Forged by Magic by Jenna Wolfhart Series: Falling for Fables #1
on July 11, 2023
Genres: Fantasy
Pages: 394
Format: Hardcover
Source: Library
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A heartwarming, feel-good fantasy romance…with a helping of spice and only a pinch of danger.
Trapped in a tower by the emperor who conquered her homeland, Daella yearns for an escape. But as one of the few half-orcs left in the world, she knows she’ll never be free, much less find her own happily ever after.
Destiny takes an unexpected turn when the emperor offers her a deal. To earn her freedom, she must journey to the mysterious Isles of Fable and track down wielders of outlawed dragon magic. Eager to seize her chance, Daella agrees.
When a brutal storm tosses her ship off course, she washes up on the wrong island—right at the feet of Rivelin, a gruff but handsome elven blacksmith, who seems more likely to stab her than help her. To her surprise, he offers her shelter until the next ship passes through in six weeks’ time.
Daella soon realizes he’s hiding something big. It could be the very magic she’s been tasked to hunt down—the key to her long-awaited freedom. But as they bicker over the flames of his forge, her heart kindles with something she’s never felt before.
When his secrets finally come to light, Daella must decide what’s more her freedom from the wicked crown or the desires of her heart.
Forged by Magic is a complete, stand-alone fantasy romance novel set in the whimsical world of Falling for Fables.
my thoughts:
Forged by Magic is my first foray into the cozy fantasy genre and it will not be my last. While low stakes compared to the high fantasy genre, I never found myself bored.
Rivelin and Daella had immediate chemistry and I couldn’t help rooting for them. Rivelin is a grumpy and reclusive elf with a protective side regarding his village. Daella is a half-orc who is a little rough around the edges but very easy to like. Together, they somehow balanced each other out and brought out the best in each other.
The secondary characters were entertaining though quite one-dimensional. It was very much a case of introducing the characters that would be getting their own stories in later books in the series.
The story was fun, if a bit predictable. The world and setting were well-built without being overdone. The writing was basic but in no way bad. It was a little steamier than expected but that was not a drawback for me.
Overall, Forged by Magic is a highly enjoyable cozy fantasy full of romance, magic, and characters you won’t easily forget.
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