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kathunking's review against another edition
5.0
This is a book I always come back to. I'm so in love with the unique magic system and relatable characters.
snugshelf's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best and most unique wizardry series ever. The sheer genius of becoming a wizard from picking up a book that calls to you from the library... LOVE. The magic system is different from any I've ever read.
christinemkim's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
smart_as_paint's review against another edition
The threat of eternal night is much less fun than a book that tells you how to make magic
immakingt0ast's review against another edition
3.0
One of the first novels I recall reading after Harry Potter. I must have been around 10 or so? I think I was in 6th grade; I remember doing a book report on this. It was a cute story if I remember correctly.
longshotlink's review against another edition
4.0
The most frustrating part of this book is the fact that people who couldn't see the manual for what it was, saw it as a beat up children's book. How do you think I found it?
redseel's review against another edition
4.0
It was billed to me as HP with diversity. I don't think that the worldbuilding is as good, it didn't hook me as deeply, at least not initially. But it was a good story and I enjoyed!
mnkgrl's review against another edition
4.0
Just as good as I remembered it. Why haven't I ever found one of these books? Also, never went through a wardrobe in to a magical land. sigh.
bookrevels's review against another edition
4.0
Overall impression:
So You Want to Be a Wizard is a solid fantasy adventure filled with fun, emotion, and magic.
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So You Want to Be a Wizard is a solid fantasy adventure filled with fun, emotion, and magic.
Read the full review on Book Revels.
darkenergy's review against another edition
3.0
A good start to the series. Action, adventure,and a very mathematical idea of magic are great. Occasionally long descriptive paragraphs break up the flow, but I recommend it.