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Wizard for Hire #3
Magic Required
The final answer to the existence of magic.
Ozzy and his friend Sigi are in more danger than ever before. After being injected with the mindcontrolling serum, Ozzy is learning to control the minds of people, but he is still being hunted by Ray, the power-mad villain who will stop at nothing to find and possess the formula. And on top of that, Rin still claims he’s a wizard, but he and Clark are missing, leaving Ozzy to wonder once again if magic really does exist.
When it becomes apparent that the minds and free will of all mankind are in danger of being controlled by whoever controls the serum, Ozzy and Sigi join forces with strange new friends that claim magic-like abilities. When Rin finally returns, Ozzy will discover once and for all what happened to his parents, what really happens at those popular fantasy conventions, and if magic truly exists.
Ozzy and his friend Sigi are in more danger than ever before. After being injected with the mindcontrolling serum, Ozzy is learning to control the minds of people, but he is still being hunted by Ray, the power-mad villain who will stop at nothing to find and possess the formula. And on top of that, Rin still claims he’s a wizard, but he and Clark are missing, leaving Ozzy to wonder once again if magic really does exist.
When it becomes apparent that the minds and free will of all mankind are in danger of being controlled by whoever controls the serum, Ozzy and Sigi join forces with strange new friends that claim magic-like abilities. When Rin finally returns, Ozzy will discover once and for all what happened to his parents, what really happens at those popular fantasy conventions, and if magic truly exists.
416 pages, Hardcover
First published April 7, 2020
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About the author
Obert Skye
48 books884 followersObert Skye read his first book at age two. He wrote his first story at age four. And he was nearly trampled by a herd of water buffalo at age six. For a short time, he lived on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, where he spent time as a candy-taster. Several years ago, Obert Skye says, he discovered the existence of Foo. Publishing his story as a fictional series was not Obert’s first choice. Nevertheless he is content that the “history” is being told.
Hobbies and other interests: Collecting old maps, water polo, roller coasters.
Hobbies and other interests: Collecting old maps, water polo, roller coasters.
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January 14, 2022
“‘The end of the quest is at hand, Ozzy. I need you to believe in me. One last time.'” -Magic Required
The emotions that I have upon finishing this book can hardly be captured by words. The affect that these books had on me, cannot be accurately penned. Magic Required is the most perfect conclusion to what is now, one of my most beloved series.
Ozzy, Clark, Sigi, Rin, Patty, Sheriff Wills, John, all of the random people they encountered throughout their adventure, they are all so close to my heart. I said this after finishing the first book, but I want to hug these books. I need paperbacks to read again and highlight the tons of quotes that I wasn’t able to write down as I listened to the {incredible} audiobook. This is a series, one of the very few for me, that I could re-read over and over.
The heartbreak that struck me in the heart. So many triumphs that made me clap and smile. Clark (y’all, I LOVE Clark). I’ve found myself talking like Rin when I wish to share wisdom. And I talk like Clark when I want to be sarcastic. I doubt I’ll ever relate the pure innocence of Ozzy, but I definitely relate to Sigi’s passion. The series is truly flawless and I will probably spend the rest of this year convincing every one of my friends to read/listen to it so that I can have someone to talk to about it. (The first TWO books are–at the time of writing this review– included in your Audible Subscription!! So if you have an Audible subscription, you can literally listen to these without spending a credit, so WHAT are you waiting for?!)
Content warning: There is *one* use of the word d**m near the end of this book. It caught me off guard because the rest of this series doesn’t have any kind of language anywhere and it’s middle grade, but in context, it is sort of an appropriate response *says hesitantly with a question mark* (message me if this is a concern you’d like a more in depth explanation for).
Overall though, this is such a wholesome series and I’ve already introduced it to my little brother (who loves Clark as much as I do)!
The emotions that I have upon finishing this book can hardly be captured by words. The affect that these books had on me, cannot be accurately penned. Magic Required is the most perfect conclusion to what is now, one of my most beloved series.
Ozzy, Clark, Sigi, Rin, Patty, Sheriff Wills, John, all of the random people they encountered throughout their adventure, they are all so close to my heart. I said this after finishing the first book, but I want to hug these books. I need paperbacks to read again and highlight the tons of quotes that I wasn’t able to write down as I listened to the {incredible} audiobook. This is a series, one of the very few for me, that I could re-read over and over.
The heartbreak that struck me in the heart. So many triumphs that made me clap and smile. Clark (y’all, I LOVE Clark). I’ve found myself talking like Rin when I wish to share wisdom. And I talk like Clark when I want to be sarcastic. I doubt I’ll ever relate the pure innocence of Ozzy, but I definitely relate to Sigi’s passion. The series is truly flawless and I will probably spend the rest of this year convincing every one of my friends to read/listen to it so that I can have someone to talk to about it. (The first TWO books are–at the time of writing this review– included in your Audible Subscription!! So if you have an Audible subscription, you can literally listen to these without spending a credit, so WHAT are you waiting for?!)
Content warning: There is *one* use of the word d**m near the end of this book. It caught me off guard because the rest of this series doesn’t have any kind of language anywhere and it’s middle grade, but in context, it is sort of an appropriate response *says hesitantly with a question mark* (message me if this is a concern you’d like a more in depth explanation for).
Overall though, this is such a wholesome series and I’ve already introduced it to my little brother (who loves Clark as much as I do)!
April 20, 2024
خب، تموم شد. :)
سعی میکنم بعداً ریویو بنویسم براش.
