This is set in an enclosed community where much of the way of life is pre-industrial. It seems idyllic, but turns out not to be. Sylvie, the young heroine, is only one who can see how things really are. The hero and heroine are young and all of the adult characters are unsympathetic, mad, bad, silly or cameos. I thought this was a young adult book, particularly when Sylvie became more mature than her mother, but a lot of adults also like it too.It is imaginative and enjoyable, although not free of flaws. It has an element of magic which might appeal to younger readers, although some of it is a bit strong for under twelves. Sex, violence, drug-taking and alienation from society are not unappealing subjects for teenagers.The average group rating was 3.4 I have recently read this book, I liked the setting and description as well as the story itself. however I felt that stonewylde was out of place in modern society and would have been better as a dystopian/fantasy book. however I found the book disturbing and upsetting, in my opinion the characters are too young for the story. Yul's treatment is horrifying and I find Silvie very naïve, which is irritating as she is suppose to be intelligent. the author does a good job of building hatred towards the magus and empathy for the protagonists. I will read the next book.
What do You think about Magus Of Stonewylde (2012)?
the first in a series of 5. Very engaging with multiple story lines woven in.
—javichavi
I loved this book and couldn't wait to download book 2.
—KatL
I wish someone would take me away to stonewylde.
—brendon549
