City of Broken Magic by Mirah Bolender

Synopsis: Five hundred years ago, magi created a weapon they couldn’t control. An infestation that ate magic—and anything else it came into contact with. Enemies and allies were equally filling.

Only an elite team of non-magical humans, known as sweepers, can defuse and dispose of infestations before they spread. Most die before they finish training.

Laura, a new team member, has stayed alive longer than most. Now, she’s the last—and only—sweeper standing between the city and a massive infestation.

Review: I did not know about the novel, but after reading the synopsis, it’s true that I was intrigued! Well, I must say that already, with the mention of magic, I knew that I was going to want to discover the story!

Laura is a sweeper, well an apprentice sweeper and she works with her boss to eliminate magical infestations and it’s really not easy! On top of that, she must also face the morals of people who think that a woman like her should not work in this area. Is not it better to be a switchboard operator or even a housewife? But our heroine does not hear it that way and she is determined to become the best one (not that there are many by the way).

I found the idea of ​​the novel very nice, but I must admit that I struggled to get into history because I found that the universe was very confusing. We are propelled into it without understanding what is happening and it is true that this aspect was a little complicated. Other than that, I had a good time with the three characters and I was curious to see how the story was going to end.

 

11 thoughts on “City of Broken Magic by Mirah Bolender

  1. I also posted a review on this one today with the same rating and some of the same thoughts. Some of my favorite series had first book confusion so I am excited to go on with this series now knowing more about the world and characters. Good review! Anne – Books of My Heart

Répondre à Tracy Terry Annuler la réponse

Votre adresse e-mail ne sera pas publiée. Les champs obligatoires sont indiqués avec *