Titan Magic (Titan Magic, #1)

Nov 17, 2011 Giselle rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, mythology

Titans, monsters and gods aren't part of my usual reads, but when I read this synopsis about a mute girl with hallucinations and lots of secrets, my uncertainty turned to intrigued and I found it to be an entertaining story.

The mysteries start immediately in Titan Magic. We meet Maddy (Madeleine), mute and hearing voices. Actually only one voice - a voice whose command she can't seem to refuse. Which is why her mother and brother tie her to the bed so she's not able to do as he wishes and go fin...more Titans, monsters and gods aren't part of my usual reads, but when I read this synopsis about a mute girl with hallucinations and lots of secrets, my uncertainty turned to intrigued and I found it to be an entertaining story.

The mysteries start immediately in Titan Magic. We meet Maddy (Madeleine), mute and hearing voices. Actually only one voice - a voice whose command she can't seem to refuse. Which is why her mother and brother tie her to the bed so she's not able to do as he wishes and go find him -however badly she wants to. I was curious right away about Maddy's strange predicament; why is she mute? Who's talking to her and why is he calling on her? Before long, her brother throws her out of the house and she runs into the forest where she starts to learn who she really is. So the mysteries are plentiful, but they aren't all drawn out. We get some answers right at the beginning, more towards the middle, and it ends with everything disclosed.

The world in Titan Magic holds quite a few characters. Maddy, the protagonist, goes on a big journey of self-discovery and what she finds changes her whole life - her whole self-image - and not for the better. She soon learns to deal with this and makes the best of what is given to her, which I really admired. I did enjoy her story, although I did have difficulty relating to her. A lot of her findings were strange to me as I had not stumbled upon the myths before. (It's based on a certain folklore that I had only heard about in passing.) I can't say it wasn't interesting, just very hard to grasp, therefore slightly hindering my enjoyment of the story. Along with Maddy, there are a lot of personalities that we stumble upon. All of them play an important role in the story and each one have their own unique charm that really brings them to life; Marcus with his inner demons, Will and his honest-to-goodness heart. The characters are easily the best part of the novel.

Jodi Lamm's Titan Magic gives us a fun filled fantasy that I'd recommend to those who like their books filled with magic, romance and discovery. (less)

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Aug 06, 2012 Nafiza rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Everyone!

Recommended to Nafiza by: Misty

Shelves: on-my-reading-pile, high-fantasy, 2012

I demand that you all go and purchase a copy of Titan Magic and then read it. Seriously, I mean it. Go!

Okay fine, I’ll give you some reasons that will perhaps justify my demand.

I don’t usually read self-pubbed novels and even more rarely am I moved to write a review on the ones I do read. This one intrigued me initially because of the description of the main character and then Misty of the Book Rat rated it highly. Titan Magic presents a very new type of heroine (and I will not give away the t...more I demand that you all go and purchase a copy of Titan Magic and then read it. Seriously, I mean it. Go!

Okay fine, I’ll give you some reasons that will perhaps justify my demand.

I don’t usually read self-pubbed novels and even more rarely am I moved to write a review on the ones I do read. This one intrigued me initially because of the description of the main character and then Misty of the Book Rat rated it highly. Titan Magic presents a very new type of heroine (and I will not give away the type she is) and a very different (fresh, new, innovative, attach what adjective you will) mythology. Maddy is one of the more fascinating protagonists that I have come across.

She is a curious mix of spitfire and vulnerable. Her inability to talk does not present as much trouble as I had expected. I liked how Lamm portrays her inhuman-ness. Usually we are told that a main character is not human yet she acts exactly like human teenage girl. Maddy’s confusion about her nature, about the way she feels about certain people, her questions about who she is and what she is form the foundation of the character. Her interactions with the various people are also, interestingly, character building. The way she reacts to the various characters shows who she is. There are a lot of male characters in the novel. I just realized that Maddy is the only girl in the novel. However, it’s just an observation and not a criticism. There is a love triangle which is not really a love triangle. It is really difficult to write a review without giving away one of the main elements of the novel. Suffice it to say that this novel explores themes of self-discovery, courage and desire in a bold new way.

