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Master and Apprentice
Millenia have passed since the great Mage War which devastated the land of Zelannor. As they struggled to survive the terrible catastrophe, the surviving Mages decided to divide magic into three disciplines, so that no one person could ever hold such power again.
Years later, Reez, a boy of 12, is apprenticed to Wicton, the Master of green magic, a force concerning all things that are planted and grow. As he struggles to grasp the intricacies of his craft, he also needs to learn how to temper his arrogance and repair the fractured relationships of his childhood.
News from the east, however, brings the possibility of an even greater threat. Reez and Wicton, suspect that the Master of Anima magic covets greater power and is seeking to learn another’s craft, forbidden since the division. Such an act could destroy the peace and prosperity that has existed for more than 4,000 years.
Years later, Reez, a boy of 12, is apprenticed to Wicton, the Master of green magic, a force concerning all things that are planted and grow. As he struggles to grasp the intricacies of his craft, he also needs to learn how to temper his arrogance and repair the fractured relationships of his childhood.
News from the east, however, brings the possibility of an even greater threat. Reez and Wicton, suspect that the Master of Anima magic covets greater power and is seeking to learn another’s craft, forbidden since the division. Such an act could destroy the peace and prosperity that has existed for more than 4,000 years.
322 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2022
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March 18, 2025
If you enjoy fantasy novels that invest a lot of time in world building, you’ll love Master and Apprentice. Don’t get me wrong; that isn’t this novel’s only merit. The magical rules of this world seem original and well-rooted in its past. The apprentice of the title, Reez, is a well-painted character with understandable faults, strengths, and reactions. We want him to succeed and feel for him when he faces upset and obstacles.
There’s a slow burn in this novel that gathers momentum in the final third, leading to an exciting and devastating climax. The ending and the epilogue perfectly set things up for the next novel in the series. Brilliant.
There’s a slow burn in this novel that gathers momentum in the final third, leading to an exciting and devastating climax. The ending and the epilogue perfectly set things up for the next novel in the series. Brilliant.
May 8, 2024
An excellent Part One
I love the setting, the scale, and the focus on exploring and learning. The character growth is impeccable, and all the main characters are well fleshed out and three-dimensional. The magic system is interesting and invites a lot of speculation about it's potential.
The only thing I wasn't fond of was the slow pace, and the lack of a concluding, self contained adventure. This is a story about thinking, and learning, more than achieving goals or solving problems. This is an approach that is explicitly stated by the mentor character multiple times in the book, so it wasn't surprising!
I'll definitely be continuing the series.
I love the setting, the scale, and the focus on exploring and learning. The character growth is impeccable, and all the main characters are well fleshed out and three-dimensional. The magic system is interesting and invites a lot of speculation about it's potential.
The only thing I wasn't fond of was the slow pace, and the lack of a concluding, self contained adventure. This is a story about thinking, and learning, more than achieving goals or solving problems. This is an approach that is explicitly stated by the mentor character multiple times in the book, so it wasn't surprising!
I'll definitely be continuing the series.
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