A Far Wilder Magic follows the story of an alchemist and a sharpshooter who must join forces to hunt an ancient beast, and the slow burn romance that develops between the two is one of the best you’ll read this year.” - Paste Magazine “Saft has a talent for writing lush, lyrical fantasy love stories in which opposites most definitely attract. Fans of Leigh Bardugo’s original Shadow & Bone trilogy will likely enjoy this honest, evocative romance.” - Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books “Wes and Margaret’s unfolding romance is subtle and satisfying, and Saft’s prose is vivid and dryly humorous. and a lovely romance between two characters who are considered outsiders by society at large. “ sophomore novel has her signature lush prose and evocative settings, with dynamic characters. “Deeply romantic and utterly magical.” - Kirkus Reviews Vilinsky’s narration ranges from the bitter disputes between the heroes to the tenderness of their developing love.” - AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award Winner “Vilinsky offers mesmerizing performances of two odd young folks who are proving their worth to the world and each other. A delight through and through.” - Tor.com It’s about family and belonging, loneliness, and finding ones own path. Allison Saft has crafted a romantic fantasy with a genuinely swoon-worthy male lead, and the enemies to begrudging partners to lovers storyline is based on mutual respect and a real connection.
Reading this was like breaking open freshly baked bread-both comforting and complex at the same time. “Please know that what I’m about to say, I don’t say often: A Far Wilder Magic felt so original. Romantic but not romanticized, A Far Wilder Magic suggests that the true quest isn’t hunting the mythical beast, it’s finding the truth within yourself.” - NPR.org “If simmering romance between two people with their walls all the way up is your jam, then this book will win your heart. In A Far Wilder Magic, Allison Saft has written an achingly tender love story set against a deadly hunt in an atmospheric, rich fantasy world that will sweep you away. As the hunt looms closer and tensions rise, Margaret and Wes uncover dark magic that could be the key to winning the hunt - if they survive that long. She begrudgingly allows him to stay, but on one condition: he must join the hunt with her.Īlthough they make an unlikely team, they soon find themselves drawn to each other. But when Wes arrives at Welty Manor, he finds only Margaret. He’s been fired from every apprenticeship he's landed, and his last chance hinges on Master Welty taking him in. While Margaret is the best sharpshooter in town, only teams of two can register, and she needs an alchemist. Whoever is able to kill the hala will earn fame and riches, and unlock an ancient magical secret. When Margaret Welty spots the legendary hala, the last living mythical creature, she knows the Halfmoon Hunt will soon follow.
An instant New York Times and Indie bestseller
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