Review of Dragon Magic
Posted: 14 Apr 2025, 23:24
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Dragon Magic" by Charles Townsend.]
Dragon Magic by Charles Townsend is a fantasy novel that combines action with elements of mystery. This young adult fiction follows the adventures of Calon, a cheery sixteen-year-old apprentice working for a baker. When the story begins, Calon is walking through an alley when he is met by a strange man who is a magician. The man thrusts a mysterious bundle into the hands of Calon and urges him to hide it before running away. Calon then encounters a group of Donbur soldiers pursuing the magician and his secret bundle. Earlier, the Count of Donbur had overthrown the Duke of Koltor and taken over Koltor. As a loyal citizen of Koltor, Calon doesn't want to give off the bundle to the enemy soldiers. So, he immediately plans to hide the bundle. Thus, his great adventure starts! While Calon is searching for a place to hide the bundle, a mysterious girl who looks like a rebel joins his adventure. She is keen to restore the deposed Duke of Koltor. Along the way, the magician who initially gave the package to Calon is also thrown along with the pair and joins their fabulous journey. Now, it is up to Calon, the mystery girl, and the magician to bring down the Count of Donbur and restore the Duke of Koltor. Who is the mystery girl? What is in the secret bundle? Will the trio succeed in restoring the duke and bringing peace to Koltor? To find out more, grab the book and start reading!
Dragon Magic is the fourth book in the Illusions of Power series and the first in the Illusions of Power - Dragon series. This story is set in the same world, an imaginary country in a medieval period, like the previous books in the series. It takes place a little after where the earlier stories left off, and the characters that appear in those stories are mentioned in this book.
I loved the various characters—Calon, with his funny demeanor and love for animals; the mystery girl, with her strong will, intelligence, and amusing character of changing her name according to the situation; and the magician, with his grand persona and ambitious plans. I adored the pun-filled jokes made by Calon, which were dreadfully funny. Also, I enjoyed the playful banter between him and the mystery girl. I loved Boris, the adorable dog. I appreciated the way the author had created a meticulous ancient world; his vivid descriptions of the town, people, shops, etc., were captivating. His writing style was simple yet elegant. I have read the first book in the series, which I enjoyed a lot, and I would love to see this series adapted into a movie.
I loved the book cover. Though simple, the cracked egg illustration set against a subtle background attracted me, and I was totally intrigued by it. The maps of towns and castles, given at the beginning of the book, aid the readers in visualizing the story. The book incorporates coming-of-age elements, such as romance and attraction, in a way that is suitable for young readers.
However, I spotted more than 10 errors while reading the book, which were distracting and deterred the enjoyment of my reading experience. The book really needs another round of editing, as I noted numerous spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes. Other than that, I have no other complaints. So, for the sole reason of subpar editing, I rate the book 4 out of 5 stars. While this book is intended for young readers, I believe that adults who love fantasy and action will also enjoy this book.
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Dragon Magic
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Dragon Magic by Charles Townsend is a fantasy novel that combines action with elements of mystery. This young adult fiction follows the adventures of Calon, a cheery sixteen-year-old apprentice working for a baker. When the story begins, Calon is walking through an alley when he is met by a strange man who is a magician. The man thrusts a mysterious bundle into the hands of Calon and urges him to hide it before running away. Calon then encounters a group of Donbur soldiers pursuing the magician and his secret bundle. Earlier, the Count of Donbur had overthrown the Duke of Koltor and taken over Koltor. As a loyal citizen of Koltor, Calon doesn't want to give off the bundle to the enemy soldiers. So, he immediately plans to hide the bundle. Thus, his great adventure starts! While Calon is searching for a place to hide the bundle, a mysterious girl who looks like a rebel joins his adventure. She is keen to restore the deposed Duke of Koltor. Along the way, the magician who initially gave the package to Calon is also thrown along with the pair and joins their fabulous journey. Now, it is up to Calon, the mystery girl, and the magician to bring down the Count of Donbur and restore the Duke of Koltor. Who is the mystery girl? What is in the secret bundle? Will the trio succeed in restoring the duke and bringing peace to Koltor? To find out more, grab the book and start reading!
Dragon Magic is the fourth book in the Illusions of Power series and the first in the Illusions of Power - Dragon series. This story is set in the same world, an imaginary country in a medieval period, like the previous books in the series. It takes place a little after where the earlier stories left off, and the characters that appear in those stories are mentioned in this book.
I loved the various characters—Calon, with his funny demeanor and love for animals; the mystery girl, with her strong will, intelligence, and amusing character of changing her name according to the situation; and the magician, with his grand persona and ambitious plans. I adored the pun-filled jokes made by Calon, which were dreadfully funny. Also, I enjoyed the playful banter between him and the mystery girl. I loved Boris, the adorable dog. I appreciated the way the author had created a meticulous ancient world; his vivid descriptions of the town, people, shops, etc., were captivating. His writing style was simple yet elegant. I have read the first book in the series, which I enjoyed a lot, and I would love to see this series adapted into a movie.
I loved the book cover. Though simple, the cracked egg illustration set against a subtle background attracted me, and I was totally intrigued by it. The maps of towns and castles, given at the beginning of the book, aid the readers in visualizing the story. The book incorporates coming-of-age elements, such as romance and attraction, in a way that is suitable for young readers.
However, I spotted more than 10 errors while reading the book, which were distracting and deterred the enjoyment of my reading experience. The book really needs another round of editing, as I noted numerous spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes. Other than that, I have no other complaints. So, for the sole reason of subpar editing, I rate the book 4 out of 5 stars. While this book is intended for young readers, I believe that adults who love fantasy and action will also enjoy this book.
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Dragon Magic
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon