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‘The Magician King’ by Lev Grossman: B (82%) – Aggregate Book Review

Above Average: 82%

An excellent continuation of 2009′s “The Magicians”, though some reviewers said it was trying too hard to be edgy, most saw it as an excellent blend between the modern and fantasy worlds.

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‘The Night Circus’ by Erin Morgenstern: D (59%) – Aggregate Book Review

'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern

Below Average: 59%

Beautiful and visually descriptive prose are weighed down by a weak plot and romance cliches. If you are looking for much else other than a book about magic with descriptive imagery, then this may not be for you. Still, a very strong debut for this author.

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