Welcome to another Top 5 Tuesday, hosted by the always entertaining Bionic Bookworm, Shanah! This week we’re talking about books with Magic. I’m guessing this is more literal magic, like things floating in the air and energy bolts flying through the air. Not emotional magic like how much The Graveyard Book could make you feel like you’re dying inside.
Harry Potter and the [Insert Magical Thing Here]
Let’s get the obvious choice out of the way. It’s undeniable.
Lord of the Rings
This also seems obvious to me. With Gandalf always running off somewhere to meet with someone, or inform someone of something (that guy should really get a reliable messenger) there’s less chapters WITH magic than WITHOUT, but that also makes the moments when Gandalf does his thing really spectacular. YOU SHALL NOT PASS!
The Warded Man
This was my first exposure to Wards as a magic, and it was awesome! Obviously, the magic system can’t stand alone without a great plot, and this one had that as well. Half of the wards (the battle wards) were lost. That left the human race to hide and cower behind their defensive wards. Until someone finds the lost wards.
The Name of the Wind
I only read this one recently, I was really impressed with the magic system. It’s one of the systems that brings in some science and makes you believe it could almost be possible if just this one thing would change…
Hex
This is the PERFECT book to read this time of year. I won’t get into it here, but you want to read my stark raving gush about this book, head over to the review I did last year. I’m a big fan of this book.
I don’t know whose eating it, but they should totally think about sharing!
I am glad Harry made your list, however “obvious” as it may be :]
Fantastic list! I’ve seen you mention Hex so many times – I really need to look into that one!!!
Best time of year to read it!
Ooo, HEX is new to me. I’ve added it to my check out and find out more about it list! π
One of my favourite books from last year. It’s not from last year, but that’s when I read it.
Gee thanks, now I want a tootsie roll :p hahaha I really need to read Name of the wind!! Great choices π
Just drinking tea sorry to disappoint Joe π Now of course Harry! Duh
Really great list! HP and LOTR have to be included! And Name of the wind is a good pick too π