Reviews by Tag: magic

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The Storm of Echoes book cover

The Storm of Echoes

By Christelle Dabos
Star Rating
★★

Rated by
Iqra N.
Jun 7, 2024

In the last installment of the Mirror Visitor series, Ophelia and her husband, Thorn, realize that their search for the Other was ultimately limited to the mirror. As they travel through different lands, obstacles, and riddles, they must confront their passion for each other, which they are forced to keep secret. Ophelia and Thorn must find the Other, whose power is slowly consuming other regions and lands and destroying civilizations, with the threat that their home could very well be next.

Teen Review
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus

By Erin Morgenstern
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Jun 3, 2024

Summary: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern is a magical realism novel that follows the lives of two young illusionists, Celia Bowen and Marco Alisdair, who are bound by a lifelong competition orchestrated by their mentors. The competition takes place within a mysterious and enchanting circus, Le Cirque des Rêves, which only opens at night and captivates its visitors with astonishing performances and fantastical wonders.

Teen Review
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

By J.K. Rowling
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi T.
May 28, 2024

Summary: In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third installment of J.K. Rowling's iconic series, Harry returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his third year. The story unfolds with the escape of Sirius Black, a dangerous prisoner believed to have betrayed Harry's parents. As Harry grapples with the mysterious connection between Black and his past, he navigates challenges, encounters new characters, and discovers the importance of time in unraveling the truth.

Teen Review
 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

By J.K. Rowling
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Rishi T.
May 28, 2024

Summary: In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry is unexpectedly entered into the Triwizard Tournament, a dangerous magical competition. As he navigates deadly tasks, he uncovers a dark plot involving Lord Voldemort's return to power. The story explores themes of friendship, courage, and the challenges of growing up in the wizarding world. 

Teen Review
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets book cover

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

By J. K. Rowling
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Sriha P.
May 24, 2024

Sitting in his room, Harry Potter encounters an elf who tells Harry about how the future is not going to be good for him. But Harry ignores the warning and goes back to school at Hogwarts. What will happen to Harry? Read Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets to find out! 

I love this book. It is a little violent for kids, but it is a really good book for honestly anyone. This book had the perfect amount of fantasy, comedy, and seriousness. I would recommend this book to anyone!

Teen Review
Practical Magic book cover

Practical Magic

By Alice Hoffman
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
May 3, 2024

“My darling girl, when are you going to realize that being normal is not necessarily a virtue? It rather denotes a lack of courage." 

After the sudden death of their parents, two sisters move to a sleepy Massachusetts town to live with their eccentric aunts. The family has a secret, an affinity with magic which makes them live town pariahs. Growing up the sisters must learn to work together, as nothing binds people quite like magic.

Teen Review
Wizardmatch

Wizardmatch

By Lauren Magaziner
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Henry
Apr 15, 2024

Summary: Lennie loves magic and she wants to get as good as possible. But when she and her brother are invited to compete in challenges to become the prime wizard she has to agree. So she tries her best to be chosen. Then learns just how unfair Wizardmatch can be. 

Teen Review
The Cerulean book cover

The Cerulean

By Amy Ewing
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Apr 12, 2024

Sera is chosen as a sacrifice for her home, The City Above the Sky. The city is tethered to the planet below. It becomes time to move to the next planet and the only way to do that is for a Cerulean to be chosen and sacrifice themselves for their city. However, Sera’s sacrifice doesn’t work and instead, she’s stuck on the planet below which poses more danger than she once believed. 

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