فعلاً درینحد بگم که اگه در آینده مامان بشم، حتماً این کتابو برای بچهم میخرم تا یا خودش بخونه یا من بخونم براش.
و حتماً درمورد اون سؤالای آخر هر جلد که با عنوان سؤالهایی برای گفتوگو اومده حرف میزنیم با هم. :)
سعی میکنم بعداً ریویو بنویسم براش.
فعلاً درینحد بگم که اگه در آینده مامان بشم، حتماً این کتابو برای بچهم میخرم تا یا خودش بخونه یا من بخونم براش.
و حتماً درمورد اون سؤالای آخر هر جلد که با عنوان سؤالهایی برای گفتوگو اومده حرف میزنیم با هم. :)
May 1, 2020
I have loved this series! I love the way it’s just a little bit crazy. There are so many little details that are just fun. And you get to see what’s happening through so many eyes, it makes the plot so much more complete.
The characters are great. I love Ozzy. In this book he’s getting a little uncertain about Rin. Is he magic or is he not magic? It’s always been kind of interesting to me how things just seem to work for Rin, like magic. But not. I don’t know. I’m with Ozzy, in an undecided camp.
Rin is a great character as well. He’s a little zany, and that is what makes him so great. Rin truly believes that he’s a wizard, or he makes it seem as though he does. The reader gets to see where he actually lives in this volume and that was a trip!
And there’s Sigi. I love how Sigi seems as though she’s the grown up compared to Rin. She is really starting to believe in all of Rin’s magic in this one. Which makes her relationship with her mom harder.
I loved the three characters and how they just seem right together. They’re able to work together to get rid of Ray. And the scene that they do that in is one of the best in the series. I loved that part.
It always makes me sad to get to the end of a series. And this one was no different. Kids and adults will both love this one.
I was sent a copy of Wizard for Hire: Magic Required as a gift from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
The characters are great. I love Ozzy. In this book he’s getting a little uncertain about Rin. Is he magic or is he not magic? It’s always been kind of interesting to me how things just seem to work for Rin, like magic. But not. I don’t know. I’m with Ozzy, in an undecided camp.
Rin is a great character as well. He’s a little zany, and that is what makes him so great. Rin truly believes that he’s a wizard, or he makes it seem as though he does. The reader gets to see where he actually lives in this volume and that was a trip!
And there’s Sigi. I love how Sigi seems as though she’s the grown up compared to Rin. She is really starting to believe in all of Rin’s magic in this one. Which makes her relationship with her mom harder.
I loved the three characters and how they just seem right together. They’re able to work together to get rid of Ray. And the scene that they do that in is one of the best in the series. I loved that part.
It always makes me sad to get to the end of a series. And this one was no different. Kids and adults will both love this one.
I was sent a copy of Wizard for Hire: Magic Required as a gift from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
March 16, 2023
(Synopsis) - Ozzy and his friend Sigi are in more danger than ever before. After being injected with the mindcontrolling serum, Ozzy is learning to control the minds of people, but he is still being hunted by Ray, the power-mad villain who will stop at nothing to find and possess the formula. And on top of that, Rin still claims he’s a wizard, but he and Clark are missing, leaving Ozzy to wonder once again if magic really does exist.
(Review) - So here we are at the end and I am honestly left with more questions than answers about Rin, that if his really a wizard or just a very good detective or incredibly lucky? But I guess that's not the point to know the answer, the point is to know that no matter what you can find magic anywhere and in anything, you've just got to believe. Which i know sounds corny but trust me it really makes sense with this book an series, it's taught me quite a few lessons and left me thinking about certain things about life and how I precise it. I still can't believe this series is underrated and I really wish more people would give it ago, as the messages here and the characters are all top tier, this book and series are definitely hidden gems! And not something that should be passed up on.
4.5/5 Stars GoodReads ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💫
90/100 GingerPoints 🔥
(Review) - So here we are at the end and I am honestly left with more questions than answers about Rin, that if his really a wizard or just a very good detective or incredibly lucky? But I guess that's not the point to know the answer, the point is to know that no matter what you can find magic anywhere and in anything, you've just got to believe. Which i know sounds corny but trust me it really makes sense with this book an series, it's taught me quite a few lessons and left me thinking about certain things about life and how I precise it. I still can't believe this series is underrated and I really wish more people would give it ago, as the messages here and the characters are all top tier, this book and series are definitely hidden gems! And not something that should be passed up on.
4.5/5 Stars GoodReads ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💫
90/100 GingerPoints 🔥
December 20, 2020
Read this with my kids and we thoroughly enjoyed it. This book was quirky, and creative. Each day after reading, we speculated what might happen next, and most of the time we were surprised by the various twists and turns of the plot. Was it science fiction? Was it fantasy fiction? Not sure until the end, which was delightful final twist.
May 19, 2023
Magic required by Obert Skye is a solid end to the trilogy. I enjoy the entire wizard for hire series and this books is just an amazing ending to an fantastic series. The books quality and spark is consistent throughout this portion of the trilogy and still has the same flare as the other stories.
Overall there isn't much I can say about this book but that it's an satisfying end to one of my favorite book series and is a must read if you enjoyed the first two books
(4.5 rounded up to 5 :})
Overall there isn't much I can say about this book but that it's an satisfying end to one of my favorite book series and is a must read if you enjoyed the first two books
(4.5 rounded up to 5 :})
February 13, 2020
This was a wonderful finale for this trilogy! Imminently satisfying!
I loved the first two books, though they carried the reader across many adventures and landscapes. It was not too hard to keep track, though, as the refreshers in this third book were perfectly interwoven.
