Review: Good book with diverse appeal
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 7, 2011
I quite liked "Magi- Heart of Shadow", especially how well the characters were presented, and how the magical system translated to magical combat.  Still, it's somewhat difficult to pin  this novel down into any one fantasy sub-genre.  Somewhat dark, yet the protagonist is still a definite hero.  Somewhat of a coming of age tale, yet still quite complex and complete.  The plotting wasn't overly complicated and political, but there are enough political elements and plot twists to entertain readers that look for these qualities.  Basically, Boisen (the author), has constructed a book that should have diverse appeal amongst fantasy readers, and can be happily read by teens and adults alike.  While no one aspect of his novel is truly incredible, neither is any one aspect lacking, a true achievement considering how many aspects Boisen included.  A well balanced read that pretty much any fantasy reader can enjoy.