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Of Feathers and Thorns

By: Kit Vincent
Narrated by: James Fouhey
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After manifesting thorned magic and nearly destroying his hometown, Kieren Belltower is summoned to join the Magic Service—an institution in charge of magical affairs—and start an apprenticeship with a high-ranking magician. But instead of the mage assigned to teach him, Kieren is greeted by his haughty and annoyingly handsome senior apprentice Esten, who clearly has more important things to do than chaperone some newbie.

Their teacher has disappeared on a secret assignment, leaving Esten no instructions other than a warning not to trust a soul. But as Kieren's unruly magic proves too dangerous to leave unattended, Esten has no choice but to involve him in the matter. Together they retrace their teacher's last known mission—an investigation into the illegal use of magic and its connection to the devastating phenomenon known as the sludge, which has plagued the country for weeks.

But as Kieren and Esten grow closer, they uncover a plot that thrusts their lives into danger and threatens to shatter everything they know about magic and the world they were born into.

Set in alternative 1900s America, Of Feathers and Thorns is perfect for fans of Carry On and A Marvelous Light.

©2022 Kit Vincent (P)2022 Kit Vincent Fantasy Fiction Gaslamp Historical Literature & Fiction Magic Science Fiction & Fantasy Magic Users Wizardry

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“Packed with adventure, swoony romance, and of course, magic. This book will enchant you!” (Adriana Mather, NYT best-selling author of How to Hang a Witch)
Interesting Magic System • Diverse Characters • Creative Plot • Charming Romance • Refreshing Storytelling
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I saw this title as a suggestion on my Amazon books list. Thought I would give it a shot fell in love, I read it all in one sitting cannot wait for more.

Hoping for more!!!!!

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I meant to listen to a bit of this book and wanted to save the rest. I failed. I listened to it from one evening and into the next day. I sampled plenty of fantasy novels and most of the narrators were painfully distracting from the content. James Fouhey delivered the story masterfully. Kit’s writing was approachable while still building a world full of magic. I was rooting for the protagonists and hoping stage antagonists reaped whatever karmic Justice was owed to them—I noticed a lot of parallels between the current climate we live in, but it wasn’t distracting. This has a little bit of everything, and I’d say it’s well worth the read or listen. I’m excited to read more from Kit.

Exciting and Approachable

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Narrator did wonderfuly, the story was extremely well written and very creative. I could picture everything as it was read. I was really sad when it ended because I want more! Buuuut also very pleased with the ending. Indeed! Well done!

Excellence!

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I exclusively read gay novels and hadn’t used my audible credits for a while. When I launched the app to see what I might try, audible recommended this to me I’m guessing because it was a gay fantasy.

It was incredible! Love how this was written more as a coming of age/into one’s own and not a coming out story. Love the narrator. Love the story, Love the characters. Loved the architecture of the magic. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

this was a win … !!!

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Very satisfying and well-woven magical reality, not overly complicated and explained well through logical character interactions. The characters were lovable, unique, and had depth. The romance was sweetly developed and fit well into the overall plot. The era and location were enjoyable, and the mysteries fun to unravel. I would love to read more of them. My only peccadillo is the narrator’s voicing of Kieren, made bright and buoyant to contrast Esten, but was just too bouncy for me. It didn’t detract from the story. I could easily imagine this as a Miyazaki movie!

Unique and beautifully written

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A fun twist on magic, America and the greater world can wait to read more from this author

Fun read

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I really hope there is another book on the way. This book was refreshing in ALL THE RIGHT WAYS! There has to be a book 2! After all, there are body parts that still need to be found! <3

an excellent choice of narrator!

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This book is a master class on cultivating a rich set of diverse characters

Written so well the scenes come alive in the mind

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Great book, a little light in the world building department but still a fun read.

Great Book

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awesome one best gay theme magic hairy Potter type of story but much better.

gay hairy Potter

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