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A Tangle Of Magicks (2011)

by Stephanie Burgis(Favorite Author)

4.05 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1848774702 (ISBN13: 9781848774704)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Templar

series

Kat, Incorrigible

review 1: ‘A Tangle of Magicks’ is utterly fantastical. The second book in Stephanie Burgis’ Kat series, this story is just as spellbinding as the first, only with an even more captivating storyline. Full of amazing characters, magic and plot twists, I couldn’t help but fall in love with this book!This second story picks up a few weeks later from the happy-ever-after ending in the book one, and begins with Kat’s quick recap of events. Both her older sisters are happy, what with Elissa literally about to be married and Angeline having finally found her true love. For once everything is right and happy in the Stevenson home - until inevitably, disaster strikes. Now, with Kat banished from the magical order and Angeline accused of witchcraft, Step-Mama quickly relocates the S... moretevenson family to the famous city Bath, striving to avoid the gossip and scandal which is sure to follow. Yet wherever Kat goes, trouble is never far behind. And it is there; in the ancient Roman-Bath houses that Kat discovers a deadly and sinister plot. One involving her gullible brother Charles and dangerous, wild magic…I have to say – I just adore this series! Interesting and fun, Kat is probably one of the most unique and entertaining characters I have ever found in Middle Grade fiction. Wild and unstoppable, she is brave and hard headed, doing her best to stand-up against the injustices doled out to her family. In this second book, not only has the author Stephanie Burgis shown her ability to write the most intriguing and imaginative of plots – but she has made this story much deeper and darker than its prequel. The storylines are more complex with higher stakes, the place setting is both historical and descriptive - and despite their constant fights and squabbles, the relationship between the members of the Stevenson family is always fun and moving to read. I especially liked the character of Kat’s father who, along with Kat’s brother Charles, played a bigger role in this story which made me feel that I got to know the Stevenson family better as whole.So overall, an incredible sequel that I would highly recommend to all! Intriguing, fun and magically explosive, the Un-lady like adventures of Kat Stevenson is not a series to be missed! 5 stars!
review 2: This is another delightful adventure. I really enjoyed the plot and couldn't put it down though usually I dislike supernatural plots especially of this nature. Kat is such a fun and appealing little hoyden that I can't help but be charmed by her. Her madcap personality provides comic relief for this adventure tale. I also really identify with her and with her sister Angeline. I would probably behave the same way Angeline does in her situation. Other characters show surprising amounts of depth which amazes Kat and the reader both. I liked that these characters were not two-dimensional. The villain is painfully obvious though the motive was a bit of a surprise. I am looking forward to more Kat adventures, soon I hope! This series is great for girls 10-12 and those of us who still think we are that age. less

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