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The Killing Spell Paperback – July 6, 2019

by Shane Ulrrein (Author)
3.3 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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Edward Peach is a fourteen-year-old wizard who receives a letter that he has been accepted into the prestigious Prymoutekhny Wizards Academy for Boys, in the faraway land of Aradia. His parents are overjoyed, but he feels reluctant to leave his family, friends, and his comfy cottage in the English coastal village of Manley. As term begins, Edward adjusts to life in his new school, dealing with bullies, strict teachers, and challenging wizardry classes. He is almost ready to give up when he falls in love with a charismatic, privileged boy—and talented wizard—named Mr. Andreas. Prymoutekhny is a school that has still not opened up to same-sex attraction, so he must keep his feelings secret. Soon, Edward and the impressive boy realize their deep attraction for each other. This causes immediate controversy in the school, as they are the first two boys from feuding houses to come together—especially in a school where house rivalry can end in murder.He is then put to the ultimate test as he must risk being with the boy he loves even at the cost of his own life!
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    234 pages
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    English
  3. Publication date
    July 6, 2019
  4. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.53 x 8 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1078445893
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1078445894
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (July 6, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 234 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1078445893
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1078445894
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.53 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.3 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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Shane Ulrrein

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Shane Ulrrein is a life-long storyteller and first-time LGBT author currently living in Orange County, California, USA, who one day dreams of leaving his home in sunny Southern California for the wet, dreary weather of England.

Mr. Ulrrein has a Bachelor of Arts degree in music composition in California State University, Fullerton and is a proud member of the LGBT community. In his spare time, Mr. Ulrrein likes to draw, read, and write music that he hopes someday will be heard in all the great concert halls in the world.

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  • charneen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2019
    This was a unique completely different take on Harry Potter in a very indirect way.

    It was very well written and I just adored the characters and the way the author portrayed them.

    The story line was also compelling and just completely drew me.
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  • Jason S. Wrench
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fun Alternative Gay Alternative to Wizarding School
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2021
    I want to thank the author and publisher for the opportunity to read <i>The Killing Spell</i> by Shane Ulrrein. I am grateful for this opportunity, but the following review is completely mine.

    I really wanted to like this book, but I found it a bit average and sadly more lackluster than I had hoped. This book is not the first to take the tropes well established by the Harry Potter franchise and adapt them for a queer audience. At least the author doesn't pretend that Harry Potter has not influenced him and includes jokes about Dumbledore and Gandalf as a blatant "wink-wink" to the reading audience. I don't mind the inside acknowledgment, but I wish there was a bit more originality within the world-building.

    For example, the courses the young protagonist takes at the wizarding school are awfully familiar to the ones at Hogwarts (including defense against the dark arts). I understand this to an extent, but I do wish there had been just a bit more originality in here. Also, instead of four houses, there are three houses and are based primarily on social strata. The character, even though he is on a full-ride scholarship, is placed in the mid-SES house (manticore). If you're going to take on a book like Harry Potter, you really need to be very inventive and think outside the box. Sadly, Ulrrein didn't achieve this.

    Now, that's not to say the entire book doesn't have its merits. The focus of this book is between Edward Peach and a posh Alpha House (the top SES kids) kid named Mr. Andreas (his first name is cursed). The romance is cute and innocent. Other than some kissing and sleeping in bed with each other (no funny business happens though), the relationship is pure and innocent. This is not a steamy romance, which is great and age-appropriate for the intended middle-grade audience.

    Notice, I do think this book is middle-grade. I don't know if this was the intended audience, but I think the writing and level of depth of the characters puts it lower than modern YA literature.

    One thing I found very interesting about this novel (especially when compared to the Harry Potter series) is how much class plays into the story. Essentially, the posh Alpha House rules the school. In fact, the school has some pretty disturbing habits (from bullying to teacher-sanctioned murder). And the faculty on staff all bow down to the former alumni members of Alpha House and don't make waves for fear of getting killed themselves. This part I find interesting and crazy disturbing on so many levels. Like, why would any parent in good conscience knowingly send their kids to a school where outright murder of one's peers is accepted? I don't care how good the school is, the education won't do you any good if you're not alive to graduate. In fact, one student tries to buck the class system and ends up being killed. And while everyone suspects what happened, no one does anything about it. But I digress...

    Overall, I found the book enjoyable. I think the book has its faults, but I think middle-grade kids will enjoy the story. And just like the Harry Potter books, this one sets itself up for a series of sequels. I hope the series can grow in depth and maturity if it continues.
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  • Joscelyn Smith
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2019
    A young man goes to wizard school, has this storyline been done before...yes and does it ever get old...nope. I seriously enjoyed this author's take on this much loved trope. Edward had no intention of going to this prestigious school his parents were pressuring him to attend but when your reflection starts making demands...well it's probable a good idea to listen. All in all a very enjoyable read, I'm going to be on the lookout for more from this author.

    *I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*
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  • Hans Hirschi
    4.0 out of 5 stars A fresh new take on a popular genre.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019
    This is an interesting take on the "kid goes to wizard school" with being LGBT a natural and integral part, both of the plot and character development without being too much in your face. It simply is, which is refreshing in a day and age where YA and youth novels still primarily focus on coming out.

    Readers will quickly be familiar with the "universe" as it's carefully placed within the established wizardry canon with nods and bows to other well-known series. I've quite enjoyed reading it and could've finished it in one setting had 'life' not interfered. If you like reading YA or youth novels, or if you have kids who enjoy the genre, I do recommend you give this a chance.
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  • alias11
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good premise, disappointing delivery
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2021
    For a book labeled by Amazon as a children's book, with a 14-year old protagonist, this book had a disturbingly nonchalant view of murder and authority-sanctioned bullying. The structure of the school encouraged the older students to torment the younger ones, and the victims had no one to take their side or protect them. It seemed a bit too dark for that age-group target.

    For older audiences, including older teens and adults, the premise and themes of the story might be engaging, but there was too much telling and not enough showing to maintain interest. There was not enough world-building or explanation of the system of magic for me. In short, the author has a good premise and plot here, but I think they need to choose their target audience and then adjust the story and delivery accordingly.

    I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
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  • LAS Reviewer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good Reading
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2019
    Every boarding school has its own set of rules. This school might have some of the most unique rules of them all!

    Not all of Edward’s experiences at his new school were positive ones. Some of the best passages were the ones that talked about the bullying he went through and the different techniques he tried to deal with that. I appreciated the fact that this wasn’t something that he solved in the first chapter. It was an ongoing problem that the author took seriously and obviously worked hard to explore in a very realistic fashion.

    This book spent a great deal of time telling the audience what was happening instead of showing it to us. Everything from the personalities of the characters to the descriptions of life at the Prymoutekhny Wizards Academy for Boys was affected by this issue. I adored the premise, but I had a lot of trouble getting into the storyline because of how hard it was to imagine what it would be like to experience that world for myself.

    The romantic subplot was nicely written. I liked both of the characters who were involved in it, and thought they’d make great boyfriends for each other. It was also nice to see them get to know each other for a while before any hint of flirtation happened. Based on what the narrator told me about their personalities, this seemed like it would be the most logical thing for them to do.

    I’d recommend The Killing Spell to anyone who likes the idea of attending a magical boarding school.

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