Sorcery and Small Magics

Leo Loveage is a talented—but accident-prone—Scriver who specializes in minor charms because grand magic always backfires. When a forbidden spell misfires, he becomes cursed to obey his rival, Sebastian Grimm, an aloof Caster he can hardly stand. Together they must venture into the perilous Unquiet Wood to seek a counterspell—and, in the process, unravel years of rivalry and misjudgment. With clever world-building, witty banter, and a slow-burn romance blooming amid monster-filled forests, this debut fantasy enchants with warmth, humor, and heart.

~ Included for its cozy yet emotionally rich portrayal of queer slow-burn romance, its lyrical yet grounded magical world-building, and the way it balances lighthearted adventure with heartfelt growth. ~