He is a minor mage not only because he is young but also because his mentor was a 90 year old with a failing mind. The humor throughout is an excellent addition. Plus the armadillo talks and is sarcastic. It is this blend of light but fun plot and deeper truths that quickly drew me in. It has the feel of an old school folktale in the beginning but quickly becomes more nuanced. This story follows a 12 year old mage named Oliver who only knows three minor spells but is sent on a quest to save his village from a drought anyway. I have been meaning to read this author’s work for forever and was drawn into picking this up based on the armadillo on the cover. Ahoy there me mateys! Novellas are floating me boat these days and this one was no exception.
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