The setting of the book is one in which humans are able to call upon angels using magical icons. Lilliath, an evil mage, once unleashed a horrific curse upon the kingdom of Istara. After her return 140 years later, four young people, Simon, Agnez, Henri and Dorotea, must work together to stop her from achieving her goals.
Reception
The book was praised by critics, particularly for its unique system of magic,[1][2] and its blending of
high and
low fantasy.[3][4] Bruce Hale of the New York Journal of Books described it as a "rollicking blend of horror story, adventure, and fantasy".[5]
In a review for
Locus, Carolyn Cushman and Amy Goldschlager noted the book's many references to
Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers.[6] The book has also been noted for its fully fleshed characters,[7][8] and prominent representation of racial and sexual diversity.[9][3]
^Vassilev, Eugene (August 28, 2020).
"REVIEW: Angel Mage by Garth Nix". Grimdark Magazine.
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