10 enchanting stars out of 5. Extraordinary sequel!
Book Blurb:
“Conspirator. Failure. Murderer.
Seraphina Dovetail is used to being called all these things. As
the seventh-born daughter to a witch, and the cause of her mother losing both
her powers and her life, Sera has always felt isolated. Until Nikolai
Barrington.
The young professor not only took an interest in Sera—he took
her into his home, hired her for his moonlighting detective agency, and gave
her the one thing she’d always dreamed of: a chance. Under Barrington’s
tutelage, Sera can finally take the School of Continuing Magic entrance exam to
become an inspector and find her family. Now if only she could stop her growing
attraction to her maddening boss—which is about as easy as this fiery
elementalist quitting setting things on fire.
But when ghosts start dragging Sera into possessions so deep she
can barely escape, and then the souls of lost witches and wizards appear
trapped in mirrors, these two opposites will have to work together to uncover a
much deeper secret that could destroy the Witchling world…”
Review:
It has been absolutely lovely to be back in the magical world of
Seraphina Dovetail and Professor Barrington, as well as the magical community
in which they live. The story picks up some
months after the events of the series opener.
It is a pleasure to see the growth in Sera’s abilities, advancement of
her training, and how well she and Barrington work together.
Author Monica Sanz is quite skilled at crafting words; driving the
plot forward at a steady pace while our leads remain as engaging and relatable
as they did in the first book, never feeling like they are being forced into
situations merely for the sake of advancing the plot. Readers get to see more of Sera’s clever, on-the-spot
thinking and witty remarks as she prepares for the School of Continuing Magic
entrance exam while following leads on a new case. We are also treated to a closer look at Nikolai
Barrington, as Sera learns more of his family’s history and his own connections. The dynamic between Sera and Barrington slowly
shifts as they grow closer together, especially now that she is no longer a student
at the Academy where he teaches.
#MirrorBound #NetGalley - I voluntarily read a
Review Copy of this book. All opinions
stated are solely my own and no one else’s.
I adore this charming, clean YA magical series and recommend it highly. Though no mention is made of this series
continuing, I hope with all my heart that it does. I’d love to continue to see these characters
interact and grow.
The Witchling Academy series is best enjoyed in order:
Book #1 – Seventh Born – my review
Book #2 – Mirror Bound – available September 10, 2019
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