The first book in the series gave me a sort of Harry Potter feel and is set in modern-day London as ruled by magicians. Unlike Harry Potter, commoners are aware of the magic surrounding them but are completely unable to control it, so the government is composed solely of powerful magicians who summon demons to do their bidding. The Bartimaeus Trilogy is told alternately from the view of Nathaniel, a 12-year-old magician's apprentice, and Bartimaeus, a middle-level djinni summoned by Nathaniel to steal the Amulet of Samarkand from one of society's most revered magicians. Ambitious Nathaniel is more powerful than even his master knows and is fueled by his desire for vengeance. Bartimaeus just wants to be left alone, but is bound to Nathaniel until his mission is complete. The two must rely only on each other as they become entangled in a dangerous web of theft, murder, and conspiracy, and ultimately face powers neither can imagine. I enjoyed the originality of the book and Bartimaeus's sarcastic humor, and I look forward to continuing the series.
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