{"product_id":"9781250623652","title":"A Far Wilder Magic","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA Far Wilder Magic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Allison Saft\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An utterly transportive read, unfolding into a world of crumbling manors and ancient forests. Allison Saft crafts a deliberate, intricate romance that will have you as unmoored as the characters.\" - Chloe Gong, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThese Violent Delights\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA romantic YA fantasy perfect for fans of Erin A. Craig and Margaret Rogerson, about two people who find themselves competing for glory - and each other's hearts – in a magical fox hunt.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Margaret Welty spots the legendary hala, the last living mythical creature, she knows the Halfmoon Hunt will soon follow. Whoever is able to kill the hala will earn fame and riches, and unlock an ancient magical secret. If Margaret wins the hunt, it may finally bring her mother home. While Margaret is the best sharpshooter in town, only teams of two can register, and she needs an alchemist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeston Winters isn’t an alchemist--yet. Fired from every apprenticeship he's landed, his last chance hinges on Master Welty taking him in. But when Wes arrives at Welty Manor, he finds only Margaret and her bloodhound Trouble. Margaret begrudgingly allows him to stay, but on one condition: he must join the hunt with her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough they make an unlikely team, Wes is in awe of the girl who has endured alone on the outskirts of a town that doesn’t want her, in this creaking house of ghosts and sorrow. And even though Wes disrupts every aspect of her life, Margaret is drawn to him. He, too, knows what it's like to be an outsider. As the hunt looms closer and tensions rise, Margaret and Wes uncover dark magic that could be the key to winning the hunt - if they survive that long. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Far Wilder Magic\u003c\/i\u003e, Allison Saft has written an achingly tender love story set against a deadly hunt in an atmospheric, rich fantasy world that will sweep you away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Innovative, romantic, and intoxicating. \u003ci\u003eA Far Wilder Magic\u003c\/i\u003e is a diamond of the YA fantasy genre, with a fresh and artfully layered world and extraordinary characters to match.\" - Amanda Foody, author of \u003ci\u003eAce of Shades\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Reading \u003ci\u003eA Far Wilder Magic\u003c\/i\u003e, I smelled the gunpowder and felt the fog creeping between the redwoods as fall brought the Halfmoon Hunt to New Albion. Saft’s second novel is a captivating story of family, alchemy, and love centered around two marginalized characters who dare to compete for their dreams in a world that has never given them a chance. The romance and the hunt kept my heart racing from beginning to end. Absolutely riveting.” - Audrey Coulthurst, author of \u003ci\u003eOf Ice and Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Innovative, romantic, and intoxicating. \u003ci\u003eA Far Wilder Magic\u003c\/i\u003e is a diamond of the YA fantasy genre, with a fresh and artfully layered world and extraordinary characters to match. This is dual narrative at its finest.\" - Amanda Foody, author of \u003ci\u003eAce of Shades\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deeply entrancing. Teeming with magic and alchemy, \u003ci\u003eA Far Wilder Magic\u003c\/i\u003e is an utterly transportive read, unfolding into a world of crumbling manors and ancient forests. Allison Saft crafts a deliberate, intricate romance that will have you as unmoored as the characters.\" - Chloe Gong, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThese Violent Delights\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With its lush 1920s-inspired world and heart-wrenchingly human characters, A FAR WILDER MAGIC will leave readers spellbound as they join Margaret and Wes on the hunt of a lifetime. Saft's detailed alchemical system and rich, lyrical prose bring this dark fantasy to life, crafting a tale of perseverance and passion that will linger with readers long after they reach the final page.\" - Aden Polydoros, author of \u003ci\u003eThe City Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tender, intimate, and atmospheric, yet written with a taut propulsion that bewitches and compels you, \u003ci\u003eA Far Wilder Magic\u003c\/i\u003e is unlike anything on the YA shelf. Wes and Margaret are by turns charming and infuriating, drawn together by a shared desire to find their home in a bewildering and forbidding world. With devastatingly gorgeous prose, intricate worldbuilding, and an utterly original plot, Saft weaves a love story that will tear you apart and then stitch you whole again.\" - Ava Reid, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Wolf \u0026amp; The Woodsman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250623652\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Wednesday Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40825933856974,"sku":"9781250623652","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_0e772737-4d84-4c8f-a4ab-dc570d431889.jpg?v=1643188548","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250623652","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}