The novel is quite an accomplishment and I really do recommend it to you. There are betrayals, angst, creepy crazy parents, love but not love, love plus self-hate. It’s a smorgasbord of emotions and ambitions. It’s just really really intriguing, you guys and I am really making a mess of my review. But I do not want to spoil the discovery because I feel the discovery is an important aspect of the story.

Just take my word for it, okay?

Read the book.
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Jan 09, 2013 Ferdy rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: wtf, cringey-romance, boring-crap-hero, emo-hero, rubbish, whiny-annoying-blah-heroine, fucked-up-hero, fucked-up, fucked-up-romance

Spoilers - 2.5 stars

I kind of liked this but I also kind of hated it. I honestly had no idea what the hell was going on for most of the book, it was just so weird. The world building was poor, half the dialogue made no sense and the characters were too mysterious. There were mentions of war, titans and family dynamics but they seemed like an afterthought because of how vaguely they were described, it was annoying. Even at the end, very little was explained, it was irritating and bizarre.
I guess...more Spoilers - 2.5 stars

I kind of liked this but I also kind of hated it. I honestly had no idea what the hell was going on for most of the book, it was just so weird. The world building was poor, half the dialogue made no sense and the characters were too mysterious. There were mentions of war, titans and family dynamics but they seemed like an afterthought because of how vaguely they were described, it was annoying. Even at the end, very little was explained, it was irritating and bizarre.
I guess the characters were interesting enough but I couldn't really enjoy and appreciate them because I was confused as to what the hell was going on.
I liked the premise of the book as it was different from the usual YA, I just wish it had been executed better. The idea that Maddy (the heroine) was mute and heard voices in her head was intriguing. When she decided to listen to the guy in her head, I expected things to pick up but instead Maddy just plodded along not knowing what was going on, who she was and who to trust. When the truth about Maddy's identity was revealed, it was done in a very slow, nonsensical and convoluted way. It was frustrating.
The heroine, Maddy, was decent enough but I found myself unable to connect with her, I think it was because her reactions were odd — when her brother kicked her out she got over it straight away, when she met a talking animal she was like whateva, and then she just became friends with some random guy after one conversation... I wanted more emotion and realism from her.
Maddy had a couple of love interests, her sort of brother, Marcus, and the voice in her head, Jas..They were both rubbish as love interests. Marcus was annoying at first but he did grow on me, his motivations regarding Maddy weren't very clear, even at the end I wasn't sure what his feelings for Maddy were — did he orchestrate everything so Maddy could be free?? He was a bit confusing.
The romance between Jas and Maddy was plain weird. Jas created Maddy from clay or something and then gave her life. He was her master and she had no free will — he could control her and could make her feel whatever he wanted to. So when he fell in love with her, she felt the same way because she had no other choice but to..it was sick. Why couldn't he get a real girl?! To add to the cringeyness, Maddy referred to Jas at one point or another as her father, her mother, a parent, her creator and her god..it was fucked up.
I have to give points for originality and for characters that weren't the bog standard cardboard cutouts found in every other YA book. I would have enjoyed this a lot more though if things had been explained clearer, and if the romance had been less creepy and if the world building had been more developed. All in all, not bad but not good either.(less)

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Feb 27, 2012 Emma rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: on-my-ipad, reviewed

Books like these make the impossible seem possible.

I was drawn into this book from the very first line of the summary. Mute and mad, Madeleine Lavoie has lived her entire life confined to bedposts in her room. Her life is not what she believed it to be...

To say I was so excited to read this after the first chapter may be an understatement. Mythology is something I absolutely adoooore. I think it's absolutely magical that Jodi took something that NOBODY has tried to recreate and made it into some...more Books like these make the impossible seem possible.

I was drawn into this book from the very first line of the summary. Mute and mad, Madeleine Lavoie has lived her entire life confined to bedposts in her room. Her life is not what she believed it to be...

