An Unkindness of Magicians was the December Orcs and Aliens book club book, and I unfortunately did not manage to finish it in time for the club meeting. That said, it was a quick read and fast paced. The intrigues of first half of the book keep coming and provide interesting surprises, but the last half of the book feels rushed. It seems to build towards a spectacular magical blow out, with the final action sequences and plot twists feeling underdeveloped and under explained. Howard's world of magicians living in secret in New York city, a society of upper class socialites, has so much potential fodder, and the back biting and politicking of The Turning seems like it could provide a rich opportunity for character development, but then the novel just ends. It did leave me wanting more, and I would like to read a sequel if Howard decides to write one.
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