichols, another magic user in a similar situation. They find themselves drawn together after Alice saves Riley from the mysterious men in black. As it turns out, however, the men are the least of their problems. Alice is in the cross hairs of a maniacal magic user, determined to use her and her magic to fight back. In her attempts to get away, Alice and Riley find themselves thrown deeper into the world they've been living on the edges of their entire lives, and quickly learn that nothing is what it seems.
404 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 2, 2016
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January 1, 2017
This book was the best fantasy book I read this year. It was definitely one of those could not put it down books. The plot is exciting and the characters have a great dynamic. I especially enjoyed that LGBT characters were casually included and acknowledged, while the book still maintained a sparate plot.
I am excited to read the future books in this series. I recommend it to the many friends I have who complain about the lack of LGBT characters in fantasy, as well as anyone looking for a new and interesting world of magic.
I am excited to read the future books in this series. I recommend it to the many friends I have who complain about the lack of LGBT characters in fantasy, as well as anyone looking for a new and interesting world of magic.
January 31, 2017
Interesting, fascinating, gripping, and unique. Those are some of the first words that come to mind thinking back on this book. Honestly, this book is magical in every sense of the word. There is practically effortless diversity and it's very refreshing to have a romance (especially a f/f romance!) that is important to the plot but /isn't/ the entire plot. That being said, the romance was beautifully and organically created and I very much enjoyed it. It was thrilling to learn about this world of magic alongside Alice who was still learning some of the ins and outs even as she herself was a magic user. All of the characters where three-dimensional and wonderful and really made the story.
The Lost Magic flowed beautifully and kept my attention throughout and I cannot wait to see what comes next in this series!
The Lost Magic flowed beautifully and kept my attention throughout and I cannot wait to see what comes next in this series!
December 28, 2016
I thoroughly enjoyed this and look forward to reading more of the series! We witness Alice and Riley, strangers to each other at the outset, develop an unbreakable bond as the story unfolds and they both discover more about magic - and themselves - in the process.
Recommended to those who like magic and urban fantasy alike. If you have any interest at all in those genres, or just want a good read in general, then definitely check this out!
Recommended to those who like magic and urban fantasy alike. If you have any interest at all in those genres, or just want a good read in general, then definitely check this out!
December 19, 2016
Interesting story
This is a new interesting take on different magic types. I enjoyed the story and can't wait to see where it goes.
This is a new interesting take on different magic types. I enjoyed the story and can't wait to see where it goes.
June 24, 2017
A fantastic and well written magical adventure. Non-sexualized lesbians, a creative and unique universe, and characters that make it possible for a good deal of emotional investment. The universe is diverse and inclusive, and the main couple is absolutely adorable.
A fantastic first novel from this author, and I have already preordered book 2.
A fantastic first novel from this author, and I have already preordered book 2.
August 5, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed reading "The Lost Magic" and couldn't put it down. In addition, I read the short story "Thoughts of Yesterday" and I am absolutely looking forward to the next book when it comes out. I have so many questions to ask, but I won't spoil it here.
The story had quite a few twists and turns and still has quite a few mysteries left to discover. It's an excellent read.
The story had quite a few twists and turns and still has quite a few mysteries left to discover. It's an excellent read.
October 9, 2017
Good tread
Will reAd next book out this one was easy to just keep reading. Wishing it would not end. Author has a way to bring in little surprises to keep you guessing. Very interesting and fun to read.
Will reAd next book out this one was easy to just keep reading. Wishing it would not end. Author has a way to bring in little surprises to keep you guessing. Very interesting and fun to read.
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