The Taming of Adam by Jason Hubbard

In a world where magic is as common as cars and toasters, there is bound to be some talented miscreants who like using magic for mischief. Someone like Adam Taylor, a passive-aggressive loner who views the world through a fog-covered lens. He prefers his own company and only wants to learn the magic arts to become powerful ... but when he is threatened by the beautiful "lady in the mirror," he must gain strength through love and friendship to overcome her. Or die trying.