Post from the Gods of Jade and Shadow forum
I should not have read other posts in the forum before reading this book. What kind of crazy story is this going to be? 😭😭😭
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Gods of Jade and Shadow
Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Post from the Sorcery and Small Magics (The Wildersongs Trilogy, #1) forum
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Surprisingly delightful little gem. I picked it up during my visit to Scotland, expecting some fluffy filler cosy fantasy and then suddenly boom feelings. The magic system is gorgeous, creative, and described in a way that makes you want to immerse yourself in it. The characters actually grow (I know, shocking), and the romance? Soft boy-loves-boy excellence with just enough yearning to activate the serotonin receptors.
The pacing dances dangerously close to “just one more chapter at 2 AM”, and the forced proximity trope is used responsibly and ethically addictive. There’s also a sprinkle of academy vibes, because apparently I’m incapable of resisting that environment like a moth to an academic lamp.
Can’t wait for the next part, mostly because I need closure, emotional fulfilment, and probably more trauma bonding between the boys.
Reasons to read:
10/10 would let this book ruin my sleep schedule again.
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Hell Bent (Alex Stern, #2)
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Post from the Sorcery and Small Magics (The Wildersongs Trilogy, #1) forum
Post from the Sorcery and Small Magics (The Wildersongs Trilogy, #1) forum
Loving the characters so far. The emotional damage potential is immaculate. Shipping hard. Leo’s clearly on a self-destruct speedrun -> relatable content. Honestly, surprised this hasn’t blown up on BookTok yet.
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Sorcery and Small Magics (The Wildersongs Trilogy, #1)
Maiga Doocy
Post from the Legends & Lattes (Legends & Lattes, #1) forum
I don’t know why, but I was hesitant to pick this book up. Still, as I was about to embark on an autumn trip to Scotland, I thought there was no better time for a cosy fantasy read like this. And boy, was I in for a treat.
The main characters are absolutely delightful, and I really appreciated the wide variety of magical beings and the intriguing magic system. The first half of the book had me hooked like it was literally caffeine, I couldn’t put it down.
But then came the second half, and it turned out to be super predictable. I was honestly quite disappointed; it left a bit of a bitter aftertaste. Such a strong start and such a weak finish. I probably won’t be picking up the second book.
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Blue Sisters
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Post from the Death's Obsession forum
Sooo that was something. The idea behind it is very strong, but the execution is lacking. Appreciate the healing process and the names in this book. The sexual scenes seemed to be written by a teenager writing fanfic for the first time. Can’t say I would recommend this one, but hey, if you have nothing else to do, you can pock this up 💁🏼♀️