A Matter of Magic by Patricia Wrede

There are two books in this volume: Mairelon the Magician and The Magician's Ward. They follow the story of Kim who has been raised in the streets of London and trained to be a thief. She is hired to steal something from a magician but he catches her and invites her to join him. This is when her life begins to change.

This was a charming pair of books that I enjoyed reading. They were quick to get through and the main characters were very likeable. They're set in Regency England but the setting doesn't feel as prominent as it does in some Regency books. In fact, these stories are simpler than many--definitely in the Young Adult realm. Still, they are engaging, squeaky clean and fun to read.