New Sight gives an interesting and unique
take on magic, where magic is an addiction. Imagine having the ability to do
just about anything. The euphoria this brings. The power.
Then the
crash.
Sound
familiar? That is what Lys has to face when she succumbs to the first symptom
that she can ‘touch’ magic. She suddenly gets this overwhelming compulsion to
pull out people’s eyes so she can see what they see and feel what they feel.
She has to know!
Initially
Lys believes she is evil and that she has developed this irreversible malady
that has made her into some kind of ‘monster’. Then she discovers she has the ability to
harness and control magic. And she isn’t alone.
Jo
Schneider does an amazing job in revealing the inner turmoil of the
protagonist: euphoria vs. guilt; strength vs. the overriding compulsion to
succumb to her deepest of urges.
As we
journey with Lys in New Sight, we
learn what the magic really is, and why there are those who wish to keep it
secret and those who wish to share it with the world. The mystery kept me turning pages.
Of course
there is a twist.
That
said, there were times when the explanations and consequences of magic use went
on for way too long. And parts of the story had a sort of ‘hide and seek’ quality to it. Overall though,
New Sight is a fast-paced,
action-packed novel, certain to keep fans of fantasy delighted and enthralled.
JO SCHNEIDER lives in Bountiful, Utah, but she has
spent countless
hours traveling all over the world. Her goal is to
visit all seven
continents, and she's nearly finished. Being a geek
at heart, Schneider
has always been drawn to science fiction and
fantasy; she writes both.
Based on her travels and her experience obtaining a
black belt in
Shaolin Kempo Karate, Schneider's works feature authentic, impressive settings and extraordinary action
sequences.
Where you can find Jo and information on New
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