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You know when you really like a book and you want to discuss with everyone but at the same time, you don’t want to spoil too much? YEAH. This is the one. I will try and make it a very not spoiler-y review but omg please read it people (just so I can talk about it with someone LOL).

5 reasons why this book is a 5 stars

Time Traveling. I’m obsessed with this concept and for the firs time, the author really challenges this ability. It sets in New York and even though it can be pretty hard to retrace the events at first, it will come naturally. You’ll get the big picture after the puzzle is complete.

The Magic. In a fantasy book, the magical elements are very important to me but what’s even more attractive is how well the author sets the magic, describes the force. Lisa Maxwell has succeeded more than once in making her own world and rules. It started out with Manhattan trapped in a invisible force named the Brink. That force has the ability to strip any magician of their power and kill them if they dare to go near the border.

The Main Character. Etsa as the main character is a smart and clever girl. I love the way she’s portrayed as a street smart, know-how wise rebel girl. She’s fierce and she can find ways to get herself out of difficult situations. A skill much needed when you have to travel through times !

The Side Characters. You will also have the opportunity to discover Viola, a badass female knife fighter, Harte, Jiangyu and many more. I feel connected to all the characters and honestly, they are a very cool bunch of people I’d love to meet in real life.

The Plot. It has some of the most OMG plot twist moments and I loved every single twist and turn of it ! This was seriously a perfect read, page turner and I could just sit in for 4 hours straight and finish it, that’s how much I enjoyed it. 

Big thank you to Simon & Schuster for giving me a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

 

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31 responses to “The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell”

  1. By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff Avatar

    Awesome review Trang, and I love the gifs! I’m a little over 1/2 way through this, and I’m loving it!😊

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    1. Trang (Bookidote) Avatar

      YAYY ❤ Happy to hear that you enjoyed my review 😀

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  3. Kathy @ Books & Munches Avatar

    I sooo cannot wait to read this book! It’s already waiting for me. First finishing ACOMAF, then an e-ARC and then THIS. [I’m always doing the switcheroo thing between my own books and ARC’s, which is frustrating when I have so many books I want to read, haha.]

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    1. Trang (Bookidote) Avatar

      LOOl I can feell your struggles from here 😀 Same for me though T_T I can never decide which book to read next.. NOT ENOUGH TIME ;( AND OUUH How are you enjoying ACOMAF so far ? :O

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      1. Kathy @ Books & Munches Avatar

        I even went as far as asking my bf to just pick a book for me to read, ended up staring at it and picked another one myself. I’m horrible, haha!
        AMAZING. But I’m starting to hate Tamlin quite a bit.. A lot.. Enormously.. Haha.

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      2. Trang (Bookidote) Avatar

        Omfg really ? :O I have to read ACOMAF for myself then heard a lot of good stuff about it. AND LOL I gave up in picking up books in adavance or doing a TBR jar, just not working for me. I need to pick the books depending on my mood hahah xD

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      3. Kathy @ Books & Munches Avatar

        You really have to read it! Like REALLYREALLY!
        Same, haha! I think I started three books this weekend before I finally settled on one that grabbed my attention enough.. xD

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  4. Amanda @ Literary Weaponry Avatar

    Love your post! I have been considering reading this one and you really sold me on it.

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    1. Trang (Bookidote) Avatar

      YAYYY ❤ Please read it and share your thoughts with me T_T I NEED SOMEONE TO HAHA

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  5. Poulami @ Daydreaming Books Avatar
    Poulami @ Daydreaming Books

    I think this book is somewhere in my e-reader. I need to find it out and start with this book asap! This sounds like an amazing book and definitely my cup of tea. Loved your review!

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    1. Trang (Bookidote) Avatar

      Thank you Poulami 😀 ! YES I think this novel would suit you :O It has all the fantastic elements and the action is great ❤

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  6. One Man Book Club Avatar

    I’m intrigued…off to check it out now!

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    1. Trang (Bookidote) Avatar

      Intrigued WOO 😉 My job is done then

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  7. Marie Avatar

    I have been seeing this book around a lot lately and only recently added it to my TBR – I’m glad I made a good decision here, ahah – that book sounds awesome. I’m so glad you loved the characters so much and twists and turns and you couldn’t stop reading? I need that book soon, like, NOW.
    Lovely review! 🙂

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    1. Trang (Bookidote) Avatar

      Thank you review!! ❤ I can't wait to see your review about it 😀 I'm aways scared of recommending books to people and they end up not liking it.. AWKWARD LOl so If u didnt like it its fine and I'd love to read bout it in ur review, but if you did OMG we can fangirl together 😀

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      1. Marie Avatar

        Haha oh same here – I always want to tell people YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS, but…well, even if I do, at times, I’m scared that…well I gave them too much hope and they hate the book and…awkward hahaha.
        I’m sure it will be GREAT, I’m eager to read it 😀

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  8. ravenblake99 Avatar

    OMG, this book was totally amazing! I’m so glad to hear that you loved it as much as I did! I loved Esta and Harte! I’m dying to read the next book in this duology. Great Review! 🙂

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    1. Trang (Bookidote) Avatar

      YAYYY 😀 Loved Harte and Esta as well, I don’t think I’ve ever loved a main character this much hahah 🙂 So happy to learn it’s a duology!

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      1. ravenblake99 Avatar

        Me too! 🙂

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  9. flowlessbooks Avatar

    Awesome review ! I need to add it to my wishlist !

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    1. Trang (Bookidote) Avatar

      Thank you for passing by and reading it 😀 ❤ MUCH LOVE TO YOU

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  10. Aila @ One Way Or An Author Avatar

    Whoa, happy this was a hit for you! I myself was a bit disappointed because of the hype, but nonetheless had a fun time. I think I was really disgruntled with the unnecessary length and actions of the characters. But the time travel was a really cool unexpected twist and I’ll still be looking out for the sequel! Awesome review.

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    1. Trang (Bookidote) Avatar

      Yes it’s true, it seems like they were dragging out sometimes..? But I didn’t find it too much to the point it ruined my reading experience you know. Happy you can still enjoy it though!! I have a weakness for time traveling too so I guess that influenced my rating a bit teehee 😀

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  11. TeacherofYA Avatar

    I’ve been wanting to read this for so long. I’m glad it sounds good. 😊

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    1. Trang (Bookidote) Avatar

      Yayyy! 😀 I hpe you’ll have the chance to pick it up and read it ❤

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      1. TeacherofYA Avatar

        I hope so – it’s getting great reviews!

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  13. theorangutanlibrarian Avatar

    hahaha oh goodness your introduction alone made me want to read this!! But seriously- wow literally everything in this review makes me want to pick this up!!! This is definitely going on my tbr!!

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  14. Beth (Reading Every Night) Avatar

    Great review for this book Trang. I’m actually currently reading The Last Magician and I’m not that far into it admittedly but I am loving it so far. I know this is going to be a five star read for me and I can’t wait to read more of it. 🙂

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