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Sorcery and Small Magics

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From debut author Maiga Doocy comes the charming tale of an impulsive sorcerer and his curmudgeonly rival as they venture deep into a magical forest in search of a counterspell that can break the curse between them—only to discover that magic might not be the only thing pulling them together. 

Leovander Loveage is a master of small magics. He can summon butterflies with a song or turn someone’s hair pink by snapping his fingers. Though such minor charms don’t earn him much respect, anything more elaborate always blows up in his face, and so Leo vowed long ago never to use powerful magic again.

That is, until a mishap with a forbidden spell binds Leo to obey the commands of his longtime rival, Sebastian Grimm. Grimm is Leo’s complete opposite—respected, exceptionally talented, and absolutely insufferable. The only thing they can agree on is that revealing the curse between them would mean the end of their respective magical careers. They need a counterspell, and fast.

Chasing rumors of a powerful sorcerer with a knack for undoing curses, Leo and Grimm enter the Unquiet Wood, a forest infested with murderous monsters and dangerous outlaws alike. To break the curse, they will have to uncover the true depths of Leo’s magic, set aside their long-standing rivalry, and—much to their horror—work together.

Even as an odd spark of attraction flares between them.

Editions (3)

ISBN9780316576758
PublisherOrbit
Publication Date10/15/24
Pages400

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  • dancewithdemons
    dancewithdemons

    7 Followers

    4.0

    Mixed feelings

    I do have mixed feelings about this one but in the end I loved it. It follows a well known template of mm romantasy novels in my opinion. Especially in the beginning. That felt kind of tiring and frustrating to me (maybe because I've read too many of those). But once the two arrived in the forest, I was all in! I loved the monsters and honestly I could have read about them for several more chapters. I actually thought there would be more of a conclusion about their relationship by the end (I mean, we all know, right? They're such idiots!) and am now a little frustrated I have to wait to read the next book. ..which I'll certainly be doing.

    Apr 20, 2025

  • lyn.dwyn
    lyn.dwyn

    16 Followers

    5.0

    Beautifully written

    This book was such a magical and beautiful Journey. The magic system is really unique. Sadly there isn‘t an anouncement for book 2 (from 3 😭)

    Apr 5, 2025

  • yura
    yura

    107 Followers

    5.0

    Eine spannende Geschichte mit Charakteren die man ins Herz schließt und einem einzigartigem Magiesystem, das Lust auf mehr macht

    Vor Beginn des Buches hab ich mit einer netten cozy Fantasy Geschichte gerechnet, die kurzweilig aber schön ist. Und der erste Band mag durchaus in das Genre passen, doch verspricht er als Beginn einer Trilogie deutlich mehr. Die Protagonisten wachsen einem schnell ans Herz und es macht Spaß dabei zusein, während sie einander langsam näher kommen, zwischen ihrem Gezanke. Slow-burn ist immer eine Sache für sich, das es echt wirkt und spannend bleibt. Ich finde die Autorin hat, was das angeht, wirklich gute Arbeit geleistet. Und auch das Magiesystem. Die Idee das immer zwei Personen nötig sind, eine die die Sprüche schreibt und die andere die sie wirkt, ist wirklich spannend. Vor allem das es feste, veraltete Regeln zu geben scheint, die viele unzufrieden lässt. Ich kann es kaum bis zum nächsten Band erwarten. Das Buch ist im übrigen unter dem Titel „Zauberei und etwas Magie“ auf Deutsch erschienen.

    Eine spannende Geschichte mit Charakteren die man ins Herz schließt und einem einzigartigem Magiesystem, das Lust auf mehr macht

    Nov 9, 2025

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