This whole series was fantastic. I loved the characters (especially Rin and Ozzy), and I loved the whole premise of it. If you are thinking ho hum, another orphan story, think again.
This book looks at a lot things - what is family? What is magic? Is magic real? And why would you want to use it? How magical is our own world, after all?
The overlying narrative to the whole trilogy - Ozzy's hunt for his parents - is carried to its fateful conclusion here. The story doesn't lose its way, even though there are a lot of added complications. There are characters who have a change of heart, there is redemption, and there is serious villain.
I highly recommend this series for any reader who is looking for the next magical story, perhaps after finishing Harry Potter or Rick Riordan. It is older Middle Grade, and full of snappy dialogue, jokes, and situations made comical by Ozzy's complete innocence.
I especially loved finding out more about Rin's story, and the process of becoming a wizard (as Ozzy goes through it).
I have to stop now. I don't want to spoil it. Just grab these books, starting with Wizard for Hire, and feast on their gorgeous covers (doesn't hurt for Bookstagram, either!), then dive in.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. But I would rave about this no matter what. I will be buying a final copy of this one to complete my set. This title releases April 7. Mark it To Read now!
I loved the first two books, though they carried the reader across many adventures and landscapes. It was not too hard to keep track, though, as the refreshers in this third book were perfectly interwoven.
This whole series was fantastic. I loved the characters (especially Rin and Ozzy), and I loved the whole premise of it. If you are thinking ho hum, another orphan story, think again.
This book looks at a lot things - what is family? What is magic? Is magic real? And why would you want to use it? How magical is our own world, after all?
The overlying narrative to the whole trilogy - Ozzy's hunt for his parents - is carried to its fateful conclusion here. The story doesn't lose its way, even though there are a lot of added complications. There are characters who have a change of heart, there is redemption, and there is serious villain.
I highly recommend this series for any reader who is looking for the next magical story, perhaps after finishing Harry Potter or Rick Riordan. It is older Middle Grade, and full of snappy dialogue, jokes, and situations made comical by Ozzy's complete innocence.
I especially loved finding out more about Rin's story, and the process of becoming a wizard (as Ozzy goes through it).
I have to stop now. I don't want to spoil it. Just grab these books, starting with Wizard for Hire, and feast on their gorgeous covers (doesn't hurt for Bookstagram, either!), then dive in.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. But I would rave about this no matter what. I will be buying a final copy of this one to complete my set. This title releases April 7. Mark it To Read now!
April 24, 2020
Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to Shadow Mountain Publishing and Netgalley for this free copy. All quotes in this review are taken from the Advanced Reader Copy and may change in final publication.
This was such a cute book, and I’m so glad I got to read it. I didn’t have the pleasure of reading the first two books in this series, but I think that even without this background I did a pretty good job of figuring out what was going on. The kind of imagination that went into this story was absolutely great, and it really is interesting to see what kind of worlds and journeys can come out of middle grade fantasies. Seriously people, MG novels need way more love than they currently get because some of these books have been the ones keeping me going lately.
I also think about how even with all of the evidence showing for Ozzy, I could understand why he still questions whether or not magic is really real. It’s hard as well when people are are going missing and there seems to be some sort of mind-control serum that really does not help with the whole free-will thing that we humans love to support. To think about having to deal with those kinds of complex issues as a young person – not so much a young adult but not a child either – can be super intense!
I think that this was such a great conclusion to this book series, and I think books like this remind me – and others – that magic does exist in the world.
This was such a cute book, and I’m so glad I got to read it. I didn’t have the pleasure of reading the first two books in this series, but I think that even without this background I did a pretty good job of figuring out what was going on. The kind of imagination that went into this story was absolutely great, and it really is interesting to see what kind of worlds and journeys can come out of middle grade fantasies. Seriously people, MG novels need way more love than they currently get because some of these books have been the ones keeping me going lately.
I also think about how even with all of the evidence showing for Ozzy, I could understand why he still questions whether or not magic is really real. It’s hard as well when people are are going missing and there seems to be some sort of mind-control serum that really does not help with the whole free-will thing that we humans love to support. To think about having to deal with those kinds of complex issues as a young person – not so much a young adult but not a child either – can be super intense!
I think that this was such a great conclusion to this book series, and I think books like this remind me – and others – that magic does exist in the world.
April 16, 2020
I swear this series keeps getting better and better. All throughout, you are constantly questioning if Rin really is a wizard that can practice magic or not. At the end of book two, you think that you have that answer. But in Book 3, now, you're not so sure again. Even Ozzy isn't sure magic exists.
All of that is answered in Book 3 and it will absolutely leave you with no doubts when you finish this book. You will know for sure whether magic exists or if Rin is really a psychotic fraud from a mental institution.
Rin does follow through in helping Ozzy find the answers to what happened to his parents. That is, of course, why Ozzy hired him to begin with.
This book is packed with adventure as they run from the bad guys, get kidnapped, and even befriend a former bad guy (that may still be a bad guy). Clark (the mechanical bird) even gets his chance to become a fire breathing dragon!
Highly recommend this series for those who love YA books. The books get better and better as you go along in this series.
All of that is answered in Book 3 and it will absolutely leave you with no doubts when you finish this book. You will know for sure whether magic exists or if Rin is really a psychotic fraud from a mental institution.
Rin does follow through in helping Ozzy find the answers to what happened to his parents. That is, of course, why Ozzy hired him to begin with.
This book is packed with adventure as they run from the bad guys, get kidnapped, and even befriend a former bad guy (that may still be a bad guy). Clark (the mechanical bird) even gets his chance to become a fire breathing dragon!
