Seventeen-year-old Maggie Welty has lived her entire life on the outskirts of Wickdon, a town that has never fully welcomed or accepted her. Her mother Evelyn Welty (an alchemist) left town months earlier on a research trip, leaving Maggie alone to look after the old gothic manor they inhabit, with only an aging bloodhound named Trouble for company. Maggie has no idea when or if her mother might return.

Wes Winters has been fired from every alchemist apprenticeship he has ever had but has the highest of hopes that Evelyn Welty might be willing to give him a chance. When Wes arrives at Welty Manor to find Maggie alone and in need of an alchemist she can trust to partner with for the legendary Halfmoon Hunt, what happens next seems fated by a much higher power.

It has been quite some time since I was able to delight in such a thrilling, gothic romance. So I welcomed a chance to immerse myself entirely, to escape to a world filled with alchemy, mythical creatures, charismatic characters, a cracking adventure and a tantalising romance – exactly what A Far Wilder Magic delivers.

Allison Saft is extraordinarily skilled at crafting characters and storylines that make it impossible to put her books down, and A Far Wilder Magic is no exception. Expeditious and exciting, Saft has woven a tender and enthralling romance that will thrill and delight readers who enjoy Sarah J. Maas, Laini Taylor and V. E. Schwab. For ages 14+.

Tye Cattanach is from Readings Kids