She was supposed to stay hidden. They were supposed to hate each other. Magic had other plans.
Ivy Thornton isn't just a bookstore and craft owner. She's hiding the city's most dangerous secret. Now she's thrust into a fight for survival alongside Lucien Vale and Kael Blackwood, both warlocks, both hers. To save their town, they have to master a bond built on raw power and fierce desire. To survive, Ivy might have to give up her heart.
She’s wanted to write for as long as she can remember, and now she finally has. Her debut, Moonveil & Magic, is the book her heart has been waiting to write.
When she’s not crafting worlds on the page, you’ll find her crocheting, colouring, bedazzling, doing puzzles, collecting more books than she could ever read, and spending time with her people. She and her husband have 6 kids between them, 2 fluffy pomeranians, 1 very chill snake, and a house that’s always full of laughter.
A.M. believes in big smiles, supporting others, happy endings, and the magic of a good story.
Moonveil and Magic is a wonderful debut novel by A. M. Gold. I was entranced from the first chapter, the writing is witty, clever plotting and likeable main and side characters keep the story interesting and exciting. Witchy vibes are great, banter and off the charts chemistry between Ivy, Kael and Lucien and their primal shifter energy are absolutely cold shower worthy 😏 I had such a good time reading this, thank you so much for the opportunity to be part of your arc team ✨🌙🫶
Amanda, you have absolutely outdone yourself with this one! What an amazing debut novel! I absolutely gobbled this book up. There was so much magic and mystery AND THE SPICE???🥵🥵🥵 damn girl. The characters, especially Ivy, are so well written, I was immediately attached to all of them!
Thank you so much Amanda for the opportunity to be on your arc team and for giving us all the witchy vibes!!
This was a fun witchy read. I love the idea of a FMC bookstore owner (because let’s be honest, that’s the dream!) that has to deal with a little forced proximity stuck with two warlocks who both want her. Talk about a “why choose” situation! What a debut novel Amanda. You slayed it! Thank you for the ARC!
I had the pleasure of being Amanda's Alpha reader <3
Reading Amanda's earlier manuscript allowed me to witness how this woman has grown in her author journey to where she is now. The story was fleshed out in a full-bodied way, with strong and identifiable characters, conflict, plotlines and world building... but Amanda needed just a little push to build her confidence - that's when I came in!
The story focuses on Ivy and her "secrets", where the only option is to remain hidden or trigger issues with the political powers, who will rain mayhem on not only Ivy, but the entirety of the city.
The landscape of this original magical world is somewhere akin to our current modern world and technology, with a heavy dose of magical animal-human hybrids, communities that keep to their own, classes of magic, and of course, Ivy being not only the centre of the drama but also the meat in the "why choose" sandwich!
The novel has several STEAMY scenes where the intimacy is definately written for the female-gaze/female-pleasure, which in my opinion, is extremely valuable. Each smut scene is played out with careful thought, desciptors that make sense in a *position* sense, and are constantly pushing the line with how deliciously filthy x beautifully written they are. Not to mention, you won't see any misogyny in this book - Kael is gruff, Lucien is curated, and while they have bitter history with one another, they are both vying for Ivy's love - and perhaps more?
Hot. Hot. Hot.
Tropes: MMF Shifters Witches Girlhood (strong female friendships) Romantasy Forced Proximity Open door scenes
So proud of you, Amanda!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
A must read if you love your fantasy with a side of serious heat.
The story follows a cozy shop owner in Ebonvale with a hidden past, who ends up caught between two drop-dead gorgeous, alpha rivals. They’ve been feuding for fifty years, but to save their city, the three of them have to form a triad bond. The chemistry? Off the charts. The plot? Kept me flipping the pages!
🔮 Witchy urban fantasy 🗺️ Found family 🤫 Hidden Identity 🥵 Enemies to lovers 🐺 Primal shifters 🧟♂️ warlocks 🧑🤝🧑 MMF Poly Triad 🐈⬛ Sassy cat 🌶️ Spicy
I really enjoyed this magical romance! There was something so fun about the mix of small-town vibes, magic, found family, romance, and an FMC who goes through some really satisfying growth.
And the romance… She gets got one, but TWO! so there’s definitely plenty of chemistry to keep things interesting.