Highly recommend this series for those who love YA books. The books get better and better as you go along in this series.
April 3, 2020
Magic Required is the third book in the Wizard for Hire trilogy. This is a fun middle-grade contemporary fantasy. It is action-packed and has fun and quirky characters. First, let me note, you truly must read the first two books before starting the third book or you'll be terribly lost. At this point, you understand the characters and what is at stake. Ozzy, his friend Sigi, and her dad, Rin, are always on some kind of adventure. The silly humor continues which I quite enjoyed. I also loved how many mysterious things are finally explained. Some, I wasn't surprised about and then others totally blew me away! The last several chapters were the best in the book or even the whole series. I especially enjoyed the chapters that took place at a Comic-Con Convention. We go every year and I felt like I was right there with them.
This book and whole series is a perfect middle-grade book event for the whole family to experience together. I know that kids, tweens, teens, and adults will all enjoy this exciting romp with a Wizard and his magical apprentice.
This book and whole series is a perfect middle-grade book event for the whole family to experience together. I know that kids, tweens, teens, and adults will all enjoy this exciting romp with a Wizard and his magical apprentice.
June 29, 2020
Absolutely loved this Series!!!
I listened to the entire series with my kids (10, 13, 14 years old) and all of us loved it!!! It is now in my top list of books I recommend to friends and family. We started the series purely because we love listening to audio books that are narrated by Kirby Heyborne and the summary sounded interesting. Kirby always does such an amazing job with the voices, acting and has such an infectious and fun voice that just makes stories come to life. The Wizard for Hire series revolves around Ozzy trying to find his parents with the help of Ren, who is a self proclaimed wizard in a bathrobe and with a felt wizard hat. It takes you on a very unique rollercoaster ride (being more of a realistic fiction than a fantasy) with lots of comedy, action, mystery and adventure. It's clean enough for all ages but I would say best geared for older elementary to adult readers.
I listened to the entire series with my kids (10, 13, 14 years old) and all of us loved it!!! It is now in my top list of books I recommend to friends and family. We started the series purely because we love listening to audio books that are narrated by Kirby Heyborne and the summary sounded interesting. Kirby always does such an amazing job with the voices, acting and has such an infectious and fun voice that just makes stories come to life. The Wizard for Hire series revolves around Ozzy trying to find his parents with the help of Ren, who is a self proclaimed wizard in a bathrobe and with a felt wizard hat. It takes you on a very unique rollercoaster ride (being more of a realistic fiction than a fantasy) with lots of comedy, action, mystery and adventure. It's clean enough for all ages but I would say best geared for older elementary to adult readers.
July 18, 2020
The verdict is in - magic does exist. It exists in the writing of the author who has created another wonderful series. The characters are wonderful - Ozzy, Rin, Sigi, and, of course, Clark. I hated to see this end just as I did with "Leven Thumps". The author has a real talent for whimsical description and the odd turn of phrase that enlivens the imagination. I certainly hope he is working on another series. If so, he must include characters like Clark and Clover. I hated to turn the page to the end and close the book. The author deserves the MOM (Master of Metaphors), POP (Prince of Personification) and SIS (Superior in Similes) Awards.
September 30, 2023
Rin and Clarke are busy running secret errands, leaving Ozzy and Sigi under Sheriff Wills' care - but Ray is on the move, and it will take all their skills, allies and tacky pants to finally put his nefarious plans of controlling the world to rest...and finally learn the truth about Ozzy's family and powers. Skye wraps up this hilariously zany trilogy with a spectacular whirlwind of exciting adventure and startling twists, its mildly rushed ending unable to hold back the sheer charm pouring from its first to final page. Can Ozzy learn magic in time to stop Ray, or will Rin's secrets undo everything the wizard-in-training has come to believe in?
March 7, 2021
A satisfying conclusion to the Wizard for Hire trilogy that ties up all the loose plot threads. Like the previous books in the series, this one features colorful characters, absurd situations, witty dialogue, and slapstick humor, all woven together by magic! In a year without Comic Cons, it was fun to see one featured as a setting for part of the story. A great introduction to magical realism and urban fantasy for middle-grade readers, but entertaining fun for readers of all ages!
March 11, 2024
This series has you guessing until the end... literally. Is there really magic in this story? I still don't have a definite answer. I appreciated how everything was tied up nicely at the end though.
The kids had a blast listening to this series!
The kids had a blast listening to this series!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 27, 2024
A satisfying end to an engaging series.
July 1, 2020
Praise for Obert Skye and Wizard for Hire. This was definitely the best in the series although Obert Skye could have gone a little deeper like he did in Wizard for Hire and Apprentice Needed. Read to the end guys it’s totally worth it.
November 30, 2024
A goodish ending to the series. Still love Clark the most.
June 1, 2020
there must be another book!!!!
this series could go on forever! (maybe)
this series could go on forever! (maybe)
June 13, 2020
Oh my gosh this book is amazing in every way! It is such a page turner and far and away one of the best books I have ever read. It's so full of mystery and excitement, and Rin is somehow even more funny and charismatic and wizardly and weird. The book also develops the other characters so much further and builds a deeper connection with everybody, even Ray. The only book I can think of that I might like more is The Adventures of Poo Boy, but it is such a close call between the two. Would recommend for anyone and everyone wizard or not.
