For fans of Peter S. Beagle, Sacher’s adult debut is the story of a magician called to facilitate a (reluctant) princess’ marriage to a powerful king. Balancing the demands of monarchs with the passions of young lovers, the magician’s story is a fun, pseudo-classic fairy tale.
The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar, (List Price: $30, Ace, 9780593952306, August 2025)
Reviewed by Matilda McNeely, Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, Georgia