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The Ethics Of Magic: A Haunted Law Firm Novel
After going through an emotionally difficult divorce, Mitch McCaffrey believes he finally has his life straightened out. He loves his job teaching English at Carolina Highlands Community College. He is hoping to marry the lovely Diana Corcoran Winstead. But his life falls apart when a student accuses him of sexual and racial harassment. He knows the accusation is bogus, but Monica Gilbert, the college Compliance Officer, pursues it with savage determination. She has more than philosophical differences with Mitch. She has personal axes to grind with both Mitch and Diana. She is determined to take Mitch’s job. Mitch finds a good lawyer, Kathryn Turner. But Kathryn warns that the odds are against him, and the legal costs could wipe out his savings. Mitch may have another option. He is a Magic User. But his training is incomplete. And his deceased mentor cautioned him about the dangers of using magic for personal gain. It could backfire. And there’s something else. Monica is a witch. She has no such scruples. But Mitch won’t give up, and prepares for a cat and mouse game, both legal and magical.
307 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 11, 2021
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Robert Arrington
3 books4 followersROBERT L. ARRINGTON practices law with the Kingsport, Tennessee firm of WILSON WORLEY, P.C. He holds A.B. and J.D. Degrees from the University of North Carolina, where he was admitted to Phi Beta Kappa. He is a member of the Tennessee Academy of Arbitrators and Mediators.
But his first love has always been writing.
He and his wife Deborah live with their three cats, Pyewacket, Miss Katie, and BJ. You can find him on Facebook and LinkedIn.
But his first love has always been writing.
He and his wife Deborah live with their three cats, Pyewacket, Miss Katie, and BJ. You can find him on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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July 12, 2023
I have to say… I was looking forward to read this book. Magic and law? What could I have asked for more? I have always been interested in law related universes in pop culture, so a book about it adding magic was the right call to me.
However… I can say that although I think I was the right target audience when it comes to the theme of it, I am definitely not the audience for it in the way it was written. To me there were even remarks that in these days should not be written or thought about this way. For instance at the beginning of the book “Just the right amount of make-up, her blue eyes accented but definitely not slutty”, I have to admit, I was disconcerted. It’s the typical thing that would make me think, that it was written under a male gaze, how a make-up could be slutty? We’re talking about colours on skin. I know that it is one word in one sentence amongst others but it truly had an impact on my reading as such as I stopped a few seconds to make sure that what I was reading was truly what I read.
Then, a few pages after, my doubts and fears about the book which were starting to grow after that make up remark went to a higher level when Monica, Gina and Lorna who I think at this point might be considered as the “antagonists” at least the three against the protagonist start to ask odd questions to Mitch. The three women were put in a way again at least to my point of view to make them ridiculous regarding their questions as Mitch seems more annoyed than everything and questions were adding layers and layers to it without stopping. However it reached a point of utter discomfort to me. The way the questions were either on transgender people or on people of colour and I feel like it was mocking in a way or disregarding every possible issue one can deal with. Especially with the part on non binary people. It was quite upsetting. Especially as these three characters were I think, supposedly becoming annoying to the reader I would suppose because of them being so “woke” it really made me stop reading. As someone of colour and as someone queer whose issues were not taken seriously when I had problems, this is heartbreaking and hurtful as I felt ridiculed as much as one can be and I felt as if it was intended that way. And when you see the characters supposed to be antagonistic asking “And do you agree that the Betty Boop and Popeye films are cis-gendered and sexist?"; I feel even more ridiculed as cis-gendered doesn’t mean anything in that whole context, it’s just a terrible negative caricature at this point.
Not to mention that as it went I saw how the discrepancy between what I stand for and what the characters stand for was huge, and slowly made me lose what I had left of compassion for them.
And the plot being fully in the big lines right wing versus left wing is really cliché and also made me feel uneasy, it reminisces me of old movies where communists were depicted as being absolutely evil, but this time against the exaggerated extreme left wing people who are really depicted in what I said earlier a mocking way which is hurtful, you have the “rightful” main characters being right wing people, not minding at all watching someone they know with a MAGA cap, or giving money to Republican politicians and his girlfriend acting with pro-life organisation. And the right/left wing thing is something that is mentioned in the book it is not something that I invent, unfortunately. (I’m sorry but once again, this only makes me further realise how I’m not at all the target audience for this book, and yes as much as I do agree that not all books should have the same point of view, I’ve been feeling uneasy all along, and as a queer poc, I really had a hard time reading this book for this reason, I don’t feel compassion for them or any form of empathy and I feel vilified as well, which isn’t the best when you get to read a fiction book. Especially as it comes to real life subject as the white male privilege almost as if it was just a joke and not a serious thing as the person who “believes” in it is also believing into the main character’s culpability and so on with the me too movement or white supremacy. Or as I think about the son who has a whole speech about not wanting to be repressed as a conservative. As it keeps going it is, I’m going to admit, hurtful for me.)
