Had High Hopes

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I was really excited about this book, especially because I love magic. I had a kid's magic set and everything and used to stay up late as a kid practicing in my bedroom. Unfortunately, the writing, the characters, the pacing...everything was just a little bit...off. The random shifts in perspective and timing make the story hard to follow, and while the premise had great promise, the follow-through just didn't work for me. There's also a moment where a character makes a comment that comes across as being gay is a political statement, which...ew.

There's also little to no romance to speak of, and while that's definitely NOT a requirement for every book, it usually is a deciding factor in whether or not it's going to be good for me.