Monday, August 27, 2018

Changeling (Sorcery and Society #1) by Molly Harper




Blurb:
Sorcery and Society Book 1 

“Witty and classic, Changeling had everything I wanted from a coming of age story: friendship, scandal, and a heroine learning to flex her magical muscles. If you liked Harry Potter, you will love CHANGELING!” —Kristen Simmons, critically acclaimed author of the Article 5 series 


If 14-year-old Cassandra Reed makes it through her first day at Miss Castwell’s Institute for the Magical Instruction of Young Ladies without anyone discovering her secret, maybe, just maybe, she’ll let herself believe that she really does belong at Miss Castwell’s. 


Except Cassandra Reed’s real name is Sarah Smith and up until now, she lived her whole life in the Warren, serving a magical family, the Winters, as all non-magical “Snipes” are bound by magical Guardian law to do. That is, until one day, Sarah accidentally levitates Mrs. Winter’s favorite vase in the parlor... 

But Snipes aren’t supposed to have magical powers…and the existence of a magical Snipe threatens the world order dictated during the Guardians’ Restoration years ago. If she wants to keep her family safe and protect her own skin, Sarah must figure out how to fit into posh Guardian society, master her newfound magical powers and discover the truth about how an ordinary girl can become magical. 

“Molly Harper’s Changeling is masterful fantasy—a spunky Cinderella story with a heroine who’s equal parts compassion, determination, and pure magical delight.” —Rachel Vincent, author of the Soul Screamers series and The Stars Never Rise 

**Includes eight original illustrations!** 

My review:
Sarah Smith is a young woman who shouldn’t be. She was born into a family with no magic yet she seems to have quite a bit.  To keep all who know the truth out of trouble Sarah is taken under the wing of her family employer and is transformed into Cassandra Reed. Cassandra gets to go to school and learn about magic and live a life that Sarah had no chance at. She is chosen by a powerful magic artifact her first day at school. She learns about friendship and she and her two bff’s prevent a zombie apocalypse ala Harry Potter. This is a well written fantasy and I really want more. This is a book with female heroines you can be proud of. I heartily recommend.

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