Spell or High Water

In this second book of Scott Meyer’s Magic 2.0 series: Martin passed his trials, the wizards have exiled Jimmy, and Phillip has been named the new chairman of the wizards. Gwen, the seamstress that makes all of the wizards’ robes, turned out to be a wizard and upon discovery of this secret by the locals of  medieval England has gone to where all female wizards go: Atlantis. Atlantis is a settlement created and run by the women who have found the file, seeing as all throughout time and history females that use magic get a bad reputation. Phillip and Martin are called to Atlantis for a summit: a meeting of all the different pockets of magic users that have found the file and placed themselves throughout time and history. Two wizards from each of these settlements have been called so they can discuss universal methods of testing new recruits as well as ways to deal with those that break the rules. While there Martin and Phillip meet Brit and Brit. She is the person who created Atlantis, and there are two of her. Brit the Elder and Brit the Younger. Two versions of the same person in two different points in their life. It seems like someone has decided to take Brit out. Kill Brit the Younger and Brit the Elder should follow suit, right? Two birds with one stone. However, wizards are hard to kill, each failed attempt just puts Brit the Younger more on edge. Martin, Gwen, and Phillip have to try and figure out who is behind the attacks, before the person gets lucky and actually does kill Brit.

Scott Meyer gives us a picture of what a society completely created and run by women might look like. Hunky guys walking around in kilts and mesh shirts, statues and monuments to women throughout history, and more. The introduction of the new character of Brit, this idea of a glitch in the system allowing for the paradox of two of the same person in the same place is a fascinating way to go with the story. It is so interesting to read about the interactions between the two Brits, the way a person’s personality can change so much over time that they end up not getting along. That was difficult to understand at first, but thinking about trying to exist in the same place as my thirteen year old self? You’re right Scott Meyer. That would not be a pleasant experience. This alone adds a lot of humor into the story, continuing the funny nature of the first book into this second one. Being able to see Atlantis for the first time after hearing about it so much in the first book was lovely. Another quick and funny read just like the first book. You can find my review on the first book: Off to be the Wizard as well.