A Sorceress and Scones

by Allie Leigh

The rumours should have been enough to send her running, but when the opportunity to study magic under the Lady Elliane presents itself, Korinne can’t say no. Even if people do think the lady sorceress has terrifying fangs, fearsome claws, and a tendency to eat hearts.

She’d planned to focus upon her studies, but life at the sorceress’s castle isn’t what she'd expected. Though she hides herself away, Elliane doesn’t live alone. There’s Arycelle, a spirited girl from beyond the valley, and Wick, a demon who seems more interested in performances and pastries than any sort of eldritch pact. Along with living shadows, poetic statues, and an opinionated stove, Korinne isn’t sure what to make of the strange world she’s stumbled into.

But when Elliane, Arycelle, and Wick learn of her feelings for Ninette—a sweet baker and her dearest friend—they decide to take responsibility for ensuring she gets a happily ever after, and Korinne finds she has much more than magic on her mind.

Genres: Fantasy, Lesbian, Queer, Cozy

218 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 1, 2024

Reviews

[R. Dawnraven · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review
A fantastic cozy fantasy debut from Allie Leigh.
If Sapphic cozy fantasies are your jam, I highly recommend picking up this one!

[Heather Hogan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah, that’s the gentleness I was looking for! A really sweet sapphic cozy fantasy. YA, I think. A very soft and lovely start to the year!

[Ricard Margienda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Innocent story bu so imbibed in beauty and magic that one can not just find dull. Well sculped characters that hide its secrets well enough to make the plot intersting even if you are used to more daring stories.
Definitely worth your time.

[Jane · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just not well written. MCs who don't seem their age, conversations that make no sense, pointless events or events with a lot of meaning that are actually very unimportant.
Nothing about this story appealed to me in the slightest, and it wasn't particularly original either.

[TrixieB · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet found family story with a mystery and unexpected evil. Loved it.

[Mirella Pryce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet, slow and cozy. I'm going to give it to my friend's kid to read. Thank you queer rep! Can't wait to see what happens next 💖

[Sarah Browe · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this cute story and all of the fantastic creatures and magic in it.

[Botond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an amazing book! I really enjoyed every single page of it. I hope we will see more of Arycelle in the future tho.

[Ana Arellano · Rating 4 out of 5]

cozy and cute