Magician's Gambit

I really don't like Ce'Nedra, this girl gets in my ever loving nerves.

This book actually dealt more with Garion coming into his magic which actually made this volume more entertaining this time around. Aunt Pol and Wolf are actually taking the time to explain to him how his magic works, and what the consequences could be, instead of just getting mad at him when he does something. There still is a few moments when they try to keep him in the dark, which is frustrating, how do you expect a kid to learn anything if you don't freakin explain it, but then get mad when he accidentally does something, this is an on going theme in these books and it drives me insane.

Once again though it just feels like there is too much going on. It's difficult to get a grasp on what is important and what isn't and it just feels overloaded. There is so many places and so many races and people, and someone them you only spend a few pages with, I always end up thinking was it really necessary for all of that.

We got another new character in the group and I don't care for him. Although I did love Garion telling him to just not look at women when he feels he can't control himself because they make him want to “sin” I was glad Garion put him in place and was like “dude that's your problem and you can avoid it by just not looking at them, it ain't their fault” my boy Garion was not having it haha. But there was also the double standard reactions of everyone thinking Ce'Nedra was weird and crazy for talking and understanding the trees but everyone is on board with Hettar speaking and understanding horses >_>

This volume did feel like it ended on a high important note the last few chapters were crazy. I will say each book is great at building the dramatics for the end of the book, which can be frustrating because you have to wad through the entire book to get to it, it's not a good tactic in my opinion, I was just lucky that this volume was for the most part entertaining, and it does make me want to pick up the next one so I will continue.

David (and Leigh) Eddings books hold a great place in my heart. I remember reading these books when they first came out. I also remember waiting with some excitement when the new ones came out. Now it is many years since I read these. I have reread them at some point and recall thoroughly enjoying them. All the books in both series ‘The Belgariad' and ‘The Mallorian' are good.
It's funny. I am not sure if these books are as good now, but these books are an integral part of my childhood and no matter what anyone says about them, they will remain books that I personally cherish.