To say I was so excited to read this after the first chapter may be an understatement. Mythology is something I absolutely adoooore. I think it's absolutely magical that Jodi took something that NOBODY has tried to recreate and made it into something beautiful! I shall bow down to Jodi for making me see golems with a totally new perspective. Because honestly, when was the last time you read an amazing story about golems?! Those clunky, clay things? This is what I love most about reading mythology. We've all had those long, droning history lessons about Greeks, Romans, and whatnot. But really, history's about the way you interpret it. So here's a fascinating interpretation of golems!

The heartbreaking moment when Maddy learns about her true nature, I just wanted to wrap her in a hug and assure she's just as human as any of us! Her creator/master, Jas, is one aggravating and confusing character. No, actually Marcus, Jas, and Eli are confusing. Their motivation and reasoning is just a shocker, really. I never knew what to expect out of this book. It just kept turning and turning and at the end, I was just left... flabbergasted.

All in all, Will Taylor was my favourite character. He's so sweet and and true gentleman. Oh and Marcus.. Marcus, Marcus, Marcus..! He's just...! I really love what Jodi did with his character! Yes, I got extremely confused throughout the book about Marcus, her supposed brother, but it made sense. It had me going: 'YES. I GET IT NOW!' because it was just such an ingenious twist to the book!

It was a such pleasure to read this book, to be introduced to this new way of looking at clay creatures. I think this will be one of those book I'll end up thinking about in the middle of class, contemplating the way I look at things now. I can't wait to see else Jodi has up her sleeve!

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Jan 31, 2012 Amy Fournier rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The synopsis for this book sounded really interesting. I love fantasy so I was excited to read it. I found it to be a little weird, but still good. The story moved along nice and steady through most of the book. There was action, fantasy, and a bit of romance. The characters were interesting and the story was creative.There is a lot of mystery to what certain people's intentions really are. I was trying to figure out who was good and who was bad through most of the book. It wasn't until the end...more The synopsis for this book sounded really interesting. I love fantasy so I was excited to read it. I found it to be a little weird, but still good. The story moved along nice and steady through most of the book. There was action, fantasy, and a bit of romance. The characters were interesting and the story was creative.There is a lot of mystery to what certain people's intentions really are. I was trying to figure out who was good and who was bad through most of the book. It wasn't until the end that things were a little clearer. I loved really trying to figure out the characters.

Madeline has been hidden away, literally not allowed to leave her own home. No one can hear her speak, and some people believe she is crazy. She hears a voice and even she thinks she is delusional. She has to listen to the voice no matter what, she can't disobey it. She ends up being tossed out on the street by her brother with nothing but her fathers coat. She figures out that she is not crazy, and she hasn't been just imagining the voice she hears. She ends up discovering surprising things about herself and her family and has to be strong and make the right choices. She knows that she has to find her voice, not just for herself, but for everyone around her. She has ended up the center of something bigger than she could have ever imagined. I really liked Madeline. She is really brave and strong. She is very scared of the things that are happening, and she is confused, but she still does what she believes she has to.

Overall, I enjoyed this book. It is a hard book to review without giving anything away. It was interesting, and flowed well. The story was very centered on the characters more than events and surroundings, which I liked. I felt that we got to know the characters well. I was confused about them for a while. There were a few I didn't know whether to like or dislike, but I feel like in the end we knew them pretty well. There are still things we are left wondering about, but it's not a huge cliffhanger or anything. I liked the book and I am interested to see what will happen next.(less)

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Dec 08, 2011 Aeicha rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Jodi Lamm’s TITAN MAGIC is one of those books that comes along every once in a while and completely surprises me with how deeply and unexpectedly it moves me. Based on the book’s blurb, I expected a simple, fun fairytale like story; but what I got was a truly spellbinding and meaningful tale and exploration of the human condition.

