Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Magic-Borne

Subtitle: (The Crown of Stones #3)

Author: C.L. Schneider

Genre: Magic/Horror

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 3

Best read after earlier books in series? Yes

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29346239-magic-borne

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

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Short Summary of the book:

This is the third and last book in the series. We have followed Ian Troy through the last 2 books and follow him again now. During this time he has paid the price for his magic, borne the scars and now he wants to end the hunger his race, the Shinree, fall victim to. To end this, he is willing to sacrifice his life. However, will he reach his goal?

What I liked about the book:

This series had me hooked from the start. It action-packed and full of twists and turns.

What I didn’t like about the book:

What’s not to like?

My favourite bits in the book:

The entire book is good.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book. I might have wished for a different outcome, but hey, we can’t always get what we want.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

The author has written 2 earlier books in this series and many others I understand.

What books could this be compared to and why?

Although the book is unique, it is like a lot of other books in some respects. Love, sacrifice, difficulty to do what’s right etc.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children No

Young Adult Yes

Adult Yes

If you like your books dark, and action-packed, this book (and series) may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

He’s paid for his addiction. He’s been scarred by his spells.

He’s borne magic’s weight, its pleasure, and its guilt.

But will he surrender to it when the realm needs him most?

In one fell swoop, the resistance was shattered. Lives were taken. Hope was lost. Peace slipped like grains of sand through his fingers. So did the Crown of Stones. Now, forced into hiding, Ian Troy grapples for a way to save the realm—and free its people—from the sadistic clutches of Jem Reth; Mirra’kelan’s new self-appointed emperor. Plagued with the knowledge of a tragic future, he strives to influence events and save those he cares for. But his magic has betrayed him, and Fate has other plans.

Marked by the crown, hindered by the transformation spell contained within, each cast brings Ian one step closer to becoming more beast than man. Each move brings the death and destruction foretold in his vision inexplicably nearer. With Langor on the brink of war, and King Malaq’s plan for peace hanging in the balance, Ian returns to the ancient past; seeking an end to the eldring spell and a means to thwart Jem’s growing domination. What he finds there sets off a chain of revelations that leads Ian places he never thought to go.

Entrusted with the future of his race, Ian becomes the linchpin for lasting change. But how much weight can one man carry? And how much is he willing to sacrifice in the name of peace?

About the Author:

Born in the Midwest, I live in New York's scenic Hudson Valley Region with my husband and two sons. A huge reader since childhood, I penned my first full-length novel in high school on a typewriter in my parent's living room. That was when my dream of becoming a published author was born. Life happened, and it took a while, but I can honestly say: it's the best job ever.

If you're looking for puppies, rainbows, and sweet romance, you won't find that here. My stories tend to run dark, gritty, and adult, full of action, magic, intrigue, antiheroes, mysteries and monsters.

You can learn more about me and my work at clschneiderauthor.com where you can read reviews, excerpts and sneak peeks, subscribe to my newsletter, and join my Street Team. Connect with me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, where I'm often found chatting about the wonderful roller coaster of a writer's life.