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The Ruby of Idree
All the races are affected by the Spell—humans, warriors, mages, and even beasts—but safety comes at a cost.
An ancient race war ripped the world to pieces, shattering the barrier between the realm of monsters and Majaskis. The Spell averted an apocalypse, but shackled mages in an attempt to bring magic back into balance.
Hamish is a warrior, bent on protecting the defenseless. He’s lost loved ones and seen the visceral horror that both the beasts and the Spell can inflict. Attending Tharos Academy, the world’s greatest combat school, he hopes to find a mage, one to be his partner in fighting the monsters who prey on the innocent.
Blaze has suffered abuse for being a mage. Although taken into the safety of Tharos, she’s still faced rejection and agony. Without a partner, she’s at the mercy of the Spell. Now Sick, her death is imminent. She doesn’t hate the Spell for it, because her demise is nothing compared to the horror it holds back, but she hopes she has more time.
Without warning, Hamish and Blaze find themselves yanked into a conflict older than the Spell itself.
War holds back for no one, not even the innocent.
An ancient race war ripped the world to pieces, shattering the barrier between the realm of monsters and Majaskis. The Spell averted an apocalypse, but shackled mages in an attempt to bring magic back into balance.
Hamish is a warrior, bent on protecting the defenseless. He’s lost loved ones and seen the visceral horror that both the beasts and the Spell can inflict. Attending Tharos Academy, the world’s greatest combat school, he hopes to find a mage, one to be his partner in fighting the monsters who prey on the innocent.
Blaze has suffered abuse for being a mage. Although taken into the safety of Tharos, she’s still faced rejection and agony. Without a partner, she’s at the mercy of the Spell. Now Sick, her death is imminent. She doesn’t hate the Spell for it, because her demise is nothing compared to the horror it holds back, but she hopes she has more time.
Without warning, Hamish and Blaze find themselves yanked into a conflict older than the Spell itself.
War holds back for no one, not even the innocent.
323 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 30, 2024
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April 29, 2024
Blaze, a thirteen year old mage, is dying at an alarming rate. All mages in this world die young unless they bond with a warrior who tempers their magic.
Azrael is the headmaster of the Tharos Academy and Blaze's adoptive father. He uses his position to get Blaze an early education, but she struggles with self-doubt and can't seem to find a warrior that will give her a chance.
Hamish, a sixteen year old warrior will be attending Tharos for the first time, to his delight.
Blaze and Hamish take classes, fight monsters, and make friends at school while a rogue group of mages called The Knights threaten to tear the world apart by breaking The Spell that holds it all together. Will Hamish help Blaze open up and learn to trust herself before it is too late?
Headmaster Azrael is my favorite character. His level-headed, sharp-dressed demeanor sits in sharp contrast to his warrior roots. He's kind but also a schemer and he clearly knows more than he lets on. The mystique surrounding him drives the majority of the tension of the story.
I would have personally liked bigger stakes in this story. The pivotal question in the first half “will Blaze find a warrior before she dies”, is a foregone conclusion as soon as she meets Hamish, who bends over backwards for her. I also felt that characters tended to be too aware of their own emotions (and other people's emotions) at times which removed tension from scenes.
Overall, if you're a fan of magic school settings, consider reading The Ruby of Idree.
Azrael is the headmaster of the Tharos Academy and Blaze's adoptive father. He uses his position to get Blaze an early education, but she struggles with self-doubt and can't seem to find a warrior that will give her a chance.
Hamish, a sixteen year old warrior will be attending Tharos for the first time, to his delight.
Blaze and Hamish take classes, fight monsters, and make friends at school while a rogue group of mages called The Knights threaten to tear the world apart by breaking The Spell that holds it all together. Will Hamish help Blaze open up and learn to trust herself before it is too late?
Headmaster Azrael is my favorite character. His level-headed, sharp-dressed demeanor sits in sharp contrast to his warrior roots. He's kind but also a schemer and he clearly knows more than he lets on. The mystique surrounding him drives the majority of the tension of the story.
I would have personally liked bigger stakes in this story. The pivotal question in the first half “will Blaze find a warrior before she dies”, is a foregone conclusion as soon as she meets Hamish, who bends over backwards for her. I also felt that characters tended to be too aware of their own emotions (and other people's emotions) at times which removed tension from scenes.
Overall, if you're a fan of magic school settings, consider reading The Ruby of Idree.
August 18, 2024
Some parts of this book are very touching (my heart!). There are likable characters and it’s satisfying to see them opening up and supporting one another. At times I was thinking “these people are too nice, too attentive”, but I think it’s good to read about people like that.
There are many things yet to be answered and I’m curious to know what is going to happen in the next books.
There are many things yet to be answered and I’m curious to know what is going to happen in the next books.
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