Never make a Mage angry!
Battle Magic (Circle Reforged #3) by Tamora Pierce Once again a foray into the magical world of Emelan leaves you breathless and wanting more. The richness and texture of Pierce's novels drags you right in from the start and holds you there captive as you walk the walk and feel the emotions of her characters. Living Circle adherents and plant mages Dedicate Rosethorn and Briar, along with apprentice rock mage Evvy (Evumeimei), have been travelling for two years and we find them in the Kingdom of Gyongxe, the home of many faiths. Actually a sanctuary for faiths we discover as the story continues. The first temple of the Living Circle is here. This is a place where the mountains meet, ruled by the eleven year old God-King, where painted gods move on walls and statues come to life. The Three journey into the Kingdom of Yanjing and there find disturbing evidence that the emperor, a man of of exceeding ambition and cruelty has turned his face towar...