Rebuilding Magic

by James Livingood

In a world where food is thin and magic is dying out, one farmer gains enough magic to water his crops.
The road to a good meal can be long.

Jealousy spreads throughout his community. Even giving away all his crops is not enough. His only chance at safety is to reduce his own rarity. He must rebuild magic and make it common again.

But he soon discovers something more ancient lurks below the surface, ready to feast.

31 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2021

About the author

James was born in Montana, raised with three brothers, and provided trouble for two parents. In his 20's he fell in love with the Pacific Northwest. He then moved out to Seattle after college and started a life. In 2014, he started the writing adventure.

Check out his books here: http://www.longtailwriting.com

Reviews

[Jastuart314gmail.com · Rating 4 out of 5]

Suitable for young adults interested in fantasy and magic. Very short, well written and recorded. Only problem I had was when narrator was the underground dragon - narrator basically whispered and I found it a little hard to follow.

One person in the community has somehow worked enough magic to be able to water his crops and keep them alive.

Jealousy spreads throughout his community. Even giving away all his crops is not enough. His only chance at safety is to reduce his own rarity. He must rebuild magic and make it common again.

But he soon discovers something more ancient lurks below the surface, ready to feast.

[Gabby · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5* this book was interesting but very short. I enjoyed it but the flow felt a little off for me. It was an interesting idea with characters that really learnt but left me with more questions as to the world and how it became this way. Some of the descriptors were overused but it did not stop me enjoying the story. Magic is disappearing and food is short but honestly it is misunderstandings, self preservation and could have benefited from being just a notch longer. Still an interesting use of water magic.

[Bill · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wizard has the power to create water and uses it ti raise enough food to give away to the villagers.
Another villager tries to learn his secret, and both get portaled to an underwater region in which a dragon lives. Th dragon eats magic and wants them to send magicians to it. The story ends with them planning what to do.

[Elaine and Tess the Springer. I won’t be on GR for a bit. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this book free and I feel guilty if I don't read it. I have to say I actually liked very much.

[Cilla Terrien · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you like short stories about magic and discovering yourself this might be for you. I lessoned to this on a audiobook and i like how the readers changes per the characters . I don't lesson to audiobooks often but this one keeped my attention. There is a strong main character who despite anything thrown at him never gives up and stays strong.