Modern Magic
About
Magic is unpredictable. Paperwork is inevitable.
Ivy Armstride went to the Citadel searching for real magic—wild and dangerous. Instead, she’s drowning in paperwork.
At the Tower of Jackdaw and Spittlelick, Ivy spends her days wrangling eccentric masters, misfiring apprentices, and a tiger with an identity crisis. But when a mysterious tree appears in the heart of the Tower, and a charming client arrives with an impossible request, Ivy suddenly finds herself juggling deadly spells, looming deadlines, and dragons circling overhead—all while trying to keep her career (and her heart) from going up in smoke.
The rules are clear. Ivy just isn’t sure she wants to follow them anymore.
Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, Ben Aaronovitch, and Jasper Fforde, Modern Magic is a fast, funny urban fantasy packed with magical mishaps, quirky characters, and one determined junior mage who’s done playing by the book.
Praise for this book
LOVE THIS BOOK! Honestly the best fantasy I’ve read for ages. Amazing characters and story, some really funny moments, and a blockbuster ending. It’s packed full of both excitement and warmth - lots of stories have one of those things, but it’s rare to find both. Oh and it’s also really well written. I don’t often leave reviews but just had to for this one - it’s so good!
This book was such an enjoyable read! I don't choose to read a huge amount of fantasy, but I flew through this one. I loved the witty and engaging writing and the pacing was spot on. Just what I needed to shake off a bit of a book slump!
Loved this book!! The story cleverly incorporated relatable everyday workday experiences within an exciting fantasy setting!
Is a must read if you enjoy completely new and interesting fantasy worlds, I really enjoyed beginning to understand the backstory to both the characters and the magical world created by this author. Can’t wait to read the next book!