Review of The Magician's Secret

[Ria710]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Magician's Secret" by Charles Townsend.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Delvin has been captivated by magic ever since he learned about it. Magician Borlock had been teaching Delvin some tricks, until one fateful night. Delvin couldn’t remember what had exactly happened. All he knew was that he was standing near Borlock’s unconscious body with a chair leg in his hand. Did he just kill the one person he looks up to the most? Or has someone framed him? Delvin then gets thrust into a world of adventure and magic as he embarks on a journey with Princess Jarla and Fionella to save Hengel from war. Will they succeed in their mission? Read The Magician's Secret by Charles Townsend to find out.

As I started reading the first chapter, I immediately felt compelled to read more. The first chapter throws you into the story at a rapid pace. The events are happening very quickly which leaves you asking many questions. As a result, you find yourself starting chapter 2 without hesitation. For this reason, I believe Townsend has done a great job at setting up the story.

The story flowed at a reasonable pace and which allowed me to get to understand the characters more. Since the book contains many different places, Townsend has done an excellent job at describing each one. The added maps and building layouts at the start of the book also helped.

Out of all the characters, my favourite would have to be Princess Jarla because she was different from all the other women. Jarla is a strong, fearless, confident woman who isn’t afraid to speak up. This book is set in a time where only men could boss and women just stood by. So, it was inspiring to see Jarla go against these norms.

The only dislike I have about the story is that I wish Townsend had described the characters’ appearance more. Taking Delvin as an example, I don’t know what he looks like or if he’s tall or short. I don’t even know how old Delvin and the other characters are. This is a very simple thing, but it makes a huge impact. I was left struggling to picture what Delvin, the protagonist, looked like. Despite this, I still had a great time reading the book.

Overall, I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it was an enjoyable read. I didn’t find any mistakes as I was reading, so it is exceptionally edited. Due to violent scenes in the book, it’s not appropriate for children. I recommend this book to young adults who enjoy reading books that take them on an adventure.

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[Amy Luman]

Even reading this short summary I am fairly certain that Delvin had nothing to do with Borlock’s death. I love to read about strong women as important characters and Princess Jarla seems to be that sort.

[Walter R]

This seems like quite an intriguing storyline. Would definitely love to have this one on my shelf. Great review.

[Nomcebo_0619]

The storyline seems interesting and captivating. I would really like to read more about the protagonist, since reading about women ruling in a men's world is my cup of coffee.
Thanks for an interesting review.

[Salah bourouba]

Sounds like an interesting book. Magic mixed with murder. Great review

[Soukaina E 1]

I loved this review so much, it was so well done and the reviewer talked about all the necessary stuff. The summary gave me a push to add this book to my TBR, and i personally belive that Delvin was NOT the cause of Borlock's death, but I'm always here for a good twist.

[Bibi Farheen K]

This sounds like my type of book! I hope to be able to get my hands on it. Thanks for the review!

[Vivian Stones]

Very interesting storyline. This review is so detailed and intriguing. I will read this book to find out what happened in the end.

[jimmy02]

A lot of fantasy writers skimp on proper and detailed maps to guide the narrative, yet the author here has taken that detail into account. Additionally, the storyline, as described by you really piqued my interest!

[Chrispine mupundu]

From the short review that I have read this story is capable of giving good results if I continue to review it

[Carolina Guerra]

The review got me thinking... If you can't picture a character, how can you relate with it?
Maybe appearance is not that important when you know someone's desires and motivation. But it must still feel odd, otherwise this wouldn't be mentioned. I am curious so I might read this book.

[Bee_renda007]

The summary is really captivating and inviting. I would love to know more about the characters and their adventures. Thanks for the honest review.

[Aisha Yakub]

This would be a great read for readers who love fast-paced books. Storyline seems great too. Great review.

[Andani2020]

I cannot begin to imagine what Delvin must have been feeling after finding out he was framed to have killed his role model. I'm curios if he's mission and his accomplice will succeed or not. Great job on the review. I will be adding this book on my to read list

[Blessing Odii]

Nice review. I enjoy reading magical books.