The way it was written was not really for me at first but as the pages went, I got used to it and I managed to finally get over the uneasy feeling (which I had to force myself to do so), after pages it was better. The way the characters interact with each other in the dialogues are really nice, and you can feel the chemistry between them (Mitch and Diana or Marc and Tiffany for instance) and that was really well done. However when it came to the descriptive parts as I talked about it at first some things really weirded me out, for instance, the character’s skin colour being “a shade lighter than the table” was not it at all for me, and personally I would not really like to have my skin compared to an object where you put things on it.
Other than that; when it comes to the positive points: although when I thought about magic I mostly thought about wizards with wands and potions and was taken a bit aback from it, I really liked the concept of magic interfering in a 21st century universe, with computer and electronic devices, I found it a really smart way to do things, which was really interesting! I wish there were more magic elements coming to it.
I enjoyed the secondary characters of the law firm; Kathryn, Tiffany and Marc were honestly interesting and I wish the plot was more centred around them, to me it would have been interesting! And I ended up really rooting for Tiffany and Marc. And I wish the whole supernatural occurrences within the law firm were talked much earlier than in the very end of the book, because that would have been such an interesting topic!
I was really interested into the whole law part as I said at first and it did not disappoint, it was really interesting to know and get to understand how everything worked.
*Thanks to booktasters for the opportunity of reviewing the book and thanks to the author for handing me over an ebook version for me to read it!*
However… I can say that although I think I was the right target audience when it comes to the theme of it, I am definitely not the audience for it in the way it was written. To me there were even remarks that in these days should not be written or thought about this way. For instance at the beginning of the book “Just the right amount of make-up, her blue eyes accented but definitely not slutty”, I have to admit, I was disconcerted. It’s the typical thing that would make me think, that it was written under a male gaze, how a make-up could be slutty? We’re talking about colours on skin. I know that it is one word in one sentence amongst others but it truly had an impact on my reading as such as I stopped a few seconds to make sure that what I was reading was truly what I read.
Then, a few pages after, my doubts and fears about the book which were starting to grow after that make up remark went to a higher level when Monica, Gina and Lorna who I think at this point might be considered as the “antagonists” at least the three against the protagonist start to ask odd questions to Mitch. The three women were put in a way again at least to my point of view to make them ridiculous regarding their questions as Mitch seems more annoyed than everything and questions were adding layers and layers to it without stopping. However it reached a point of utter discomfort to me. The way the questions were either on transgender people or on people of colour and I feel like it was mocking in a way or disregarding every possible issue one can deal with. Especially with the part on non binary people. It was quite upsetting. Especially as these three characters were I think, supposedly becoming annoying to the reader I would suppose because of them being so “woke” it really made me stop reading. As someone of colour and as someone queer whose issues were not taken seriously when I had problems, this is heartbreaking and hurtful as I felt ridiculed as much as one can be and I felt as if it was intended that way. And when you see the characters supposed to be antagonistic asking “And do you agree that the Betty Boop and Popeye films are cis-gendered and sexist?"; I feel even more ridiculed as cis-gendered doesn’t mean anything in that whole context, it’s just a terrible negative caricature at this point.
Not to mention that as it went I saw how the discrepancy between what I stand for and what the characters stand for was huge, and slowly made me lose what I had left of compassion for them.
