The Quarter Mage by Angelina J Steffort

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Forced to flee after her new husband murdered her father and her loyal court followers, Princess Sanja flees to the Fairylands, where she hopes she will find refuge. However, she loses her provisions to a golden-eyed fairy who helps her to the city of Aceleau. Believing she would find somewhere safe in the city, she is caught unawares as she is forcefully led to the house of the Master Mage. There she is faced with a choice, stay and learn from the two Human mages in the Fairy city or take her chances in the streets where her life would not be guaranteed. Sanja soon catches the attention of the Fairy King, who is known for his cruelty towards humans, exceeded only by that of his son. A plot stretching over two kingdoms comes to play as Sanja has to fight for her life and those of the people she loves. Facing the cruel King and finding aid from a very unlikely source, can she save herself and those who depend on her? The Quarter Mage by Angelina J. Steffort is an enchanting and riveting story that you will not want to put down.

 

The Quarter Mage by Angelina J. Steffort is a new adult high fantasy that is a welcome reprieve from the many YA fantasies on the market. The characters are believable and show growth and resilience throughout the development of the plot. As in most fantasy plots, Kings and their power or misuse of it is one of the most prominent themes. Family, loyalty, and love are other themes that make the story a well-presented and believable tale. This book meant for 17 and up perfectly falls into the category of New Adult Fiction and has some mature content. The magnetic intensity between the main characters will make your heart skip a beat. The author has indeed caught the characters' emotions, and it is a delicious read that will become one of my favourites alongside The Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas and The Flame and the Arrow by Emigh Cannaday.

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