A review by katkinney
Bared Magic by Sara R. Cleveland

5.0

I really enjoyed BARED MAGIC, a delightful Goldilocks retelling with magic, curses, were-shifters and more. Wynne is a siphon, a half-human, half-fae who can drain the curses of others. If anyone finds out about her abilities, she’ll be enslaved or worse, which leads her on a mad flight through the forest to a cabin owned by three bear-shifters. I loved the bear-shifter guys. They were such great guys. The cabin was cozy and wonderfully described in a fairy tale way, with venison stew bubbling on the stove, spices in jars and just a cozy atmosphere. I loved the chemistry between Wynne and Callum. The world-building and magic systems were nicely fleshed out and I liked the way we learned more about other characters in the world like Rowan (who I hope features in a future book!) as Wynne gets in to trouble at a point and is forced to find allies. Highly recommended for lovers of fairy tale retellings and fantasy romance. I will be eagerly anticipating book two! 5/5 stars.