The fact that Skin Hunger is the first book in a series called A Resurrection of Magic should be a big hint that magic and the supernatural are major topics. Oddly, though, we don't actually see that much magic in action: Sadima's ability to share the thoughts of animals is pretty subtle and often flies under the radar, while the wizards that Hahp is stuck with at the academy don't do a whole lot of flashy magic. Seeing as we live in a world where there's zero magic though, any magic happening at all is kind of a big deal.
Oh—and this magic isn't all about pulling bunnies out of hats, either. Nope, its consequences can be downright grim and gory.
Questions About The Supernatural
- Do you think what Sadima does with animals can really be considered supernatural? Or is there another category that'd be a better fit?
- What would you do with the Patyàv Stone if you had access to it and could use it?
- Why do you think Hahp and the other boys must learn the meditation and breathing techniques before learning any real magic?
- Why is Franklin so intent on helping Somiss restore magic to the world?
Chew on This
Given that the wizards in Hahp's time are such jerks, it would be better to live in a world without magic than to have those wizards around.
Magic in Skin Hunger is like technology in our world: only the rich can afford it.