Sometimes on a dreary day, there’s nothing better than escaping into a book with the perfect mix of magic and romance. Here are some titles to start with:
The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
In the city of Loisail, Nina arrives for her first season among high society, but she struggles to control her telekinetic powers which are treated as a source of shame. When she meets the well-known telekinetic performer Hector, he begins to teach her how to embrace her gifts.
Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman
This installment to the Practical Magic series goes all the way back to Maria Owens, a fierce and independent woman born in the 1600s. After having her heart broken, she grapples with her complicated relationship with love.
Enchanted Hacienda by J.C. Cervantes
After being fired and going through a breakup, Harlow returns to the family farm in Mexico, where her family cultivates magical flowers. Once there, Harlow finds connection with her community, her family’s magic and a stranger named Ben.
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
In this gothic Beauty and the Beast retelling, Opal grew up hearing about the legendary Starling House, previously owned by the mysterious author E. Starling. When Opal is hired by Arthur, the house’s last heir, she believes it’s her ticket out of town. But Opal finds herself increasingly drawn into the strange magic that surrounds the house, and Arthur.
~posted by Chris
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