And the plot being fully in the big lines right wing versus left wing is really cliché and also made me feel uneasy, it reminisces me of old movies where communists were depicted as being absolutely evil, but this time against the exaggerated extreme left wing people who are really depicted in what I said earlier a mocking way which is hurtful, you have the “rightful” main characters being right wing people, not minding at all watching someone they know with a MAGA cap, or giving money to Republican politicians and his girlfriend acting with pro-life organisation. And the right/left wing thing is something that is mentioned in the book it is not something that I invent, unfortunately. (I’m sorry but once again, this only makes me further realise how I’m not at all the target audience for this book, and yes as much as I do agree that not all books should have the same point of view, I’ve been feeling uneasy all along, and as a queer poc, I really had a hard time reading this book for this reason, I don’t feel compassion for them or any form of empathy and I feel vilified as well, which isn’t the best when you get to read a fiction book. Especially as it comes to real life subject as the white male privilege almost as if it was just a joke and not a serious thing as the person who “believes” in it is also believing into the main character’s culpability and so on with the me too movement or white supremacy. Or as I think about the son who has a whole speech about not wanting to be repressed as a conservative. As it keeps going it is, I’m going to admit, hurtful for me.)
The way it was written was not really for me at first but as the pages went, I got used to it and I managed to finally get over the uneasy feeling (which I had to force myself to do so), after pages it was better. The way the characters interact with each other in the dialogues are really nice, and you can feel the chemistry between them (Mitch and Diana or Marc and Tiffany for instance) and that was really well done. However when it came to the descriptive parts as I talked about it at first some things really weirded me out, for instance, the character’s skin colour being “a shade lighter than the table” was not it at all for me, and personally I would not really like to have my skin compared to an object where you put things on it.
Other than that; when it comes to the positive points: although when I thought about magic I mostly thought about wizards with wands and potions and was taken a bit aback from it, I really liked the concept of magic interfering in a 21st century universe, with computer and electronic devices, I found it a really smart way to do things, which was really interesting! I wish there were more magic elements coming to it.
I enjoyed the secondary characters of the law firm; Kathryn, Tiffany and Marc were honestly interesting and I wish the plot was more centred around them, to me it would have been interesting! And I ended up really rooting for Tiffany and Marc. And I wish the whole supernatural occurrences within the law firm were talked much earlier than in the very end of the book, because that would have been such an interesting topic!
I was really interested into the whole law part as I said at first and it did not disappoint, it was really interesting to know and get to understand how everything worked.
*Thanks to booktasters for the opportunity of reviewing the book and thanks to the author for handing me over an ebook version for me to read it!*
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 24, 2024
Rating: 4.5/5
Arrington creates a realm of fantasy and realism, in which investigations and court cases meet spells and witchcraft—a fantastical and exciting blend that does something new while crafting a nostalgic feel reminiscent of work from authors such as Agatha Christie and Mary Higgins Clark.
The story revolves around Mitch McCaffrey, a magic user and English professor at a community college, who comes under false accusations centered on sexual harassment and racial discrimination—headed by Monica Gilbert, a witchy college Compliance Officer seeking revenge. We follow Mitch’s ethical use of magic, his assistance from a legal team headed by a skillful lawyer, Kathryn Turner, and his attempts to overcome the nefarious obstacles of those set to destroy his life and reputation. Running against the clock, Mitch must navigate threats, tampered evidence, and compulsion spells set by those who seek his demise, whilst staying true to his ethics and standing firm in his fight for justice in academia.
As an early modernist, I loved the Milton and Shakespeare references, and found Monica’s remarks on the “old white men” as utterly hilarious—which painted her in just the way I’m sure was intended. I also liked the brief D&D references, along with Breaking Bad, which I happen to currently be watching. I enjoyed the varying discussions on political POVs, academia, freedom of speech, and public vs. private. Even though I disagree with Mitch’s personal views, I think it makes Arrington’s work all the more excellent given that Mitch’s behavior and actions were real, honest, and brave—anyone could feel for his plight and come to admire him. I loved that character. Arrington highlights the complexity of issues that should not be diminished to mere “good vs. bad” binaries. The plot was compelling, the court case scene was just great, and the characters had wonderful development, reveals, and interactions. I would’ve liked to see more of Monica’s court case POV, portions could possibly be reworded around the discussion of race, and I expected more prior beef between Monica and Mitch (other than a past insult, though it fits Monica's character well enough). Hard topics were handled pretty well, and I loved the therapy reveal—a cool leeway into magic. I hope to read more from Arrington in the future!
Arrington creates a realm of fantasy and realism, in which investigations and court cases meet spells and witchcraft—a fantastical and exciting blend that does something new while crafting a nostalgic feel reminiscent of work from authors such as Agatha Christie and Mary Higgins Clark.
