Of course, there’s the romance, which was another happy surprise. Paired with Tamsin, they make the perfect duo. On the other hand, Wren couldn’t be more different: innocent to the point of being naïve and yet willing to do whatever it takes to keep those she loves safe.
After a while, it’s hard not to like her at least a little bit. But then she can also be vulnerable and afraid, even if she doesn’t show it outwardly. The only way she can feel love is by stealing it from others, causing her to make some of the most despicable deals imaginable. She’s tricky, impatient and heartless - literally. Besides, since the girls’ personalities were complete opposites, there was never a dull moment between the two: an important factor, considering they’re together for more than 80% of the novel.įrom the get-go, it’s easy to despise Tamsin. Sure, their motivations aren’t wholly original, but Tooley adds a spin here and there to keep things fresh. To start, I was happy to find that Wren and Tamsin are compelling, fairly three-dimensional characters who held my attention throughout the book. Featuring witches, a world crouched under the shadow of impending doom and a gay enemies-to-lovers romance arc (kind of), what’s not to love? Regardless, I was thrilled as ever when I saw Sweet & Bitter Magic pop up a few weeks ago. Either that, or I’ve just been looking in the wrong places. Of course, love bargains are a tricky thing, and these two have a long, perilous journey ahead of them - that is, if they don’t kill each other first…Īs progressive as the young adult genre has become, especially with contemporary novels, it still feels like fantasy LGBTQ+ storylines are a rare sight. To save him, Wren proposes a bargain: if Tamsin will help her catch the dark witch responsible for creating the plague, then Wren will give Tamsin her love for her father. When a magical plague ravages the queendom, Wren’s father falls victim. Sources are required to train with the Coven as soon as they discover their abilities, but Wren - the only caretaker to her ailing father - has spent her life hiding her secret.
Wren is a source - a rare kind of person who is made of magic, despite being unable to use it herself. The only way she can get those feelings back - even for just a little while - is to steal love from others. But after committing the worst magical sin, she’s exiled by the ruling Coven and cursed with the inability to love. Tamsin is the most powerful witch of her generation. No matter how much I wanted to, I found it hard to fall in love with Sweet & Bitter Magic.
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