I think I like the Circle Opens quartet a little better than the Circle of Magic quartet, but they're still hovering around 3 stars for me. I just don't connect with these books the way I want to. Sandry is a great character and I'm interested in her life, but the concept of unmagic seems poorly devised and dealt with. I don't understand Sandry's powers as much as I would like to after so many books, or understand where her powers fit in comparison to other magic in the world. It feels very much like it's just being made up as it goes along.

I find myself fighting the urge to skim even though there are a number of things I do like. I like seeing Sandry as a teacher and the introduction of dance magic is cool. I love Sandry's relationship with her Uncle, who is the ruler of the country. I love seeing Sandry on her own for the first time without her friends.

It's a worthwhile series, but I do feel like I'm still waiting for it to get better.

*Tagged as both middle grade and young adult because I don't know where it fits.