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Magic Study: 1 (Paperback)

by Maria V. Snyder (Author)
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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: MIRA Books; Young Adult edition (16 May 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0778302431
  • ISBN-13: 978-0778302438
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.6 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 220 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'There is a lovely light touch to this series reminiscent of early Anne McCaffrey, so it's gratifying to see that Snyder has managed to deliver the old one-two fantasy-literature punch.' --Rhianna Pratchett, SFX<br /><br />'...one that fantasy fans everywhere should enjoy.' --SciFi Now<br /><br />'Be prepared for an exhilarating adventure as our heroine battles for life against rebel forces and evil wizards.' --Dumfries and Galloway Standard<br /><br />'...one that fantasy fans everywhere should enjoy.' --SciFi Now<br /><br />'Be prepared for an exhilarating adventure as our heroine battles for life against rebel forces and evil wizards.' --Dumfries and Galloway Standard

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Completing her apprenticeship could prove deadly...With an execution order on her head, Yelena has no choice but to escape to Sitia, the land of her birth. With only a year to master her magic - or face death - Yelena must begin her apprenticeship and travels to the Four Towers of the Magician's Keep.But nothing in Sitia is familiar. Not the family to whom she is a stranger. Not the unsettling new facets of her magic. Nor the brother who resents her return. As she struggles to understand where she belongs and how to control her rare powers, a rogue magician emerges - and Yelena catches his eye.Suddenly she is embroiled in battle of good against evil. And once again it will be her magical abilities that will either save her life...or be her downfall.

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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent follow-up to Poison Study, 18 April 2007
By Helen Hancox "Auntie Helen" (Essex, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magic Study (Hardcover)
"Poison Study", the first novel published by Maria Snyder, was excellent. It followed the fortunes (or misfortunes) of Yelena, a prisoner about to be executed who is given a chance to live a little longer by being the food tester for the Commander, the leader of Ixia. Yelena is trained by the assassin Valek to taste different poisons but it isn't only death by poison that she faces - her latent magical skills are beginning to break through and magic is outlawed in Ixia. When saving the life of the Commander by defeating a magician Yelena shows that she has magical talent and the Commander has to write an order for her execution, so Yelena decides to travel to Sitia, apparently her birthplace and home of magicians, to learn her trade, leaving her lover Valek behind.

"Magic Study" starts when Yelena, having travelled through Sitia for a couple of months with Irys and the rescued girls and having been taught magical skills on the way, approaches her home. She has no memories of the Zaltana people but they remember her and her welcome is generally good - apart from that of her brother Leif. She has to travel to the magicians Citadel with Leif but on the way they are ambushed and Yelena's life is once again pulled into danger. It's hard for her to know who to trust and how to stay safe in an unfamiliar place but she once again is able to assemble some friends around her, even four-legged ones.

The polarisation between Sitia and Ixia is very well written - each side views the other with suspicion and Valek's reputation in Sitia is mud. Yelena has to keep quiet about their partnership and yet she has grown up a lot in this series of books and is able to look deeper into the morals and deeds of those around her. In "Poison Study" Yelena was a slightly fearful character whose main method of self-preservation was to run away; in "Magic Study" she has grown in confidence in stature and in fact now her reaction tends to be to barge in, magical guns blazing. It's a welcome development in her character, that we see her able to stand on her own two feet as she slowly unravels the extent of her powers. She faces a great deal of opposition from an evil magician and even from the heir to the throne of Ixia who becomes her friend and yet she throws herself into protecting those weaker than her, even at risk to herself.

For those (like me) who liked Valek in the last book - and I know not every reader has found him a suitable hero - he features again in this book. This time, however, he allows Yelena to find her way as she is growing into her skills and power; his assassin and spying abilities seem somewhat magical again and yet he is not always able to protect Yelena and she has to rely on herself. This book contains some good writing as their relationship settles into something more of equals than the teacher-and-student of the first book.

For those who enjoyed "Poison Study", "Magic Study" is definitely worth reading. It's as good, has the same great writing style but isn't just a rehash of that story - it's a new direction for our characters to move in and one that is very well realised. There's a third book, "Fire Study", due out some time in 2007 and I, for one, am very much looking forward to its publication.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars ...and the tale continues, 17 Nov 2006
By Fury Magpie (Nottingham, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Magic Study (Hardcover)
This is the sequel to the first book - Poison Study. Yes I was so desperate to find out what happened next I forked out for a hardback edition...and yes it was worth it.

The scenery changes as Yelena moves south into Sitia to face new challenges as she meets her lost family, who are now strangers to her. That change breathes new life into the continuing story so that it still feels fresh, although it doesn't quite have the power of the first book, as Yelena is developing her strength and no longer has the same fear and vulnerability as when she faced execution.

In this book we discover more about Yelena's new found magical abilities, the country where she was born, her family, and how she came to be kidnapped in the first place. I couldn't help but miss some characters from the first book, but never fear they put in an appearance. The love story also continues, but thankfully again it doesn't overwhelm and just adds an extra element.

I look forward to the third in the series, Fire Study, due out October 2007.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating world, which has held my attention since the first novel, 2 April 2007
By Sally Brewer "winterthing" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magic Study (Hardcover)
I came across Poison Study by accident and was hooked, and was really over the moon when Magic Study came out. I actually think this novel would work as a stand alone book as well.

I rather wished there was a little more of the romantic subplot, but the main plot carried me along beautifully and it was really nice to see Yelena actually developing. A fantastic world with some fantastic characters, although a little too prone to letting everything work out in the end.

I can't wait for Fire Study!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Midway through the trilogy
I wrote a review on book 1, Poison Study, and whilst I wasnt over critical, I believe it fell short of being a rivetting in-depth read to recommend to others. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Philip J. Noonan

5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive
As the title suggests this trilogy is perhaps th most addictive story line
I have read, the pace and constant suprise elements contained at almost every chapter keep you... Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. A. Martin

4.0 out of 5 stars As good as the first
As a 49 year old male I am slightly worried by how much I am enjoying this series. Especially the references that suggest this is a 'Young Adult' book, I think this has much... Read more
Published 2 months ago by N. Brett

4.0 out of 5 stars Magic Study
Great set of three books. Enjoyed all three and read them in one weekend as couldn't put them down. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good ....
Having read and loved 'Poison study' from the word 'Go', I was more than eager to start 'Magic Study'.. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Chloe

4.0 out of 5 stars Magic Study
An entertaining and exciting sequel to 'Poison Study', where the characters are developed further, and new ones are introduced. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lise

5.0 out of 5 stars a must as a follow on
if you have read the first book in the series, poison study, then you must move on to this one...it's just as exciting
Published 4 months ago by Gail Holden

1.0 out of 5 stars Goes downhill from Poison Study
Poison Study started the trilogy off well; this ruined it for me. When the heroine, betrayed, escapes from her captors then refrains from killing her defeated would-be rapist... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Paul

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
After reading the first in the series (Poison Study) I couldn't wait for this one. I enjoyed reading it but it was not as good as the first one, and it really bugged me how Helena... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Natalie Green

3.0 out of 5 stars Hoping for a return to form
I thought poison study was excellent and rate this title as three stars because I think it is that weak in comparison to poison study. Read more
Published 7 months ago by S. Bull

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