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Blurb:
“Abomination.
Curse. Murderer. All names hurled at eighteen-year-old Seraphina Dovetail. As
the seventh-born daughter to a witch, she's the cause of her mother losing her
powers and, in turn, her life.
Abandoned as a child, Sera dreams of becoming an inspector and finding her family. To do that, she must be referred into the Advanced Studies Program at the Aetherium's Witchling Academy. Her birth order, quick temper, and tendency to set things on fire, however, have left her an outcast with failing marks…and just what Professor Nikolai Barrington is looking for.
The tall, brooding, yet exceedingly handsome young professor makes her a proposition: become his assistant and he'll give her the referral she needs. Sera is quickly thrust into a world where witches are being kidnapped, bodies are raised from the dead, and someone is burning seventhborns alive. As Sera and Barrington grow ever closer, she'll discover that some secrets are best left buried…and fire isn't the only thing that makes a witch burn.”
Abandoned as a child, Sera dreams of becoming an inspector and finding her family. To do that, she must be referred into the Advanced Studies Program at the Aetherium's Witchling Academy. Her birth order, quick temper, and tendency to set things on fire, however, have left her an outcast with failing marks…and just what Professor Nikolai Barrington is looking for.
The tall, brooding, yet exceedingly handsome young professor makes her a proposition: become his assistant and he'll give her the referral she needs. Sera is quickly thrust into a world where witches are being kidnapped, bodies are raised from the dead, and someone is burning seventhborns alive. As Sera and Barrington grow ever closer, she'll discover that some secrets are best left buried…and fire isn't the only thing that makes a witch burn.”
Review:
I
adored this charming clean YA magical novel and cannot wait for the next book
in this series! When we meet Seraphina, she is justifiably wild and easy to set
off, as she is unfairly targeted and bullied due to her birth order. She is a
likable and relatable character with aspirations, goals, and amazing strength of
character.
Professor
Barrington manages to be absolutely charming at all times, even when he’s a bit
infuriating. As Seraphina learns more about him while working together, she grows
to trust him and understand his motives. Barrington is the epitome of a ‘historical
romance’ gentleman; gentle and kind, but efficient, effective, and capable of anything
to protect those he cares about.
‘Seventh
Born’ had elements that reminded me of Harry Potter, which is a good thing. Author
Monica Sanz introduces a new system of magic, including magic school for
teenagers and advanced education for specific careers in the magical community.
I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. #SeventhBorn #NetGalley
‘Seventh Born’ will be available on September 4, 2018.
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