Review: The Recruited Mage captivates your attention
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 14, 2013
An orphan named Samuel works as an apprentice to a local scribe's guild in his small village. Oddly one day as he is performing his daily mundane task of keeping a journal of his thoughts to practice his penmanship something remarkable happens. He discovers that he is a mage, capable of manipulating objects to do his will. Samuel is reluctant to be a mage however since under the current Emperor it is warrant for a death sentence. Soon after he discovers his potential as a mage he is recruited into the army, making his transformation into a mage that much harder.The book is fast paced and drags you in for a read that is hard to put down. The world that the author has created is complex and believable as there are mentions of old wars,other races,and political affairs in the book, making the book a great addition to the iconic British fantasy genre. The character of Samuel is a well developed character who you instantly admire.The book is from the perspective of a young teen boy and addresses the awkward feeling all adolescents go through as well as the desire for greatness. This book is a fun and fast read great for any vacation read or a rainy day.