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The Seller of Secrets
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Expected 21 Apr 26Inspired by historical Florence, Italy, and based on legends of the Renaissance-era Medici family, The Seller of Secrets is a YA romantasy novel with a sensory and elemental–based magic system.
On the mystical island of Bardia, Bell Asbury’s sister is dying. A girl with an extraordinary but volatile gift for fusing magical elixirs, Bell was eleven when she accidentally struck her sister, Roza, with a magic that left her with an incurable illness. Six years later, she overhears her sister’s fiancé buying illicit ingredients for a brainwashing elixir. Alarmed and infuriated, Bell tries to end the engagement, but Roza's fiancé is from a noble house, the sisters’ father is in debt, and their mother is eager to have a connection to a powerful family.
Desperate to find a cure for Roza’s disease and an antidote to the brainwashing elixir, Bell uncovers a tangled web of secrets that leads to a man called the Seller of Secrets and his plot to use the brainwashing elixir to force the entire island to obey him. Bell alone can create an antidote, but her experiments risk the sanity of those she loves.
Rian, an infuriatingly handsome spy, offers to help her defeat the Seller of Secrets. Although she knows Rian is a master of deception, Bell can’t stop herself from falling for him. But with so many things changing in her life, Bell doesn’t know who she can trust and who is working to control her gift.
On the mystical island of Bardia, Bell Asbury’s sister is dying. A girl with an extraordinary but volatile gift for fusing magical elixirs, Bell was eleven when she accidentally struck her sister, Roza, with a magic that left her with an incurable illness. Six years later, she overhears her sister’s fiancé buying illicit ingredients for a brainwashing elixir. Alarmed and infuriated, Bell tries to end the engagement, but Roza's fiancé is from a noble house, the sisters’ father is in debt, and their mother is eager to have a connection to a powerful family.
Desperate to find a cure for Roza’s disease and an antidote to the brainwashing elixir, Bell uncovers a tangled web of secrets that leads to a man called the Seller of Secrets and his plot to use the brainwashing elixir to force the entire island to obey him. Bell alone can create an antidote, but her experiments risk the sanity of those she loves.
Rian, an infuriatingly handsome spy, offers to help her defeat the Seller of Secrets. Although she knows Rian is a master of deception, Bell can’t stop herself from falling for him. But with so many things changing in her life, Bell doesn’t know who she can trust and who is working to control her gift.
- GenresFantasy
352 pages, Paperback
Expected publication April 21, 2026
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Sheri Yutzy
4 books35 followersSheri Yutzy lives in a small Ohio town in a nineteenth century Italianate home with her
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garden, baking something, or pulling her youngest children in their wagon.
Find Sheri online at Instagram @sheriyutzyauthor, Facebook @sheriyutzy, or on her
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musician husband and four beautiful children. When she’s not writing, she’s tending her
garden, baking something, or pulling her youngest children in their wagon.
Find Sheri online at Instagram @sheriyutzyauthor, Facebook @sheriyutzy, or on her
website at sheriyutzy.com
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September 15, 2025Dear Reader,
A note before I slip away from Goodreads and leave you to your bookish space:
I believe we carry every younger version of ourselves within us. Why else would a 32-year-old mom write about a 17-year-old protagonist who's just about to fall in love?
I wrote Bell's story as an invitation and a guide to myself--and to you, whatever age you may be. THE SELLER OF SECRETS is meant to be a companion to those longing to step beyond the security of control, but fearing what lies on the other side.
The answer to your fear is not to hide and remain where you are. The answer is to choose your companions wisely and take the steps anyway.
You are invited to La Festa di San Giovanni on the Isle of Bardia….
If you were to find yourself on the magical Isle of Bardia, I would recommend you purchase a protezi elixir before you enter the Night Bazaar, to protect you from the most dangerous scents. Don’t taste anything if you’re not sure what it is. And above all, keep your secrets close.
I hope you are swept away into this lush, perfumed world as I was while I was writing it. I wanted to create a story that took me somewhere enchanting, a little dangerous, but ultimately full of growth and light.
Thank you for your trust in me and my story, and you will be in my thoughts and prayers as you descend into the Night Bazaar.