The story revolves around Mitch McCaffrey, a magic user and English professor at a community college, who comes under false accusations centered on sexual harassment and racial discrimination—headed by Monica Gilbert, a witchy college Compliance Officer seeking revenge. We follow Mitch’s ethical use of magic, his assistance from a legal team headed by a skillful lawyer, Kathryn Turner, and his attempts to overcome the nefarious obstacles of those set to destroy his life and reputation. Running against the clock, Mitch must navigate threats, tampered evidence, and compulsion spells set by those who seek his demise, whilst staying true to his ethics and standing firm in his fight for justice in academia.
As an early modernist, I loved the Milton and Shakespeare references, and found Monica’s remarks on the “old white men” as utterly hilarious—which painted her in just the way I’m sure was intended. I also liked the brief D&D references, along with Breaking Bad, which I happen to currently be watching. I enjoyed the varying discussions on political POVs, academia, freedom of speech, and public vs. private. Even though I disagree with Mitch’s personal views, I think it makes Arrington’s work all the more excellent given that Mitch’s behavior and actions were real, honest, and brave—anyone could feel for his plight and come to admire him. I loved that character. Arrington highlights the complexity of issues that should not be diminished to mere “good vs. bad” binaries. The plot was compelling, the court case scene was just great, and the characters had wonderful development, reveals, and interactions. I would’ve liked to see more of Monica’s court case POV, portions could possibly be reworded around the discussion of race, and I expected more prior beef between Monica and Mitch (other than a past insult, though it fits Monica's character well enough). Hard topics were handled pretty well, and I loved the therapy reveal—a cool leeway into magic. I hope to read more from Arrington in the future!
December 15, 2021
Mitch's lowkey and peaceful life had turned into a disaster after he was accused of false rumors concerning his student and the way he teaches at college. Monica who had bad and revengeful past was so determined to turn down Mitch and his girlfriend, Diana. Luckily, Mitch had the 'talent' to get through this and to prove that he was innocent. Or was it powerful enough? Quite unfortunately though, Mitch sensed that the other side also got the same 'talent' too. How would all of this turn out at the end?
It's my first time reading a book with an interesting mixture of laws and magic. My instinct was this book is going to be a little bit difficult to read but it is a complete opposite. The story flows just nice and keeps me attached from the start to the end. All characters are well developed too. Another thing I want to highlight here is that I personally like the entire story plot, it was well arranged and written that i didn't get lost and confused while diving in Mitch's world. Some fiction storybooks I've read before failed miserably at this matter. So yup, this book deserves perfect stars and one of them is from me!
It's my first time reading a book with an interesting mixture of laws and magic. My instinct was this book is going to be a little bit difficult to read but it is a complete opposite. The story flows just nice and keeps me attached from the start to the end. All characters are well developed too. Another thing I want to highlight here is that I personally like the entire story plot, it was well arranged and written that i didn't get lost and confused while diving in Mitch's world. Some fiction storybooks I've read before failed miserably at this matter. So yup, this book deserves perfect stars and one of them is from me!
July 2, 2023
The Ethics of Magic is a story about a college Professor, Mitch McCaffrey who teaches English literature and secretly practices magic. The story starts with a sexual and racial harassment complaint against him from his student and which ensues in an engaging legal battle. The characters are interesting and keep you invested in the story till the end. The book unfolds at a leisurely pace, allowing for a more contemplative reading experience.
This book meticulously portrays the legal case proceedings till the very end, offering readers an in-depth and thorough exploration, but its level of detail may be overwhelming for some. The protagonist of the story is easily likable and draws a connection with the readers from the very start. While certain characters in the book were captivating like Monica Gilbert (College Compliance Officer), and Diana (Mitch's love interest), and added depth to the plot, others felt less impactful, contributing less to the overall narrative.
Overall, it is a good read. Keeps you interested in the plot till the end and at the same time, touches upon some important and complex social issues.
This book meticulously portrays the legal case proceedings till the very end, offering readers an in-depth and thorough exploration, but its level of detail may be overwhelming for some. The protagonist of the story is easily likable and draws a connection with the readers from the very start. While certain characters in the book were captivating like Monica Gilbert (College Compliance Officer), and Diana (Mitch's love interest), and added depth to the plot, others felt less impactful, contributing less to the overall narrative.
Overall, it is a good read. Keeps you interested in the plot till the end and at the same time, touches upon some important and complex social issues.
