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'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 just finished this jewel of a book and I wish I could give it ten stars or a million. I loved it. I loved it I loved it I loved it with my whole heart' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐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.'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 SpellshopReaders are falling for this magical debut:'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' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, oh wow, this has to be one of my favourite romance *and* fantasy novels EVER'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I read this book in ONE day (I never do that) and my god it has me in its grip! . . . *hyperventilates, hands shaking with excitement* You have me figuratively weeping on the floor at the slow burn of this book! (I *loved* it!)'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'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'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Leovander Loveage is a master of small magics. He can summon butterflies with a song or turn someone's hair pink by snapping his fingers. Such minor charms don't earn him much admiration from other sorcerers (or his father), but anything more elaborate always blows up in his face. Which is why Leo vowed years ago to never again write powerful magic. That is, until a mix-up involving a forbidden spell binds Leo to obey the commands of his longtime nemesis, Sebastian Grimm. Grimm is Leo's complete opposite - respected, exceptionally talented, and an absolutely insufferable curmudgeon. The only thing they agree on is that getting caught using forbidden magic would mean the end of their careers. They need a counterspell, and fast. Chasing rumors of a powerful sorcerer with a knack for undoing curses, Leo and Grimm enter the Unquiet Wood, a forest infested with murderous monsters and dangerous outlaws. To dissolve the curse, they'll have to uncover the true depths of Leo's magic, set aside their long-standing rivalry, and - much to their horror - work together. Even as an odd spark of attraction flares between them.

Zauberei und etwas MagieEin unfreiwilliges Abenteuer, ein verfluchter Zauber – und zwei Rivalen, die vielleicht mehr gemeinsam haben, als sie dachten …Leovander Loveage hat sich auf die kleinen Magien spezialisiert: eine Melodie, die Schmetterlinge herbeiruft, ein Fingerschnippen, das Haare pink färbt – harmlose, charmante Zauber, die ihm zwar wenig Respekt einbringen, dafür aber kaum schiefgehen. Denn eines hat Leo über die Jahre gelernt: Große Magie führt nur zu großem Chaos.Doch genau so ein Chaos passiert ihm nun – und das ausgerechnet mit seinem grummeligen Rivalen Sebastian Grimm. Durch ein missglücktes Zauberexperiment ist Leo nun gezwungen, Grimms Befehlen zu gehorchen. Ein Albtraum für beide, denn sie können sich kaum in einem Raum ertragen, geschweige denn zusammenarbeiten. Doch eine Lösung muss her, sonst ist ihre magische Karriere ruiniert.Ihre Suche nach einem Gegenzauber führt sie in den Unruhigen Wald, wo nicht nur uralte Magie, sondern auch allerlei seltsame und gefährliche Gestalten lauern. Doch zwischen all den Flüchen und Wundern, zwischen magischen Pannen und hitzigen Wortgefechten, beginnt etwas zu passieren, das keiner von ihnen erwartet hat …Ein warmherziger, augenzwinkernder Fantasy-Roman über Zauberei, Schicksal – und das unerwartete Knistern zwischen zwei Rivalen.