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The Last Magus #3
Familiar Magic
After a harrowing experience in the forest outside the Academy, Alec is ready to resume his studies
He'll have to juggle new classes in Combat Magic and Familiars & Their Care, as well as a budding relationship with the young elf woman, Eleira Leafwalker.
All the while, Alec cannot get over his suspicions that the forces of Chaos have put a spy at the Academy. But who could it possibly be? His money is on a new student with a penchant for Earth and Metal magic.
This coming-of-age fantasy saga features incremental magic and skill progression, light romance elements, and a heavy magic setting.
He'll have to juggle new classes in Combat Magic and Familiars & Their Care, as well as a budding relationship with the young elf woman, Eleira Leafwalker.
All the while, Alec cannot get over his suspicions that the forces of Chaos have put a spy at the Academy. But who could it possibly be? His money is on a new student with a penchant for Earth and Metal magic.
This coming-of-age fantasy saga features incremental magic and skill progression, light romance elements, and a heavy magic setting.
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First published July 9, 2021
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August 11, 2021
I'm done
This book ended the story for me. MC wants to be the greatest warrior but also never kill anyone. MC's constant hesitation should have gotten his friends killed but the author always found a way to have someone else save the moment. It just got too ridiculous. The teen drama and self imposed sexual anxiety were fine for the storyline but add to the passive ending and I can't find the desire to finish this series.
This book ended the story for me. MC wants to be the greatest warrior but also never kill anyone. MC's constant hesitation should have gotten his friends killed but the author always found a way to have someone else save the moment. It just got too ridiculous. The teen drama and self imposed sexual anxiety were fine for the storyline but add to the passive ending and I can't find the desire to finish this series.
August 21, 2021
So frustrating
MC seems to be getting weaker. The story is more about teenage relationships than actual familiars. Trystara is a great character that gets hardly ANY time in a book about familiars… let that sink in to prove my point. I’ve never quit a series before but I absolutely won’t be reading the next book.
MC seems to be getting weaker. The story is more about teenage relationships than actual familiars. Trystara is a great character that gets hardly ANY time in a book about familiars… let that sink in to prove my point. I’ve never quit a series before but I absolutely won’t be reading the next book.
March 9, 2022
Unbalanced, Frustrating Story Development
New concept is introduced, familiars can evolve and get bigger/stronger, a progression that usually takes years of accumulated experience. Eleira's familiar "evolves", even thought she usually has been pushed to the back and not involved in battles or combat, and is already one of the most powerful types of familiars available. Yet Trystara, Alec's familiar doesn't evolve.
Alec' continually talks about wanting a better relationship, but seldom shows it and often reverts to treating Trys more like an animal companion than a friend. Familiar growth and training is introduced as a concept, but hardly shown or practiced in a meaningful way.
Alec's continuing ability to "keep his secret" grows increasingly implausible, and it turns out any half-way observant person figures it out pretty quickly, in turn bringing into question how world-shaking the secret is anyway, since multiple people figure it out, but no once panics/cares that much, and the circle of friends he shares it with grows also.
The magic "system" keeps spurting off in random new directions with no build up or foreshadowing or explanation. One of the things that ruins magic related books for me is when it seems like powers aren't defined or limited or affected by experience or skill and the just inexplicably show up in whole new ways by surprise. Getting a lot of that.
Ends with another big mega-battle, where somehow Alec's capable friends are left out for the most part, and its all up to him.
New concept is introduced, familiars can evolve and get bigger/stronger, a progression that usually takes years of accumulated experience. Eleira's familiar "evolves", even thought she usually has been pushed to the back and not involved in battles or combat, and is already one of the most powerful types of familiars available. Yet Trystara, Alec's familiar doesn't evolve.
Alec' continually talks about wanting a better relationship, but seldom shows it and often reverts to treating Trys more like an animal companion than a friend. Familiar growth and training is introduced as a concept, but hardly shown or practiced in a meaningful way.
