Charlie N. Holmberg was born in in Salt Lake City. She earned a bachelor's degree in English and minored in editing at Brigham Young University. Her debut novel, The Paper Magician, is the first title in her fantasy series, and is followed by the equally whimsical and enchanting The Glass Magician. When she's not writing fantasy novels, she's working as a freelance editor. A self-proclaimed Trekkie, she currently lives in Idaho with her husband and children, and hopes to someday have a dog.
“Charlie N. Holmberg does a fantastic job of making her characters
interesting and complex...The Paper Magician is my kind of story. I
love anything set in England, especially historical England, and
the pace of the story, while incredibly fast, cuts to the point and
leaves plenty of room and questions-left-unanswered for a sequel. I
appreciated that it didn’t end as a typical fluffy romance, but had
an interesting twist and what I felt was a lot of delicious
tension. Plus, the cover’s awesome.” —Devin Brooks, The
Figmentist
“Harry Potter fans will likely enjoy this story for its glimpses of
another structured magical world, and fans of Erin Morgenstern’s
The Night Circus will enjoy the whimsical romance element. The ease
of read makes this a quick getaway when compared to something
complex in terms of language like Susanna Clarke’s Jonathan Strange
& Mr. Norrell. So if you’re looking for a story with some unique
magic, romantic gestures, and the inherent darkness that
accompanies power all steeped in a yet to be fully explored magical
world, then this could be your next read.” —Amanda Lowery, Thinking
Out Loud
“Ceony displays commendable pluck facing a more experienced mage
trained in the dark arts, and Holmberg gives her a complete story
while leaving ample room for sequels…This promising debut recalls
the early work of Patricia Wrede.” —Publishers Weekly
“A fast-paced, perilous romp…The story was the perfect tempo and I
immediately fell in love with Ceony, her astute mind and quick
thinking. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!”
—CheriePie’s Book Reviews
“Stephen King once said, ‘Love is a uniquely portable magic,’ and
if so, The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg must be a kind of
love...If you can take yourself out of the real world for a little
while and imagine yourself as one learning how to be a magician,
this novel will easily become one of your favorites. With a little
bit of magic, romance, and suspense, The Paper Magician is truly a
fun and exciting summer read for anyone who needs a break from the
real world.” —The Triangle
“The plot is pretty tightly focused on Ceony and Emery, but the
glimpses I caught of this larger world were fascinating...If you
enjoy fantasy or steampunk at all, give this one a try.” —The
Introverted Reader
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