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Sorcery and Small Magics

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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... Read More
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Sorcery and Small Magics

An irresistible cosy fantasy for fans of A Marvellous Light and Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries. 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.

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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 Spellshop

Readers 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'

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'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!)'

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'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'

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'I cannot believe this is a debut, it was incredible, I absolutely ate it up. The cha

Series: The Wildersongs Trilogy

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356524009

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Maiga Doocy (she/they) is a fantasy writer from Connecticut. She lives in a house where the people are outnumbered by cats, has a serious tea habit, and loves sad songs. She likes to write stories that are full of bittersweet longing and as much unexplainable magic as she can get away with and her short fiction has appeared in Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine, Fireside, and The Dark.

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