Natural Magic

The Last Magus, Book 1

De: DB King

Narrado por: Alex Knox

Mastering magic comes only with the greatest of trials....

Alec began his 18th birthday with the temple monks. By day's end, he discovers he possesses magical abilities.

Except his magic is unique. He doesn't require grimoires and incantations to cast spells. Alec's magic is entirely natural. He can, somehow, absorb the elements from objects and manipulate them according to his will. This power is incredible, but difficult to master. If he's going to learn how to use his natural magic, it'll take the tutelage of Archmage Diamondspear, one of the most adept magic users in the kingdom.

And Alec's training is not without its dangers. His abilities manifest and grow when he is in dire circumstances, and his teachers are not beyond putting Alec in the gravest of situations if it means his powers will increase. He'll battle monsters and creatures from his own world, and even those from other worlds. As he faces unknown dangers, he must learn how to harness natural magic....

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Serious Problems

In a world of demons, gods, and magic the hardest thing to believe in this book is the love interest falling for the main character. The minor issue is that there's no significant dialogue shown between the two. I might believe they developed a friendship, but romance seems dubious. Especially when adding in the major issue.

This girl is sexually harassed endlessly by her teacher. The first time it happens it's remarked upon, and the person gives a 'You don't think I'd really do anything, do you?' answer... and then proceeds to comment on the girl's body every time they're in the same room, and it's never commented on again. You could say the teachers are odd mentally, and the main character is from an all male monastery, so excuses could be made. They'd be wrong, but they could be made. For the girl though, she'd be enduring this day after day and no one is telling the teacher to stop. The main character might not have been able to stop it, but who could fall in love with someone who stayed silent during their suffering? No single heroic deed would cancel all that out.

The author also does foreshadowing horribly. It's as blatant as 'The main character never would have guessed that he'd be doing [action] in the near future'. Instead of foreshadowing I'd call it signposting.

So... why the three stars? Cause it only made me feel upset, and not angry. It wasn't horribly written (other than the issues) and I made it all the way through. The voice work was... adequate. I was annoyed, and I'm not sure I'd be giving the guy a fair shake if I let my feelings for the author bleed into his work.

He’s got the power

This book was interesting. A young man and his friends learned magic. I will definitely continue with this series.

basic and rushed

the concept is interesting but the whole book feels like it's rushing to get through whatever story there is.
details snd events are not explored enough and it feels like the mc just walks through any encounter, gaining unexplained benefits and gifts from all directions.

if it wasn't so simplistic I would continue with the other books. but I just can't stomach how it feels like a book for 10 year olds.

interesting storyline

I enjoyed this actual book and listen to it several times I can't wait to read the second storm

juvenile

predictable. I have to have 15 words minimum word requirements are done O'Doyle rules snuchy buchy