Review: Very enjoyable series.  New take on Genre
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 2, 2012
I recommend all 5 of these books.  The sixth is due a few days after I write this.  The author starts a little clunky.  BUT his books get stronger with each volume.  What makes this author unique is his take on magic science and religion.  His approach to combining magic with physics and some thoughts on religion are more interesting then the coming of age line.  He also does a good job on human weakness and creulty.  I like the way he recognizes his main character is self aware enough to acknowledge his inhumane nature but rationalizes it and throws in some unavoidable destiny.  The serial nature means some of this is a little short.  But it is original and compelling.  Buy it.