The Flame

This topic has been written about by other authors, but I guess I just really like this author's writing style. This should be a series. The Magicians by Lev Grossman just left me cold, because I didn't care about what happen to the characters. Skylar Jayne writes in a way that makes you care, so I hope there are more books.

I won a copy of Flame by Skylar Jaye, a new to me fantasy novelist. The world created in Flame is one where magik is part of the fabric of everyday life. The setting is a college campus, where education and first loves both take place. I enjoyed the author’s nod to Harry Potter and how it is perceived to be fantasy even in this magik-laden world. I also really liked the fact the protagonists did not fall into bed right away, but developed a relationship first. Although the villain was easy to spot, his motivation was not evident and provided a real twist to the story. Flame was a quick, fun read and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy.