Story Magic by Laurel Gale
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Web ID: 16528599Story Magic, Indeed!
In this well-built fantasy world, stories are magic, girls are forbidden to tell stories, and guild magicians have a strangle-hold on power. Kaya and her brother, Hob, eke out a meager living, but when Hob gets arrested and sentenced to death, Kaya must find a way to rescue him. Her journey leads her to discoveries about herself, the source of magic, and how the stories we tell ourselves are not always true. Kaya grows into a compassionate heroine in this unique tale of good triumphing over evil.
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Fun Middle Grade Fantasy About Storytelling
Kaya A’Dor longs to learn how to do story magic. The only problem? She’s a girl, and girls are forbidden to practice this magic. But when twelve year-old Kaya’s older brother is captured and held as a prisoner in the faraway capital city, Kaya decides to break the rules in order to save him. She embarks on a journey across the country, facing dangers and running for her life, but also learning things about herself and her magic that she never would have realized otherwise. To make it to the capital and rescue her brother, Kaya will have to leave behind everything she’s ever known and venture into a new life. This was a short, sweet, and fun read. I enjoyed the story-telling elements and loved watching Kaya become increasingly more creative with every story she told. The characters—especially Kaya—and the magic are really what drive this story. Kaya is a wonderful heroine: brave, persistent, and immensely loyal to her brother. Her curiosity and ambition are very relatable for readers, and the themes of overcoming obstacles, fighting for what’s right, and never giving up shine through. I especially loved the feminist message, and I think this story will be well-received with a younger crowd. Fans of adventure, fantasy, and magic will love this middle-grade novel. (Pine Reads Review would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing us with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Any quotes are taken from an advanced copy and may be subject to change.)
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Magical!
Kaya is a girl who tells stories. Those stories bring Listeners to her that could do her bidding and make things happen. In her world, that is a very dangerous and illegal thing. Bad things happen when girls try to tell the Listeners stories. But she can’t help it when she’s being attacked by a group of bullies. The Listeners send a group of birds to attack the boys and rescue her. When her brother is arrested, Kaya believes that he is being punished because she told a story. She sets off to the main city in order to free him. Along the way she will learn how to rely on herself and her storytelling magic in order to change her family and her world. I really enjoyed Story Magic. Kaya is a fantastic character who is smart, resourceful, and quick to learn. She goes on a fantastic adventure that readers will love to go on with her. Lauren Gale’s writing style is beautiful and I loved all the twists and turns as Kaya learns about the Listeners, how their power works, and how she can work along with them. For anyone who loves a bit of fantasy and a lot of adventure, I highly recommend Story Magic. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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Excellent worldbuilding
A middle grade fantasy novel that solidly delivers on its world-building. The book comes in at a manageable 221 pages, which meant I didn't get to linger with the characters and events as long as I would have liked. I'd recommend this to young fantasy fans. I received an advance review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
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