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Thief's Magic: Book 1 of Millennium's Rule by [Canavan, Trudi]
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 3207 KB
  • Print Length: 561 pages
  • Publisher: Orbit (15 May 2014)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00FAT9LCY
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars 285 customer reviews
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Narrated in turn by Tyen and then Rielle in their respective worlds, we're left on a cliff-hanger at the end of each part. What a page turner!

One world where the magic is being used up by the running of the machines while in the other, if you're not a priest of the Angels then it's against the law to use magic.

I loved the contrast of these two worlds. The world building and myths are fabulous. Whilst I was reading this, both worlds really did exist.

It doesn't take long to work out that both hierarchy's (the Academy and the priests) are corrupt - or so we're led to believe…

Tyen’s confidence in himself is building throughout the story. Rielle comes across as a strong character who does what she believes is right. Both are naïve but learn as they go along.

I loved the escaping and adventure, the anxiety and the excitement and the betrayals and friendships. Oh and the surprises! So much to keep my imagination fired up and emotionally involved.

I have in my mind a couple of things that might be in store for Vella (apart from all the knowledge she holds). I also have my suspicions of the way Tyen's and Rielle's characters will develop. I am very intrigued by Lord Valhan and I’m hoping we’re going to see him again in the series. I would love to find out his motives as I think that he is something else …

A very promising start to this new series. If you are a fan of fantasy/sci-fi I recommend you pick up a copy for yourself. - See more at: http://jerasjamboree.weebly.com/blog/jeras-jamboree-review-thiefs-magic-by-trudi-canavan#sthash.Wna4EfB6.dpuf

I would like to thank the publishers for approving my request to review via Netgalley.
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Format: Hardcover
Thief’s Magic is one of Canavan’s best books to date. Here’s what Thief’s Magic is about:
In a world where an industrial revolution is powered by magic, Tyen, a student of archaeology, unearths a sentient book called Vella. Once a young sorcerer-bookbinder, Vella was transformed into a useful tool by one of the greatest sorcerers of history. Since then she has been collecting information, including a vital clue to the disaster Tyen’s world faces.

Elsewhere, in a land ruled by the priests, Rielle the dyer’s daughter has been taught that to use magic is to steal from the Angels. Yet she knows she has a talent for it, and that there is a corrupter in the city willing to teach her how to use it – should she dare risk the Angels’ wrath.

But not everything is as Tyen and Rielle have been raised to believe. Not the nature of magic, nor the laws of their lands. Not even the people they trust.

The book is split into two stories, Tyen’s and Rielle’s.

Tyen’s character and storyline were brilliant. His tale is a classic adventure story and grips the readers attention. The reader will like the concept of many different worlds and the concept of the millennium rule. Tyen’s story is compelling and will leave the reader with a hankering for more. More conversations between Tyen and Vella, more exploration of different worlds and more learning of magic.

Rielle’s character felt two dimensional and underdeveloped. Other characters in Rielle’s chapters were much more interesting than her. Canavan had well researched dyes, paints and artistic skill, which she put into the novel as required. There are some imaginative ideas and interesting plot points in Rielle’s story. But as the book continued, I sighed every time I saw Rielle’s name as the chapter title.
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Format: Hardcover
5 Words: This book is so awesome.

What can I say? I freaking loved this book!

It's safe to say that I loved Trudi Canavan's first series The Black Magician Trilogy and I've read it over and over (seriously, my first copies are falling apart I think I've gone through 3 of each book) and recommended it to all of my friends who loved it too and fell in love with her world and her writing. But then I kind of fell out of love with her as I read her newer works.

But oh my god, I am back in love. Truly, madly, deeply. This is definitely one of those high-fantasy books that you can read again and again. I LOVED the world, the characters, the atmosphere, the way it made me think, the subtle way feminist-issues were raised. I loved everything.

I found this very different from her previous books, but also very similar in a way to BMT. It had that same magic that hooked me right from the start.

The two narratives running through this book were simply stunning. Every time it came to where the narrative switched worlds I would cry out in indignation because the cliff hangers, oh dear god the cliff hangers. This was an edge of your seat, stay awake five hours past your bed time, forget to eat or drink, truly epic fantasy. This writing is breathtaking and the pacing of the story works so well. There is love, lust, hate, deceit, loyalty, surprises, rejections, tragedy, hope, adventure, drama and magic.

I couldn't get enough of this book and now I can't wait until the next one. I need to know what happens to Tyen and Rielle and how/if/when/where their worlds collide. I will DEFINITELY re-read this, it was so freaking awesome.

Thank you so much to Little, Brown UK for my e-galley. I fangirled like mad when I was accepted and now I can't even put some order to my thoughts because this book was so freaking good.
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