Sorcery and Stagecraft (Sorcery and Sacrifice Book 1)
Kristin L. Hamblin
Three unlikely friends must work together to save their worlds from a prophecy unleashed. While performing for her family’s troupe, sixteen-year-old Ricci accidentally discovers she can open portals. Wowing the audience with exotic scenes just might be her ticket to a home without wheels and a better life. Too bad it sets off a long-dormant prophecy foretelling the doom of everyone. When a portal opens in the fae realm and a human girl walks through, Lela’s world is thrown into chaos. She’ll never have her quiet life with the boy next door if she cannot find a way to stop Ricci and save her people. Callen is at his wit’s end brewing a potion that will satisfy his master’s quest to open portals. When the Magnificent Menowin Traveling Troupe rolls into town with rumors of a girl whose magic transports you like you’re part of the show, well, Callen has to find her. Their destinies are intertwined against an enemy they never see coming, but all of them have reasons not to trust each other. If they cannot set aside their differences and fears, the prophecy will claim more than just one world. Their choices will change the course of history. Sorcery and Stagecraft is book one in the Sorcery & Sacrifice series, a young adult clean romantic portal fantasy, perfect for fans of coming-of-age tales, deep friendships, and good triumphing over evil. Although a standalone, for the best experience, it is recommended to read the books in order of publication.
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Rating: 4✨
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Thank you to the author for the eARC opportunity. Like always, this review is voluntary & honest.
Y'all, look at me reading back-to-back romantasies. I mean, if you know me, I am screaming & screeching left & right from new adult & adult romantasies, contemporary & dark romances. But I have begun my YA girlie era! Now this book, y'all, this book was incredibly fun & a comforting read. Now, I don't mean comforting in a way that nothing stressful goes on, because IT DOES. AND IT HAD MY FLIGHT OR FIGHT MODE ACTIVATED.
Now let me start off with saying that I am a LOVER of Kristin's writing. The way she makes it easy to visualize this incredible world she has created, & makes you feel like you're fully immersed into it & are fully a part of it, is such an incredible talent. I seriously LOVE all of her work thus far & I fully believe I will continue to do so. And although it did take me more than usual to get into this one, I truly feel like it was a me thing vs it being due to the book itself because I do think all of the plot points, POVs & characters easily have you hooked.
I think my two favorites from the three main characters were Callen & Lela. I think their personalities made it incredibly easy to like & root for them. Their personalities had their differences, but their caring nature & sense of loyalty made them very similar as well. I wanted to wrap them up in the biggest hug & protect them from the whole world. Ricci on the other hand, there were moments where I liked her & others where I grew frustrated with her. Mainly because out of the three, she was the naivest. Now, because of her age & because this is a YA book, it was understandable. And I still rooted for her & her happily ever after all the way until the very end. And can I just say how INCREDIBLY ADORABLE LELA & OREN WERE? Like, if possible, I would definitely read a book only about them & their story after the events of this book. I love them with my whole heart.
As you read this book, you will experience ALL Of THE EMOTIONS. Happiness, curiosity, stress, anger & overall joy. This truly was a fun, lighthearted coming of age read & I definitely recommend it! Especially if you're a lover of the following tropes: he falls first, forbidden love, pining, forced proximity & fast-paced, YA romantasies!
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