MY BRIEF SUMMARY
Madeline “Maddy” Lavoie cannot speak, nor can she remember her life past the la...more

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May 15, 2012 Hillary Hunt rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ya

This author really, really, really likes to keep you guessing. Which can create some nice suspense, but you gotta give me something delicious to snack on along the way or Ima get cranky. Reading this book felt like being strung along on crumbs.

It seemed like it wasn't until well into the book that things were starting to be explained. But even then, it was hesitant. I felt confused a lot. And the reasoning behind keeping everything secretive from the MC felt flimsy at best. Oh, and I couldn't fi...more

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Apr 13, 2013 Rebecca Sneade rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

OK so i was really excited to read this book. i have heard amazing things and i was really looking forward to it. i have had it for many months and decided this was the time i was going to read it. i was really disappointed in it. The writing was good and i really enjoyed the journey of finding out who Maddy(the main character) was and what she was. but other than that........ i did not like that every minute she was with a different guy. One minute she's with one guy and you turn around and she...more

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Apr 01, 2012 Amie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Titan Magic is an extremely well-written young adult novel that reads like an intriguing fairy tale. The story is perhaps one of the most original I have read in a while, especially from a self-published author. I was quite impressed with Lamm’s prowess at writing—hers is the first self-published novel I have read that has not been fraught with grammar, spelling and other writing errors. That in itself was refreshing.

I liked the premise of Titan Magic—Madeleine Lavoie, or Maddy as she is called...more Titan Magic is an extremely well-written young adult novel that reads like an intriguing fairy tale. The story is perhaps one of the most original I have read in a while, especially from a self-published author. I was quite impressed with Lamm’s prowess at writing—hers is the first self-published novel I have read that has not been fraught with grammar, spelling and other writing errors. That in itself was refreshing.

I liked the premise of Titan Magic—Madeleine Lavoie, or Maddy as she is called, has lived three years mute, sequestered away in her family home and tortured by strange hallucinations only she can hear. After her brother Marcus sends her away, she begins to learn more about her past—a past that is strange and unbelievable. It is difficult to write more about the book without giving away too much of the story and Maddy’s adventure.

Well I liked Titan Magic, I did find it confusing. There was a LOT going on. Most of the characters had complicated background stories, interwoven with the other characters, as well as characters that were not even introduced. Frieden, where the story takes place, had an extensive history that was only touched on. Midway through the book, the story started to drag—a huge amount of time was spent in conversation. While much of it was vital to the story, it took a lot time. This was a difficult investment for me as a reader, because I felt that I was investing more time in being confused. While some of the confusion was cleared up as the story progressed, not all of it was, leaving me wondering if a sequel is in the works. I worry that Lamm’s target audience, young adults interested in a good fantasy, will lose interest or become so confused they stop reading. In this age of immediate gratification and instant answers, I have found that tweens and some teens won’t give a book a chance if they have to invest too much time or thought in a book.

I liked Titan Magic; it was a good story. I will be trying to get students I know are interested in fantasy to give it a try; I think if I can get them to invest some time, they will find a story they like. (less)

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Jan 16, 2012 Shellie Cruz rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: arc

When I first read the synopsis I knew that this would be something that I would enjoy, it had me at "Mute, heartless, and tormented by auditory hallucinations". I was instantly drawn in once I started reading it. This was something that I hadn’t read before and I loved the story line. There was mythology in there but nothing that threw me off or drew away from the story for me (basically if you’re like me with barely any mythology behind you, you’ll still get this book!)

Madeleine "Maddy" is a mu...more When I first read the synopsis I knew that this would be something that I would enjoy, it had me at "Mute, heartless, and tormented by auditory hallucinations". I was instantly drawn in once I started reading it. This was something that I hadn’t read before and I loved the story line. There was mythology in there but nothing that threw me off or drew away from the story for me (basically if you’re like me with barely any mythology behind you, you’ll still get this book!)

Madeleine "Maddy" is a mute who has to be tied to her bed every night to not escape her home, she hears a voice calling to her every night and cannot fight nor disobey it. Every night she fights her brother, Marcus, to go to the voice. One night Marcus unties her and cast her out with just their father's coat, pen and notepad, and a necklace. Maddy quickly runs in the direction of the voice that is and has been calling to her and what she finds is not a boy or man but a stag. A talking stag that not only she can hear but he is the only one who can hear her.

