Od Magic
- Author Patricia A. McKillip
- Narrator Gabrielle de Cuir
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date 27 January 2009
- Run Time 11 hours and 35 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance: fantasy and paranormal.
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What to expect
Magic unbound was suspect, dangerous. Therefore it was not permitted anywhere in Numis. The wizards of Numis, like its nobles, were subject to the laws of the land. All power ultimately belonged to the king. The wizard of Od, now nearly mythical herself, accepted all these rules once upon a time—but no longer.
Brenden Vetch has a gift. With an innate sense he cannot explain to himself or describe to others, he is able to connect to the agricultural world, nurturing gardens to flourish and instinctively knowing the healing properties each plant and herb has to offer. But Brenden's gift isolates him from his community, until the day he receives a personal invitation from the wizard Od. She needs a gardener for her school in the great city of Kelior, where every potential wizard must be trained to serve the Kingdom of Numis.
For decades, the rulers of Numis have controlled the school, believing they can contain the power within it. They punish any wizard who dares defy the law. But unknown to the reigning monarchy is the power possessed by the school's new gardener, a power even Brenden isn't fully aware of and which is the true reason Od recruited him.
Critics Review
“McKillip shines in her presentation of the characters, the city of Kelior, and in her depiction of what magic really means. The varied districts of Kelior, including the mysterious Twilight Quarter, are nearly tangible, rich in sensory heft.”
u201cA terrific fantasy tale starring a delightful protagonist, a vile villain, and an assortment of eccentric supporting characters, including the mysterious wonderful Wizard of Od. The story line gripsu2026mesmerizes readers until the final spell is spun.u201d
u201cMcKillip demonstrates once again her exquisite grasp of the fantasistu2019s craftu2026An otherworldly delight.u201d
u201cGabrielle de Cuir has a light touch with this narration. She maintains the undercurrent of tensionu2026[and] reflects a fondness for the young princess who is to be betrothed.u201d
“With lyrical prose, well-limned characterizations, vibrant action, a sense of the wonder of magic, and a generous dollop of romance, this is a story that will bind readers in its spell.”
u201cLyrically told, the novel evokes an enchanting atmosphere and thoughtful tone.u201d
u201cMore enchantments and wonders from McKillip.u201d
u201c[Odu2019s] enigmatic appearance and demeanoru2026and her lyrical, poetic mode of speech elevate the few scenes in which she appears into high art. The magic itself as it manifests in the novel is similarly strange and delightfulu2026Gabrielle de Cuiru2019s narration of Od Magic captures the playful essence of the novelu2019s best passages. Her performance of Odu2019s dialogue chimes in the ears like a tinkling stream, and she carries the emotions and idiosyncracies of the other female characters comfortably as well.u201d
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