The Paper Magician (The Paper Magician Book 1)
by Charlie N. Holmberg
REVIEW POSTED ONLINE: FEB 07, 2026
Ceony graduated at the top of her class from the Tagis Praff School for the Magically Inclined. Yet, she is forced to pursue an apprenticeship in mundane paper magic. She is unkind when introduced to her mentor Magician Thane. However, her opinion of her bonded material starts to shift under his patient tutelage. When a dark magician attacks, Ceony embarks on a mission to save her mentor life.
AUTHOR: Charlie N. Holmberg
PUB DATE: SEP 01, 2014
GENRES: Historical Fantasy
CATEGORIES: Mentor and Protege, Slow Burn, Victorian Era, Magic, Steampunk
REVIEW
What I Liked:
The world building in The Paper Magician is a fun and unique blend of Victorian England and magic. It's easy to relate to Ceony's unimpressed feelings about paper magic only to be be proven wrong by Magician Thane.
Fair Warning:
Ceony is a bit on the whiney side in the beginning, but she does have a backstory that provide greater depth later.
Overall:
Grab The Paper Magician when you're in the mood for something whimsical.
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Heat Index: 🔥🔥 (2/5)