Jodi has created this magical world where gods, titans, magic, and the titans "puppets" as they are called all live together. I loved learning the history of Maddy, her past, and what she has the potential of doing. Everyone knows what Maddy is capable of so now she must figure out who she should trust, who is really on her side, and who is using her for their own purpose. She may not have a heart or soul but the choices that she makes sure makes it seem like she does.

The plot was paced perfectly, not getting too much information at once and all the questions that I had were all answered throughout the book leaving me nothing but satisfaction. There was action and love in all the right places. I never saw what was coming next and the ending left me in shock (good, not bad). Every major decision in Titan Magic was done out of love. I was so wrapped into this story I got through it in just hours and found myself being pulled back to it each time that I would try to put it down (yep, even when I was quarantined in my room and felt like death).
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Apr 18, 2012 Greta is Erikasbuddy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: for-pw, indie-author-love, on-the-tabby

I love bedtime stories.
I love the romance and adventure they weave.
The way you hold your breath as you get to the next page.

The moment you realize you uncovered the truth
But only to be fooled again.

I am always amazed by the magic of characters.
The timeless effort the storyteller takes to make each one come alive.

"Titan Magic" while a little darker than those bedtime stories you grew up with is just what the doctor ordered when hunting for a good book to curl up with.

It's Once Upon a Time meets O...more

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Dec 03, 2011 Ashley rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Titan Magic majorly surprised me. I wasn't expecting a huge fantastical novel, filled with a few mysteries and quite a bit of suspense, plus a unique mythology that draws from older ones. Just looking at the cover and reading the synopsis didn't prepare me for just what Titan Magic was all about. When I started reading, I was instantly intrigued. Maddy is the daughter of a wealthy family, but she hears voices in her head that compel her to go to it. Honestly, what's more interesting than a crazy...more Titan Magic majorly surprised me. I wasn't expecting a huge fantastical novel, filled with a few mysteries and quite a bit of suspense, plus a unique mythology that draws from older ones. Just looking at the cover and reading the synopsis didn't prepare me for just what Titan Magic was all about. When I started reading, I was instantly intrigued. Maddy is the daughter of a wealthy family, but she hears voices in her head that compel her to go to it. Honestly, what's more interesting than a crazy girl? But the thing is, I didn't think Maddy was crazy at all, from the very beginning, so I wanted to know what the secret behind the voice was.

The mythology was interesting to me because, from the title, you can guess it's going to be about Titans so I assumed it was going to be based on Greek mythology. And while a slight reference to Greek mythology was made later in the book, the whole world itself really was it's own freestanding mythology. I thought the concept of what Maddy was was totally unique, (I know I've never read about it before), if even a little creepy in the sense that, um, well *SPOILER ALERT*, {HIGHLIGHT THE TEXT TO READ IT!} since she was a golem and her body was made out of earth and clay, she had to be carved. And yes, Maddie is a girl. So that means that the person who carved her, I won't say who, actually had to, um, make her anatomically correct. Which is kind weird. Her maker even mentions that fact at one point!

Jodi Lamm's writing style is beautiful and fluid, perfect for this kind of high fantasy novel. I'm not sure exactly when or where this novel took place, but from the way Jodi wrote, it seemed Victorian-esque which I think it why I loved it so much because I'm a bit obsessed with the Victorian era.

