Books from the Backlog #158

Posted April 8, 2021 by Carole in Books from the Backlog / 13 Comments

Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread.  If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.

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This week’s neglected book
 

Unnatural Magic by C.M. Waggoner
Publication Date: November 5, 2019
 Publisher: Ace

Onna can write the parameters of a spell faster than any of the young men in her village school. But despite her incredible abilities, she’s denied a place at the nation’s premier arcane academy. Undaunted, she sails to the bustling city-state of Hexos, hoping to find a place at a university where they don’t think there’s anything untoward about providing a woman with a magical education. But as soon as Onna arrives, she’s drawn into the mysterious murder of four trolls.

Tsira is a troll who never quite fit into her clan, despite being the leader’s daughter. She decides to strike out on her own and look for work in a human city, but on her way she stumbles upon the body of a half-dead human soldier in the snow. As she slowly nurses him back to health, an unlikely bond forms between them, one that is tested when an unknown mage makes an attempt on Tsira’s life. Soon, unbeknownst to each other, Onna and Tsira both begin devoting their considerable talents to finding out who is targeting trolls, before their homeland is torn apart…

Why did I add Unnatural Magic to my bookshelf?

The publisher was kind enough to send this book to me back in 2019.  I actually did read a little bit of it but quickly realized that I was in the mood for something else and set it aside.  For some reason, I never got back to it even though I really do want to read it.  Hopefully, I can dedicate some time to reading this one soon.

What are your thoughts? Have you read this book?  Would you recommend it to others?

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13 responses to “Books from the Backlog #158”

  5. Northwoman

    This is the kind of book I sometimes have to do on audio to get into the reading. The cover is gorgeous.

    Anne – Books of My Heart

  6. Sophia Rose

    I have to be in the mood for fantasy, too, but it does look good so hopefully you'll enjoy it when you get back in the mood.

  11. czai

    This is the first time and I see this and I just absolutely love that cover!! This doesn't sound like a book for me. Hope you enjoy this, Carole!