The Magicians' Guild is a great read for those who enjoy magic, adventure, and coming of age stories. The main character, Sonea, is relatable and inspiring as she discovers her own magical abilities and fights against a corrupt system. Trudi Canavan's world-building is captivating, and her magical system is sophisticated and fascinating. This book is the first in a trilogy, and readers will be eager to read the next installment.

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The old magician paused. ‘If this young woman is a natural, we should expect her to be more powerful than our average novice, possibly even more powerful than the average magician.’Each year, the magicians of Imardin gather together to purge the city streets of vagrants and miscreants. Masters of the disciplines of magic, they know that no ordinary lowlife can oppose them. But their protective shield is not as imprenetrable as they think.Sonea, angry, frustrated and outraged by the treatment of her family and friends, throws a stone at the shield, putting all her rage behind it. She is amazed when it sails unrestricted through the barrier and knocks a magician unconscious.The Guild’s worst fear has been realised. There is an untrained magician loose in Imardin who must be found before her uncontrolled powers can destroy herself and the city.

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