While I continue to understand and see the problems that some are pointing out in this series it's an area of frustration for me because you simply can't have everything in a medium be perfect in how you want it. Life doesn't work that way and every relationship is very different in what works for people. So while I'd love to see a different kind of Magda this is also one that I see regularly in the real world. The relationship between her and Kevin is shown well here overall and I definitely like seeing how she's been operating all these years to secure things for them long term while also working through the frustration and sadness of what's to come in uprooting their lives again. Similarly, I really liked seeing what we got for Kevin and Hugo and hope both parents get to do more with both kids separately and together as things with the Gracklethorns fall into place more. Read Full Review

The only drawback to this entire series is that the amount of story that has taken place before this arc started. While an astute fan should be able to catch up easily enough. It is highly worth seeking out the previous stories to find out how we got here and who these characters. If you are like me and a long time Mage fan it is great to see the return of the beloved characters. Read Full Review

I read very little of Mage in the Mid 1990's, although I was aware of it. That said as now a more mature reader, I find it very relatable, as a Father of two children myself. The tone of the book is good, and I am enjoying the dialogue. The plot is well paced, to where it is exciting and clearly building interest.I am not certain how this will grab the nostalgia of the original series. I am liking what I see so far, and as an experienced Comic Book reader am enjoying the plot set up. It is very freeing to not have set expectations for a Character to fit into, and learning how they react to circumstanced for the first time. Read Full Review