The Study of Magic
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Frankly, I think death is the best cure for stupidity. As Chief of Ixia's Security, Valek's work is never done. After rescuing Commander Ambrose with, Yelena, his heartmate's, help and seeing her off to Sitia, Valek discovers the nefarious scheme to overthrow their country is far more complex and far reaching than anyone could have guessed. Valek must discover who is continuing with Brazell and Mogkan's conniving plans, all while dealing with a tense political situation. The Ixian generals are questioning his abilities to keep the Commander safe, and whispers of a possible coup are circulating. Will Valek be able to survive a plot that seeks to sabotage all he and the Commander have worked for? Also, having opened his heart to love, will Yelena still wish to be with him when all is said and done? A companion novel to Magic Study, The Study of Magic reveals Valek's side of the story. Find out what hazards Valek encounters and survives before he and Yelena are reunited once more.
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3.5 stars
As with the previous companion novel, it's always great being back in this world with these characters.
I'm not normally a fan of books told from another character's POV as they can become repetitive, however as this covers a time when Valek and Yelena are apart it stands as its own story. There some overlapping plot points but it's not much.
I did find some parts in this one seems a bit underdeveloped or glossed over, if read near to Magic Study then maybe this wouldn't have been the case but it's been a good few years since the last time I read the series so a little more detail would have helped.
Series
6 primary books11 released booksPoison Study is a 11-book series with 6 primary works first released in 2005 with contributions by Maria V. Snyder.
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9 primary books15 released booksThe Chronicles of Ixia is a 15-book series with 9 primary works first released in 2005 with contributions by Maria V. Snyder.
Series
1 primary bookThe Study Chronicles: Valek's Adventures is a 1-book series first released in 2024 with contributions by Maria V. Snyder.