July 31, 2023
A Spellbinding Fusion of Law and Magic-
It weaves a riveting narrative of personal resilience, legal battles, and magical intrigue, capturing readers from the very first page.
The characters are deeply developed, with intricate motivations and emotions, making it effortless for readers to become invested in their journeys.
At the heart of the story is Mitch McCaffrey, a man who has faced emotional turmoil in the wake of a difficult divorce. He was happy until a baseless accusation of sexual and racial harassment threatens to unravel everything he holds dear.
The plot unfolds as Mitch seeks justice, enlisting the help of the astute lawyer, Kathryn Turner.
Monica Gilbert's character adds a layer of dark mystique, her witchcraft contrasting with Mitch's restrained use of magic.
It reminds us that even in times of adversity, it's essential to stand firm in our values and principles.
The well-crafted plot, multi-dimensional characters, and gripping narrative make it a must-read for fans of fantasy, mystery, and legal thrillers. Robert Arrington has undoubtedly created a gem that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment of this enchanting series.
It weaves a riveting narrative of personal resilience, legal battles, and magical intrigue, capturing readers from the very first page.
The characters are deeply developed, with intricate motivations and emotions, making it effortless for readers to become invested in their journeys.
At the heart of the story is Mitch McCaffrey, a man who has faced emotional turmoil in the wake of a difficult divorce. He was happy until a baseless accusation of sexual and racial harassment threatens to unravel everything he holds dear.
The plot unfolds as Mitch seeks justice, enlisting the help of the astute lawyer, Kathryn Turner.
Monica Gilbert's character adds a layer of dark mystique, her witchcraft contrasting with Mitch's restrained use of magic.
It reminds us that even in times of adversity, it's essential to stand firm in our values and principles.
The well-crafted plot, multi-dimensional characters, and gripping narrative make it a must-read for fans of fantasy, mystery, and legal thrillers. Robert Arrington has undoubtedly created a gem that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment of this enchanting series.
April 13, 2024
I found this book whilst browsing on Twitter and it looked like the type of book I would enjoy, and I was not disappointed. The story is fictional although it's also very realistic and true to life. It also had supernatural twists and turns that kept it exciting throughout.
Mitch McCaffrey is the teacher who is suddenly faced with false accusations. I know what that's like myself from real life. So I found this to be a very interesting read with fascinating characters. The author clearly knows an awful lot about the law and social issues. I found the Compliance Officer Monica who is after him to be a truly evil liberal-minded character. Luckily Mitch finds a good lawyer, Kathryn, but faced with big legal bills he turns to magical tricks to defeat the witch! From early on in the book I found myself hoping Mitch would win against her and her evil tricks.
After reading The Ethics of Magic I am tempted to add the next books in the series to my TBR list. The author Robert Arrington is an excellent writer. - 5 Stars
Mitch McCaffrey is the teacher who is suddenly faced with false accusations. I know what that's like myself from real life. So I found this to be a very interesting read with fascinating characters. The author clearly knows an awful lot about the law and social issues. I found the Compliance Officer Monica who is after him to be a truly evil liberal-minded character. Luckily Mitch finds a good lawyer, Kathryn, but faced with big legal bills he turns to magical tricks to defeat the witch! From early on in the book I found myself hoping Mitch would win against her and her evil tricks.
After reading The Ethics of Magic I am tempted to add the next books in the series to my TBR list. The author Robert Arrington is an excellent writer. - 5 Stars
October 8, 2023
This book, though an interesting storyline, had some flaws in the writing that made it unenjoyable. The best parts of the writing were the dialogue— I found these parts very interesting. However, the descriptive sentences were very structured and repetitive, making it uninteresting. “He did this. He did that. He also did this.” Unfortunately, this was the thing that started driving me away.
Additionally, it was painfully obvious that the book was written beneath a male gaze, as comments were made about a woman’s makeup being ‘not quite slutty’, and focused heavily on a woman’s appearance but almost never a man’s. There was also an underlying theme of right-wing issues that don’t seem to be necessary in the plot.
If these are things you can overlook, I do think that the book could be pretty enjoyable, and otherwise tells a good story. Unfortunately, it’s just not for me.
Additionally, it was painfully obvious that the book was written beneath a male gaze, as comments were made about a woman’s makeup being ‘not quite slutty’, and focused heavily on a woman’s appearance but almost never a man’s. There was also an underlying theme of right-wing issues that don’t seem to be necessary in the plot.