Alec's continuing ability to "keep his secret" grows increasingly implausible, and it turns out any half-way observant person figures it out pretty quickly, in turn bringing into question how world-shaking the secret is anyway, since multiple people figure it out, but no once panics/cares that much, and the circle of friends he shares it with grows also.
The magic "system" keeps spurting off in random new directions with no build up or foreshadowing or explanation. One of the things that ruins magic related books for me is when it seems like powers aren't defined or limited or affected by experience or skill and the just inexplicably show up in whole new ways by surprise. Getting a lot of that.
Ends with another big mega-battle, where somehow Alec's capable friends are left out for the most part, and its all up to him.
September 24, 2022
I want to start this review off by reaffirming that for the most part, I am enjoying this series as I have the audiobooks and they are easy listening while getting some work done. However, I can't rate the quality of these books as any higher than a 3.
The problems here are much the same as in the previous novel. This series doesn't do any more than the bare minimum of work to tell the story. Things like character building, world building, foreshadowing, showing rather than telling, descriptive work and any of the other good things that add depth and flavour to novels are all missing here. This story is really shallow and as a result, it wouldn't bother me in the slightest to stop reading this series right now.
I think the best way to put it is that so far, this series is like a middling movie you catch on TV while channel hopping. It's worth watching while there's nothing better available, but you won't go out of your way to watch it again.
The problems here are much the same as in the previous novel. This series doesn't do any more than the bare minimum of work to tell the story. Things like character building, world building, foreshadowing, showing rather than telling, descriptive work and any of the other good things that add depth and flavour to novels are all missing here. This story is really shallow and as a result, it wouldn't bother me in the slightest to stop reading this series right now.
I think the best way to put it is that so far, this series is like a middling movie you catch on TV while channel hopping. It's worth watching while there's nothing better available, but you won't go out of your way to watch it again.
June 6, 2022
pretty solid magic school writing
The writer has an awareness of social justice without being preachy about it, and I like the physics/engineering that goes with some of the magic, still curious about what star magic would be analogous to.
Haven’t figured out the relationship between Alec’s friends yet, but I like the representation of atypical relationships.
Love exploiting the weaknesses of super powered magical creatures in combat.
The writer has an awareness of social justice without being preachy about it, and I like the physics/engineering that goes with some of the magic, still curious about what star magic would be analogous to.
Haven’t figured out the relationship between Alec’s friends yet, but I like the representation of atypical relationships.
Love exploiting the weaknesses of super powered magical creatures in combat.
August 6, 2021
Wow!
Action, romance, betrayal, victory and a little Cliffhanger that doesn't feel as dire as the hero thinks...but who knows how things might twist? "Twists" could almost be the name of this book, for all that. I thought this was a lot of fun and it moved very well. Can't wait for the next!
Action, romance, betrayal, victory and a little Cliffhanger that doesn't feel as dire as the hero thinks...but who knows how things might twist? "Twists" could almost be the name of this book, for all that. I thought this was a lot of fun and it moved very well. Can't wait for the next!
March 3, 2022
The familiar’s save the day
Omg
I suppose I should have seen that coming
Did see it the hour before it happened
However, the spy could have been anyone
Plus currently the way this played out, this could just be some random revolution vs the two sets of real bad guys
Only time will tell
Omg
I suppose I should have seen that coming
Did see it the hour before it happened
However, the spy could have been anyone
Plus currently the way this played out, this could just be some random revolution vs the two sets of real bad guys
Only time will tell
November 24, 2023
Fun story
It was nice to see Alec start to learn more about how to treat his familiar. I also enjoyed the action near the end of the book. More people discover Alec's secret, and it will be interesting to see how much longer he can pretend to be a normal mage. Looking forward to the next book.
It was nice to see Alec start to learn more about how to treat his familiar. I also enjoyed the action near the end of the book. More people discover Alec's secret, and it will be interesting to see how much longer he can pretend to be a normal mage. Looking forward to the next book.
July 19, 2021
Amazing amazing amazing!
I'd highly recommend the whole series of books. The characters develop well as does the plot. The world itself is believable and the whole thing is an enjoyable read.
