Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine.
This week’s Can’t-Wait offering – A Muddle of Magic – Book 2 of the Fledgling Magic series by Alexandra Rushe
#portal fantasy #adventure #feisty heroine #magical monsters
What’s a nice Southern girl doing in a place like this?
Whisked from humdrum Alabama to the fantastical land of Tandara by a mage who won’t take no for an answer, Raine Stewart finds herself tangled in a muddle of magic. A Dark Wizard is out for her blood, a demonic golem has orders to dispatch her . . . and she stinks at magic. Being a wizard, even a baby wizard, is harder than Raine thought.
Raine and her companions find sanctuary amongst the famed warriors of the snow-capped nation of Finlara, and Raine is reunited with her dear friend, the frost giant Tiny Bartog. In short order, she unearths a magic mirror, a dread curse, and a tragic, ill-fated love affair.
Safety, however, is an illusion. The dreaded Magog’s Eye is still missing, and war looms. It seems an entire world hangs in the balance, waiting to see whether Raine will be able to harness her magic. But with a little help from her friends, she’ll survive . . . she hopes.
This one is great fun, with lots of magical creatures and Raine’s happy knack for making friends keeps her alive in this vibrant, fascinating but lethal world where she has made a very powerful enemy. I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure and will be reviewing it in due course.
Sounds fun and I love that title font!
Here is my Wednesday Post. Happy Hump Day!
Sassy x
Yes… it was that title font that drew me to this one, Sassy – I can’t lie…
This sounds like fun, I’m looking forward to your review😁
It was great fun and certainly enlivened a long train journey, Tammy.
I love books with magical creatures. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
Thank you, Barb – if you have a weakness for magical creatures of all types, then this is defintely one to track down.
This could be a good series for me. I hope you enjoy this one, Sarah. I’ll be sure to go check out the author.
I really enjoyed this one, Laura – and if you enjoy a vivid world with plenty of magical monsters, then this is one worth tracking down.
This sounds like such an exciting story. I can’t wait to read your review for it!
I enjoyed this one, Suzanne:)
The blurb sounds so charming! Will look forward to your review, Sarah!
Actually, there is a real charm to this book, even though it’s full of adventures, mayhem and well-written monsters…
When I read about a book like this that is second in a series, I have two minds. I want to go back to read the first in the series, or do I have time to go back and read the first in the series. This one sounds like I want to.
I didn’t get hold of the first book in the series, but I think I would have got more out of this one if I had, Carla.
I will have to see if I can get the first one, otherwise, I will just start with this one.
I’ve just looked it up on Amazon – it’s available as an ebook and at a very reasonable price:)
Good to know, thanks Sarah.
Good to know, thanks Sarah. In fact it is available on Kindle Unlimited and I just started a free trial. Woo Hoo.
Fabulous! I look forward to hearing what you think of it:))
Well now you have me wanting to try the series. Awesome find!
It’s great fun, especially if you are into portal fantasy, Kimberly:)
Oh, this sure sounds TERRIFIC!! And I think that’s a really nice cover, too!! Well, I’m adding it to my already “bulging” Goodreads shelves! LOL. I ADORE F&SF!!!!! YAAAAAY!!!
Thanks for sharing this gem!! Thanks as well for commenting on my own CWW post!! HUGS!!! ❤ ❤ ❤ 🙂 🙂 🙂
You’re very welcome, Maria:)). Have a lovely weekendx
Thank you for the recommendation, Sarah! I really like the sound of this one. I am glad you liked it and look forward to reading it myself!
I look forward to hearing what you make of it, Wendy – it’s great fun:)
I look forward to your review 😀
Lynn
Thank you, Lynn:). It was great fun!
Oooooh, how much fund does this sound?! I hope you enjoy it when you read it!
I’ve already had the pleasure and it was great fun:)
Hi, Sarah! Thanks for the shout out on Muddle! This story is dear to my heart, and I am excited about the upcoming release. Thrilled you enjoyed Raine’s adventures.
You are very welcome, Alexandra – I shall be reviewing this one nearer the release date. I throughly enjoyed it:)
That means more than I can say! Thanks again so much!
You’re very welcome!