Thanks to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for an advanced copy of Spell Bound by F.T. Lukens to review! At this point, I think F.T. Lukens has firmly established themselves as the YA author writing fun, queer, fantasy adventures. You know you’ll get quirky characters, a fun magical world, and epic adventures whenever you pick up one of their books.

Spell Bound is no different. Right from the beginning, you will likely fall in love with the characters. Rook especially. He is just looking for a way to reconnect with the magical world, and I loved that Antonia gave him a chance. And his relationship with Sun! Sun was equally lovely. They formed a strong connection with Rook, and I loved how they interacted with each other.

The world building was also really well done. It’s a pretty unique magical system, and it was fun to learn about. Antonia’s many magical puns also add to the somewhat whimsical nature. But don’t be fooled, the stakes do get pretty high at the end. You’ll want to keep reading to just find out what happens next.

All in all, if you’re looking for a fun magical adventure, definitely check this book out in April!