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Floodmouth: home of vampires, mages, reliable public transportation… and student loans. For Jen Perkins — a non-mage human with a PhD in magic theory — working as an evidence technician for the Federal Bureau of Magic Enforcement provides a much-needed paycheck. Sure, the petty politics are irritating, but at least…

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T.M. Baumgartner is my favorite cozy fantasy writer and this new series starting with Theoretical Magic was another lovely addition to my library. Theoretical Magic was fast-paced urban fantasy with characters I really loved. The plot is solid, fraught with danger and kept me guessing. The character growth and world-building were excellent. It's twisty, fun and has those great touches of humor. Realistic relationships whether it's with co-workers, the boss, or even the potential love interest.

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