The Other Magic

Passage to Dawn Book 1

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Pub Date 1 Dec 2019 | Archive Date 5 Mar 2020

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Description

Darkness stirs in a world that is ill-equipped to confront it. 

A prophesied king is born, but not all will benefit from his foretold conquests. In a realm where only clerics are permitted to practice magic, Kibure, a mere slave, draws the attention of much more than just his master after wielding an unknown force in a moment of desperation. In a twist of fate, Sindri, the priestess hired to strip Kibure of his power, defies the law, revealing designs of her own. But trust is in short supply in a land ripe with deceit. This wayward pair will have to work together if they hope to evade capture at the hands of the Empire's most potent wielders. 

Halfway around the known world, Aynward's knack for discovering trouble drives him deep into conspiracies within which he does not belong. Too arrogent to accept counsel, he will have to learn the hard way that some actions have consequences that cannot be undone...

This epic fantasy series will be especially enjoyed by fans of Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, Michael J. Sullivan, Patrick Rothfuss, and Michael Wisehart.

Darkness stirs in a world that is ill-equipped to confront it. 

A prophesied king is born, but not all will benefit from his foretold conquests. In a realm where only clerics are permitted to practice...


Advance Praise

"""Smythe takes his time delivering a well-planned story in a vivid fantasy world. Diverse characters abound and magic dances with wit in The Other Magic""

     5 Stars ~ Nicky Flowers, Indies Today

""The Other Magic marks an incredible start to a fantasy series within which established fans of the genre will be totally absorbed, and for newcomers there would be no better place to start.""

     5 Stars ~ K.C. Finn, Reader's Favorite

""...imaginative and intriguing...rich in world-building...it effectively spans a diverse fantasy world while presenting a thoughtful, intricate story.""

     4.5 Stars ~ The Book Review Directory

""An exciting epic fantasy debut with an invigorating, mentally stimulating thematic premise that will delight adult and YA readers alike.""

     5 Stars ~ Caitlin, Reader's Favorite

""Readers will find thoroughly engrossing Kibure's moral, ethical, and personal challenges as he navigates an increasingly dangerous world cognizant not only of his growing abilities, but the ultimate impact of his decisions.""

     D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review"

"""Smythe takes his time delivering a well-planned story in a vivid fantasy world. Diverse characters abound and magic dances with wit in The Other Magic""

     5 Stars ~ Nicky Flowers, Indies Today

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The Other Magic by Derrick Smythe, an interesting read that jumps back and forth between multiple viewpoints until they merge near the end.

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It's hard to believe "The Other Magic" is a debut novel, it's so well-crafted and executed. The characters are complex, the story is ensnaring, and the writing flows very smoothly. Magic, mayhem, action - I enjoyed every page. Book 2, please!

My thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advance copy to review. This review is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.

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I love reading epic fantasies and this was no exception. It’s an incredible debut novel. I loved all of the lore, history and general world building in this book.

All of the characters are very different, and this makes them all very intriguing in their own way. I enjoyed reading from all three characters’ perspectives. Aynward in particular was quite frustrating at times — his character is incredibly arrogant and I often didn’t really understand why, but this worked really well. It’s exactly how others in the novel also feel about him! I liked that he starts to grow and change throughout the book, too. I also really liked Sindri’s character and finding out more about her past and her motivations.

This is quite a long book at over 600 pages. But it’s definitely not a slow burn — this book is full of action and adventure! There is a lot happening throughout the book, in all three stories, that kept me interested throughout. My favourite part was when all three characters are in the same city and you ‘see’ encounters through their different points of view.

The Other Magic is a great book and I recommend it to fans of authors like Robin Hobb and Brandon Sanderson. There is so much here that I think I will need to re-read it, just to absorb it properly! I can’t wait to read the next one in the series and learn more about this vast, immersive world!

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This is a wonderfully written and richly descriptive fantasy novel great for fans of Brandon Sanderson. It did seem a bit slow in spots, but it all tied up nicely in the end. It’s a strong debut with interesting characters, a good magic system, and great world building.

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I really enjoyed this one. Perfect for fans of epic fantasy!

I liked the characters and world building as well.

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