Overall, this was a fun and magical read with a heroine I really enjoyed watching grow. It had a cozy small-town feel, some spicy romance, and a magical storyline that kept me invested in the journey till the end.
I’m really enjoyed Moonveil and Magic, it was fun and so easy to read. I love the witchy atmosphere, the bookshop setting and the whole dynamic between Ivy, Kael and Lucien, but I think my favourite part is actually the found family. I love the little group that’s formed around Ivy and the relationships between them — it gives the story so much warmth amongst everything else that’s going on. Everyone is different and contributes There’s also a lot of mystery woven throughout the story, and I genuinely love that because I’m constantly trying to figure out what’s happening, who everyone really is and how everything connects. At the same time, I think keeping so much hidden has made the world-building a little harder to grasp in places. There have been moments where I’ve had to stop and work out exactly what’s happening or how something fits into the wider world especially in relation to Ivy, her ancestries and the shard. I love mystery but this felt like a little to much I was constantly guessing rather than building internally. But it hasn’t stopped me enjoying it at all. I’m invested in the characters, I want answers, I love the found-family dynamic, and I’m very much along for the ride.
From the very first pages, I was immediately hooked! The chemistry between Ivy, Lucien, and Kael? Unreal🫠
I was already obsessed with the tension between Ivy and Lucien, but the moment Kael was fully thrown into the mix too? These three had me completely wrapped around their fingers!!
Lucien and Kaerl are so whipped for her, and the dynamic between them is electric, fierce, and built on deep desire.
And let's not forget Ivy's amazing friends! They add so much warmth to the story.
The absolute icon that is Violet the cat, no spoilers, but there’s one specific scene with her that made me want to scream in the best most chaotic way possible!
This one is for those that want spice with their fantasy. Want a little MMF with witches and shifters? This will hit the spot. Secrets, found family, and a coven that can't be trusted makes for an intriguing plot line.
I really enjoyed the book. You could feel the intense feelings of joy, anguish and fear coming off the characters. The descriptions were visually pleasing.
This book was so engaging and fun. I loved the magical elements and witchy practices. I loved all the characters. The spice was perfect!! A nice amount but the book also had a great plot. Easy to read. Stayed up very late reading this. Such a cute romantasy!
Ivy is a bookstore owner and well known witch. She meets Lucien and Kael, both warlocks AND shifters. Lucien and Kael have had a 50 year feud. Both dangerous and possessive they claim Ivy ending their rivalry and taking what's theirs. Ivy must fight alongside them and save her town.
I LOVED this so much!! Congratulations Amanda on such an amazing debut, girl!! 🥹🌙✨
This was such a fun, mysterious and magical read! I’m an absolute sucker for anything witchy, so I loved the fantasy and magic throughout and Ivy was such a great FMC. The surprises kept me hooked, I LOVED the trio and the spice?! DANG GIRL 🔥
The epilogue was so cute and such a perfect way to wrap everything up. And a special shoutout to the GC baddies HEHE 🤭 loved reading your acknowledgements at the end!
Thank you so much for having me as an ARC reader! I absolutely loved being part of this and I already can’t wait to read more about these characters!!
The premise of this story drew me in - a witchy bookstore owner with hidden power who needs to rise up and save her city? Sold. Add in two powerful warlocks who have their own rivalry and tension? Yes please.
The idea is solid. Corrupt magical elite are basically throttling magic across the city and have some nefarious plans to make it even worse that Iris discovers and tries to thwart.
My issue came with the execution. The writing did not flow well for me and some of the dialogue had me doing the head tilt thinking it just didn't fit. I had been looking forward to the dynamic between Iris, Lucien, and Kael, but I was so put off by the way Kael is at the beginning that I really had to work to have any sort of tolerance for him the rest of the book. I am all for powerful alpha types - but not complete and total jerks.
I wanted to enjoy this one more, truly. I am for sure in the minority from what I've seen of other reviews, so I know there is an audience for this story and readers who will love it. Sadly, this one just wasn't for me.
Title: Moonveil and Magic (The Legends of Ebonvale: Book One) Author: A.M. Gold
Review: An absolute masterpiece of magic, tension, and triad devotion! ✨
I was so excited to read Moonveil and Magic, the debut book by author A.M. Gold, and I was completely blown away. It’s an absolute powerhouse of a fantasy romance, complete with magical imagination and a complex MMF dynamic. Just to be completely transparent, fantasy isn't my usual go-to genre, but this book has changed my mind!
