The Mapmakers by Tamzin Merchant
When Cordelia Hatmaker helped stop Lord Whitloof from causing a war, she thought things would be a breeze. Instead, she’s left with the mystery of the hidden map she’s recently discovered in her father’s telescope. Then she finds herself the newest addition to the Mapmakers, a discovery she’s forced to keep secret, leaving her with yet another mystery on her hands. Just when things are at its hardest, it’s up to Cordelia to get the Maker families to work together or face letting Lord Whitloof destroy magic.
I absolutely loved the first book, so I was very excited when I got to start the second installment. Like before, we follow Cordelia on her adventures in friendship, family, and magic as the youngest Hatmaker. Now she has her new sister, Sam, at her back along with her best friend. I love that the Hatmaker family accepted Sam as one of their own and took her under their wings. As new sisters, the pair discover that magic is all around them and inside everyone, including Sam herself.
When Lord Whitloof escapes and tries to destroy magic all around, it’s up to Cordelia, Sam, Goose, and the rest of the youngest members of Makers to put their heads together and defeat him. The adventures that Cordelia and company go on is so much fun to follow and demonstrates that everyone is strong and that there’s strength in numbers. I also love that we got to learn more about other Makers along with how deep magic really runs through the world. It was really exciting when Cordelia came across the Mapmakers, which led me to wonder how many Makers are members of more than one Maker family or group.
I love that this series is all about family, friends, and working together. While it is a fantasy series with real magic alive and well in the world it’s set in, it teaches readers that magic is everywhere. In fact, a little bit of magic can be found in each reader, which is a great message for the target audience. I also love that it shows that family isn’t always blood, and that family bonds can be just as strong even if you aren’t blood related to each other. All in all, I loved the book and I am looking forward to seeing what else the author publishes in the future.
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