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Title	:	Magus Of Stonewylde (Stonewylde #1)
Author	:	Kit Berry
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 320 pages
Published	:	October 1st 2005 by Moongazy Publishing
Categories	:	Fantasy. Young Adult. Fiction. Religion. Paganism

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I honestly don’t know how to review Magus of Stonewylde. I know it is one of the self-publishing phenomena that has now garnered a traditional publishing deal. I know that many people rate the Stonewylde series incredibly highly (of which Magus of Stonewylde is the first). There were many favourable aspects of the book for me, but a lot of it simply didn’t work in my opinion.

I will say that Kit Berry writes with great skill and warmth. Despite my issues with Magus of Stonewylde, I still had an enjoyable reading experience and looked forward to when I could pick up the novel. The simplicity and grace of the prose is a great strength.

Berry also clearly has respect for the English countryside. Where her descriptions of the flora and fauna dominated, I felt all my scepticism receding and thoroughly enjoyed the read.

I also want to remark on the characterisation. Sylvie is a sweet and passionate young girl; Yul is an incredibly well-drawn protagonist for whom I felt an enormous sympathy; and, in the form of Magus, we have a wonderfully sinister individual who professes to have the best interests of his people at heart (much like Mayor Prentiss from the Chaos Walking trilogy by Patrick Ness).

My issues stemmed with certain aspects of the plot. First of all, I think that the Stonewylde series would have succeeded thoroughly as a YA fantasy, rather than as some odd mish-mash of contemporary and mysticism. If the community of Stonewylde had been a place from a fantasy world, I would have had no issues whatsoever. I found it very difficult to reconcile the idea of this remote community with our modern day. There were glaring references to the Internet and computers in a place where a feudal system is still in place; I did not like this.

I also disliked the contrived manner in which Sylvie is brought to Stonewylde. Her mother, Miranda, is presented as a clever individual, and yet succumbs in a naive fashion to the blandishments of a man she has never met before. She gives up every aspect of her ordinary life and the access to doctors on the words of someone who tells her that her daughter might be okay by moving to the countryside. I’m afraid my scepticism abounded at this point.

Miranda, herself, is one of my issues. SO frustrating! I guess this could be equated to good writing on the part of Berry, if it is intended, but it damaged my reading experience. Miranda seems so strong and capable, but then becomes this lovelorn woman whenever Magus is around – despite his cold treatment of her, and his use of her as a broodmare to bear his children. I never appreciate doormats in my reading.

Speaking of the broodmare aspect – ye gods! This book was just FULL of inappropriate sexual references. The idea that these Villager women were being used by the Hallfolk to bear their children. Sure, it was presented in the form of pagan ceremonies, but it made me feel enormously uncomfortable. As did the fact that everyone seemed fixated on menstruation. Oh, and don’t get me started on the fact that Miranda was raped to bear Sylvie – this was referenced casually and never brought up again. I sincerely hope that this is explored in a later novel, otherwise Berry is just using it for sensationalism, which is appalling.

This last point might be very much a personal problem, but Berry also uses the word ‘moongazy’ a lot, which I find incredibly cutesy, and I ended up gritting my teeth every time it was referenced. This might just be me, however!

Altogether, I found myself reading avidly, but at times not being entirely sure why, hence my very mixed-up review. I definitely think that Kit Berry has talent as a storyteller, but the Stonewylde series requires just TOO much suspension of disbelief for my liking. D’you know the problem? I liked it *just* enough that I want to read the second book in the series, but I suspect I shall find the same irritating issues with plot in that one! Worth reading in terms of writing skill, and to judge whether this self-published author should have been picked up by Orion.

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Original Title:	Magus of Stonewylde
ISBN:	095514390X (ISBN13: 9780955143908)
Edition Language:	English
Series:	Stonewylde #1
Characters:	Sylvie, Yul

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I honestly dont know how to review Magus of Stonewylde. I know it is one of the self-publishing phenomena that has now garnered a traditional publishing deal. I know that many people rate the Stonewylde series incredibly highly (of which Magus of Stonewylde is the first). There were many favourable aspects of the book for me, but a lot of it simply didnt work in my opinion.I will say that Kit Berry writes with great skill and warmth. Despite my issues with Magus of Stonewylde, I still had an

Previously printed as a self-publish book in 2005, this story fits in well with current YA genres.Stonewylde is a gated manorial village in Dorset on the south coast of England. Sylvie and her mother move there to help cure Sylvie of her allergies to towns and 'normal' living, and she meets Yul, a villager, who always seems to be in trouble. However, Magus, the Lord of the Manor, forbids their association, and the story is about how Sylvie and Yul persevere in their friendship.Stonewylde, its

Death to cliffhanger endings!Wow. This book was really good. There was a level of emotion infused within the writing that bordered on uncomfortable. The number of issues tackled in this series is amazing, especially in how none of them come off as trite. Each of the characters has a distinct personality, from the main characters to the passing villagers. These personalities all try to work with the others but in the end the vast differences are only more apparent.Issues:The idea of a clean life



This is the second time I've read this book. It's a fast and easy read, but very enjoyable and absorbing. As a Pagan, I love the description of Stonewyld and the idea of a special place set aside from the outside world. But as with all communities there is always one individual who holds all the power. The Magus facade begins to slip as you read on and his dark side begins to show. His character is well written.....he's clearly powerful but not likeable. I thought the book was aimed more at the

The book Magus of Stonewylde is written by Kit Berry. I bought this book because the cover caught my attention. Cover The cover shows you a mysterious place in nature. A shadowy boy and a raven are also visible on the front of the book. The cover made me really curious about the story. It gave me a mysterious and magical feeling. After reading the book I do understand the cover a little bit more. You will get to know the meaning of the raven and the meaning of the magical place that is visible

Recommended to me by a friend, and was on my to-read list forever until I finally got around to getting a copy.I enjoyed reading this a lot. It helps that I have a soft spot for Dorset and stories about magic and folklore, plus a healthy dislike for big, smelly cities!Reading about Sylvie's illness, living in a city and her 'rescue' to be brought to the peaceful countryside that seems a world apart is really well described and shows the contrast between the two places. Magus seems quite friendly