Ivy Thornton is an absolute baddie. She’s smart, layered, and fiercely independent as she transitions from a quiet bookshop owner to a woman owning her true, terrifyingly beautiful power. She’s everything you’d want in a heroine. But the real showstoppers are heartthrobs Lucien Vale and Kael Blackwood. Both lethal alpha warlocks and shifters, these two have spent fifty years as bitter, sworn enemies and I loved their relationship. The author definitely gave rivals to lovers a run for their money because the gradual shift from wanting to tear each other's throats out to realising they would burn the world down to protect each other and Ivy, was chef's kiss.
The character development throughout was incredible to read, and I just couldn’t get enough. The MM element is never sidelined and is a vital part of the story and their bond. When all three characters finally connect, the chemistry is HOT and I wanted more!
Tropes ✨ Fantasy Romance ✨ Shifter / Warlocks / Witches ✨ MMF ✨ Forced Proximity ✨ Rivals To Lovers ✨ Found Family ✨ Bookshop Owner ✨ Sassy Cat Familiar ✨ Magic ✨ Spicy ✨ Romancy ✨ Throuple
"Be careful with men who burn too hot. They’ll warm you first... then scorch you clean through."
"To be fair, 'hot warlock' is a bit of a tautology, isn't it? I swear the moment they hit the high-tier brackets, their magic starts acting like a permanent glamour. It’s like the universe decides that much power shouldn't come in an average-looking package."
I received an (ARC) Advanced Reader Copy for MY honest review for free.
Moonveil and Magic is A.M Gold's debut novel. For her first book, she did an amazing job. This story follows Ivy, a bookshop owner and sentinel witch. With the help of her friends, she is set to save (insert town name) from the corruption in the council. Along the way she meets Lucien and Keal, two rivals who need to learn to work together to win Ivy's trust and help her in her mission. If you love fast paced, forced proximity, why choose/thruple, quirky witches, sassy cats and Alfa men then this is the book for you!
What a fun read! The mixture of romance, magic, and fantasy power struggles made for a really engaging read. Very much enjoyed Ivy, the woman (witch) at the center of it all, as she came into her own on more than one front. The heat was scorching, and the love scenes creative. Violet might be my favorite side character, though I did also really enjoy Ivy's entire group of friends and all their various skills and strengths. Looking forward to seeing more from this author, maybe in this same world.
Do you like witchy tales with intrigue, magic, spice (spiiiiiiiiice!!!!!), powerful familiars, humour, love, shifter romance and a strong female protagonist? Then do I have a fun story for you!
Notable mentions: 🐈 the cat familiar 🐈 the magic system 🐈 the friendships 🐈 that twist!! 🐈 kibble 😹😹😹
Moonveil and Magic was a fun, spicy, witchy tale that I could easily escape into for a few hours.
Congratulations A.M. Gold on a wonderful debut novel!
What a ride this one was! As a long time fan of why choose, I Would not recommend reading while pregnant and on pelvic rest as this one will definitely get you going 🔥 💦 AM Gold has outdone herself with this debut novel, Absoloutely loved the FMC Ivy, magic themes and of course the fact there is a bookstore! What more could you want x
I had a lot of fun reading this book. It was cozy, and the spice was spicy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I enjoyed the plot and the journey it took me on as there were so many secrets!! I found it so hard to put this book down. I loved the characters, I was sat and enjoyed their dynamics and banter! An enjoyable read and I'm grateful for the ARC that the author sent me. Thank you! All opinions are my own.
True power is having a group of people who back you up in the hardest/stressful moments of life, this story captures exactly that type of friendship and love.
Cats are also just put on the earth to knock things off counters/benches.
This book was just the CUTEST little magical escape ✨📚
It was giving cosy fantasy vibes and I ate it up. Witchy magic, a bookstore, ride-or-die friendships, a MMF throuple, and a cat familiar with attitude (and secrets). 🐈⬛🔮
It was fast paced, fun and such an easy read. The kind of book you can curl up with and just enjoy without overthinking it 🥹
Definitely one for when you’re craving something cosy, magical and a little spicy!
@amgold.author for a debut novel, you absolutely smashed it. I can’t wait to see what’s next! Thank you so much for the ARC 🫶🏻