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Something Close to Magic
Something Close to Magic | Emma Mills
10 posts | 2 read | 4 to read
A bakers apprentice reluctantly embarks on an adventure full of magic, new friendships, and a prince in distress in this deliciously romantic young adult fantasy thats perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Gail Carson Levine. Its not all sugar and spice at Basils Bakery, where seventeen-year-old Aurelie is an overworked, underappreciated apprentice. Still, the job offers stability, which no-nonsense Aurelie values highly, so she keeps her head down and doesnt dare to dream biguntil a stranger walks in and hands her a set of Seeking stones. In a country where Seeking was old-fashioned even before magic went out of style, its a rare skill, but Aurelie has it. The stranger, who turns out to be a remarkably bothersome bounty hunter named Iliana, asks for Aurelies help rescuing someone from the dangerous Underwoodwhich sounds suspiciously like an adventure. When the someone turns out to be Prince Hapless, the charming-but-aptly-named prince, Aurelies careful life is upended. Suddenly, she finds herself on a quest filled with magic portals, a troll older than many trees (and a few rocks), and dangerous palace intrigue. Even more dangerous are the feelings shes starting to have for Hapless. The more time Aurelie spends with him, the less she can stand the thought of going back to her solitary but dependable life at the bakery. Must she choose between losing her apprenticeshipor her heart?
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gossamerchild
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This was so sweet. YA romantsy that isn't overkill on the romance, or violence. I loved it and hope it's going to be a series. Highly recommended!

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Lovelylottereader
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This book was a lot more emotional than I was expecting (granted it might be because I‘m currently sick and sniffing constantly already🫠). It was mostly due to the characters, because they were the aspect of this book that I enjoyed the most. I could relate to the characters, laugh with them and generally appreciate the way they were written. The book also brought lots of humour which was a great touch.
3.75⭐️

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Lovelylottereader

“You shouldn‘t have to be less.”

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Lovelylottereader

“You have an open heart.”

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Lovelylottereader

“There‘s more than one kind of love, you know,” Hapless said. “We don‘t have to love her in the same way in order to both love her.”

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Lovelylottereader

“Why would you say that? Why would you tempt fate?”
“Fate has no power over me.”

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Lovelylottereader
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I‘m not a romantic.
Are you certain?

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Lovelylottereader

“There‘s beauty in permanence, too, isn‘t there?”
“You mean…buildings and monuments and such?”
“I suppose. Though those sorts of things can still fall.”
“What‘s something truly permanent then? Love?”

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“I may in fact be the worst magic scholar who ever existed.”
Aurelie smiled a little. “Well. At least you exist.”

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TheAromaofBooks
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I haven't been able to participate in this event before, so I'm excited for #CampLitsy23 !! Not sure if I will be able to read all six books, but I will try to jump in for at least a couple of them. Here are my nominations!!

@megabooks @squirrelbrain @barbarabb

BarbaraBB Thanks for joining and nominating! We'll keep you posted on the longlist, which we'll share next week! 2y
squirrelbrain Ooh a Camp newbie- hope you enjoy! 2y
Cinfhen It‘s the best summer program 😁 2y
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Ruthiella Great list and all new to me! I definitely want to try Megan Miranda! 😃 2y
TheAromaofBooks @Ruthiella - I've enjoyed, although not been mind-blown, but a couple of her other books 😁 2y
willaful Could someone explain camp litsy to me? 2y
TheAromaofBooks @willaful - Here is a post from one of the hosts of the challenge - https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2576980 - with a bit of explanation, and they should be able to answer your questions as well!! 2y
Larkken The kasie west looks super cute. Love it when a romance has a bunch of dogs! 2y
TheAromaofBooks @Larkken - I know!! I love that cover!! 2y
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