Another month, another book of the month. October’s selection is a book both me and Anna are looking forward to, the kind of book that seems as though it’ll feel like a big warm hug. And, really, aren’t we all searching for a book like that deep down?
Related: Don’t forget all releases can be found in our monthly lists here.
Tidesong
Wendy Xu
Rep: lesbian aunts
Release date: 16th November 2021
Sophie is a young witch whose mother and grandmother pressure her to attend the Royal Magic Academy–the best magic school in the realm–even though her magic is shaky at best. To train for her entrance exams, Sophie is sent to relatives she’s never met.
Cousin Sage and Great-Aunt Lan seem more interested in giving Sophie chores than in teaching her magic. Frustrated, Sophie attempts magic on her own, but the spell goes wrong, and she accidentally entangles her magic with the magic of a young water dragon named Lir.
Lir is trapped on land and can’t remember where he came from. Even so, he’s everything Sophie isn’t–beloved by Sophie’s family and skilled at magic. With his help, Sophie might just ace her entrance exams, but that means standing in the way of Lir’s attempts to regain his memories. Sophie knows what she’s doing is wrong, but without Lir’s help, can she prove herself?
You might like this if…
…you enjoy Studio Ghibli films.
…you’re looking for graphic novels to read.
…you want a low-stakes fantasy that feels just like a warm hug.
Order via Blackwell’s (link to come when site back up)