Sheri
A note before I slip away from Goodreads and leave you to your bookish space:
I believe we carry every younger version of ourselves within us. Why else would a 32-year-old mom write about a 17-year-old protagonist who's just about to fall in love?
I wrote Bell's story as an invitation and a guide to myself--and to you, whatever age you may be. THE SELLER OF SECRETS is meant to be a companion to those longing to step beyond the security of control, but fearing what lies on the other side.
The answer to your fear is not to hide and remain where you are. The answer is to choose your companions wisely and take the steps anyway.
You are invited to La Festa di San Giovanni on the Isle of Bardia….
If you were to find yourself on the magical Isle of Bardia, I would recommend you purchase a protezi elixir before you enter the Night Bazaar, to protect you from the most dangerous scents. Don’t taste anything if you’re not sure what it is. And above all, keep your secrets close.
I hope you are swept away into this lush, perfumed world as I was while I was writing it. I wanted to create a story that took me somewhere enchanting, a little dangerous, but ultimately full of growth and light.
Thank you for your trust in me and my story, and you will be in my thoughts and prayers as you descend into the Night Bazaar.
Sheri
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September 6, 2025My friend did the cover illustration, so I am excited to read this one once published. The premise of the book seems right up my alley.
January 13, 2026
The world of Bardia is colorful and rich-definitely reminded me of Florence, Italy! An easy, fast-paced read that targets a younger audience, I would recommend to anyone looking for a clean fantasy romance.
October 24, 2025
I loved this book so much! Such a good debut from this talented author. The world building, characters and plot all wove together in a beautiful tapestry that left me wishing for more. This was a delight to read and I highly recommend it. I give this book 5 stars!! I received a complimentary review copy of this book and am writing this review voluntarily.
November 19, 2025
I'd like to thank Edelweiss and the publisher for allowing a read.
For a debut book, this one is really interesting but it still needs a bit of fine-tuning. A lot of 'back and forth' regarding the cousin she is 'engaged' to. A lot more detail on how the magic came to be and more about the politics of the world and how magic is heavily desired on the island vs those from off the island.
The magic itself is fine, and I like that certain herbs / flowers / etc have magical powers that can be gained from compounding via their essence. It gave me Dark Crystal vibes.
I didn't like the sister, and the entire plot with her fiance and the Seller of Secrets needed better stakes / background.
All in all, I appreciated what was put out and I do think that in time we can have really good series of books or other works from the author.
For a debut book, this one is really interesting but it still needs a bit of fine-tuning. A lot of 'back and forth' regarding the cousin she is 'engaged' to. A lot more detail on how the magic came to be and more about the politics of the world and how magic is heavily desired on the island vs those from off the island.
The magic itself is fine, and I like that certain herbs / flowers / etc have magical powers that can be gained from compounding via their essence. It gave me Dark Crystal vibes.
I didn't like the sister, and the entire plot with her fiance and the Seller of Secrets needed better stakes / background.
All in all, I appreciated what was put out and I do think that in time we can have really good series of books or other works from the author.
January 15, 2026
This book is truly captivating! I grew to love the main characters so much, I was disappointed when I reached the end, although the book has a very good ending!! Throughout the book I was reminded how much guilt can control our lives if we dwell on it. there were many unexpected twist and turns so I was always on my toes wondering what was going to happen next! Definitely one of the best Christian fantasy books that are out there! If you are looking for an interesting book to read that will capture your attention and be inspiring at the same time, you have come to the right place!!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Welcome to the magical Isle of Bardia, an enchanting island with elemental magic and elixirs inspired by renaissance-era Florence, the Medicis and the Infiorata festival. A YA romantasy filled with secrets, conspiracies, a driven FMC and deceptive but charming MMC. I couldn’t put this down!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“You should have taken freedom when you had the chance.” “I’ve never had a chance when it came to you, Sunbeam.”
Bell Asbury has an extraordinary but volatile gift for fusing magical elixirs and has been searching for a way to heal her dying sister. Whilst searching for a cure, she gets tangled in a in a web of secrets and a dark conspiracy that will harm the people of the island - not just her sister. She knows that Rain is the master of deception and works for the Seller of Secrets, but when he offers his help she can’t help but fall for him. But as more secrets are uncovered and lines between sides are blurred, who can she truly trust?
