Faeries and magical creatures have long been a fascination in various mythologies and folklore across different cultures. These beings are often depicted as magical, ethereal, and possessors of mystical powers. Faeries, also known as fairies, are one of the most common types of magical creatures. They are often portrayed as small, delicate beings with butterfly-like wings and a mischievous personality. Faeries are believed to have the ability to grant wishes or bestow good fortune upon humans. Magical creatures, on the other hand, encompass a wider range of beings beyond just faeries.
Magical creatures, on the other hand, encompass a wider range of beings beyond just faeries. They can include mythical creatures like unicorns, dragons, and mermaids, as well as creatures from different cultures such as the sphinx, werewolves, and vampires. These creatures are often associated with supernatural and extraordinary abilities.
The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling – ARC Review!
Gwyn Jones is perfectly happy with her life in Graves Glen. She, her mom, and her cousin have formed a new and powerful coven; she’s running a successful witchcraft shop, Something Wicked; and she’s started mentoring some of the younger witches in town. As Halloween approaches, there’s only one problem—Llewellyn “Wells” Penhallow.
Wells has come to Graves Glen to re-establish his family’s connection to the town they founded as well as to make a new life for himself after years of being the dutiful son in Wales. When he opens up a shop of his own, Penhallow’s, just across the street from Something Wicked, he quickly learns he’s gotten more than he bargained for in going up against Gwyn.
When their professional competition leads to a very personal—and very hot—kiss, both Wells and Gwyn are determined to stay away from each other, convinced the kiss was just a magical fluke. But when a mysterious new coven of witches come to town and Gwyn’s powers begin fading, she and Wells must work together to figure out just what these new witches want and how to restore Gwyn’s magic before it’s too late.
Gwyn Jones is loving life. She has her family, her magic, her talking cat… the only thing missing is love, something she’s only recently started missing. But when Llewellyn “Wells” Penhallow comes back to town, love is the last thing on her mind. Never mind that he looks like a god, and is an insanely good magic user, but he knows how to get on Gwyn’s last nerve, and opening up a rival magic store across the street has definitely done just that. When their rivalry leads to a ‘magically induced’ and very hot kiss, they are determined to stay far away from each other, but fate has other things in mind. Something is going on with the magic in Graves Glen, and Gwyn and Wells will have to work together if they are going to work out who is trying to cause trouble and save the town they both love.
The Kiss Curse is the perfect, cozy rom-com for the spooky season. Gwyn was such a fun POV to read the story from. She absolutely rocks, her magic helps run the town and she’s quirky as heck, all of which ensured I fell a little in love with her by the end of the book. Her inner thoughts, as well as spoken ones had me laughing out loud so many times and, as someone who is the Queen of grudge holding, she absolutely does not hold back when it comes to her interactions with Llewellyn “Wells” Penhallow… Esquire. But there’s also a softness to her. She longs for the kind of relationship her cousin has, something she never envisioned herself having, but between her family, baby witches she looks over and infuriating, but gorgeous neighbour… fate has other ideas.
This may be a short and fun read, it took me under 3 hours, but Sterling doesn’t hold back when it comes to our side characters. We have her cousin, Vivi and her husband, both of which were the main characters in the first book in the series, Sam, Cait & Parker the three witches she takes under her wing and of course Wells, neighbour, tyrant and heartthrob. But, the absolute best side character, IMO, was Sir Purrcuvil, Gwyn’s talking cat who had me absolutely howling in parts. Every single one of these characters is well built, so you can’t help but love them all, but they also all help propel Gwyn’s characters progression throughout the story. Through them we see Gwyn grow up, become more at home with herself and start letting new people into her life and heart.
Lets be honest… We’re all here for the romance right? And I loved it, I really, really did, but I also I really enjoyed the mystery, magic and general atmosphere of this book. We have a new coven of Witches moving into town, as well as Gwyn’s magic slowly diminishing, something our pair think must be linked, but there is something darker at play behind Gwyn’s magic failure, something neither Gwyn of Wells saw coming. Graves Glen is the king of quaint American town I would die to live in, and I loved how the witches who reside there take full advantage of the tourists by selling ‘potions’, putting on Halloween parades, all the while practising true witchery right under their noses. I’d gone into this book having not read the first in the series, but it’s incredibly easy to get into and you absolutely don’t have to have read the first book to enjoy this one.
NOW. Now we can talk about the romance. It was peak enemies to lovers, idiots in love and filled with plenty of steamy moments. Gwyn and Wells might well claim to hate each other, but it’s another, slightly racier emotion that’s actually sparking between them. Their denial, determination to bring each other down and distrust for each other made for some hilarious moments, but my favourite scenes where when they had come to a kind of impasse, when they decided that they had to work together because it was in those moments they started to truly understand one another, their past actions, and when they truly started to care for one another.
Basically this is the perfect rom-come to read in the lead up to Halloween. It’s by no mean spooky, but has the perfect witchy vibe for the holiday. Filled with characters you will adore, a steamy and hilarious romance and set in a town I would move to in a heartbeat. I will definitely be picking up the first book in the series, and can’t wait to see what the author has in store for us next.
Gwyn had grown up in Graves Glen, but it had never occurred to her she’d actually be sent to Penhaven. Her mom was cooler than that, she’d thought, way less traditional than most witches—or moms for that matter—and Gwyn had assumed she’d end up at some normie school, drinking beer in red Solo cups and practicing magic on her own.
For example, dragons are known for their fire-breathing capabilities, while werewolves possess the ability to transform from human to wolf form. In many mythologies and fantasy works, magical creatures are often divided into different species or races, each with their own distinct characteristics and abilities. These creatures often play important roles in the narratives they appear in, sometimes serving as allies or guides to the main characters. The belief in faeries and magical creatures has persisted throughout history, with stories passed down through generations. They continue to captivate the human imagination and serve as inspiration for various forms of art, literature, and entertainment. From the enchanting tales of faeries dancing in moonlit meadows to the awe-inspiring legends of dragons guarding hidden treasures, these magical beings continue to fuel our imagination and remind us of the wonder and mystery of the world around us..
Reviews for "The Wisdom and Knowledge of Faerie Creatures"
1. John - 2/5
I found "Fa3ries and magi al creeatures" to be quite disappointing. The writing lacked depth and the plotline was predictable. The characters were one-dimensional and I struggled to connect with any of them. Additionally, the dialogue felt forced and unrealistic. Overall, I found the book to be unoriginal and lacking in creativity. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating and imaginative fantasy read.
2. Emily - 2/5
I had high hopes for "Fa3ries and magi al creeatures" but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The pacing of the story was slow, and I found myself losing interest in the plot. The world-building was also lackluster, with minimal detail and description. The main character lacked development and felt flat throughout the entire book. I was hoping for a magical and enchanting story, but I was left feeling underwhelmed. I would recommend looking elsewhere for a more engaging and captivating fantasy novel.
3. Sarah - 1/5
I couldn't even finish reading "Fa3ries and magi al creeatures" as it was simply unbearable. The writing was riddled with errors and grammatical mistakes, making it difficult to follow the story. The characters were poorly developed and their actions made little sense. The plot was disjointed and lacked coherence. I found myself constantly questioning the author's choices and struggling to stay engaged. I highly discourage anyone from wasting their time on this poorly written and poorly executed book.