I highly recommend this book: it is definitely a five-star read. The writing is also engaging, and the format makes the book a very easy read.

The mystery behind the Maz-15 is very intriguing and a real page-turner. The world-building within this book is well executed and brings something new to the table – magic and technology are intertwined with a unique twist. While the pronoun “They” threw me off a bit at first, it quickly became second nature. I had never read anything with a gender-neutral character before. In Kyrkarta, magicknown as mazwas once a freely available natural resource. The way in which these characters complement each other is highly enjoyable.ĭiz is a badass character and a wizard with technology, and each of the others also has something to offer. The romance is beautiful, a slow burn. From the author of The Disasters, this genre-bending YA fantasy heist story is perfect for fans of Marie Lu and Amie Kaufman. Diz, Anya, Jeasyn, and Remi are a delightful set of characters with whom you will want to hang out. There is action, mystery, romance, and much more. In Kyrkarta, magic-known as maz-was once a freely available natural resource. This book has been such a wonderful ride. From the author of The Disasters, this genre-bending YA fantasy heist story is perfect for fans of Marie Lu and Amie Kaufman. MK is also a professional librarian and giant nerd. Soon they will discover a conspiracy that goes far beyond anything they had anticipated when they initially signed up for the job. England is the author of three YA novels: The Disasters, a science fiction space opera (HarperTeen) Spellhacker, a genre-bending sci-fi fantasy hybrid (HarperTeen) and a third yet-to-be-announced novel coming in 2022. The maz blows up in their faces, killing many bystanders.

Unfortunately, the job is too good to be true.

The money could change everything for Diz, making it possible for her friends to stay. As Diz’s three friends are set to leave in a week, they are offered one last job – collecting a newly discovered kind of maz (magic) for a highly lucrative reward. 10832707 Cataloging source YDX England, M.Diz, Anya, Jeasyn, and Remi – a group of four friends – run an illegal business to help make ends meet. But when their plan turns up a powerful new strain of maz that (literally) blows up in their faces, they're driven to unravel a conspiracy at the very center of the spellplague-and possibly save the world.'-Provided by publisher Storyline Their next job is supposed to be their last heist ever. Which is why Diz and her three best friends run a highly lucrative, highly illegal maz siphoning gig on the side. Then an earthquake released a magical plague, killing thousands and opening the door for a greedy corporation to make maz a commodity that's tightly controlled-and, of course, outrageously expensive. Language eng Summary 'In Kyrkarta, magic-known as maz-was once a freely available natural resource. Label Spellhacker Title Spellhacker Statement of responsibility M.K.