Book Review: Septimus Heap Book One: Magyk by Angie Sage
We give it: ***
Magyk focuses on Jenna, a princess who had just come out of hiding. Ten years ago on her birthday, the Queen - Jenna’s mother - was murdered by the Supreme Custodian so he could take the throne. To protect Jenna, she was secretly given to Silas Heap, a seventh son whose seventh baby son - Septimus Heap - had just died.
Throughout the years Jenna lived with her adoptive family, her true identity was kept buried. Until the day on her tenth birthday the Extraordinary Wizard came knocking and informed them Jenna had to leave because she had been discovered - and her life was in danger. Hence forth this is the adventure of how Jenna and the Heaps evade danger, discover magic, visit their Aunt Zelda, create Shield Bugs, turn a hunter into a buffoon - and are joined by a mysterious child called Boy 412.
Magyk is told from the point of view of almost all the main characters, which offers an excellent insight to every one of them, although a number of the adult characters could have earned more respect from readers without seeming faintly ridiculous (then again, as the saying goes, “it takes all kids to make the world”). Readers are constantly given a vivid description of the medieval setting, always underlined with a tapestry of magic. Angie Sage’s clear-cut and simple style of writing is understandable and enjoyable, never once deviating from the main plot, and will certainly keep readers page-turning.
Though undoubtedly targeted towards younger readers, Magyk is a splendid book for any age. Filled with exotic creatures (from Boggarts to Brownies to Shield Bugs and Message Rats), a heart-thumping pace and witty humor throughout, Angie Sage will transport you back to medieval times of enchanting brilliance. An absolute must-read for fans of magic and adventure.
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