Magic or Madness

Synopsis of Magic or Madness

«Magic or Madness» is the young adult fantasy novel by Justine Larbalestier, published by Razorbill in paperback (271 pages, in English).

Reason Cansino has spent fifteen years hiding in rural Australia with her mother, convinced that her grandmother Esmerelda practises dark magic. When her mother is hospitalised, Reason moves to Sydney with Esmerelda. There she discovers that magic exists and that she is magical too, a secret that takes her from Australia to New York.

First instalment of the Magic or Madness trilogy; winner of the Andre Norton Award. The chapters alternate the voices of several characters.

Novel aimed at young readers from around twelve years old, especially fans of urban fantasy and self-discovery plots.