The romance was really the only thing that I felt didn't live up to my expectations. I really can't say too much without giving anything away. But Maddy is in an odd situation where she can't really love anyone, and since things are mostly from her perspective, it's hard to actually warm up to either of the two boys that are vying for her heart. I was partial to both, honestly, for different reasons. The ending left off cleanly, without a cliffhanger, but another book is on the way according to Jodi, so I'll just have to keep reading to see what happens. I give Titan Magic 4 out of 5 stars.(less)

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Apr 28, 2012 Misty rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: sci_fi-fantasy, cover-appeal, own, folklore-myth-fable-fairy-tall-tale, read-in-2012, signed, review-copy-accepted

I'm always a little leery of self-published works, so when a self-published author emails me asking to review, I always go looking for an excerpt first. Almost always, the answer is then a polite, "Um, no." But occasionally the excerpt will win me over and have me intrigued enough to start thinking a hesitant, "Yeah, sure?" The excerpt I found for Titan Magicled to a much more resounding, "Yes, please! Gimme, gimme!" But excerpts can fool you, so I was still a teensy bit hesitant. That is, until...more

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Mar 25, 2012 Ashley Lavering rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book really messed with my head in a cool and weird way. I couldn’t make heads or tails of any of the characters until almost the end. It was awesome. Also the magic at play was slowly revealed through the book, and it was fun to discover it. I enjoyed this book, but it did leave me feeling weird and incomplete. I think that is because of the main character. I can’t say too much more or else I might give away spoilers. The end makes me wonder if there will be a second book. I will have to g...more

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Feb 14, 2013 Angela rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: books, favorites, own

Titan Magic was such a wonderful and rather entertaining read. It was full of surprises, love, laughter, and heartache. It thoroughly surprised me in being as good of a book as it was. Truthfully, I didn't know what to expect from a book that featured a mute girl. I thought to myself: "How is Jodi going to write a story based on a mute girl? She doesn't talk!" Yet the fabulous Jodi did it! She created an utterly fabulous book where the girl doesn't really talk.

So this is where Maddy comes in, ou...more Titan Magic was such a wonderful and rather entertaining read. It was full of surprises, love, laughter, and heartache. It thoroughly surprised me in being as good of a book as it was. Truthfully, I didn't know what to expect from a book that featured a mute girl. I thought to myself: "How is Jodi going to write a story based on a mute girl? She doesn't talk!" Yet the fabulous Jodi did it! She created an utterly fabulous book where the girl doesn't really talk.

So this is where Maddy comes in, our mute, heartless girl. She is the centre of this story, the heart of it, despite having a heart herself. I loved Maddy's character! She was as real as I would imagine a mute person could get. Even though some incidents lead her to believe she isn't human (I don't want to spoil anything here), I think she was, in the end, more human than some humans I know. For me as a reader, I think what made her human was her confusion. She was a confused clay-girl that didn't know who to trust. One minute she was all for Jas, our hot stag (ahaha), than the next she was all for her brother Marcus (and sometimes William). So, even though she wasn't really human, she was still human to me for this reason. Even though the story isn't told in her perspective, I think readers will really enjoy hearing Maddy's "voice."

The setting for this book was so magical and vivid. Jodi has such marveling writing, I admit to re-reading certain paragraphs. Her world-building was incredible. And plus, by her descriptions, one would think it was very Victorian and vintage. I'm totally born in the wrong era (I love vintage) so Jodi won me over when I discovered this wasn't some modern-age fantasy. You don't quite know where the story takes place, usually at a house, or a forest, or even a castle, but just the vibe from this world that shun through her writing was magical. I love magical.

As a YA romance-ey loving-type-reader, I enjoyed the bits of romance in this. Of course there was some romance, but of course, Jodi completely went contrary to the norm. We have a mute girl, something I've personally never read in a book, and we have romance between sister and brother! But wait! It's not a gross thing once you read the book. Trust me. There are many surprises within this romance *wink wink wink* And also, we can't forget about our boy Jas *Swoons* He's a Titan (hence Titan Magic) and just totally swoon worthy (even though he's an animal for most of the book). I just think he was handsome. He really loved Maddy and did all he could to save her from being killed, by him! Can't tell me a man's not hot for trying not to kill you! Give the guy a break though. All in all, I'm hoping to see escalating romance between some characters in its sequel.

The verdict? Definitely worth the read, especially if you love fantasy and fairy tales.

