Book Review: Magicians’ Rivalry by H.L. Burke (Spellsmith and Carver #1)

Those familiar with Heidi Lyn Burke’s writings know that she is the female Brandon Sanderson of the indie publishing world. Like him, she has a gift for crafting deep and detailed storyworlds with brilliant magic systems. Fortunately for her fans, her books are released more quickly than Sanderson’s. Also, they’re funnier. (Sorry, Brandon.)

The excellent Spellsmith and Carver series delivers everything Burke’s readers have come to expect from her books, and more besides. I’m a little late to...