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An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson

An Enchantment of Ravens

One of our readers pointed me towards An Enchantment of Ravens. In this book, a human painter uses the power of human creativity to save her Fey lover (who can shapeshift into a horse or a raven) and fight the Alder King. With art. Dear Bitches, it’s like you know me. The heroine, Isobel, lives in the town of Whimsy, where it is always summer and the Fair folk come into town to trade for … Continue reading An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson

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Something Close to Magic

Something Close to Magic

A baker’s apprentice reluctantly embarks on an adventure full of magic, new friendships, and a prince in distress in this deliciously romantic young adult fantasy that’s perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Gail Carson Levine. It’s not all sugar and spice at Basil’s Bakery, where seventeen-year-old Aurelie is an overworked, underappreciated apprentice. Still, the job offers stability, which no-nonsense Aurelie values highly, so she keeps her head down and doesn’t dare to dream big—until … Continue reading Something Close to Magic

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Flowerheart

Flowerheart

Perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Tamora Pierce, this standalone YA debut is a stunning cottagecore fantasy romance about a girl with powerful and violent magic, which she must learn to control—or lose everything she loves. Clara’s magic has always been wild. But it’s never been dangerous. Then a simple touch causes poisonous flowers to bloom in her father’s chest. The only way to heal him is to cast an extremely difficult spell that … Continue reading Flowerheart

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A Winter’s Promise

A Winter’s Promise

Lose yourself in the fantastic world of the arks and in the company of unforgettable characters in this French runaway hit, Christelle Dabos’ The Mirror Visitor quartet. Plain-spoken, headstrong Ophelia cares little about appearances. Her ability to read the past of objects is unmatched in all of Anima and, what’s more, she possesses the ability to travel through mirrors, a skill passed down to her from previous generations. Her idyllic life is disrupted, however, when … Continue reading A Winter’s Promise

Whatcha Reading? August 2019 Edition, Part One

Illustration of magic opened book covered with grass trees and waterfall surround by ocean. Fantasy world, imaginary view. Book, tree of life concept. Original beautiful screen saver

We’re reading so many books this month and our discussion is full of good book noises! Shana: I just finished Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore , which I loved. Thank goodness for Claudia’s timely recommendation when I needed a book for a long flight. I was planning on reading Hollywood Homicide next —not the truly terrible Harrison Ford movie from 2003—this is a mystery about a Black crime-solving actress in L.A. But the … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? August 2019 Edition, Part One

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Shatter the Sky

Shatter the Sky

A determined young woman sets out to rescue her kidnapped girlfriend by stealing a dragon from the corrupt emperor in this stunning fantasy debut that’s perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson, Rae Carson, and Rachel Hartman. Raised among the ruins of a conquered mountain nation, Maren dreams only of sharing a quiet life with her girlfriend Kaia—until the day Kaia is abducted by the Aurati, prophetic agents of the emperor, and forced to join their … Continue reading Shatter the Sky