As descendants of one of the five hunters who successfully exterminated Enchantresses, the Maeve sisters live at the top of society, their family’s legacy providing fame, fortune, and above all, the perfect mask to conceal their own magic. But when they discover an academic at the Vonstein Institute claims to have evidence Enchantresses escaped the Hunt, the sisters are eager to dispel the rumor; they move into the institute for the summer, prepared to silence the suspicions by whatever means necessary.
I got to read this book as a manuscript because of my job in the publishing industry, and it has become one of my ultimate favorite books of all time! 💜💗 (I was waiting impatiently for it to be on Goodreads 😇) Everything about this book is just perfect: the plot, the characters (yes, I'm absolutely in love with every single one of them, but... Emilio Flores, the man you are. Serafina, the woman you are 🙈💘), the beautiful writing (I swear, I had to focus on making annotations about different aspects for my report, but I found myself lost and submerged in the story completely without realizing it. The moments between Kitarni and Rory were just breathtaking), the relationships each one of the sisters forms... and *that plot twist*, that *ending*. I need the second book asap, please and thank you 😭 I cannot wait to see the cover and buy a physical copy when it comes out, so I can reread it and annotate it completely 💌🤍 Congratulations, Lexie, on this incredible debut novel. I'm sure your future as a writer is going to be dazzling (you have a fan in me for eternity) 🥰
Viper & Lilies paints a vivid portrait of sisterhood, its pigments infused with equal parts romance, revenge, and magic.
From the very first page, you feel like you too are a Maeve sister, welcomed into their palpable family bond. Each sister stands uniquely and strongly on her own, presenting differing perspectives on their shared situation in a way which serves to broaden the world and story perfectly.
Romance swaddled in yearning, tension, and delicious stolen touches adds an additional layer of thrill. Those in favor of lingering looks across libraries (guilty!) are certain to see their greatest fantasies fulfilled.
Not to mention an intriguing magic system woven expertly into the already compelling central plot! A well-paced pull makes it un-put-down-able, ideal for cozying up on a Sunday and blazing through with the same ferocity as the characters themselves.
An exquisite start to this debut trilogy, Viper & Lilies is exactly what a romantasy should be!
I am honored to have been able to read an early copy of this stunning story, and am certain it will cast an equally enchanting spell on all those who pick it up in the future!
Have you ever been reading or watching Little Women and thought, “I wish these sisters were witches”? Well this is the book for you! Equal parts cozy and wicked, the perfect fall fantasy read!