Publisher's Synopsis
Desperate to undo the curse binding them together, 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. An irresistible cosy fantasy for fans of A Marvellous Light and Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries.
Leovander Loveage is a master of small magics, content to spend his days thinking up charms that can summon butterflies or turn hair pink. That is, until a mishap with forbidden magic compels Leo to obey his longtime rival, Sebastian Grimm. Grimm is Leo's complete opposite - respected, talented and an absolutely insufferable curmudgeon. They need a counterspell, and fast.
Chasing rumours of a powerful sorcerer, Leo and Grimm enter the Unquiet Wood, a forest teeming with murderous monsters and dangerous outlaws. To break the curse, they'll have to uncover the true depths of Leo's magic, set aside their animosity and - much to their horror - work together. Even as an odd spark of attraction flares between them.
'Maiga Doocy's voice is nothing short of masterful . . . I would gladly take an arrow for either Leo or Grimm'
Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy
'I loved this book! . . . One of the best slow-burn relationships I've seen in a long time. Prepare to get deeply invested in Leovander Lovage and Sebastian Grimm.'
Melissa Caruso, author of The Last Hour Between Worlds
'A delightful story of healing, full of heart, with two flawed but irresistible heroes and a fantastic sorceress in the woods! I didn't want it to end'
Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Spellshop
Five-star reader reviews:
'This is the fastest I've devoured a book in a long time. One of the best reads of the year for me! 10/10, I miss Leo and Grimm already'
'Ughhh this was so good! How am I supposed to wait for the next one?!'
'I honestly loved this. Leo and Grimm are precious, the slow burn delicious . . . one of the strongest debuts I've read in a long time'
'I cannot believe this is a debut, it was incredible, I absolutely ate it up. The character building was just perfection, the world was beautiful. I NEED MORE'
'Wow, oh wow, this has to be one of my favourite romance *and* fantasy novels EVER'
'Excuse me a minute while I just mourn the end of this book!!! I didn't think I'd read anything as good as The House in the Cerulean Sea yet here we are with Maiga Doocy's debut novel!! What a beautiful read!'
'Love love love! This is such a fun cosy read!
'If you're in the market for the perfect cosy, character driven slowwwww burn queer romantasy, Sorcery and Small Magics is the PERFECT read. I absolutely loved it!'
'I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'
