Something Close to Magic, Emma Mills
Something Close to Magic, Emma Mills
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Something Close to Magic

Author: Emma Mills

Narrator: Ella Lynch

Unabridged: 9 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/17/2023


Synopsis

It's not all sugar and spice at Basil's 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 doesn't dare to dream big—until 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, it's a rare skill, but Aurelie has it.

The stranger, who turns out to be a remarkably bothersome bounty hunter named Iliana, asks for Aurelie's help rescuing someone from the dangerous Underwood—which sounds suspiciously like an adventure. When the someone turns out to be Prince Hapless, the charming-but-aptly-named prince, Aurelie's 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 she's 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 apprenticeship—or her heart?

About Emma Mills

Emma Mills is the author of several young adult novels, including Foolish Heats, First & Then, and Something Close to Magic. When she is not writing, Emma can be found editing scientific manuscripts, tending to her large collection of succulents, and deep diving into various fandoms. Emma lives in St. Louis with her dog Teddy, who is best described as a big personality in a tiny package.


Reviews

Goodreads review by emma

this might have been made for me in a lab. the best way i can describe this book is it's as if foolish hearts, which is perhaps my all time favorite YA contemporary, were transformed into a quest-based goofy middle grade fantasy, perhaps my favorite made up hyperspecific subgenre. the actual Plot part......more

Rating: 4.5⭐️ This book is so good!! It was such a refreshing read, I had the best time reading it and I wish I could do it all over again. The writing was so engaging and it was the perfect mix of magic, romance and adventure. The story flew by, which just tells me that the pacing was on point. I lo......more

Goodreads review by John

This was a departure from Ms Mills previous books. I gave three of her books five stars, so I had high expectations, but unfortunately this one matches her other two as three stars. Her first venture into fantasy, which unfortunately is not entirely successful. Aurelie is a bakers apprentice, a very......more