Review: A beautiful, magical story!
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 26, 2012
Katy Fitz is a young girl who spent most of her life impoverished and homeless. Her mother died three years ago, leaving Katy to fend for herself on the streets. Nevertheless, she is strong and brave; hiding from Children Services when they come searching. Life seems bleek, but one day Katy receives a sealed envelope which brings promise and hope. Katy is chosen to attend a school of magic, where each house is based of the elements of the pentagram: fire, air, water, earth, and spirit. The holidays are also that of pagan holidays; this adds a sense of realism to the story.As Katy attends school she is overloaded with a ridiculous amount of homework, yet she somehow manages to excel in all subject matters. She is also met by her newly found best friend, Gaivan. Together, they search out recent magical attacks committed on them and the mystery that is Katy's family.As you can see the story is very much like Harry Potter, though it has many original aspects. Nevertheless, it features a school of magic, a bank run by dwarves, a flame-shaped scar (to match Katy's Fire element), amongst other striking similarities. However, it also has originality in that Katy is homeless and more real pagan features. The writing style is simple and lacks details on emotions. The author, however, does describe the classes in detail and Katy's surroundings. It is a very fund and quick read. I enjoyed it and look forward to see what happens next in the series.If you're interested in reading it you can download the e-book on Amazon. I recommend it for those who enjoy magical stories, and aren't bothered by simple writing. It's truly fun and the ending leaves you waiting for more. There are many fascinating characters, and I cannot wait to see how they develop as the series continues!