Angel Mage

By: Garth Nix

Narrated by: Kristin Atherton

A new fantasy masterpiece from Garth Nix, bestselling author of the Old Kingdom series.

More than a century has passed since Liliath crept into the empty sarcophagus of Saint Marguerite, fleeing the Fall of Ystara. But she emerges from her magical sleep still beautiful, looking no more than nineteen, and once again renews her single-minded quest to be united with her lover, Palleniel, the archangel of Ystara.

It's a seemingly impossible quest, but Liliath is one of the greatest practitioners of angelic magic to have ever lived, summoning angels and forcing them to do her bidding. Four young people hold her interest: Simeon, a studious doctor-in-training; Henri, a dedicated fortune hunter; Agnez, a glory-seeking musketeer; and Dorotea, icon-maker and scholar of angelic magic.

The four feel a strange kinship from the moment they meet but do not suspect their importance. And none of them know just how Liliath plans to use them, as mere pawns in her plan, no matter the cost to everyone else . . .

Fans of Cassandra Clare, Holly Black, and Leigh Bardugo will fall in love with Angel Mage, a feminist fantasy that takes place in an alternate European world ruled by fearsome magic and deadly passions.

Decent

Very slow build, I got bored several times. The ending wrapped up very quickly. I’ve enjoyed Nix’s other works more.

wonderful new world

love this aurther and everything he writes this book is independent of his old kingdom books but it's absolutely amazing I can't wait for more books in this world

unexpected delight

I really enjoyed the twist and turns. A little different from Nix's other stories. It was a great adventure!

Fun Listen

Generally likable characters in a bit predictable but cute story. World building felt fresh and enjoyable.

Another wonderful Garth Nix Novel

I loved this story, its various characters and how their lives intertwine. A grand adventure, danger, evil plans to overcome and all of it seen through multiple characters with different viewpoints.