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Book Cover: SPELLMAKER

// EXPANDED CRITIQUE

I'm so glad I picked up SPELLMAKER because it absolutely delivered on all fronts! If you enjoyed SPELLBREAKER, then get ready for an even more thrilling ride with this sequel. Charlie N Holmberg ups the ante on the romance by giving us more of that swoony tension between our protagonist and her love interest - I mean, who doesn't love a good slow-burn? And let's not forget about the thriller aspect: the stakes are higher, the action is more intense, and the plot twists will keep you on your toes. It's like Holmberg took everything that was great about SPELLBREAKER and amplified it to create an even more captivating story. But what really sets SPELLMAKER apart is its creative magic system. I loved how Holmberg expanded on the world-building from the first book, adding new layers of depth and complexity to the magic itself. It's a total game-changer, and I appreciated how it allowed for some really creative and inventive moments throughout the story. Overall, I'm so impressed with this duology - if you haven't started yet, what are you waiting for? Get ready to binge-read SPELLBREAKER and SPELLMAKER back-to-back because once you start, you won't want to stop!

Original Micro-Review: "Excellent sequel to SPELLBREAKER (see last year's list). Ups the ante on the romance, doubles down on the thriller aspect, and a creative magic system to boot. Wonderful duology! ⭐⭐⭐⭐"