“In a moment of breathless clarity, she saw herself as an ancient tree reaching for an age-old star, and the star bending down to regard her. His silver light wound among her branches, lighting her leaves with magic. That was how long they’d been moving toward each other. Slowly, inevitable, gloriously.”
Despite this being a romantasy, it was just one big mystery. As a reader I remained in the dark and was uncovering truths with Bell. Once I thought I had a grip on the reality, another truth was revealed. There were multiple sides and I truly didn’t know which was right. I felt as torn as Bell who was so focused on doing the right thing that she was burdened with all this pressure.
“A truth telling elixir? Very clever. Did you fuse it for me? Because I find that rather sexy, the thought of you…”
Bell’s building feelings for Rian and his quiet yearning added another layer of mystery, not ever knowing if he was being truthful but one thing was certain - he was on her side! Whilst we didn’t get to witness the build up of his affections - as they happened before the start of the book - I still rooted for him throughout.
If you’re looking for a mystical, romantic and Florence inspired fantasy, this is for you!
What’s included:
🖤 YA Romantasy
🎊 Renaissance-era Florence inspired
🧪 Unique Magic system
⌛️ He Falls First
🎭 Secret Identities
🔮 Powerful Destinies
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“You should have taken freedom when you had the chance.” “I’ve never had a chance when it came to you, Sunbeam.”
Bell Asbury has an extraordinary but volatile gift for fusing magical elixirs and has been searching for a way to heal her dying sister. Whilst searching for a cure, she gets tangled in a in a web of secrets and a dark conspiracy that will harm the people of the island - not just her sister. She knows that Rain is the master of deception and works for the Seller of Secrets, but when he offers his help she can’t help but fall for him. But as more secrets are uncovered and lines between sides are blurred, who can she truly trust?
“In a moment of breathless clarity, she saw herself as an ancient tree reaching for an age-old star, and the star bending down to regard her. His silver light wound among her branches, lighting her leaves with magic. That was how long they’d been moving toward each other. Slowly, inevitable, gloriously.”
Despite this being a romantasy, it was just one big mystery. As a reader I remained in the dark and was uncovering truths with Bell. Once I thought I had a grip on the reality, another truth was revealed. There were multiple sides and I truly didn’t know which was right. I felt as torn as Bell who was so focused on doing the right thing that she was burdened with all this pressure.
“A truth telling elixir? Very clever. Did you fuse it for me? Because I find that rather sexy, the thought of you…”
Bell’s building feelings for Rian and his quiet yearning added another layer of mystery, not ever knowing if he was being truthful but one thing was certain - he was on her side! Whilst we didn’t get to witness the build up of his affections - as they happened before the start of the book - I still rooted for him throughout.
If you’re looking for a mystical, romantic and Florence inspired fantasy, this is for you!
What’s included:
🖤 YA Romantasy
🎊 Renaissance-era Florence inspired
🧪 Unique Magic system
⌛️ He Falls First
🎭 Secret Identities
🔮 Powerful Destinies
Review of advance copy received from Author
•𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰•
{𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒔}
“𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚕, 𝚒𝚝 𝚖𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚋𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚗.”
🪻🌼 Release Date: April 21, 2026 🌼🪻
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This story’s atmosphere was drenched in vivid—almost psychedelic—color, reminding me so much of Caraval and all the reasons I loved that particular book! I’m all about a book having enchanting and whimsical vibes; this story was exactly that—and so much more! It was such a fun magical YA fantasy novel ✨
The magic system in this story was quite intriguing! I loved how much it involved flora; plants are such a beautiful part of nature, and I enjoy reading about their uses, albeit made-up ones 😉 There were a few times that I found myself confused by the intricacies of the magic system—I didn’t realize for a while that not all of the magic was the same—but it wasn’t enough to deter my interest in the story. Ultimately, I’d say it was very well done!🪻✨
Honestly, I found Bell to not be the most likeable of characters. She had a tendency to jump to conclusions fairly quickly, and she seemed to dislike—or at least be wary of—most of the other characters, which, to be honest, she did have good reason to be. Bell’s relationships with her parents and sister were very tumultuous and a bit frustrating at times. Most of these attributes pointed to her young age—since she was only seventeen—so I couldn’t completely hold it against her that she wasn’t as mature as most older characters.
