The Geomagician
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Beschreibung
“Scholarly and clever but still full of heart . . . Five baby pterodactyls out of five.”—Heather Fawcett, New York Times bestselling author of the Emily Wilde series
Mary Anning wants to be a geomagician—a paleontologist who uses fossils to wield magic—but since the Geomagical Society of London refuses to admit women, she’s stuck selling her discoveries to tourists instead. Then an ancient egg hatches in her hands, revealing a lovable baby pterodactyl that Mary names Ajax, and she knows that this is a scientific find that could make her career—if she’s strategic.
But when Mary contacts the Society about her discovery, they demand to take possession of Ajax. Their emissary is none other than Henry Stanton, a distinguished (and infuriatingly handsome) scholar . . . and the man who once broke Mary’s heart. She knows she can’t trust her fellow scholars, who want to discredit her and claim Ajax for their own, but Henry insists he believes in the brilliant Mary and only wants to help her obtain the respect she deserves.
Now Mary has a new mystery to solve that’s buried deeper than any dinosaur skeleton: She must uncover the secrets behind the Society and the truth about Henry. As her conscience begins to chafe against her ambition, Mary must decide what lengths she’s willing to go to finally belong—and what her heart really wants.
“Mary Anning, magic, politics, and a pterodactyl—with this intriguing mix, this delightful and clever book provides definitive proof that Victorian England needed more dinosaurs!”—Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
Book One of The Geomagician Duology
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Beiträge
Magic, Faith, and a Baby Pterodactyl The Geomagician is a compelling read with its mix of adventure, historical setting, and something a little different: the integration of Christian faith into the magical system - or better said, the oppression of capital F Faith towards nature magic. I was extremely intrigued by how the author wove religion and magic together - it made me think so much about real life events while still keeping me in the plot. That's not something I often experience in fantasy. Mary Anning is a fantastic, headstrong FMC. I loved seeing her navigate a male-dominated world and earn every bit of respect she gets. Her determination and cleverness made her impossible not to root for. And of course, Ajax, the baby pterodactyl, is 100/10 adorable. The story has a wonderful rhythm: cozy, almost tender moments give way to tense, edge-of-your-seat sequences, especially as the mysteries around the magic and the world unfold. And those twists toward the end added a layer of depth I hadn’t expected at the start, making the story feel richer than I anticipated. 4/5 stars Thank you @netgalley and @delreybooks for the eARC! #TheGeomagician #Netgalley #Bookstagram
Beschreibung
“Scholarly and clever but still full of heart . . . Five baby pterodactyls out of five.”—Heather Fawcett, New York Times bestselling author of the Emily Wilde series
Mary Anning wants to be a geomagician—a paleontologist who uses fossils to wield magic—but since the Geomagical Society of London refuses to admit women, she’s stuck selling her discoveries to tourists instead. Then an ancient egg hatches in her hands, revealing a lovable baby pterodactyl that Mary names Ajax, and she knows that this is a scientific find that could make her career—if she’s strategic.
But when Mary contacts the Society about her discovery, they demand to take possession of Ajax. Their emissary is none other than Henry Stanton, a distinguished (and infuriatingly handsome) scholar . . . and the man who once broke Mary’s heart. She knows she can’t trust her fellow scholars, who want to discredit her and claim Ajax for their own, but Henry insists he believes in the brilliant Mary and only wants to help her obtain the respect she deserves.
Now Mary has a new mystery to solve that’s buried deeper than any dinosaur skeleton: She must uncover the secrets behind the Society and the truth about Henry. As her conscience begins to chafe against her ambition, Mary must decide what lengths she’s willing to go to finally belong—and what her heart really wants.
“Mary Anning, magic, politics, and a pterodactyl—with this intriguing mix, this delightful and clever book provides definitive proof that Victorian England needed more dinosaurs!”—Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
Book One of The Geomagician Duology
Buchinformationen
Beiträge
Magic, Faith, and a Baby Pterodactyl The Geomagician is a compelling read with its mix of adventure, historical setting, and something a little different: the integration of Christian faith into the magical system - or better said, the oppression of capital F Faith towards nature magic. I was extremely intrigued by how the author wove religion and magic together - it made me think so much about real life events while still keeping me in the plot. That's not something I often experience in fantasy. Mary Anning is a fantastic, headstrong FMC. I loved seeing her navigate a male-dominated world and earn every bit of respect she gets. Her determination and cleverness made her impossible not to root for. And of course, Ajax, the baby pterodactyl, is 100/10 adorable. The story has a wonderful rhythm: cozy, almost tender moments give way to tense, edge-of-your-seat sequences, especially as the mysteries around the magic and the world unfold. And those twists toward the end added a layer of depth I hadn’t expected at the start, making the story feel richer than I anticipated. 4/5 stars Thank you @netgalley and @delreybooks for the eARC! #TheGeomagician #Netgalley #Bookstagram