This is the last book of the 'Circle of Magic' Quartet, wherein the story of the four teenage mages revolves around a new dilemma. A mysterious plague has broken out, which induces high fever, loss of appetite and bluish spots. Briar Moss, a former orphan and pickpocket, is now a plant mage. Together with his teacher Rosethorn they were the first to discover the sickness and along with afflicted casualties are placed into quarantine. When the epidemic spreads all over Summersea, they join forces with other mages to formulate a cure. | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book - suspenseful (sophisticated fear) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past Coming of age Yes Youngster becomes - a powerful magician Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes Explore: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 10 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 50 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - a teen If magical mental powers: - can cast many different spells - healing Main Adversary Identity: - natural phenomena Has magical powers? Yes How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a substantial amount Setting Terrain A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - humans in a primitive/fantasy society Planet outside solar system? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - no torture/death scientific jargon? (SF only) - some scientific explanation How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |