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Reviewed by Divine Zape for Readers' Favorite
Thaddeus and the Daemon by Louis Sauvain is the third book in the College of Sorcerers series. This well-crafted fantasy presents a setting where worlds intersect through mystical portals, ancient prophecies, and powerful sorcery. The story follows Thaddeus, a young apprentice at the Collegium Sorcerorum, who finds himself at the heart of a conflict that can destroy their world. Lives are at risk as Perditus gathers a goblin army to attack the school, and despite Thaddeus’s efforts to rally allies, time is running out. The traitorous Master unleashes the Daemon Morag to cast a devastating Stone Spell, while Thaddeus is captured and chained, forced to witness the Infernales being summoned to destroy everyone inside. He might be the only one who can save the school, and the cost will be very high. Do he and his unlikely allies have any chance?
I found Thaddeus and the Daemon to be a very imaginative tale that will appeal to fans of epic fantasies, such as the Harry Potter series. The characters are well-written, and I enjoyed the way Thaddeus is portrayed. He is a hero who, despite his flaws and self-doubt, embodies the qualities of a hero. His courage grows with each step he takes. His companions, like the Eagle daemon named Osiric, a goblin housekeeper named Lilyput, and others, are well-developed, too. Louis Sauvain explores themes of destiny, sacrifice, and the tension between knowledge and belief. The central theme is the struggle of good vs evil; in this narrative, the odds are stacked against the good side. The setting spans diverse landscapes—from a mystical college to desolate vineyards, secret caves, and coastal villages—each contributing to the atmosphere of wonder and danger. I enjoyed the crisp writing and was pulled in by the author’s superior storytelling, the impeccable characterization, and expert thematic development.
