Book
Review
Basic Details:
Book Title: Magic-Borne
Subtitle: (The Crown of
Stones #3)
Author: C.L. Schneider
Genre: Magic/Horror
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 3
Best read after earlier
books in series? Yes
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29346239-magic-borne
Overall
score:
I
scored this book 5/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short
Summary of the book:
This is the third and last book in the
series. We have followed Ian Troy through the last 2 books and follow him again
now. During this time he has paid the price for his magic, borne the scars and
now he wants to end the hunger his race, the Shinree, fall victim to. To end
this, he is willing to sacrifice his life. However, will he reach his goal?
What
I liked about the book:
This series had me hooked from the start. It
action-packed and full of twists and turns.
What
I didn’t like about the book:
What’s not to like?
My
favourite bits in the book:
The entire book is good.
My
least favourite bits in the book:
I enjoyed the entire book. I might have wished
for a different outcome, but hey, we can’t always get what we want.
Any
further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
The author has written 2 earlier books in
this series and many others I understand.
What
books could this be compared to and why?
Although the book is unique, it is like a lot
of other books in some respects. Love, sacrifice, difficulty to do what’s right
etc.
Recommendation:
In
summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
|
Children |
No |
|
Young
Adult |
Yes |
|
Adult |
Yes |
If
you like your books dark, and action-packed, this
book (and series) may be the book for you.
I’m
certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.
Book
Description by Author:
He’s paid for his addiction. He’s been
scarred by his spells.
He’s borne magic’s weight, its pleasure, and
its guilt.
But will he surrender to it when the realm
needs him most?
In one fell swoop, the resistance was
shattered. Lives were taken. Hope was lost. Peace slipped like grains of sand
through his fingers. So did the Crown of Stones. Now, forced into hiding, Ian
Troy grapples for a way to save the realm—and free its people—from the sadistic
clutches of Jem Reth; Mirra’kelan’s new self-appointed emperor. Plagued with
the knowledge of a tragic future, he strives to influence events and save those
he cares for. But his magic has betrayed him, and Fate has other plans.
Marked by the crown, hindered by the
transformation spell contained within, each cast brings Ian one step closer to
becoming more beast than man. Each move brings the death and destruction
foretold in his vision inexplicably nearer. With Langor on the brink of war,
and King Malaq’s plan for peace hanging in the balance, Ian returns to the
ancient past; seeking an end to the eldring spell and a means to thwart Jem’s
growing domination. What he finds there sets off a chain of revelations that
leads Ian places he never thought to go.
Entrusted with the future of his race, Ian
becomes the linchpin for lasting change. But how much weight can one man carry?
And how much is he willing to sacrifice in the name of peace?
About
the Author:
Born
in the Midwest, I live in New York's scenic Hudson Valley Region with my
husband and two sons. A huge reader since childhood, I penned my first
full-length novel in high school on a typewriter in my parent's living room.
That was when my dream of becoming a published author was born. Life happened,
and it took a while, but I can honestly say: it's the best job ever.
If
you're looking for puppies, rainbows, and sweet romance, you won't find that
here. My stories tend to run dark, gritty, and adult, full of action, magic,
intrigue, antiheroes, mysteries and monsters.
You
can learn more about me and my work at clschneiderauthor.com where you can read
reviews, excerpts and sneak peeks, subscribe to my newsletter, and join my
Street Team. Connect with me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, where I'm
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