Language: R (53 swears 1 'f'); Mature Content: PG-13 Drug use by side character, kissing; Violence: PG-13 Villain shooting himself, explosions that killed people.
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Told in alternating timelines of 1902 and 1983 Brooklyn, each time focuses on different people. Esta and Harte move forward to 1983 where they can go to the future, get away from the enemy, and figure out how to solve the problems of the Brink and the evil Nibsy Lorcan. 19yo Viola and Jianyu are in 1902 with Nibsy. All of the main characters from the past books of this series are mentioned in different timelines. The characters eventually all end up in the same timeline together. The storyline consists of turmoil and struggles to right the wrongs of the past and give freedoms to the people who have an affinity for magic.
An intelligent time travel fantasy. The many timelines, characters and struggles almost need a chart to keep track of. This is the fourth book of The Last Magician series and it just adds another layer to the whole concept and plot. If this series is going to be read, the books should be read together without much time between to help keep it all straight. I like the diversity of the characters and their strengths. The ethnicity is mixed with white, Italian, Oriental and Black. There is a lesbian couple that kisses.
LynnDell Watson, Delta HS Librarian
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