Book Review - Chase Tinker and the House of Magic - ***** (Five Stars)

1/30/14

Chase Tinker and the House of Magic by Malia Ann Haberman
Book Review by Sarah Kaider 
9/30/12

FIVE STARS!  Photo courtesy of Sprinkles On Top Studios

Malia Ann Haberman is a woman of pure talent and genius.  I read the entire story, Chase Tinker and the House of Magic, in one day and refused to put it down. 

Author Malia Ann Haberman

If you are unfamiliar with the story, it is about a young boy, named Chase, and his younger brother, Andy, who have to deal with coming into strange new powers without the support of their magical father. He's gone missing.  So when the boys finally share their lack of knowledge about their powers with one another, they were surprised to find their grandfather, who was supposed to be dead, at their door.  They go with him back to the magical home that belongs to the Tinker family, and wondrous things happen as they gain knowledge about their family heritage, powers, and things they weren't supposed to hear. 

*Psssst*.... Isn't this cover beautiful?  

Everything quickly starts to go downhill after their arrival, forcing the boys and their cousin, Janie, and the housekeeper's daughter, Persephone, to attempt to find their way through the mess of things.

Not only was Haberman's book amazing to read, it was amazing to see.  I don't mean that there were pictures or videos, nor that the structure was beautiful to look at (though it was structurally flawless); just that she used a great deal of imagery and description that I felt like I was there with Chase and Andy and Janie and Persephone as they roamed the magical home filled with rooms of bizarre powers.

Chase Tinker develops throughout the story in such a "magical" way.  It was fun to watch him change from a neglected boy who steals food to a mature young man who is learning how to control his powers.  I could not wait for the next book to watch Chase develop, and, hopefully, to see where he is going with Persephone.  I don't usually ship people, but those two would be adorable together.  

AND THAT ENDING: I was left on such a cliffhanger and an unexpected twist.   My mind was screaming for minutes on end --- in a good way.   I sat on my bed for about 30 minutes thinking, "I have to wait how long?"  (Luckily for you all, the next installment is already out!)

Well, who does?

Though this series is meant to be for tweens and teens, Haberman does a great job writing the story in such a way that persons of all ages can enjoy. 

photo courtesy of oxbowliving.com

You can find her books on Amazon and B&N.  Links are at the bottom of the post.

Now I'm off to re-read Chase Tinker and the House of Secrets (book #2)!  The review for that book will be up soon.  



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Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Chase-Tinker-House-Magic-ebook/dp/B008XOY6AU/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1378588987&sr=1-1&keywords=chase+tinker+and+the+house+of+magic