Synopsis: So far, I’ve managed to survive. You would think after being kidnapped as a child, imprisoned in my teens and released to become a poison taster, I would have endured enough. But no. The discovery of my magical abilities—powers forbidden in Ixia—has resulted in an execution order. My only chance is to flee to Sitia, my long-lost birthplace.
But Sitia is unfamiliar. I’m treated like an enemy—even by my own brother. Plus I can’t control my powers. I want to learn about my magic, but there isn’t time. A rogue magician has emerged and I’m targeted as his next victim.
Will my magical abilities save me…or be my downfall?
My Review:
This is the second book in the Study series by Snyder and I loved it as much as the first! And that’s saying a lot when it comes to books in series (usually I’m disappointed with the second book).
What I liked the most was that we got to follow Yelena’s continuing story, with some familiar characters along with a whole group of new characters. As with her first book in the series, Magic Study is a fast paced read. There is plenty of action and tense moments. That, along with Yelena’s development as a character made it hard for me to put down. I was keen to see what would happen.
One of the questions I get when reading a series is whether the first book is essential to understanding the second book. I think that I would recommend you read the first book, for sure, but that it isn’t required to enjoying and understanding what happens in the second book.
This is one of my favourite series at present. I would strongly recommend you check it out!
