Od Magic, Patricia A. McKillip
Od Magic, Patricia A. McKillip
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Od Magic

Author: Patricia A. McKillip

Narrator: Gabrielle de Cuir

Unabridged: 11 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/27/2009

Synopsis

Magic unbound was suspect, dangerous. Therefore it was not permitted anywhere in Numis. The wizards of Numis, like its nobles, were subject to the laws of the land. All power ultimately belonged to the king. The wizard of Od, now nearly mythical herself, accepted all these rules once upon a time—but no longer.Brenden Vetch has a gift. With an innate sense he cannot explain to himself or describe to others, he is able to connect to the agricultural world, nurturing gardens to flourish and instinctively knowing the healing properties each plant and herb has to offer. But Brenden's gift isolates him from his community, until the day he receives a personal invitation from the wizard Od. She needs a gardener for her school in the great city of Kelior, where every potential wizard must be trained to serve the Kingdom of Numis.For decades, the rulers of Numis have controlled the school, believing they can contain the power within it. They punish any wizard who dares defy the law. But unknown to the reigning monarchy is the power possessed by the school's new gardener, a power even Brenden isn't fully aware of and which is the true reason Od recruited him.

About Patricia A. McKillip

Patricia A. McKillip is a winner of the World Fantasy Award and the author of numerous novels. She lives in Oregon.

About Gabrielle de Cuir

Gabrielle de Cuir, award-winning narrator, has narrated over three hundred titles and specializes in fantasy, humor, and titles requiring extensive foreign language and accent skills. She was a cowinner of the Audie Award for best narration in 2011 and a three-time finalist for the Audie and has garnered six AudioFile Earphones Awards. Her “velvet touch” as an actor’s director has earned her a special place in the audiobook world as the foremost producer for bestselling authors and celebrities.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Eilonwy on July 28, 2016

I'm not sure I can come up with a capsule description for this book. It started out really well, introducing Brenden, a young man who has suffered a terrible series of losses in the past two or so years, leaving him isolated and adrift. But he has a talent with plants and healing, and one day a woma......more

Goodreads review by Brittany on January 13, 2009

McKillip is a pleasure to read. She writes these little books that are more like fairy tales than they are anything else. They are finely drawn, beautifully detailed, perfect stories that make you think of the beautiful miniatures of another era. She borrows themes from old fairy tales and weaves th......more

Goodreads review by Althea on September 05, 2012

McKillip is one of my most favorite authors. I find myself hoarding her books, waiting for the perfect time to read them - because I know they're going to be perfect. (I know this makes no sense, and I will likely die with wonderful books unread due to this horrible tendency.) McKillip's books remind......more

Goodreads review by Beth on December 08, 2018

Od Magic starts off appealingly as the titular Od, a mysterious and magical giantess surrounded by animals, appears before an isolated young man named Brenden to recruit him to be the gardener at the magic school in the royal city of Kelior. There Brenden finds a weird plant in the greenhouse that n......more

Goodreads review by Ali on January 26, 2024

Among the ordinary things......more

Quotes

“McKillip shines in her presentation of the characters, the city of Kelior, and in her depiction of what magic really means. The varied districts of Kelior, including the mysterious Twilight Quarter, are nearly tangible, rich in sensory heft.” Washington Post

“A terrific fantasy tale starring a delightful protagonist, a vile villain, and an assortment of eccentric supporting characters, including the mysterious wonderful Wizard of Od. The story line grips…mesmerizes readers until the final spell is spun.” Midwest Book Review

“McKillip demonstrates once again her exquisite grasp of the fantasist’s craft…An otherworldly delight.” Publishers Weekly

“Gabrielle de Cuir has a light touch with this narration. She maintains the undercurrent of tension…[and] reflects a fondness for the young princess who is to be betrothed.” AudioFile

“With lyrical prose, well-limned characterizations, vibrant action, a sense of the wonder of magic, and a generous dollop of romance, this is a story that will bind readers in its spell.” Booklist

“Lyrically told, the novel evokes an enchanting atmosphere and thoughtful tone.” Kliatt

“More enchantments and wonders from McKillip.” Kirkus Reviews

“[Od’s] enigmatic appearance and demeanor…and her lyrical, poetic mode of speech elevate the few scenes in which she appears into high art. The magic itself as it manifests in the novel is similarly strange and delightful…Gabrielle de Cuir’s narration of Od Magic captures the playful essence of the novel’s best passages. Her performance of Od’s dialogue chimes in the ears like a tinkling stream, and she carries the emotions and idiosyncracies of the other female characters comfortably as well.” SFFAudio.com

Awards

  • World Fantasy Award Nominee
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