My rating:
5 curly pig tails
Because this book was so different and unique

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May 03, 2012 Michele rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: genre-young-adult, format-ebook, own, 2012-50bookpledge

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Rating: ★★★ ☆ (3.5/5 stars)

Madeleine is a mute, having never been able to speak. She is hidden away by her family, strapped to her bed in the night to prevent her from wandering off as she follows the voice she constantly hears in her head calling for her. When her brother banishes her out of the house, she wanders the woods before encountering mysterious and somewhat intimidating company.

I enjoyed that the premise ofTitan Magic was...more

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Feb 21, 2012 Michelle (In Libris Veritas) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, mythology-religion, kindle

I want to thank Jodi Lamm for providing me with the ebook copy of this in exchange for an honest review.

I’ll be honest, going into the this book I wasn’t sure what to expect really. I had seen other reviews for it and coupled with the summary it painted a really intriguing picture. I’m very happy to say that this book ended up surprising me so many times that I ended up loving it. I will say that it is a little hard to review though, because if I say too much it will ruin the story or at least p...more I want to thank Jodi Lamm for providing me with the ebook copy of this in exchange for an honest review.

I’ll be honest, going into the this book I wasn’t sure what to expect really. I had seen other reviews for it and coupled with the summary it painted a really intriguing picture. I’m very happy to say that this book ended up surprising me so many times that I ended up loving it. I will say that it is a little hard to review though, because if I say too much it will ruin the story or at least part of it, so I’ll try to be deliciously vague and enticing.

The story overall is one that I’ve never quite experienced before. From the summary you may think that it will be a straightforward fun little fairytale, but that’s not the case at all. Instead you are greeted with an in depth and meaningful story in which the author has expertly weaved insight on the depth of emotions, humanity’s meaning, and what it is to have a soul into the very core of the story. It’s fairly fast paced and the mystery that this book contains is immense. All the questions you have in the beginning of the story are answered in a timely and satisfying manner but upon receiving those answers you end up with even more mystery, and because of this I was hooked. I really enjoyed trying to figure things out as I read and I loved how it kept surprising me even in the most docile of moments. The ending was not what I was expecting, and it seems to be slightly open for a sequel. The lore that this book thrives on is not something you see very often in books now, and those not familiar with it may be a tad confused at first but as I said before it all evens out rather quickly. The writing is really rich and detailed, but it has a quality and style to it that will stick with you after you’ve put it down.

The characters are incredibly important to this story and it made me realize the difference between a ‘story driven character’ and a ‘character driven story’. This is very much the latter, and each character has something different to bring to the table. Maddy is an interesting character and the more you read the more interesting she becomes. With each question that is answered you learn a little more and you understand a little more. She’s definitely one you can relate to as well since her emotions are so clear and the description that goes into her situation and thoughts really makes it so that you can experience her journey with her. Jas is such a bitter-sweet character that everything he does brings understanding and sympathy. Will is a charming man with loyalty and humor that really won me over before the end and he’s probably my favorite character. Marcus is such a bold character right from the beginning that you can’t help but wonder about him and his story is the one that really shocked me the most. All of the characters are vibrant and have personalities, and more importantly none of them are solely good or evil. Each character’s mind, relationships, and ideas are explored and delved into over time and thanks to that the characters truly take on a human quality that other books overlook. The characters have layers and each one doesn’t feel predetermined or stiff, it feels organic.

I can’t go into detail about the events in the book because I run the risk of unraveling the story for you, but I can say that each little twist and turn only made me want to run deeper into this. I had a hard time putting it down when I found the time to read it, and ended up missing more than a few hours of sleep because of it. Nothing was what I expected it to be and when I finished I immediately started craving more, so I can honestly say that if there is a sequel I will be reading it. I am simply dying to learn more about the characters and what will happen to them.(less)

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Mar 25, 2012 Cecilia (rather barefoot than bookless) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: reviwed-on-request-by-author, young-adult-paranormal

Wow! This book was absolutely fantastic! First of all I loved the story, the magic about it, the creatures in it! How did she came up with this idea when everyone else is writing about angels, vampires and fairies, I have no idea but it works! If you want to read something unique, this is definitely something for you!