If these are things you can overlook, I do think that the book could be pretty enjoyable, and otherwise tells a good story. Unfortunately, it’s just not for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 9, 2024
Good read
"The Ethics of Magic" tells the story of Mitch McCaffrey, whose life takes a drastic turn when he's falsely accused of harassment. Despite seeking legal help from lawyer Kathryn Turner, Mitch faces tough odds and personal struggles. With Monica Gilbert's relentless pursuit and Mitch's own moral dilemmas, the book explores themes of resilience and the consequences of power. It's a captivating tale that blends legal drama with supernatural elements.
"The Ethics of Magic" tells the story of Mitch McCaffrey, whose life takes a drastic turn when he's falsely accused of harassment. Despite seeking legal help from lawyer Kathryn Turner, Mitch faces tough odds and personal struggles. With Monica Gilbert's relentless pursuit and Mitch's own moral dilemmas, the book explores themes of resilience and the consequences of power. It's a captivating tale that blends legal drama with supernatural elements.
February 7, 2022
I just couldn’t stop reading—I had to find out what happened next. The Ethics of Magic is an extremely engrossing, very well written story. Although I found a tale where the villains are all liberals a difficult read at times, I am going straight on to Robert Arrington’s next book in The Haunted Law Firm Series, perhaps hoping for a different theme next time.
August 10, 2023
I found his book to be thrilling and spellbinding. The pull between good and evil is electrifying and the characters, whew, not going to spoil it but I want that Monica to get hers. She's manipulative and vain and meanwhile, Mitchell is trying desperately not to take it to Monica. I won't reveal anymore, read it for yourself you will enjoy it. Can't wait to read the sequel.
August 13, 2023
I found this book to be thrilling and spellbinding. The pull between good and evil is electrifying and the characters, whew, not going to spoil but I want that Monica to get hers. She's manipulative and vain and meanwhile, Mitchell is trying desperately not to take it to Monica. I won't reveal anymore. Read it for yourself and you will enjoy the read.
April 25, 2021
Good, good first novel.
May 18, 2023
Very captivating
June 13, 2023
Very very good and solid debut book
It was an interesting one, had my interest piqued from the first page to the end.
Patiently waiting for a sequel😏
It was an interesting one, had my interest piqued from the first page to the end.
Patiently waiting for a sequel😏
January 25, 2021
PEAKED THE INTEREST FROM THE VERY FIRST PAGE. DEFINITELY A PAGE TURNER. I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS AUTHOR'S NEXT NOVEL. HE WILL BE AN AUTHOR TO FOLOW.
September 11, 2023
The book is about what would be extremely important in our day and age. We live in times where political correctness is a sort of thing which is forced on us all and a bit of magic would do us all good if we could use it against those who fabricate evidence to get their way!
If you don't agree with what the liberals say, you're labeled bigot or any name liberals find suitable, and you stand a chance to be cancelled thereby losing all that you have.
A character named Mitch, being main, found himself in a predicament every person on the right has chance of experiencing at least several times in their lifetime, but he had supernatural intervention which would be a great tool to use, really, if we had access to in real life.
Paging through this book leaves you feeling a range of emotions especially because it's relatable to the political landscape we're in as a generation.
You feel anxious, through times of waiting in anticipation to see how next pages unravel, excited through times of love stories both of Mitch and Partner to the forbidden because of work clause, of the young couple, to angry at witchcraft that is real in the story but not so much, at least, not literally in real life and many more.
My favorite characters were the possible couple who were interested in each other but couldn't get into a relationship because of the work clause, they gave me reason to want to read more like one would binge watch their favorite show episode after episode to see how things turn out!
I'd recommend this book to every young reader especially those interested in politics as to a large part, I think beyond the magic, this book explains what is happening in our world to the tier. It shows us that not everything is black and white. That one shouldn't believe everything they see in the newspapers, at least not most of the time.
If you don't agree with what the liberals say, you're labeled bigot or any name liberals find suitable, and you stand a chance to be cancelled thereby losing all that you have.
A character named Mitch, being main, found himself in a predicament every person on the right has chance of experiencing at least several times in their lifetime, but he had supernatural intervention which would be a great tool to use, really, if we had access to in real life.
Paging through this book leaves you feeling a range of emotions especially because it's relatable to the political landscape we're in as a generation.
