I became very addicted to this story very quickly! It was fast paced, full of adventure and magic. I loved the characters of Ceony and Magician Thane, and I adored that the story has a hint of romance, but is mostly focused on Ceony's learning how to work within the tools and skills she has. It's a mix of Harry Potter and Gemma Doyle. 
 I listened to the audio book, and typically, I listen when I have time, not make time to listen, but this book switched that model for me! I couldn't wait to read what was going to happen next!