Magic's Child

Magic's Child, by Justine Larbalestier (book three in the Magic or Madness trilogy), as reviewed by The Lazy Bookworm:

After a slow second book, this book pulled me right back into the story of Reason Cansino. The book begins around 24 hours after creepy Raul Emilio Jesus Cansino gave Reason his powerful magic and crumbled to dust right before her feet. In an intense account of a fascinating transformation, Reason begins to rapidly change, the essence of magic rushing into her. But she becomes more magic than human.

During this, Reason's friends Jay-tee and Tom begin to chose between magic or madness.

Being a die-hard fantasy buff, this book put a interesting perspective on magic that set it apart from other YA books. I also really liked most of the characters, finding them easy to relate to. By the end I had even warmed up to Reason.

All in all, this was the best book I have read this year so far.
--The Lazy Bookworm

Note: some minor "adult" content