Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder, 4

Book description: So far, I've managed to survive. You would think after being kidnapped as a child, imprisoned in my teens and released to become a poison taster, I would have endured enough. But no. The discovery of my magical abilities—powers forbidden in Ixia—has resulted in an execution order. My only chance is to flee to Sitia, my long-lost birthplace.

But Sitia is unfamiliar. I'm treated like an enemy—even by my own brother. Plus I can't control my powers. I want to learn about my magic, but there isn't time. A rogue magician has emerged and I'm targeted as his next victim.

Will my magical abilities save me…or be my downfall?

Review: Magic Study is the follow up to Poison Study. It’s been a few years since I read Poison Study but I had no problem picking Magic Study up. I loved the premise of the first book but Magic Study returns to a more traditional fantasy novel plot. Yelena has gone from being a poison taster to being an apprentice magician learning to control her powers. From the world-building to the plot twists, there isn’t anything particularly original about Magic Study but I still enjoyed every second of it. It was pleasant catching up with these characters and learning more about Yelena’s past. I’ll be reading the third book, Fire Study, soon.

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