When 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. While Margaret is the best sharpshooter in town, only teams of two can register, and she needs an alchemist.
Weston Winters isn’t an alchemist—yet. He’s been fired from every apprenticeship he's landed, and his last chance hinges on Master Welty taking him in. But when Wes arrives at Welty Manor, he finds only Margaret. She begrudgingly allows him to stay, but on one condition: he must join the hunt with her.
Although they make an unlikely team, they soon find themselves drawn to each other. 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.
Animal death and injury (the dog lives!)
Antisemitism
Nationalism and xenophobia
PTSD
Neglect and emotional abuse by a parent
Mentions of parental death
Graphic descriptions of blood and wounds
Australia: Hachette Children’s Group
Brazil: Alta Books
Canada: St. Martin’s
Czechia: Albatros
France: Bragelonne
Mexico: Planeta
New Zealand: Hachette Children’s Group
Poland: Kobiece
Romania: Trei
Russia: Eksmo
Turkey: Nemesis
United Kingdom: Hachette Children’s Group
“Please know that what I’m about to say, I don’t say often: A Far Wilder Magic felt so original. Reading this was like breaking open freshly baked bread—both comforting and complex at the same time. Allison Saft has crafted a romantic fantasy with a genuinely swoon-worthy male lead, and the enemies to begrudging partners to lovers storyline is based on mutual respect and a real connection. It’s about family and belonging, loneliness, and finding ones own path. A delight through and through.”
— Tor.com
“Saft has a talent for writing lush, lyrical fantasy love stories in which opposites most definitely attract. A Far Wilder Magic follows the story of an alchemist and a sharpshooter who must join forces to hunt an ancient beast, and the slow burn romance that develops between the two is one of the best you’ll read this year.”
— Paste Magazine
“Allison Saft’s writing drips with color and paints a world so real you feel like you can touch it. A thrilling adventure full of magic and danger reminiscent of Fullmetal Alchemist, A Far Wilder Magic is a story you won’t put down.”
— Marielle Orff, Towne Book Center & Café, for the Indie Next List
“Deeply entrancing. Teeming with magic and alchemy, A Far Wilder Magic 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, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
“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, New York Times bestselling author of Ace of Shades and All Of Us Villains
“Tender, intimate, and atmospheric, A Far Wilder Magic is unlike anything on the YA shelf. 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, internationally bestselling author of The Wolf and The Woodsman
“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 Of Fire and Stars
“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, award-winning author of The City Beautiful
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Allison Saft is the #1 New York Times, Sunday Times, and USA Today bestselling author of A Dark and Drowning Tide, A Fragile Enchantment, and other romantic fantasy novels. After receiving her MA in English Literature from Tulane University, she moved from the Gulf Coast to the West Coast, where she spends her time practicing aerial silks. She lives with her partner and an Italian greyhound named Marzipan.
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