Will I love Sorcery and Small Magics?

Sorcery and Small Magics follows Leo and Sebastian, rivals at sorcery school until a magical accident forces them to work together. It has a unique take on magic in which people must pair up, with one person writing the spells (Leo) that the other performs (Sebastian). Leo and Sebastian are opposites, with Leo looking for fun times while Sebastian won't risk his career by goofing off. They hate each other because of their preconceived ideas. Sebastian sees Leo as wasting the opportunities he was handed, while Leo sees Sebastian as an uptight bore. The reader has insight into why each… show more.

One more queer fantasy/romance to round out my three favorites of the year! This novel has a delightful and cozy vibe, even though the monsters and magic do present a lethal danger to our protagonists. The central pairing, two magic-college students, are a proper grumpy/sunshine duo, which is a trope I love. The magic and world building were presented naturally and were easy to grasp, and I was intrigued by this world's setting. This is the first book of a series, so the romance is only barely beginning by the end of this volume, but I definitely sensed the chemistry… show more.