I found the romance to be a bit confusing; I didn’t understand how Bell could “fall in love” with the spy from the little she knew of him. It felt a tad creepy, if I’m being perfectly honest. I’m just not sure how a guy spying/stalking you makes for a good guy to fall for. Their relationship was cute—I’ll give them that—but it simply didn’t make much sense to me.
All that being said, I would definitely recommend this book to younger readers! It’s marketed as YA fantasy, and I think it fits that market perfectly. Most of my issues came from me not being the target audience ☺️
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Thank you, Sheri, for gifting me an arc of your debut novel 💜 All opinions listed are my own.
{𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒔}
“𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚕, 𝚒𝚝 𝚖𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚋𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚗.”
🪻🌼 Release Date: April 21, 2026 🌼🪻
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This story’s atmosphere was drenched in vivid—almost psychedelic—color, reminding me so much of Caraval and all the reasons I loved that particular book! I’m all about a book having enchanting and whimsical vibes; this story was exactly that—and so much more! It was such a fun magical YA fantasy novel ✨
The magic system in this story was quite intriguing! I loved how much it involved flora; plants are such a beautiful part of nature, and I enjoy reading about their uses, albeit made-up ones 😉 There were a few times that I found myself confused by the intricacies of the magic system—I didn’t realize for a while that not all of the magic was the same—but it wasn’t enough to deter my interest in the story. Ultimately, I’d say it was very well done!🪻✨
Honestly, I found Bell to not be the most likeable of characters. She had a tendency to jump to conclusions fairly quickly, and she seemed to dislike—or at least be wary of—most of the other characters, which, to be honest, she did have good reason to be. Bell’s relationships with her parents and sister were very tumultuous and a bit frustrating at times. Most of these attributes pointed to her young age—since she was only seventeen—so I couldn’t completely hold it against her that she wasn’t as mature as most older characters.
I found the romance to be a bit confusing; I didn’t understand how Bell could “fall in love” with the spy from the little she knew of him. It felt a tad creepy, if I’m being perfectly honest. I’m just not sure how a guy spying/stalking you makes for a good guy to fall for. Their relationship was cute—I’ll give them that—but it simply didn’t make much sense to me.
All that being said, I would definitely recommend this book to younger readers! It’s marketed as YA fantasy, and I think it fits that market perfectly. Most of my issues came from me not being the target audience ☺️
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Thank you, Sheri, for gifting me an arc of your debut novel 💜 All opinions listed are my own.
January 1, 2026
Rating: 2.75 stars
”It’s not only your gift that’s strong. It’s you. You can pull beauty from the shadows.”
On the mystical island of Bardia, Bell Asbury is a scentmaker with the gift for fusing magical elixirs. Bell finds herself in the middle of a mass conspiracy which all leads back to a man called the Seller of Secrets and his plot to use a brainwashing elixir, masked as the cure to a deadly illness, to force the entire island to obey him. Rian, a spy, offers to help her, but with so many things in her life changing, Bell isn’t sure who she can trust anymore.
I feel like pleasant is the right word for this book. It was good—not bad, not great. It took me a bit to get into. The writing style wasn’t for me, especially in the beginning. Sometimes it felt like the author was trying to pack in as much information as possible into each sentence. I wasn’t expecting the book to feel cozy, but I think based on the setting and writing style it ended up like that for me.
That being said, the concept of scentmakers and other makers was fascinating. There were some aspects of the magic/world that I don’t think were fleshed out enough, but overall very unique. The plot was engaging for sure with lots of revelations and political intrigue. This book is full of secrets. It’s definitely giving Medici. Everyone’s lying. Everyone’s got secrets. Everyone is manipulative and scheming in their own way.
The characters were well fleshed out for a standalone and we get to see a variety of characters with different motivations. The romance on the other hand was lacking in my opinion. They barely know each other and have interacted a handful of times over a very short amount of time by the time she’s all for him and he’s breaking rules for her. And it wasn’t even instalove which I can work with. They were cute together, but it definitely could’ve used more time to develop.
