Sorcerer to the Crown
Sorcerer to the Crown
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Brief
Beta371
Novel • Fiction
England • Regency Era
2015
Adult
16+ years
990L
Super Short Summary
In Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho, a person named Zacharias Wythe navigates societal challenges after becoming the first Black Sorcerer Royal of England. Set in an alternate Regency-era England, the story explores themes of power, magic, and discrimination, as Zacharias and a person named Prunella Gentlewoman seek to restore England's dwindling magical resources.
Mysterious
Fantastical
Contemplative
Emotional
Humorous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Zen Cho's Sorcerer to the Crown enchants with its blend of Regency-era charm and insightful themes of race and gender. Critics praise its witty prose and dynamic character development, particularly the chemistry between the leads. Some find the world-building uneven and the plot pacing slow at times. Overall, it's a delightful, inventive fantasy with a social conscience.
Who Should Read Sorcerer to the Crown?
Lovers of historical fantasy with a flair for wit and social commentary, akin to fans of Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and Naomi Novik's His Majesty's Dragon, will relish Zen Cho's Sorcerer to the Crown. Ideal for those interested in enchanting Victorian-era adventures laced with magic and political intrigue.
17,528 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
371
Novel • Fiction
England • Regency Era
2015
Adult
16+ years
990L
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