Sorcery and Small Magics - bookrastinating.com

Paperback, 400 pages

English language

Published Oct. 15, 2024 by Orbit.

ISBN:: 978-0-316-57675-8

Desperate to undo the curse binding them to each other, an impulsive sorcerer and his curmudgeonly rival venture deep into a magical forest in search of a counterspell—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. Such minor charms don’t earn him much admiration from other sorcerers (or his father), but anything more elaborate always blows up in his face. Which is why Leo vowed years ago to never again write powerful magic.

That is, until a mix-up involving a forbidden spell binds Leo to obey the commands of his longtime nemesis, Sebastian Grimm. Grimm is Leo’s complete opposite—respected, exceptionally talented, and an absolutely insufferable curmudgeon. The only thing they agree on is that getting caught using forbidden …

Desperate to undo the curse binding them to each other, an impulsive sorcerer and his curmudgeonly rival venture deep into a magical forest in search of a counterspell—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. Such minor charms don’t earn him much admiration from other sorcerers (or his father), but anything more elaborate always blows up in his face. Which is why Leo vowed years ago to never again write powerful magic.

That is, until a mix-up involving a forbidden spell binds Leo to obey the commands of his longtime nemesis, Sebastian Grimm. Grimm is Leo’s complete opposite—respected, exceptionally talented, and an absolutely insufferable curmudgeon. The only thing they agree on is that getting caught using forbidden magic would mean the end of their careers. They need a counterspell, and fast. But Grimm casts spells, he doesn’t undo them, and Leo doesn’t mess with powerful magic.

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 dissolve the curse, they’ll 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.

5 editions

nasamuffin, book enjoyer reviewed Sorcery and Small Magics by Maiga Doocy (The Wildersongs Trilogy, #1)

What a tender, precious book

5 stars

And with pansexual representation, to boot! My only disappointment here is that there isn't another book, yet. I'd like the next one please.

Warning: this is a bell pepper. It's a bell pepper with all the seeds removed. It's a burn so slow that it's underground and has been burning for 50 years and the town around it had to be evacuated.

BUT, it's also a precious book about honesty and forgiveness - both to yourself! - that I will definitely recommend over and over. Although, I might wait to recommend it until there are more books in the series, because holy shit I was not ready for it to be over.

And with pansexual representation, to boot! My only disappointment here is that there isn't another book, yet. I'd like the next one please.

Warning: this is a bell pepper. It's a bell pepper with all the seeds removed. It's a burn so slow that it's underground and has been burning for 50 years and the town around it had to be evacuated.

BUT, it's also a precious book about honesty and forgiveness - both to yourself! - that I will definitely recommend over and over. Although, I might wait to recommend it until there are more books in the series, because holy shit I was not ready for it to be over.