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Reviewed by Gabriel Santos for Readers' Favorite
Wizards are mysterious and powerful beings. They create, destroy, and transform anything as they see fit. You might think everyone respects them and wants to use magic too, right? This couldn’t be further from the truth. People fear and despise wizards as inhuman monsters. That’s why seven-year-old Benen is not at all happy to become an apprentice. Especially when his master fits the stereotype to a T: a cruel old man who one day stormed into the village and forcefully took Benen. Eric Guindon’s A Wizard’s Life Complete chronicles Benen’s new life as a (reluctant) wizard navigating a complex, ever-changing world.
We all know plenty of legendary wizards from fantasy stories. They’re usually mentors or antagonists, stuck in their dwellings for centuries. But what are their stories? How do they view the world? Eric Guindon answers these questions, showing us the joys and pains of a wizard’s life. There’s research and exploration, but also heartbreak and alienation. Benen starts as a kind, naive child who slowly comes to terms with how things work. Still, he tries to follow his ideals, using magic for good (or not making the world worse, at least). Speaking of magic, I found the magic system fun and engaging; simple rules lead to powerful spells through creative applications and combinations. This makes Benen’s journey from apprentice to master very compelling. Also, magic revolves around celestial bodies, so you might enjoy it even more if you’re into astronomy. Overall, A Wizard’s Life Complete was a great read. My only complaint? I couldn’t get enough of this world and its characters!
