Adrian has been through some hard times. But now his lifelong dream is being fulfilled. He is a crew member on a trip to Mars! Mars has been colonized for its rare metals. But with any new enterprise, factions have been fighting for control. The current government has imposed strict restrictions on using magic. This might be a problem for Adrian, who increasingly feels Mars calling out to him to be a wizard. Can he help the embattled and hunkered down wizards of Mars defeat their oppressors? Will he find a use for the spells that he has learned by reading ancient texts on Earth? Especially The Seventh Spell that is so obscure that even he doesn’t see its utility?
Even though you don’t know the answers to those questions yet, I do know that you will enjoy this rousing tale of how one “throwaway” foster kid finds his niche in a land far, far away. The Seventh Spell is highly recommended to “space opera” fans of Robert Heinlein or the original Star Wars trilogy. This is not science fiction only for those with a graduate degree in physics. This is a tale about people, and what is more fascinating than that. 5 stars!
Thanks to NetGalley and Severn House for providing me with a review copy.