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The (Sort of) Dark Mage
Waldo Rabbit · Book 1 · 2013
Audiobook available · 10 hr 57 min
Waldo Corpselover has an evil council to impress. Sent out from the kingdom where he grew up, he must prove his worth on a dangerous magical journey. The habits he learned among monsters and the undead make poor preparation for the wider world.
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What makes it funny?
Waldo takes dark magic for granted; the people beyond his homeland do not. Drew Hayes’s review also singles out the characters’ individual voices and conversational habits as a source of humor.
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The companions and the route matter more here than keeping every destination a surprise. Hayes praises the comic characters and straightforward storytelling while finding the broad plot easy to anticipate.
Good to know
This installment leaves its central conflict unresolved. Plan on continuing the series if you want the larger story to reach a conclusion.
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