The Codex of a Delinquent Magic Trainer is a light novel that revolves around the life of a magic trainer named Akihiro, who is known for his rebellious and delinquent nature. Set in a fantasy world where magic is a part of everyday life, the story follows Akihiro's journey as he navigates through the challenges and adventures that come with being a magic trainer. Akihiro is not your typical magic trainer. He is known for his unruly behavior, often breaking rules and causing trouble. Despite his delinquent nature, Akihiro possesses an exceptional talent for magic, making him a highly sought-after trainer. However, his rebellious attitude creates a barrier between him and his potential students, making it difficult for him to form meaningful connections.
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In a miraculous event, Minshik s ring, a ring Hansung kept after his friend s death started to glow in his dying breath and caused him to reincarnate into the past. Jim has a son who just wrote a book, and color me friggin surprised that Jim has an adult son because he does not look old enough to have an adult son.
However, his rebellious attitude creates a barrier between him and his potential students, making it difficult for him to form meaningful connections. Throughout the novel, Akihiro encounters various obstacles that test his abilities as a magic trainer. From intense magical battles to complex ethical dilemmas, Akihiro must navigate through these challenges while also addressing his own personal flaws and demons.
Like father, like son
For those of you who don’t know, I am a huge Jim Butcher fan. I love the Dresden Files and Cinder Spires and I’m trying to work my way through Codex Alera (high fantasy like that isn’t usually my cup of tea). Jim has a son who just wrote a book, and color me friggin surprised that Jim has an adult son because he does not look old enough to have an adult son.
Jim’s son is James. This will probably be confusing for a while. James J. Butcher just recently published his first urban fantasy novel, Dead Man’s Hand via Penguin Random House publishing. I bought this book because I figured if he was anything like his father, I’d love his writing too. This novel is brand spanking new, so BEWARE THE SPOILERS .
This novel is very much a first novel. Not that I’m by any means a writing expert, but I am a voracious reader. The world needs to be filled out a bit more. The writing needs to be polished a bit more. But there’s tons of potential in James’s world. Dead Man’s Hand is apparently the first in at least three books, featuring 19 year old witch Grimshaw Griswald Grimsby. That’s a hell of a name, right off the bat. And yes, witch is the term used in the books. It appears to be non-gender specific in this world.
Grimsby is a failed witch. An accident as a child left it painful for him to do complex magic. He only has a handful of tricks he can do without hurting himself. What he wanted to be, above anything else, was an Auditor. Auditors appear to be the magical cops of this world. He failed his training because he can’t do all the things Auditors are supposed to do. The book starts with him doing cheap tricks for kids birthday parties in a crappy, Chuck E Cheese style restaurant. Thanks to the person who ran him out of the Auditors training, Samantha Mansgraf, putting his name (in blood) at the scene of her death, he’s about to go on a terrible journey with someone called The Huntsman. They have to figure out who killed her and over what before Grimsby also dies.
I won’t go into too many details, as this book has only been out for about a week, but Grimsby is kind of a coward. He definitely has self esteem issues. Still, because he’s the book’s protagonist, he finds himself overcoming these things to do the right thing in the end. The Huntsman is basically a killer. Not really sure of his back story yet. He’s lost a spouse at some point not too long ago, because he’s drinking himself to death when we’re introduced to him. He’s a seasoned investigator, so this is kind of a magical buddy cop book.
I’d recommend checking it out and supporting a new author, but remember that this is James’ first ever novel. You can tell, but don’t let it put you off. This world has some real potential. Rating: B-/B. Check out this VIDEO of Jim Butcher interviewing his son James. There’s a point toward the end where Jim said that he’s read the second book and that it’s leaps better than the first one. That gives me hope that the second book will be pretty good.
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Like Loading.As the story progresses, Akihiro begins to realize the importance of perseverance, self-reflection, and the power of genuine connections. The light novel explores themes of redemption, self-discovery, and the impact of personal choices. It explores how one's past does not define them and how change is possible even for those with a rebellious nature. Akihiro's journey serves as a reminder that it is never too late to change and grow, regardless of the mistakes made in the past. The Codex of a Delinquent Magic Trainer is a captivating light novel that combines elements of fantasy, action, and character development. Through Akihiro's experiences, readers are taken on a thrilling adventure filled with magical prowess, emotional depth, and thought-provoking lessons. It is a story that showcases the transformative power of self-improvement and the potential for redemption..
Reviews for "Changing the Game: A Delinquent's Approach to Magic Training"
- Emily - 1 star
I found "Codex of a Delinquent Magic Trainer Light Novel" to be extremely disappointing. The characters were flat and lacked depth, making it difficult for me to care about their journey. The plot felt disjointed and lacking in any real direction. There was also a lot of clunky and repetitive dialogue that took away from the overall reading experience. I was hoping for an exciting and immersive fantasy story, but unfortunately, this novel fell short in every aspect.
- Michael - 2 stars
While "Codex of a Delinquent Magic Trainer Light Novel" had an intriguing concept, the execution left much to be desired. The pacing was inconsistent, with some parts dragging on while others felt rushed. The writing style was also quite dull, lacking any sort of descriptive or poetic language. Additionally, the character development was lacking, and I found it difficult to connect with or root for any of the protagonists. Overall, the novel had potential but failed to deliver on its promises.
- Sarah - 2 stars
I was really excited to read "Codex of a Delinquent Magic Trainer Light Novel" based on the unique premise, but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The story felt overly cliché and predictable, lacking any surprises or twists. The protagonist, who is supposed to be a delinquent magic trainer, was incredibly one-dimensional and lacked any complexity. The world-building was also lacking, and I found it difficult to fully immerse myself in the story. Overall, I was left feeling disappointed and unsatisfied with this novel.