Tender, intimate, and atmospheric, yet written with a taut propulsion that bewitches and compels you, A Far Wilder Magic 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 The Wolf & The Woodsman Margaret is a Jewish-coded character, called Yu’adir in the book. Wes and his family are Banvish immigrants (kind of a fantasy version of Irish Catholic). Both experience racism and prejudice. That is just a minor part though, for me, the highlight of this book is the Halfmoon Hunt. I loved learning about it, the lore, history, dangers and watching Margaret and Wes prep for the big day. Of course it doesn't go entirely smoothly. Much like Shadow and Bone, A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft features a land consumed by anti-immigration and antisemitic thought. At its core is a tradition: a hunt for a magical beast. For anyone wanting a romantic fantasy storyline, this one is between a sharpshooter and an alchemist.” — Buzzfeed But the high tension, dangerous hunt in the woods may result with unleashing dark magic! Whether they survive from the merciless conditions of nature, could they defeat the dangerous effects of dark magic which will risk their lives?

Innovative, romantic, and intoxicating. A Far Wilder Magic 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 Ace of Shades Margaret may have ulterior motives. The Halfmoon Hunt approaches and she is desperate to participate. The winner of the hunt, the one who is able to slay the legendary Hala, the last living mythical creature, will win fame and a large sum of money. If simmering romance between two people with their walls all the way up is your jam, then this book will win your heart…When they eventually let each other in, it’s as satisfying as these things get. …Romantic but not romanticized, A Far Wilder Magic suggests that the true quest isn't hunting the mythical beast, it's finding the truth within yourself.” —NPR.org I was moved by both of their stories and how they learned to stand strong in the face of aggression; how they both sought to make changes for the better for all.I definitely saw my own insecurities in her and I’m sure more people will find hope in her journey, as I did.

What is there for her, beyond the looming wall of her mother's return. Who is she without the ache of her absence and the fear of losing her again?"

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The last of the day is bleeding out over the mountains, dribbling gutted-red light onto the yard. Once the sun sets completely, it’ll only get colder. She shivered herself sleepless for hours last night, and now everything aches like she’s been folded up in a shoebox. Procrastinating on her least favorite chore isn’t worth feeling like this again tomorrow. i think the concept of this story is cool. alchemy is always interesting and i think the different religions and how they play into the tradition of the hunt is done well. the characters are also great. both maggie and wes are strong, solid leads who have good characterisation and development. The Katharist church considers any attempt to distill the prima materia heretical, so hardly any New Albian alchemists but Evelyn conduct research on it. Creating the stone is her singular, solitary ambition. She’s spent years hunting down the few manuscripts that explain how to do it, and three months ago, she left the country to pursue another lead. But now the hala—one of the last missing pieces of her research—is here.

Drama abounds as the event nears and I had no idea where it was going or what was going to happen. I was completely head over heels for this team by that point though, I was ready to cut down the competition myself! Weston-This sweet man!! I love that Wes isn't perfect, that he is flawed and dense sometimes. But he is always trying to be better, his love for his family and his desire to fight for his people and set a balance in the system for every person to have the same opportunities and live a decent life is so inspiring but he's also not a Saint and is afflicted by vanity and impulsiveness. I loved that he struggles with those parts of himself bc we all have traits we must be self-aware of and continuously work on but most of all I love that Margaret sees all of him and accepts and loves all of him. His unconditional and total love for Maggie had my heart melting. I just love them together so much bc they complement each other so well. Normally she would’ve prepared better for the winter, but her mother’s been gone for three months now and the chores have piled up. There are windows to caulk, shingles to replace, pelts to prepare. It’d be far easier if she learned alchemy like her mother always wanted, but no matter how hungry or desperate she gets, it will never come to that.

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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, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights Oh no you don’t.” She grabs greedy fistfuls of his ears, then places a kiss on the top of his head. He cringes. Margaret can’t help smiling. Tormenting him is one of her few pleasures in life. He hardly spares her a second glance. Margaret sighs with exasperation, her breath steaming in the air. It figures she can’t compete with a scent. Once he grabs ahold of one, he won’t let it go for anything. He’s as good a hunting dog as ever, even if he’s stubborn as an ass half the time.

Margaret remembers Shabbos dinners and celebrations with her father, and longs to learn more about her heritage. Wes has been raised to believe that the hala are holy, created by God and containing part of God’s divinity, so that they should not be killed. Both their belief systems are at odds with the majority culture and religion. Saft skillfully engineers an odd pair that are forced to work together. This standalone will definitely hook readers who like a little enemies-to-friends in their romances." — Booklist Book Genre: Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Fiction, High Fantasy, Historical, Magic, Magical Realism, Romance, Young Adult, Young Adult FantasyHeart bounding, vicious hunt of one of the most dangerous, legendary, mystical creature with magical alchemy touches and slow burn- sweet romance between reserved, tough, neglected heroine and sweet, chevalier, good hearted, talented hero! I’m sold! Actually I was already sold when I saw Allison Saft’s name and this vivid cover which is definition of pure magic! Isn’t it so fabulous? Slowly, Margaret lifts her gaze to the woods. There’s nothing but darkness past the windblown tangle of her hair. Nothing but the whispering of the leaves overhead, louder and louder. Plus, though Wes definitely helps Maggie in her journey, her struggles weren’t romanticized at all. It wasn’t like he came into her life and everything was okay, but she really had to learn. She had to learn how to accept love after what she’d been through, and especially learn that she deserved it. When Weston Winters shows up on her doorstop, Margaret Welty is home alone and has been for quite some time.