You feel anxious, through times of waiting in anticipation to see how next pages unravel, excited through times of love stories both of Mitch and Partner to the forbidden because of work clause, of the young couple, to angry at witchcraft that is real in the story but not so much, at least, not literally in real life and many more.
My favorite characters were the possible couple who were interested in each other but couldn't get into a relationship because of the work clause, they gave me reason to want to read more like one would binge watch their favorite show episode after episode to see how things turn out!
I'd recommend this book to every young reader especially those interested in politics as to a large part, I think beyond the magic, this book explains what is happening in our world to the tier. It shows us that not everything is black and white. That one shouldn't believe everything they see in the newspapers, at least not most of the time.
January 23, 2021
Magically Delicious.
The Ethics of Magic by Robert L. Arrington, is the story of Mitch McCaffrey, a Carolina Highlands Community College full-time faculty member who teaches English while practicing his favorite pastime, magic. A reader might get the initial impression that magic could solve most any problem. Arrington leaves little doubt that magic might be a neat way to make your life easier (sort of like having ‘Hey Google”, without the hardware cost, turn on the house lights), but it can’t change lies into truth.
In a clever mix of multiple current social issues, Arrington molds his story around a combination of Race relations and the MeToo movement into a legal quagmire of cost, investigation, factual exaggeration, prejudice and nasty tricks (some magical and some not magical). The old saying about “Hell has no fury like a woman scorned” plays a major role in this tale. Without revealing any spoilers, trust me the character of Monica Gilbert is a piece of work. Witch is just one of the many adjectives I could use to describe her. I found myself experiencing the frustrations of McCaffrey as he coped with circumstances almost beyond his control. I wanted him to triumph.
Robert L. Arrington has an ability to put into words the thoughts of a person being ostracized by a society that is too ready to assume the worst about someone based upon the exaggerations and outright lies of co-workers. The story builds to satisfying conclusion. It held my interest and was a pleasant read.
I rate the book, The Ethics of Magic, as an overall 5 out of 5.
The Ethics of Magic by Robert L. Arrington, is the story of Mitch McCaffrey, a Carolina Highlands Community College full-time faculty member who teaches English while practicing his favorite pastime, magic. A reader might get the initial impression that magic could solve most any problem. Arrington leaves little doubt that magic might be a neat way to make your life easier (sort of like having ‘Hey Google”, without the hardware cost, turn on the house lights), but it can’t change lies into truth.
In a clever mix of multiple current social issues, Arrington molds his story around a combination of Race relations and the MeToo movement into a legal quagmire of cost, investigation, factual exaggeration, prejudice and nasty tricks (some magical and some not magical). The old saying about “Hell has no fury like a woman scorned” plays a major role in this tale. Without revealing any spoilers, trust me the character of Monica Gilbert is a piece of work. Witch is just one of the many adjectives I could use to describe her. I found myself experiencing the frustrations of McCaffrey as he coped with circumstances almost beyond his control. I wanted him to triumph.
Robert L. Arrington has an ability to put into words the thoughts of a person being ostracized by a society that is too ready to assume the worst about someone based upon the exaggerations and outright lies of co-workers. The story builds to satisfying conclusion. It held my interest and was a pleasant read.
I rate the book, The Ethics of Magic, as an overall 5 out of 5.
December 14, 2024
Fantasy is my jam, I love reading about things that don’t actually happen in real life, because let’s face it we live those things every day 🤷🏼♀️. Here is my honest review on the book:
When I read the synopsis I was intrigued by the story line and excited to read the book. As I started reading I noticed the writing style was very structured and a little too descriptive in my opinion. The first couple pages were repetitive with “then his magic did this, and then this. It also did this.” You could also tell it was written by a man with the “not slutty make-up” comment, and “off-white side boob comment” which made it cringy at times.
I liked some of the banter between characters. And was able to get through the book. Overall I had higher hopes for the book, but unfortunately it didn’t hit the mark for me.
When I read the synopsis I was intrigued by the story line and excited to read the book. As I started reading I noticed the writing style was very structured and a little too descriptive in my opinion. The first couple pages were repetitive with “then his magic did this, and then this. It also did this.” You could also tell it was written by a man with the “not slutty make-up” comment, and “off-white side boob comment” which made it cringy at times.
I liked some of the banter between characters. And was able to get through the book. Overall I had higher hopes for the book, but unfortunately it didn’t hit the mark for me.
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