July 8, 2020
Magic Required (Wizard for Hire #3) by Obert Skye, 416 pages. Shadow Mountain, 2020. $18
Content: G (some danger)
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
The evil Ray is still after Ozzy and his power to control people with his mind. When his mechanical bird, Clark, and his wizard tutor Rin go missing, Ozzy doesn’t know who he can turn to. Plus Sigi’s mother is determined to make Sigi understand that her father, Rin, has no magical powers. However, Ozzie, Sigi, Rin, and Clark will need friends and magic in order to outwit Ray.
Skye’s Wizard for Hire is so much fun! Skye writes a great mix of danger, mystery, tension, and fun – so many laugh-out-loud moments!
Cindy, Library Teacher, MLS
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Content: G (some danger)
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
The evil Ray is still after Ozzy and his power to control people with his mind. When his mechanical bird, Clark, and his wizard tutor Rin go missing, Ozzy doesn’t know who he can turn to. Plus Sigi’s mother is determined to make Sigi understand that her father, Rin, has no magical powers. However, Ozzie, Sigi, Rin, and Clark will need friends and magic in order to outwit Ray.
Skye’s Wizard for Hire is so much fun! Skye writes a great mix of danger, mystery, tension, and fun – so many laugh-out-loud moments!
Cindy, Library Teacher, MLS
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2020...
August 9, 2024
A great conclusion to the trilogy. It’s crazy that all the characters had to continue to make an effort to have faith in Rin and his wizardness. Doubts kept flickering in their minds. It was a continual effort to choose to believe! This is so relatable to our faith in Christ. It requires continual effort too! I love the themes in the book, the humor, the wisdom. I still love the characters and the plot twists!!!
SPOILERS and book notes:
Hehehe sigi loved breakfast food now. Such a cool perspective she has learned from her dad: “Stepping away from the booth, Sigi exited the diner and safely navigated her way across the street and back to the hotel. On the surface it seemed like she was right—it required no magic to get back. But had her father been there, he would have pointed out the traffic lights that changed on cue, or that the cars stopped when they should, or how the key card opened the hotel door, and how all those things were all operating under low levels of magic. Rin would have also pointed out that Sigi would be a fool to not acknowledge and be aware of all that.” A description of Jon: “He was pale, bland, and balding—three things no respectable piece of fruit would like to be called, much less a human.” Also he has been after these folks all last book, but he is a changed man!! He now believes in them and wants to be good. I this comparison of how the magic of christs gospel and change people too. More Clark and Rin banter: ““You’re like that one guy,” Clark said reverently. “You know, the one with the tall monster.” “Frankenstein.” “No, I think his first name was Marvin,” Clark said. “Marvinstein?”” And Ozzy and Sigi hehe: “Ozzy stared at Sigi. Her dark eyes were like spells he couldn’t guard against and her voice was an incantation that made the air around him thin. He both feared and favored the effect she had on him.” Perennial Five: two wizards, Rin and Bill (HUGE and fat and about 45 and speaks with a pirate accent); two witches, Flora the Older(cats and brewing) and Gemi the Younger(30yo specialty was putting curses on things and people) ; and one alchemist, Jayson(they don’t like him haha. “he was annoying and intrusive—like a door-to-door salesman who had a habit of pushing open doors and demanding that others listen to what he had to offer.” He isn’t a very good wizard but can apparently change one thing into another). The villain: “Ray Dench was the worst kind of person a person could be. He wasn’t an evil power-hungry tyrant who also had a soft spot for animals or volunteered at a soup kitchen once a month. No, he was an evil power-hungry tyrant who hated animals and purchased soup kitchens just to tear them down and laugh at the less-fortunates’ lack of soup. He had no soft spot, no funny bone, and no milk of human kindness.” His goals: “goals are to be the wealthiest man alive by stealing everyone else’s free will.” That is SATAN!!!!!!!!! Power! Run transformed Clark into a DRAGON. Now he is a metal dragon!!! That is so epic!! Omen Doppler (ozzy gpa is an ornery cuss) but makes a good point: ““Oh. I see you’re refusing to believe in anything that doesn’t make sense. Another sign of poor reading skills.” THE VILLAIN IS LITERALLY SATAN: ““So,” the wizard said casually, “you see a serum that takes away everyone’s free will as a problem solver?” “Don’t be so small-minded. People will still be able to make some choices, just not ones that will harm them. How many times have you seen someone make a dumb mistake that you would have easily avoided? Choices that could potentially harm others will be made by those who know better.” Sigi and her mom went to HP world!!! “Butterbeer reminded her of how Ozzy loved Sprite, purchasing a wand at the wand shop reminded her of the fact that her dad already had one, and seeing pictures of hippogriffs reminded her of a small metal bird that she missed terribly.” I love that even when ozzy found out the devastating news of his parents, his found family was there! Rin, Sigi, Clark!! They love him. They are family. Rin was in a mental institution!!! For many years!!! Is he really not a wizard????? Just mentally unstable???? WHAT IS HAPPENING. Psychotic or bipolar. He can be a wizard AND need help. He did go to the mental place but it’s bc he was trying to cope being a wizard. “There is a saying in Quarfelt, ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you tired.’ Well, I was tired. I was hurt from experiences I couldn’t avoid.” Show me a sign NEVR WORKS: ““If you’re a wizard, do something. Make this room light up. No, turn my pants green. No, bring my family to me.” “What would that prove?” “It would give me hope that you can do what you’ve promised.” “It would give you nothing but memories and markers that indicate how weak your will was. What would you do with green trousers? Show them to others and insist they believe because of them?” And then Alma the younger answer to Korihor asking for a sign: “The true sadness of reality is that it has forgotten that magic is everywhere. We bury it with worry and tedium, because deep inside we all know it takes strength to wield a wand. It takes energy and belief to step out of the fog of reality and recognize the wonder in almost everything.” They digested Rey at a comic con pretending to be actors in a new movie bahaha. And ozzy was never using the sirom! He was using magic the whole time! I am sobbing!!! This ending with Ozzy’s mom!! “Mia touched Ozzy’s cheek as the boy trembled. “Wait a moment,” she said with a gasp, “you’re Ozzy.” Mia Toffy put her arms around her son and began to sob.” And Sigi and Ozzy are couple GOALS with their hand holding: “It didn’t matter, seeing how she spent most of her time at WetLand, helping her father and Ozzy clean up the place, and finding moments to be alone with the boy she loved.” Hehe so wizards are real. And Ozzy really has magic. LESS GOOOOOO
