The Paper Magician

Charlie N. Holmberg

The premise of this book was familiar, but the execution was so unique.  Bonding to a material for the rest of your life, only being able to perform magic with that chosen, or chosen for you, medium. There was whimsy, romance, mystery and gore, all jumbled up together.  What more could you ask for?  The main character, Ceony, was pushed from one situation to another before landing in the house of Magician Thane. She didn't want to be there.  How many times had her life's ambition been snatched from her?  In her mind, this was one more instance of getting so close, but missing the mark.  

Ceony felt, as apparently many people did, that paper magic was the least desirable.  Nothing flashy or truly powerful in paper.  But there's nothing like a bit of danger to show you what you can do with paper, and with yourself.  I truly enjoyed this book.  It kept me interested the entire time, and I wanted to find out how it would all come together in the end.  I'm glad there are more in the series, gotta love a red-headed, freckled heroine!