Magic for beginner-fantasy readers!

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Magic for Liars felt like a combination between Jessica Jones and Harry Potter! Protagonist Ivy Gamble resembled many characteristics similar to the Marvel superhero: a private investigator for a living, reliant on alcohol to cope with life's problems, and a sense of uncertainty about one's self as a result of being different from others. Nevertheless, it was easy to connect with Ivy's character and watch her personality grow throughout her journey at Osthorne Academy.

While fantasy isn't my favorite genre, I was pleasantly surprised at how much this book grew on me! Perhaps it's because the story is centered around a murder being solved, which mysteries/thrillers are definitely my go-to genre. The dialogue was fluent from start to finish and the array of colorful secondary characters created a convincing story to picture and follow along with. I also appreciated the magic references throughout the book, never being overdone or making the reader feel confused about what was being mentioned.

This book was certainly a breathe of fresh air, keeping me mesmerized and on the edge of my seat!