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One of the books I got for free on stuff your Kindle day, and I'm glad I picked it. The story is about 16 year old Mal, who recently moved from New York to small-town Connecticut, and doesn't really have friends at her new school. There is some racism and classism there, but I still have the impression that she could have made friends if she really wanted to.

Mal has magical powers, and when this is discovered she is invited to a boarding school for magical beings. I don't really buy her reasons for transferring - surely it's more complicated than that? Anyway, the school is interesting enough, though little happens to build suspense while she gets to know the new school, some new friends and a bit of magic. Then suddenly, everything happens very fast and with great flare.

The storyline is ok, and I liked the romantic hints. The main arch which goes into the next book is intriguing. However, I didn't really buy Mal's reasoning for ANY of her decisions. Where was the logic, or the inner turmoil? And the relationship with her thatha seemed to develop from a handshake to hugging and crying in just two meetings. As much as I support that development, it didn't feel natural.

I liked the writing-style and could definitely be interested in reading the next book too. Especially with that cliffhanger.