The Magicians:
- Pros
- it felt like a fever dream
- relatable protagonist
- keep you off balanced enough to make you curious without being frustrating
- Luis read it in a week
- Universe inside of a Universe
- Cons
- can be confusing
Storm Front:
- Pros
- Magic has rules that give the action stakes
- Self contained story that hints at more
- relationships are well developed
- Private detective + magic... nice blend of genres
- Cons
- first and second book still trying to find the voice of the series, get better later in the series
Additional notes:
- Books recommended but not for everyone!
- The Alienist: 1800's New York - new field of psychology consulted when a serial killer is killing child prostitutes, rich and prominent families are secretly involved