This book is not about the superficial, not at all. The author does not really tell us much about what the characters look like but you will get a sense of it. This story is about...more

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Feb 18, 2012 Carina rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: for-review, from-author, kindle, ebooks-egalleys-etc-for-review

My Rating: 3.5 / 5

First thoughts:
If you're looking for a truly unique YA novel, stop searching and pick up Titan Magic. Its fairytale-like world surprised and fascinated me. I really hope that this wasn't the last we've seen of Madeleine and her adventures. While it took a while for me to get into the story, I soon started to really enjoy it and hoped to find out more about this special world.

More detailed:
When I started it, I didn't really know what to expect from Titan Magic but I was surprise...more

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Dec 15, 2011 Jessica at Book Sake rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book goes to show that you don’t need a big publisher to write a big story. The first night I picked up this book I only had time to read the first two chapters, but I would have continued reading if sleep wasn’t needed. The writing is fantastic throughout. The characters all have their own stories to tell, each one just as mysterious as the last. This is a fantasy novel that also focuses on the characters and the way each separate being works, feels, and lives. I love my characters and Lam...more

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Mar 22, 2012 Erin rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Overall, Jodi Lamm's TITAN MAGIC offers up a fantastic fun-filled fantasy adventure and I highly recommend you to go out and read it whenever you get a chance to! It's definitely worth the read if you love fantasy and a bit of myth! Once again, a big thanks to the author for sending me a review copy of this book! ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!

Full review: http://talesoftheinnerbookfanatic.blo...

4.5 stars!

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Jun 10, 2012 fooloveratook rated it 5 of 5 stars

Rating: Perfect Bed Partner
Source: Jodi Lamm

my thoughts in a few sentences: Coming highly recommended from Misty at The Book Rat and Erin at Tales of the Inner Book Fanatic, Titan Magic by Jodi Lamm reads like a fairy tale embedded in this organic world of magic. It’s chaotic and powerful and meaningful, rich with characters that harbor their scars and flaws in a way that’s not hidden, but also not proud. Titan Magic by Jodi Lamm is about acceptance and the varying shades of love, and what it me...more

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Jul 22, 2012 Bethany rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Meh. Convoluted and took incredibly long to get to the point. Not much action, just a series of complicated conversations between people you don't ever end up caring about... even the main character. Then the ending comes very abruptly, yet somewhat predictably. I should really stop buying the $1 books on Amazon.

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May 13, 2013 Margaret rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Intriguing, if a little hard to figure out at first. The author did a good job of keeping you guessing all the way through. Just when you thought you had it all figured out, something new happened. Not my favorite book ever, but not shabby.

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Jul 08, 2012 Tena rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book was very interesting to me. I was surprised at several times during the reading by the next twist. I thank Jodi Lamm for writing such a great book!

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Apr 10, 2012 Suzanne rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm kind of divided over this one. The writing is beautiful, but the plot seemed confusing. I had a difficult time keeping the rules for Titans and golems straight.

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Aug 10, 2012 Wendy Darling marked it as to-read · review of another edition

Recommended to Wendy Darling by: Nafiza

Shelves: fantasy, 2011-publication, indie-author, young-adult, mythic-and-fairy-tale-ish

I really didn't even look to see what this is about. Nafiza says I must read it, so it will be.

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Jul 31, 2012 Merve Özcan rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: netgalley, send-for-review

http://kitabisevda.blogspot.com/2012/...

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Aug 02, 2012 Jennifer marked it as tbr-ebooks · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, ebooks, books-i-own, fantasy

Got for free on Amazon on July 26, 2012

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Jul 02, 2012 Inoli rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: own, fairytales_retold

One of the most different, unique stories I've read. Complex and deserves a rereading. Fascinating. I want to learn more about the mythologies this was derived from. I don't really see this as a retelling but I want all the folklore and mythology related things together there. I actually don't know what to call this except very well done.

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