I'd highly recommend the whole series of books. The characters develop well as does the plot. The world itself is believable and the whole thing is an enjoyable read.
September 19, 2021
Brilliant storyline
I’m an avid fantasy reader and write some also.. loved this Tory. Can’t wait for the next book release! One of the best series I’ve read in months.. couldn’t put it down
I’m an avid fantasy reader and write some also.. loved this Tory. Can’t wait for the next book release! One of the best series I’ve read in months.. couldn’t put it down
November 23, 2021
Really picked up the pace at the end
Rather enjoyable read. Cementing of friends and allies. Struck a blow against slavery as well.
Though I did wonder why no student help during the familiar fight
Rather enjoyable read. Cementing of friends and allies. Struck a blow against slavery as well.
Though I did wonder why no student help during the familiar fight
July 8, 2022
Very good read.
I loved the story line. It was a page turner for me . The only thing I didn't quite understand is why is it that his natural magic has to be kept a secret? I mean two teachers know and there reaction wasn't exactly crazy...
I loved the story line. It was a page turner for me . The only thing I didn't quite understand is why is it that his natural magic has to be kept a secret? I mean two teachers know and there reaction wasn't exactly crazy...
July 16, 2021
Familiar Magic
Great read, well paced with engaging characters. I have enjoyed the main characters progression. Looking forward to the next book.
Great read, well paced with engaging characters. I have enjoyed the main characters progression. Looking forward to the next book.
July 22, 2021
Good story
Really good story. Very enjoyable and exciting. Well worth a read. Can't wait for book 4 to come out. All 3 books are pretty good
Really good story. Very enjoyable and exciting. Well worth a read. Can't wait for book 4 to come out. All 3 books are pretty good
July 27, 2021
can't wait to see what happens in book 4. I have fallen in love with this characters.
July 30, 2021
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend it to anyone who likes werewolves, dragons and lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend it to anyone who likes werewolves, dragons and lots of action.
August 4, 2021
Liked it
A much better book than book two fast paced with lots of action and plot twist. I can't wait for book four
A much better book than book two fast paced with lots of action and plot twist. I can't wait for book four
August 19, 2021
Wow
I cannot even see how D. B. King can write this wonderful story! I was hooked on the first book and now I need the next book! Thank you reading helps an old retired guy!
I cannot even see how D. B. King can write this wonderful story! I was hooked on the first book and now I need the next book! Thank you reading helps an old retired guy!
August 28, 2021
Great story
Alec and Co settle into the academy. New friends, new experiences and far to many chances that Alecs secret will be found out. And can they flush out the spy?
Alec and Co settle into the academy. New friends, new experiences and far to many chances that Alecs secret will be found out. And can they flush out the spy?
August 31, 2021
Absolutely amazing!
I absolutely love this series! Magic has always fascinated me and this book is awesome! Imaginative and brilliant! I can’t wait to read more!
I absolutely love this series! Magic has always fascinated me and this book is awesome! Imaginative and brilliant! I can’t wait to read more!
September 24, 2021
Great book could t put down for long read all three in 2days
Liked romance that it teased and didn't go to far, looking forward to next in series bring it on pleaze
Liked romance that it teased and didn't go to far, looking forward to next in series bring it on pleaze
June 19, 2023
Right series
Who doesn't want to be a superhero or a mage. Seriously A good book. I could see junior high and high school students reading these books.
Who doesn't want to be a superhero or a mage. Seriously A good book. I could see junior high and high school students reading these books.
January 31, 2023
3.5. Writing is good, but the MC did some stupid shit which flies in the face of the author's claimed "capable main characters" (I may be paraphrasing). The flirting and relationship stuff seems tacked on, and the villain was a bit too obvious in this one.
If you liked the first two books this is more of the same, albeit there was some plot progression so the book rounds to 4 stars. I'm not sure I care enough to read further, but YMMV.
If you liked the first two books this is more of the same, albeit there was some plot progression so the book rounds to 4 stars. I'm not sure I care enough to read further, but YMMV.
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