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Book Review of The Novice (Black Magician, Bk 2)

The Novice (Black Magician, Bk 2)
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I enjoyed this book, though less than the first. The 'Dannyl' sections often moved slowly, with unnecessary descriptions of setting that weren't particularly vivid or original and that didn't further the plot. However, Canavan does a fine job addressing issues of bullying and homophobia. I still maintain, as with the first novel in the series, that the story is more suited to young adult readers, though Canavan has made me care enough about her characters that I intend to find out what happens to them by reading the third book as well.