Sorcerer to the Crown (Sorcerer to the Crown – book #1)
Sorcerer to the Crown (Sorcerer to the Crown book #1) by Zen Cho
374 Pages
Publisher: Penguin Group Berkley, NAL, Signet Romance, DAW, Ace
Release Date: September 1, 2015
Fiction, Sci Fi, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Regency Era, Magic
Zacharias Wythe has been named the Sorcerer Royal of the Royal Society of Unnatural Philosophers. Being Black, he doesn’t fit into the White aristocracy. Men question his abilities and wonder if he is up to the task. In this world, women are not allowed to do magic. They can play with a few spells to help with household chores but nothing more.
Prunella lives in a facility where girls are taught to behave, act like ladies, and learn to control their magical instincts. Prunella isn’t like the others. She wants to do magic and is willing to do anything for the chance.
The book has a slow pace, the characters are somewhat developed, and it is written in the third person point of view. I had a difficult time getting into the book but then I was hooked. During the story, both the lead characters grow in personality and strength. Although there were times when I questioned their actions, they were likeable. If you like historical sci fi and fantasy books, you should give this one a try.
