The Keeper of Magical Things
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About the book
An almost-mage discovers friendship—and maybe something more—in the unlikeliest of places in this delightfully charming novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes. Certainty Bulrush wants to be useful—to the Guild of Mages that took her in as a novice, to the little brother who depends on her, and to anyone else she can help. Unfortunately, her tepid magic hasn’t proven much use to anyone. When Certainty has the chance to earn her magehood via a seemingly straightforward assignment, she takes it. Nevermind that she’ll have to work with Mage Aurelia, the brilliant, unfairly attractive overachiever who’s managed to alienate everyone around her. The two must transport minorly magical artifacts somewhere safe: Shpelling, the dullest, least magical village around. There, they must fix up an old warehouse, separate the gossipy teapots from the kind-of-flaming swords, corral an unruly little catdragon who has tagged along, and above all, avoid complications. The Guild’s uneasy relationship with citizens is at a tipping point, and the last thing needed is a magical incident. Still, as mage and novice come to know Shpelling’s residents—and each other—they realize the Guild’s hoarded magic might do more good being shared. Friendships blossom while Certainty and Aurelia work to make Shpelling the haven it could be. But magic is fickle—add attraction and it might spell trouble.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.5 across 33 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 15% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Rankings average of 7.8. That is how 8.1 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.5 | 33 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“I really enjoyed the cozy vibe of this book, and the characters were really cute, slowly developing as the story progressed. However, at the halfway point, one of them falls madly in love with the other out of thin air, and frankly, she starts getting a bit creepy. Okay, I guess it's an insta-love that I get, but the biggest problem is that they have zero chemistry.”
“Such a sweet read about kindness, friendship, and love. What does it mean to be good enough? To be a part of community? Leong certainly makes you feel both. ”
Frequently asked
What is The Keeper of Magical Things rated?
8.1 out of 10, from 33 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is The Keeper of Magical Things worth reading?
Readers give it 8.1/10 from 33 ratings in open sources.