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.
FairyLoot pick for October 2024, “Forbidden Spells”. Featuring:
- An exclusive cover with colourway change
- Reversible dust jacket by Dri
- Character foil on the hardcover by Dri
- Character art on the endpapers by Dri
- Digitally sprayed edges by Victoria Alyesa
- An annotated bonus chapter
- An author letter with digital signature
- ISBN13 9780356524290
- Publish Date October 2024 (first published 15 October 2024)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Orbit
- Edition FairyLoot Exclusive
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 384
- Language English
- Special Exclusive Design Sprayed Edges