Hey Bookdragons! Today I'm helping spread the word about Katie McGarry's newest release, her adult fantasy debut, A WICKED AND BEAUTIFUL GARDEN!! I had the opportunity to read an ARC of this book and it was amazing!
Title: A Wicked and Beautiful Garden
Series: Witches of the Island Book 1
Author: Katie McGarry
Genre: Adult Fantasy
Release Date: May 5, 2021 from Katie McGarry LLC
Format: eBook, Paperback
Page Count: 308 Pages
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About the Book:
Twenty-eight year-old Cassie Strega can’t escape fate.
All she wants is to live a normal, quiet life delivering the babies in her small town. But when she discovers she comes from a lineage of witches, her life becomes extraordinary—in the gravely dangerous type of way.
Then, she’s reunited with her first love.
Orion, the sultry Fae warrior who broke her heart years before, is searching for a baby. Not just any baby, but the queen of the Fae who will one day lead them in their final battle against the demons determined to rule the world. The same baby who has been calling to Cassie for help in her dreams.
Fighting the intense attraction of their former blood bond, Cassie and Orion work together to find the child. But when the heartbreak that nearly destroyed Cassie nine years before looms once more, she’ll have to decide whether getting involved in the supernatural war is worth losing everything, including her life.
My Review:
I've always found Katie McGarry's YA contemporary romance books bingeable and her fantasy debut does not disappoint.
I immediately liked Cassie. She's a strong, smart character who is so good at helping others. I was able to really connect with the character because I was raised by my grandmother and she passed away last year, so I could kind of understand why it was hard to talk about her grandmother, even if the other characters didn't understand.
Then there is Orion. *Swoon* Seriously, this guy oozes sex appeal and the tension between the two throughout the book was palpable. Their relationship is the ultimate slow-burn dance, the I-shouldn't-want-you-but-I-do trope.
9 years ago, Cassie was in an "accident" and believed Orion died in that accident now he's back and very much alive. But Cassie isn't that lovesick puppy she was at 19 and she isn't about to just fall at Orion's feet. Orion is searching for a baby, the future Queen of the Fae that will tip the scale of the battle between Fae and Demons forever - and he believes Cassie can help him find the baby.
Cassie has been dreaming about a baby for a while now. The child needs help and is reaching out to her. And when the world wakes up and realizes witches are real (and that Cassie is one) and a new, dark wave of witch hunts become the norm Cassie has no choice but to go with Orion.
As Cassie and Orion search for the baby, twists and turns linger right around the corner drawing you deeper and deeper into the story. I read this book in 3 days and couldn't put it down.
This book is perfect for urban fantasy/fantasy-crossover readers. It keeps you guessing what is going to happen next and just when you think you know, something else happens to throw you off and the ending leaves you dying for the next book.
My Rating:
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
5 of 5 Stars!
About the Author:
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