I would recommend if you like cozy fantasies with mystery and political intrigue.
”It’s not only your gift that’s strong. It’s you. You can pull beauty from the shadows.”
On the mystical island of Bardia, Bell Asbury is a scentmaker with the gift for fusing magical elixirs. Bell finds herself in the middle of a mass conspiracy which all leads back to a man called the Seller of Secrets and his plot to use a brainwashing elixir, masked as the cure to a deadly illness, to force the entire island to obey him. Rian, a spy, offers to help her, but with so many things in her life changing, Bell isn’t sure who she can trust anymore.
I feel like pleasant is the right word for this book. It was good—not bad, not great. It took me a bit to get into. The writing style wasn’t for me, especially in the beginning. Sometimes it felt like the author was trying to pack in as much information as possible into each sentence. I wasn’t expecting the book to feel cozy, but I think based on the setting and writing style it ended up like that for me.
That being said, the concept of scentmakers and other makers was fascinating. There were some aspects of the magic/world that I don’t think were fleshed out enough, but overall very unique. The plot was engaging for sure with lots of revelations and political intrigue. This book is full of secrets. It’s definitely giving Medici. Everyone’s lying. Everyone’s got secrets. Everyone is manipulative and scheming in their own way.
The characters were well fleshed out for a standalone and we get to see a variety of characters with different motivations. The romance on the other hand was lacking in my opinion. They barely know each other and have interacted a handful of times over a very short amount of time by the time she’s all for him and he’s breaking rules for her. And it wasn’t even instalove which I can work with. They were cute together, but it definitely could’ve used more time to develop.
I would recommend if you like cozy fantasies with mystery and political intrigue.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Seller of Secrets | Sheri Yutzy | 3.25 ⭐️ (Rounded down)
Thank you to the author and Netgalley for this ARC
"People are watching you, Bell. People who want to use your gift."[...]
"As far as I can tell, you're the one watching me."
"I'm merely the one you can see."
The last 60% of this book absolutely flew by! The first couple of chapters were a tizzy of new characters and magic system lore, and I'm not going to lie, it was a lot. BUT. This one is definitely worth sticking it out. Once I got a little bit deeper into the book, I was completely drawn into the web of lies and mind games being played by all of the characters. Some motivations I found a lot easier to discern than others, but I certainly didn't guess everything! The magic system was also super interesting, and I could certainly see the Italian Renaissance influences on not only the language of the magic but also the way the controlling entities were structured. SPEAKING OF THE MAGIC SYSTEM. The idea of scentmaking and the exploration of how that looks for different people is so fascinating to me. There were also some shocking revelations about the magic system that we get to experience right along with Bell, which was super fun! I also loved Rian so much. Was his thing for Bell a bit Insta-love-ish? Yes. Do I care? No, because he literally is frickin adorable. My main issue with this book is the pacing. The beginning felt slow, even though there was so much being introduced, which made the back end feel a tad rushed. That being said, I did really enjoy it once it picked up.
Final Thoughts:
- Every word that came out of Rian's mouth put a stupid little grin on my stupid little face
- Wonderful setting and magic system
- Bell's BFF and I would also be BFFs
- Absolutely worth pushing through the initial confusion
Thank you to the author and Netgalley for this ARC
"People are watching you, Bell. People who want to use your gift."[...]
"As far as I can tell, you're the one watching me."
"I'm merely the one you can see."
The last 60% of this book absolutely flew by! The first couple of chapters were a tizzy of new characters and magic system lore, and I'm not going to lie, it was a lot. BUT. This one is definitely worth sticking it out. Once I got a little bit deeper into the book, I was completely drawn into the web of lies and mind games being played by all of the characters. Some motivations I found a lot easier to discern than others, but I certainly didn't guess everything! The magic system was also super interesting, and I could certainly see the Italian Renaissance influences on not only the language of the magic but also the way the controlling entities were structured. SPEAKING OF THE MAGIC SYSTEM. The idea of scentmaking and the exploration of how that looks for different people is so fascinating to me. There were also some shocking revelations about the magic system that we get to experience right along with Bell, which was super fun! I also loved Rian so much. Was his thing for Bell a bit Insta-love-ish? Yes. Do I care? No, because he literally is frickin adorable. My main issue with this book is the pacing. The beginning felt slow, even though there was so much being introduced, which made the back end feel a tad rushed. That being said, I did really enjoy it once it picked up.
