Sorcery and Small Magics

By: Maiga Doocy

Narrated by: Ciaran Saward

From debut author Maiga Doocy comes the charming tale of an impulsive sorcerer and his curmudgeonly rival as they venture deep into a magical forest in search of a counterspell that can break the curse between them—only to discover that magic might not be the only thing pulling them together.

Leovander Loveage is a master of small magics. He can summon butterflies with a song or turn someone’s hair pink by snapping his fingers. Though such minor charms don’t earn him much respect, anything more elaborate always blows up in his face, and so Leo vowed long ago never to use powerful magic again.

That is, until a mishap with a forbidden spell binds Leo to obey the commands of his longtime rival, Sebastian Grimm. Grimm is Leo’s complete opposite—respected, exceptionally talented, and absolutely insufferable. The only thing they can agree on is that revealing the curse between them would mean the end of their respective magical careers. They need a counterspell, and fast.

Chasing rumors of a powerful sorcerer with a knack for undoing curses, Leo and Grimm enter the Unquiet Wood, a forest infested with murderous monsters and dangerous outlaws alike. To break the curse, they will have to uncover the true depths of Leo’s magic, set aside their long-standing rivalry, and—much to their horror—work together.

Even as an odd spark of attraction flares between them.

©2024 Maiga Doocy (P)2024 Orbit

Critic reviews

"With a vibrantly imagined world and characters that leap off the page, Sorcery and Small Magics positively sparkles with wit and charm. It's a light-hearted tale of friendship, forgiveness, magic and love. Much like Doocy's opposites-attract heroes, Leo and Grimm, this book sings, leaving you spellbound and wanting more."—Julie Leong, author of The Teller of Small Fortunes

"Sorcery and Small Magics smoulders like spell-paper, set aflame by its singular enchanted setting, a spirited violin soundtrack and plenty of charming chaos. The hesitant care that Leo and Grimm show each other as they work to dispel a genuinely terrifying curse is heart-warming."—Sylve Cathrall, author of A Letter to the Luminous Deep

"As sparkling and delicious as enchanted champagne, Sorcery and Small Magics is full of wit, joy and real heart. I loved it!"—Stephanie Burgis, author of Scales and Sensibility

11/10

This is the best narrator of any book I’ve ever heard. The story was so cozy and magical and so easily brought to life by how the narrator read it. Literally cannot wait for the next one !!

Nice pallet cleanser

This book is a nice, humorous and sweet book. I read romance mostly and read the reviews and read that this was a slow burn (which it is) romance, but at the end (spoiler) it sort of leaves it open ended. Did Grimm fall in love with Loveage or didnt he? Pretty sure he had but they don't say for sure. This is not an intense adventure story which is nice after just reading a dark or heavy war/violence filled book. I look forward to more books in this series and author.

Very creative

The book is engaging, well-written, and imaginative. The narration is pleasant and clear. Cairan performs a variety of distinct voices that fit the characters. I hope that other books will follow.

Whimsy, sassy, perfect narration

I was smitten with this story and the characters before the end of the first chapter. It is whimsical and sassy, but also quietly romantic and touching. Cozy yet somehow also adventurous. The audio narration is perfection, especially the character representation. The narrator’s delivery of many of Leo’s lines had me laughing out loud. I couldn’t help but think through the whole thing what a fantastic TV series this would be.

I LOVED! The narrator and the characters r peek

THIS WAS EVERYTHING! the performance is supper good like I need more from this man bro! all the characters get their own voice and feel distinct but also are written so well. Everyone has their own life they lived and has their own background effecting their actions and you can see the glimpses of it throughout! I am very excited to see where the second book goes because the boys are not rly together but also at a good place and the world is very vast and interesting so I wouldn’t mind a different POV!!

Great narration

story flowed well. characters complimented each other as they worked through their differences. each carried a different burden and through time developed trust and understanding.

Extremely Engaging

This story pulls the reader in from the first page. The world is intriguing and the characters believable. The reader added to the story with his interpretation. The only thing I’m bummed about is having to wait for the next installment.

Delightfully Charming

Out the gate Ciaran Saward narrated this brilliantly. Maiga Doocy’s skillful world building brought a whole world of magic to life. She wove a story so delightful to read that I literally didn’t want to put it down. The slowest of slow burns of romance, my absolute favorite kind, had me cheerfully waiting for Leo and Grimm to evolve into who they were meant to be as characters. Charming, open and sometimes a little funny, Doocy brought a whole world to color with magic and music and complexity of being human.

She navigated grief, longing and frustration beautifully. Cannot wait to see where her writing goes next.

Fantastic

Just what I needed. Ciaran is also fantastic his voices of the characters were spot on I could listen to him read to me always.

I'm hooked!

A fantastic story with magic, adventure, and a playful threat of romance 😉❤️
I cannot wait for the next one!