The Bookminder by M.K. WisemanMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
I received a free copy of the book through the Goodreads Giveaways program and voluntarily chose to review.
Liara, the result of magic gone awry, is the “fey child” outcast of Dvigrad. At 16 years-old, she is found guilty of thievery and witchcraft and banished from the village by the priest who had raised her. However, she is taken in by Nagarath, the mysterious mage of Parentino.
Unfortunately for Liara, Nagarath refuses to apprentice her in magic instead making her his librarian. She gleans what magical knowledge she can in secret. Her first attempt fails, drawing the attention of an evil wizard to the valley. It is only by tapping into Liara’s inherent magic in combination with his own that Nagarath hopes to protect not just Parentino by Liara as well.
However, when Nagarath’s secrets are revealed the fragile trust between them is broken. Thus, igniting the darkness within her. Can Nagarath rescue her from the influence of his greatest enemy before their alliance destroys them all?
The characters were well written and relatable. Liara, with her petulant curiosity and determination to learn. Nagarath, with his eccentric absentmindedness. Wary of each other at first, their relationship evolves into a fragile trust and ultimately a closer bond.
This book was incredibly well written. It started out slow with the action rising to the conclusion. The glossary included at the back was helpful with some of the pronunciations.
Overall, I enjoyed it. I have a newfound appreciation for historical fantasy after reading this book. The real and fantastic were expertly combined to bring the story to life.
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