The Source of Magic: Thieves & Demons: An Epic Fantasy Adventure (Academy of Falling Kingdoms Series Book 1)

If the tagline doesn't make you want to immediately pick up this book, then nothing will...

I am incredibly confused by this book, in the best way possible. Quite honestly, a whole lot of nothing happened for the largest part of this book, while so many small things also happened at the same time, things you don't really pick up on at first, culminating in the final few chapters that changes every single thing! But now I just have more questions, even more given the ending...

There are hints to the larger plot, something just outside my grasp. I'm sure that, when I pick up the second book, there will be a profound 'ah-hah' and 'no way' moment when I realize what I missed. But I don't know if I'm ready for that yet.

Wynter, our protagonist, is sent on an impossible mission - to infiltrate the Academy, fake that she has magic and steal a book for a client of her uncle. What could go wrong there?

Wynter has so much to learn about the high-class society and how they act. She can come across as a bit naive. As her journey progresses, she misses a lot of hints about the job she is trying to accomplish, and who might be responsible for some of the other problems she is facing.

I am certain the second book will have a faster pace, and a bigger plot. I'm also hoping that we might get some answers to the questions we now have, and I need more on Wynter's parents...