A Far Wilder Magic

Books | Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Romance

4.1

(676)

Allison Saft

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAN INSTANT INDIE BESTSELLERONE OF 2022'S MOST ANTICIPATED READS: * BUZZFEED * EPIC READS * GOODREADS * THE NERD DAILY * UNITED BY POP *"An utterly transportive read, unfolding into a world of crumbling manors and ancient forests. Allison Saft crafts a deliberate, intricate romance that will have you as unmoored as the characters." —Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent DelightsA romantic YA fantasy perfect for fans of Erin A. Craig and Margaret Rogerson, about two people who find themselves competing for glory—and each other's hearts—in a magical fox hunt.When Margaret Welty spots the legendary hala, the last living mythical creature, she knows the Halfmoon Hunt will soon follow. Whoever is able to kill the hala will earn fame and riches, and unlock an ancient magical secret. While Margaret is the best sharpshooter in town, only teams of two can register, and she needs an alchemist.Weston Winters isn’t an alchemist—yet. He's been fired from every apprenticeship he's landed, and his last chance hinges on Master Welty taking him in. But when Wes arrives at Welty Manor, he finds only Margaret. She begrudgingly allows him to stay, but on one condition: he must join the hunt with her.Although they make an unlikely team, they soon find themselves drawn to each other. As the hunt looms closer and tensions rise, Margaret and Wes uncover dark magic that could be the key to winning the hunt—if they survive that long.In A Far Wilder Magic, Allison Saft has written an achingly tender love story set against a deadly hunt in an atmospheric, rich fantasy world that will sweep you away."Innovative, romantic, and intoxicating. A Far Wilder Magic is a diamond of the YA fantasy genre, with a fresh and artfully layered world and extraordinary characters to match." —Amanda Foody, author of Ace of Shades

Fantasy

Romance

Dark Fantasy

Buy now:

More Details:

Author

Allison Saft

Pages

400

Publisher

St. Martin's Publishing Group

Published Date

2022-03-08

ISBN

1250623669 9781250623669

Ratings

Google: 5

Community ReviewsSee all

"This is the kind of book that I think would have taken me weeks to get into but Jesse Villinsky's narration brought emotion and life to even the most uninteresting characters. I found the romance to be pretty realistic for teens coming into adulthood (if a little jarring at times) watching these characters and their families heal and break was beautiful. Saft did an amazing job if crafting so many immersing and intimate moments in this book. I'm excited to see what they write next!"

Lize

"9/10 Really enjoyed this one! You love the characters enough to root for them and be frustrated by them. Alchemy, hunting, family dynamics, a very useful and yet fallible heroine. "

Ruby

"This book was so intentional and beautifully written. The whole thing has the pacing of a cozy fantasy with a darker underbelly. A book that doesn't need devoured because you want to hang out in it for a while. My one complaint is that I would have loved more backstory of the different religions/types of people. But is it really a complaint if you just want more? Looking forward to reading other books by this author! "

kelsey

"It was a fast and enjoyable read. Not exactly dark and not exactly light and funny, Margaret really grew as a character and i found it very enjoyable. West felt like he sort of stayed the same for the whole thing but thats not exactly bad. I dont feel like Evelyn was properly dealt with but it did feel very real in the sense that the way that the characters interacted felt like the way someone in real life would interact if you know what I mean. I definitely recommend this book if you want something easy to read."

Sarah

"I found it a little hard to get into at first, but over all it was a good read. "

S F

Steph Fowlow

"The book has a good story line although I feel like some scenes were a bit much while the actual romance and the couple having a foundation was lacking. All in all I enjoyed the read though. It drew me in until closer to the end "

Ariel Hetz

"A Far Wilder Magic is such an insanely beautiful story. The themes of religion, persecution/discrimination, and love are thoughtfully written and combined to create an overarching comentary on the social climate during the 1900s. Maggie and Wes’ love story is such an admirable one because it is built on the foundations of trust and empathy. I love a slow burn, but they are so rarely done right. Allison Saft perfects the slow burn and avoids insta love which made this ya story feel so much more real to me. The journey Maggie goes on as well; finding her worth and realizing what real love should look and feel like, is part of what makes this story magic. I cannot wait to read more of this author’s writing!<br/><br/>Thank you to Edelweiss for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review."

A C

Alyssa Czernek

"I would give this one a 4/10. It had some good romance scenes, but most of the time I had to force myself to keep reading. It was very slow paced and I thought the main heroine was painstakingly frustrating. And the transition from them moderately disliking each other to falling in love didn’t feel very smooth or natural. I also felt the plot didn’t have much depth."

kaffy

"4/5 - It took some time for the story to take off, but once it did, it was enjoyable. Beautiful imagery, full of SAT words, but still easy to digest."