"In Life's name and for Life's sake, I say that I will use the Art for nothing but the service of that Life. I will guard growth and ease pain. I will fight to preserve what grows and lives well in its own way; and I will change no object or creature unless its growth and life, or that of the system of which it is part, are threatened. To these ends, in the practice of my Art, I will put aside fear for courage, and death for life, when it is right to do so -- till Universe's end."
This is the Oath that all wizards must take... one that will change their lives, and those around them, forever. Young Wizards is an ongoing series of young adult books by fantasy/sci-fi writer Diane Duane. It is about a group of young wizards who fight dark powers and work on slowing down errantry. While also getting through school, of course. There books possibly shaped me more than any other series out there, and they are definitely worth a look. Here's why...
This series has such a colorful array of characters which somehow Duane manages to make at least 90% of them likeable. She digs deep into their different backgrounds to give each person and species his/her/its own mindset... and there are A LOT of sentient species. Wizardry is not just limited to humans. In fact, wizards can talk to practically anything. That's how their wizardry works. They understand trees, dogs, rocks, cars, and kitchen appliences to name a few. And that doesn't even cover alien species!
Young Wizards was written by a geek for geeks, and it shows. Were you the type of kid who read books all the time, even outside school? (Especially outside school?) Did you love sci-fi or comic books or any nerdy/geeky thing, despite the hardships? Are you passionate about learning things, whether or not you like school? If the answer is yes to any of these, this series was made for you. Many of the characters love to learn or love the same series we do. There are cultural references EVERYWHERE from Star Wars to Star Trek to LOTR to Sherlock to superhero comics… the DOCTOR ACTUALLY SHOWS UP ONCE, OK? IT'S AWESOME.
If you answered no to the above questions, guess what, this book may still be for you. Because the writing feels so meaningful. Duane mixes the wonder and joy of fantasy with the challenges of real life. The fight of good versus evil is not so clear cut, but instead placed in a world of grays. Some of the subjects she addresses are heavy, and sometimes it hurts, but in a good way. Things are not easy for the characters, yet you still leave filled with hope.
Quick warning: Characters die. A lot. But it’s all right because of Timeheart, and Duane is fantastic at writing character deaths.
TL;DR: READ THESE BOOKS, YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID. This series is the best thing ever and I cannot recommend it enough. Especially if you like epic fights, mythology, sci-fi, fantastic characters, ladies kicking butt, exc.
Young Wizards
I say that I will use the Art for nothing but the service of that Life. I will guard growth and ease pain. I will fight to preserve what grows and lives well in its own way; and I will change no object or creature unless its growth and life, or that of the system of which it is part, are threatened. To these ends, in the practice of my Art, I will put aside fear for courage, and death for life, when it is right to do so -- till Universe's end."
This is the Oath that all wizards must take... one that will change their lives, and those around them, forever. Young Wizards is an ongoing series of young adult books by fantasy/sci-fi writer Diane Duane. It is about a group of young wizards who fight dark powers and work on slowing down errantry. While also getting through school, of course. There books possibly shaped me more than any other series out there, and they are definitely worth a look. Here's why...
This series has such a colorful array of characters which somehow Duane manages to make at least 90% of them likeable. She digs deep into their different backgrounds to give each person and species his/her/its own mindset... and there are A LOT of sentient species. Wizardry is not just limited to humans. In fact, wizards can talk to practically anything. That's how their wizardry works. They understand trees, dogs, rocks, cars, and kitchen appliences to name a few. And that doesn't even cover alien species!
Young Wizards was written by a geek for geeks, and it shows. Were you the type of kid who read books all the time, even outside school? (Especially outside school?) Did you love sci-fi or comic books or any nerdy/geeky thing, despite the hardships? Are you passionate about learning things, whether or not you like school? If the answer is yes to any of these, this series was made for you. Many of the characters love to learn or love the same series we do. There are cultural references EVERYWHERE from Star Wars to Star Trek to LOTR to Sherlock to superhero comics… the DOCTOR ACTUALLY SHOWS UP ONCE, OK? IT'S AWESOME.
If you answered no to the above questions, guess what, this book may still be for you. Because the writing feels so meaningful. Duane mixes the wonder and joy of fantasy with the challenges of real life. The fight of good versus evil is not so clear cut, but instead placed in a world of grays. Some of the subjects she addresses are heavy, and sometimes it hurts, but in a good way. Things are not easy for the characters, yet you still leave filled with hope.
Quick warning: Characters die. A lot. But it’s all right because of Timeheart, and Duane is fantastic at writing character deaths.
TL;DR: READ THESE BOOKS, YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID. This series is the best thing ever and I cannot recommend it enough. Especially if you like epic fights, mythology, sci-fi, fantastic characters, ladies kicking butt, exc.