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Charming, intelligent, fast-moving, beautifully atmospheric, with a heroine and other characters whom I really liked as people. I couldn't put it down (I overstayed my lunch break in order to finish it.) I would love to read more set in this world.
— Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library
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"The Tethered Mage is the best kind of fantasy: intricate world-building, the most intriguing of court intrigues, and a twisty plot. But while readers might pick it up for those elements, they'll stay for the engaging characters and the unlikely friendships at the story's heart.
— Rosalyn Eves, author of Blood Rose Rebellion
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The Tethered Mage is a riveting read, with delicious intrigue, captivating characters, and a brilliant magic system. I loved it from start to finish!
— Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Queen of Blood
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Intricate and enticing as silk brocade. Caruso's heroine is a strong, intelligent young woman in a beguiling, beautifully evoked Renaissance world of high politics, courtly intrigue, love and loyalty - and fire warlocks.
— Anna Smith Spark, author of The Court of Broken Knives
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Engaging and entertaining with intrigue, a good pace, and strong characters. Zaira and Amalia are bright, bold heroes in a smartly constructed world.
— James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost
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An enchanting voice and an original world you won't want to leave.
— p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Calibri; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}RJ Barker, author of Age of Assassins
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Breathtaking... Worth every moment and every page, and should make anyone paying attentionexcited about what Caruso will write next.
— BookPage
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A rich world, political intrigue, and action that keeps you turning pages--The Tethered Mage is classic fantasy with a fresh voice.
— p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Calibri; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}Jeff Wheeler, author of The Queen's Poisoner
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The plotting is good, the characters interesting.... Something really special.
— RT Book Reviews
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It's a pleasure to journey with shy and slightly awkward Amalia as she puts her scholarship in magic and puzzle-solving skills to good use.... Charming.
— Kirkus
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Caruso skillfully maintains her plot.
— Publishers Weekly
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A gorgeous, fresh fantasy debut filled with political intrigue and ethical quandary.... Highly recommend.
— Girls in Capes