SPOILERS and book notes:
Hehehe sigi loved breakfast food now. Such a cool perspective she has learned from her dad: “Stepping away from the booth, Sigi exited the diner and safely navigated her way across the street and back to the hotel. On the surface it seemed like she was right—it required no magic to get back. But had her father been there, he would have pointed out the traffic lights that changed on cue, or that the cars stopped when they should, or how the key card opened the hotel door, and how all those things were all operating under low levels of magic. Rin would have also pointed out that Sigi would be a fool to not acknowledge and be aware of all that.” A description of Jon: “He was pale, bland, and balding—three things no respectable piece of fruit would like to be called, much less a human.” Also he has been after these folks all last book, but he is a changed man!! He now believes in them and wants to be good. I this comparison of how the magic of christs gospel and change people too. More Clark and Rin banter: ““You’re like that one guy,” Clark said reverently. “You know, the one with the tall monster.” “Frankenstein.” “No, I think his first name was Marvin,” Clark said. “Marvinstein?”” And Ozzy and Sigi hehe: “Ozzy stared at Sigi. Her dark eyes were like spells he couldn’t guard against and her voice was an incantation that made the air around him thin. He both feared and favored the effect she had on him.” Perennial Five: two wizards, Rin and Bill (HUGE and fat and about 45 and speaks with a pirate accent); two witches, Flora the Older(cats and brewing) and Gemi the Younger(30yo specialty was putting curses on things and people) ; and one alchemist, Jayson(they don’t like him haha. “he was annoying and intrusive—like a door-to-door salesman who had a habit of pushing open doors and demanding that others listen to what he had to offer.” He isn’t a very good wizard but can apparently change one thing into another). The villain: “Ray Dench was the worst kind of person a person could be. He wasn’t an evil power-hungry tyrant who also had a soft spot for animals or volunteered at a soup kitchen once a month. No, he was an evil power-hungry tyrant who hated animals and purchased soup kitchens just to tear them down and laugh at the less-fortunates’ lack of soup. He had no soft spot, no funny bone, and no milk of human kindness.” His goals: “goals are to be the wealthiest man alive by stealing everyone else’s free will.” That is SATAN!!!!!!!!! Power! Run transformed Clark into a DRAGON. Now he is a metal dragon!!! That is so epic!! Omen Doppler (ozzy gpa is an ornery cuss) but makes a good point: ““Oh. I see you’re refusing to believe in anything that doesn’t make sense. Another sign of poor reading skills.” THE VILLAIN IS LITERALLY SATAN: ““So,” the wizard said casually, “you see a serum that takes away everyone’s free will as a problem solver?” “Don’t be so small-minded. People will still be able to make some choices, just not ones that will harm them. How many times have you seen someone make a dumb mistake that you would have easily avoided? Choices that could potentially harm others will be made by those who know better.” Sigi and her mom went to HP world!!! “Butterbeer reminded her of how Ozzy loved Sprite, purchasing a wand at the wand shop reminded her of the fact that her dad already had one, and seeing pictures of hippogriffs reminded her of a small metal bird that she missed terribly.” I love that even when ozzy found out the devastating news of his parents, his found family was there! Rin, Sigi, Clark!! They love him. They are family. Rin was in a mental institution!!! For many years!!! Is he really not a wizard????? Just mentally unstable???? WHAT IS HAPPENING. Psychotic or bipolar. He can be a wizard AND need help. He did go to the mental place but it’s bc he was trying to cope being a wizard. “There is a saying in Quarfelt, ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you tired.’ Well, I was tired. I was hurt from experiences I couldn’t avoid.” Show me a sign NEVR WORKS: ““If you’re a wizard, do something. Make this room light up. No, turn my pants green. No, bring my family to me.” “What would that prove?” “It would give me hope that you can do what you’ve promised.” “It would give you nothing but memories and markers that indicate how weak your will was. What would you do with green trousers? Show them to others and insist they believe because of them?” And then Alma the younger answer to Korihor asking for a sign: “The true sadness of reality is that it has forgotten that magic is everywhere. We bury it with worry and tedium, because deep inside we all know it takes strength to wield a wand. It takes energy and belief to step out of the fog of reality and recognize the wonder in almost everything.” They digested Rey at a comic con pretending to be actors in a new movie bahaha. And ozzy was never using the sirom! He was using magic the whole time! I am sobbing!!! This ending with Ozzy’s mom!! “Mia touched Ozzy’s cheek as the boy trembled. “Wait a moment,” she said with a gasp, “you’re Ozzy.” Mia Toffy put her arms around her son and began to sob.” And Sigi and Ozzy are couple GOALS with their hand holding: “It didn’t matter, seeing how she spent most of her time at WetLand, helping her father and Ozzy clean up the place, and finding moments to be alone with the boy she loved.” Hehe so wizards are real. And Ozzy really has magic. LESS GOOOOOO
January 26, 2020
This was a perfect ending to a series I have come to love. I wouldn’t mind more from these characters. It was like everything that happened in the last two books was woven to lead to this ending. Everything that Rin says is wise and magical. Ozzy has his faith tested, and comes to the most amazing realization. Clark is his usual magnetic personality that saves the day more than once. Sigi is strong, protective, and a real believer. I loved meeting family members, friends, and getting to know other characters better. All of the pop culture I identify with. There was a climactic ending, and a bittersweet finish. I LOVED IT!
