Review: “Chase Tinker & The House of Magic”
Unfortunately for the book’s genre, the comparison to the Harry Potter series is inevitable, which is perhaps its downfall. Preteen children coming into powers — check. Family legacies and elderly know-it-alls with lots of powers — check. Magical castle-house and environs — check. Evil antagonists wanting to steal powers — check.
The plot twist was a doozy, and I expected something totally different! But then, after the plot twist, the ending felt rushed. I know it’s meant to continue into another book, but I wish there was a bit more writing in this one to tie things up.
That said, there were parts of the story that were fresh, the descriptions of the house were imaginative, the brotherly relationship was sweet, the pacing was good, the dashes of humour were interwoven nicely, and the writing style clearly shows talent.
Overall, it was an easy and enjoyable read. I just expected too much. I admit I may not be the ideal target for this book, but I would highly recommend it to preteen children, as they may not be quite as picky as older HP fans.
