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A review by mrs_moose_reads
The Lost Apprentice by Tara O’Toole
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“The Lost Apprentice” was kind of a great mix of dark academia, mystery, and fantasy. It kept me hooked right from the get go.
The story is set in a Dublin law firm, just one of a handful involved in a secret magical society, with games of power and deception happening behind the scenes.
Fiadh is an interesting protagonist. She’s determined and clever, and driven to solve the mystery of her cousin’s disappearance. I really enjoyed the weird tension between Fiadh and one of the other apprentices - Keefe. It added some interesting dynamics to the story.
The magic system, which has a basis in legal deeds and contracts, felt original and it played well in the plot. The book reminded me a little bit of The Atlas Six with its own Irish twist.
I enjoyed the mysterious atmosphere and the tension between characters, and it had just enough twists and turns. I’m rather hoping for a sequel!
If you like dark academia and magic, then you should read this!
**thanks to NetGalley for my copy of this in exchange for an honest review**
The story is set in a Dublin law firm, just one of a handful involved in a secret magical society, with games of power and deception happening behind the scenes.
Fiadh is an interesting protagonist. She’s determined and clever, and driven to solve the mystery of her cousin’s disappearance. I really enjoyed the weird tension between Fiadh and one of the other apprentices - Keefe. It added some interesting dynamics to the story.
The magic system, which has a basis in legal deeds and contracts, felt original and it played well in the plot. The book reminded me a little bit of The Atlas Six with its own Irish twist.
I enjoyed the mysterious atmosphere and the tension between characters, and it had just enough twists and turns. I’m rather hoping for a sequel!
If you like dark academia and magic, then you should read this!
**thanks to NetGalley for my copy of this in exchange for an honest review**