Spells, Strings and Forgotten Things
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Breanne Randall
A witchy, modern day Pride and Prejudice meets Charmed, SPELLS, STRINGS, AND FORGOTTEN THINGS is a thrilling tale of romance, magic and sisterhood. *** 'A deliciously dark tale of sisterhood that felt richly magical' - Lucy Jane Wood, author of Rewitched 'Gorgeous, ineffably charming' - Lana Harper, author of Payback's a Witch 'The queen of small-town magic' - Sydney J. Shields, author of The Honey Witch *** From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic In the small town of Gold Springs, Calliope Petridi and her two sisters carefully guard the secret of their magic and the price they must pay to practise it: memories. Luckily, all Calliope wants to do is forget: the mother who left without a trace, the sisters from whom she feels increasingly distant, and most of all, the way the love of her life shattered her heart two years ago. But when an ancient evil awakens, the fragile thread that holds the sisters together breaks. As their magic slowly begins to fade, Calliope accidentally binds herself to the handsome leader of a rival coven infamous for their ruthless pursuit of power. Battling the sizzling chemistry with a man she can't trust, Calliope must confront painful memories of her past, dark family secrets, and ancient magic in order to protect the town and all she loves. But will she have anything left of herself? *** Readers LOVE Breanne Randall: 'This book is not just a story; it's an experience. The immersive world-building, the complex emotions, and the anticipation of what's to come make Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things a standout.' Goodreads Review, 5* 'It's truly magical to see the love between both family and found family.' Goodreads Review, 5* 'A family curse, sacrificing memories to cast spells, ancient magic? Count me in! It blends enemies-to-lovers romance with magic, exploring sisterhood bonds and so much more.' Goodreads Review, 5* 'A cosy, magical read that will leave you wishing for a bit of enchantment in your own life.' Goodreads Review, 5* Perfect for fans of: Witchy romance Small-town settings Enemies to lovers A dash of spice... Stories of sisterhood
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Author
Breanne Randall
Pages
368
Publisher
Head of Zeus
Published Date
2025-02-27
ISBN
1035912201 9781035912209
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"This was my second book from Breanna Randall and it was another magical and entertaining story with intriguing characters.
The story surrounds the three Petridi sisters, Calliope, Eurydice, and Thalia. They have Greek ancestry in case those names weren’t a dead giveaway. They are from a long line of Lightcraft witches that have had a curse put on them by Shadowcrafters where they must sacrifice a memory each time they perform magic. They are also responsible for guarding and containing an evil magic that would be devastating if unleashed. Calliope, the youngest, is the main protagonist and has a bit of a wild streak but also some deep trauma stemming from the abandonment of her mother. When her path crosses Lucien, a powerful Shadowcrafter, at the same time the evil magic they must contain starts to be unleashed she struggles between distrust and the option that he may be able to help. And, of course, attraction between the two. All of these character along with the side characters compliment each other and provide both comfort and conflict to the story.
I absolutely love a small town setting and the town in this book is small and charming. It’s pretty tight knit and has the most charming shops in town. I’d love to take a trip there just to shop. The house that the sisters live in is a setting in itself! I could read chapters of just descriptions of this house that makes me feel like I’m living in it. It has a witchy, cozy, but museum like feel to it. I envision it being like if a dark academia type of library and a witches cottage merged together.
The magic in this book has a bit of mystery to it that makes it fun to read. The pacing is steady and keeps you engaged. I found the writing well done, however, there were some small things that took me out of the story. An example, after the sisters were introduced, specifically, Eurydice, after several pages instead of calling her Eurydice she was all of a sudden called Dizzy randomly. Which makes sense as a nicknam"
Meg
