Review: Didn't feel like a mere teaser, but leaves you wanting more
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 26, 2011
I didn't really read the item description before reading this and was surprised to see that it is a prequel to a full-length novel.  I assumed that I was reading a stand-alone story, as the characters, world-building, and plot don't make you feel like you're reading a teaser at all.When I realized the setting was a school of magic and that some sort of contest was about to take place, I worried that I was getting some regurgitated version of Hogwarts.  Not the case.  Keric and his classmates are entering the Labyrinth as part of a magical contest between various schools of magic, but - once my initial fears passed - I never felt as if I was getting anything less than an original and suspenseful story of magic with very dark edges.  I would definitely recommend this story and also plan on checking out the author's full-length novel.