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October 17, 2022This series has been a lot of fun to read with my twins, and this book in particular made them laugh really, really hard. I was a little conflicted about some of Ozzy’s actions early in the book—some of his actions felt a little unethical. But it all worked out. This one had my kids begging for more each time we read it.
I’d recommend starting with book one in the series and reading them in order.
I’d recommend starting with book one in the series and reading them in order.
March 24, 2021
What a delightful series. The third book talks a little bit more in depth about serious topics than the last two books, like concern about healthy relationships (referencing "the talk"), racism, divorce, mental health, corruption, greed and wealth disparity, and more. It doesn't explain these things in detail, they are just part of the story, like they are part of real life. If you have young children reading this book and you haven't addressed these topics, you may want to.
June 25, 2020
The story wraps up with further adventures for the four main characters. They're still challenged by Ray and still seeking Ozzy's parents. Readers have to decide for themselves if Rin is truly a wizard though he does reveal some magic before the book is done.
Skye weaves humor with adventures and real-life situations.
Skye weaves humor with adventures and real-life situations.
April 5, 2021
I can't say this series is one of my favorites.
Rin is probably one of the most annoying characters I've ever come across in fiction and I could care less about Ozzy's parents.
Still, there were moments I laughed out loud and I'm happy with the way things were resolved.
2.5/3 stars for the series.
Rin is probably one of the most annoying characters I've ever come across in fiction and I could care less about Ozzy's parents.
Still, there were moments I laughed out loud and I'm happy with the way things were resolved.
2.5/3 stars for the series.
May 7, 2020
Plot:
It has been three months since the Spell Boat was destroyed in the middle of the ocean, and the last time Ozzy and Sigi saw Jon, Clark, and Rin. Three months and Ozzy and Sigi's life is almost back to normal. The only one who is not happy with how life is turning out is Patti. Taking Sigi away for a “girls weekend” trip to California, Patti is trying to figure out what Sigi sees in the strange boy that she let live with them. Meanwhile, Ozzy is back at the house with a 24-hour police watch, as Sheriff Wills is determined to keep both kids safe from their New York enemy, Ray. Meanwhile, Rin and Clark have been between the real world and Quarfelt, as Rin gathers the Perennial 5, and continues his hunt for Ozzy’s parents, using magic and everyday magic like rideshare apps. Where Ozzy becomes more controlling of his mind-control capabilities, Ozzy tests his limits, helping Sigi and him escape their police watch, tracking down Jon by themselves, and eventually reuniting them with their wizard and bird. As Ray closes in on them, Rin not only reveals the truth of what happened to Ozzy’s parents but a bit more of his own upbringing of his transition from Brian to Rin. With the big battle in which Clark obviously saves the day, Ozzy determines once and or all if Rin is a wizard, and if magic truly exists.
Thoughts:
Obert Skye has led us on for two books of if magic was real or not, and this book decides it all! Like the other book in the series, the plot moves quickly as the story follows the characters through their crazy adventures. In this book, Ozzy as a character grew, a lot more than he did in the previous, as he has everyone pressuring on his choice of believing if Rin is a wizard or not. Skye even allowed Rin to grow, as he did not pressure Ozzy to believe a certain way, and showed to have a large heart as he continues working on finding Ozzy’s parents, and show the kids, which include his own daughter, his past. What Skye introduces in this novel with no explanation was Sigi’s love for Ozzy; was it friendship? Is it romantic? He’s living with her so maybe brotherly? Sigi readily defends Ozzy from the Sheriff and her mom and admits she loves Ozzy but it is never explained in what way. Where it is assumed romantically, the two characters never interacted that way besides holding hands during scary times. Thus the biggest gap in the plot; the true meaning of Ozzy and Sigi’s relationship. For Clark (do I really got to talk about him), he’s Clark, annoying, does save the day sometimes, but overall too obnoxious to give much credit and zero character development since day one. Compared to the second book Skye does a tremendous job at giving this book key initiatives and plot-driving points that make this book worth the read and gaining insight into the characters. With two big questions answered: does magic exist, and what happened to Ozzy’s parents; Skye leaves you with a satisfying story that leaves no place for doubts.
It has been three months since the Spell Boat was destroyed in the middle of the ocean, and the last time Ozzy and Sigi saw Jon, Clark, and Rin. Three months and Ozzy and Sigi's life is almost back to normal. The only one who is not happy with how life is turning out is Patti. Taking Sigi away for a “girls weekend” trip to California, Patti is trying to figure out what Sigi sees in the strange boy that she let live with them. Meanwhile, Ozzy is back at the house with a 24-hour police watch, as Sheriff Wills is determined to keep both kids safe from their New York enemy, Ray. Meanwhile, Rin and Clark have been between the real world and Quarfelt, as Rin gathers the Perennial 5, and continues his hunt for Ozzy’s parents, using magic and everyday magic like rideshare apps. Where Ozzy becomes more controlling of his mind-control capabilities, Ozzy tests his limits, helping Sigi and him escape their police watch, tracking down Jon by themselves, and eventually reuniting them with their wizard and bird. As Ray closes in on them, Rin not only reveals the truth of what happened to Ozzy’s parents but a bit more of his own upbringing of his transition from Brian to Rin. With the big battle in which Clark obviously saves the day, Ozzy determines once and or all if Rin is a wizard, and if magic truly exists.