Final Thoughts:
- Every word that came out of Rian's mouth put a stupid little grin on my stupid little face
- Wonderful setting and magic system
- Bell's BFF and I would also be BFFs
- Absolutely worth pushing through the initial confusion
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The seller of secrets was a very easy read. I enjoyed the characters and their gifts; it was a different take on magical abilities to what I've been reading lately so that was refreshing. The world felt like a mix of magic and the Mediterranean with beautiful landscapes and foliage with interesting and powerful uses.
If you like a witchy type vibe with alchemist undertones you will enjoy this one. The only thing that I felt was a bit rushed was how quickly the FMC and her love interest went from seeing each other to you are the love of my life with what to me felt like minimal lead up and interaction.
Altogether though, an enjoyable read.
If you like a witchy type vibe with alchemist undertones you will enjoy this one. The only thing that I felt was a bit rushed was how quickly the FMC and her love interest went from seeing each other to you are the love of my life with what to me felt like minimal lead up and interaction.
Altogether though, an enjoyable read.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
At first I wanted to read it by seeing the cover,then i read the blurb, and decided to i have to read it. And it doesn’t disappoint me. It is a richly atmospheric and gripping read filled with intrigue, hidden truths, and quiet tension. The story unfolds like a slow-burn mystery. The world feels dark and immersive, and the characters carry layers that make their choices compelling and emotionally resonant.
Thanks netgelly for providing me the Arc.
Thanks netgelly for providing me the Arc.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
ENDORSEMENT:
The Seller of Secrets is a luscious tale of whimsical magic, deadly secrets, and how using one’s gift can either better the world or bring destruction. Yutzy weaves themes of sisterhood, sacrifice, and friendship while also giving us a magnetic romance with the best emotional whiplash. The worldbuilding is intricate and persuasive, making it feel as if we could step right into its pages. Perfect for readers of Stephanie Garber!
The Seller of Secrets is a luscious tale of whimsical magic, deadly secrets, and how using one’s gift can either better the world or bring destruction. Yutzy weaves themes of sisterhood, sacrifice, and friendship while also giving us a magnetic romance with the best emotional whiplash. The worldbuilding is intricate and persuasive, making it feel as if we could step right into its pages. Perfect for readers of Stephanie Garber!
November 1, 2025
This book is so good!! Anyone who loves a clean fantasy novel will love this book!! The writing is excellent and the story line pulls you in and wraps around you like a Bardian Vine until long after you finish the last page!
Thank you to the author for the gifted ARC in exchange for an honest review! It truly has been a delight to enter into the world of Bardia!
Thank you to the author for the gifted ARC in exchange for an honest review! It truly has been a delight to enter into the world of Bardia!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was fortunate enough to obtain an advanced reader copy of this, and let me tell you, you are in for a real treat! Loved the complexity and sophistication of the magic system and subplots, and appreciated that the author didn't have to rely on steamy scenes to keep the reader engaged. A great read for a teenager or adult of any age!
November 9, 2025
A beautiful fantasy novel set on the island of Bardia.
Bell is a scent maker, and her story is filled with the magic of flowers, intriguing spies, danger, and so much more.
This story is so fascinating and beautifully written.
Full review to come.
Bell is a scent maker, and her story is filled with the magic of flowers, intriguing spies, danger, and so much more.
This story is so fascinating and beautifully written.
Full review to come.
December 8, 2025
The first couple chapters I honestly had no idea what was going on too many different complicated words/names. It was not a bad book overall and a really cute story but it's definitely for younger readers. It's very innocent.
December 12, 2025
This book was a very easy read for me. The prose was beautiful, the setting lush and evocative, and the magic system unlike any I’ve read before. I loved it and would be thrilled to see more stories from this world.
Review of advance copy
3.5 Stars.
Review submitted to School Library Journal for potential professional publication.
Review submitted to School Library Journal for potential professional publication.
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January 6, 2026Thank you NetGalley for the eARC!
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