A review by ashleyserena
A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft

5.0

I chewed slowly through the first half of this book, trying to settle myself into the world. The setting is very reminiscent of 1920s Eastern Seaboard America, which felt cozy. Two marginalized characters lead the story, shunned openly for both heritage and religion. I loved seeing them come together and challenge society's viewpoints on what is "good", and what it means to be a part of a country that is trying so desperately to cling to the "purity" of their race and beliefs. The magic system being based in alchemy helped the world feel fantastical while still tying it back to the early 1900s, with science and innovation. Once I reached the second half of the book, I couldn't put it down. I couldn't even *lie* down, and sat up constantly in bed to read "faster" because things got so exciting. This had very beautiful prose, and it rekindled my passion for reading. It's been a while since a book has moved me so much.