Thoughts:
Obert Skye has led us on for two books of if magic was real or not, and this book decides it all! Like the other book in the series, the plot moves quickly as the story follows the characters through their crazy adventures. In this book, Ozzy as a character grew, a lot more than he did in the previous, as he has everyone pressuring on his choice of believing if Rin is a wizard or not. Skye even allowed Rin to grow, as he did not pressure Ozzy to believe a certain way, and showed to have a large heart as he continues working on finding Ozzy’s parents, and show the kids, which include his own daughter, his past. What Skye introduces in this novel with no explanation was Sigi’s love for Ozzy; was it friendship? Is it romantic? He’s living with her so maybe brotherly? Sigi readily defends Ozzy from the Sheriff and her mom and admits she loves Ozzy but it is never explained in what way. Where it is assumed romantically, the two characters never interacted that way besides holding hands during scary times. Thus the biggest gap in the plot; the true meaning of Ozzy and Sigi’s relationship. For Clark (do I really got to talk about him), he’s Clark, annoying, does save the day sometimes, but overall too obnoxious to give much credit and zero character development since day one. Compared to the second book Skye does a tremendous job at giving this book key initiatives and plot-driving points that make this book worth the read and gaining insight into the characters. With two big questions answered: does magic exist, and what happened to Ozzy’s parents; Skye leaves you with a satisfying story that leaves no place for doubts.
January 8, 2020
Obert Skye is one of my favorite authors and I've enjoyed his Wizard for Hire trilogy. This series has been a lot of fun with lots of layers to it also.
With this, the third and final installment of the series, we pick up right where we left off from the ending of the previous book and it flows well with the transition into this book. There have been a few changes since the last book like happens with time passing and Ozzy living with Sigi, Rin's (the Wizard) daughter, and Sigi's mom, Patti while Rin has disappeared - gone off searching for Ozzy's parents and such.
During this part of the series, we discover some truths that aren't particularly fun about Ozzy and his situation and his parents, also about Rin, his past and a bit more explanation about him and things. There is also still Ray chasing after Ozzy for the magical serum that can be used to mind-control and discipline others to do what you want them to do and Ozzy discovering more about his powers and abilities while trying to wrap his mind around and understand magic as well as deciding how he feels about it and if he believes in it or not.
There are some new characters and friends of Rin introduced briefly into the story that plays an important part at the end of the story when everything plays out at the famous comic con place they go to when they find themselves in need of help from said friends, and themselves in dealing with Ray and his henchmen.
Clark is still one of my favorite characters in the book, he's a very quirky and interesting little metal bird that makes me wish I had one of my very own and he helps and accompanies them on their journeys throughout the story.
Things resolve themselves and we find the answers to Ozzy's questions about his parents, where they are, what happened, himself, his powers and other things as well throughout this book. There's a lot of things that happen and a lot of information we find out along with Ozzy in this conclusion to the series that wraps everything up nicely.
It touches and talks a bit of mental illness with the characters, grief and about the importance of family, friends, and relationships as well as figuring out things for yourself and believing in yourself and in magic that can be found all around you. There were a bit more layers and depth to this book than I think there was in the previous ones and it's still a lot of fun and a great read that you don't want to miss out on so make sure to preorder this book to find out the exciting conclusion to this awesome series.
Also if you haven't read this series, you really should go read it, it's wonderful, uplifting and fun.
With this, the third and final installment of the series, we pick up right where we left off from the ending of the previous book and it flows well with the transition into this book. There have been a few changes since the last book like happens with time passing and Ozzy living with Sigi, Rin's (the Wizard) daughter, and Sigi's mom, Patti while Rin has disappeared - gone off searching for Ozzy's parents and such.
During this part of the series, we discover some truths that aren't particularly fun about Ozzy and his situation and his parents, also about Rin, his past and a bit more explanation about him and things. There is also still Ray chasing after Ozzy for the magical serum that can be used to mind-control and discipline others to do what you want them to do and Ozzy discovering more about his powers and abilities while trying to wrap his mind around and understand magic as well as deciding how he feels about it and if he believes in it or not.
There are some new characters and friends of Rin introduced briefly into the story that plays an important part at the end of the story when everything plays out at the famous comic con place they go to when they find themselves in need of help from said friends, and themselves in dealing with Ray and his henchmen.
Clark is still one of my favorite characters in the book, he's a very quirky and interesting little metal bird that makes me wish I had one of my very own and he helps and accompanies them on their journeys throughout the story.
Things resolve themselves and we find the answers to Ozzy's questions about his parents, where they are, what happened, himself, his powers and other things as well throughout this book. There's a lot of things that happen and a lot of information we find out along with Ozzy in this conclusion to the series that wraps everything up nicely.
It touches and talks a bit of mental illness with the characters, grief and about the importance of family, friends, and relationships as well as figuring out things for yourself and believing in yourself and in magic that can be found all around you. There were a bit more layers and depth to this book than I think there was in the previous ones and it's still a lot of fun and a great read that you don't want to miss out on so make sure to preorder this book to find out the exciting conclusion to this awesome series.
Also if you haven't read this series, you really should go read it, it's wonderful, uplifting and fun.
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