Title: I’m a Gay Wizard
Author: V.S. Santoni
Type: Fiction
Genre: Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, LGBT
Publisher: Wattpad Books
Date published: October 29, 2019

A complimentary physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

You try magic once and it sticks to you like glitter glue . . .

When Johnny and his best friend, Alison, pass their summer holidays dabbling in magic, they never expect it to have consequences. Sure, it’d be great if they could banish bullies or change their lives for the better, and what harm could come from lighting a few candles and chanting a few spells? When they cause an earthquake that shakes Chicago to its core, they draw the attention of the Marduk Institute, an age-old organization dedicated to fostering the talents of young wizards.

Once there, Johnny and Alison are told they can never return to their previous lives, and must quickly adapt to a new world shimmering with monsters, fraternities, and cute boys like Hunter and Blake. But when they’re pulled into an epic, supernatural fight that could cost them both their lives, Johnny and Alison find strength they never knew they had as they battle for love, acceptance, and their own happy ending—all with the help of a little magic.

⤖ My Review ⬻

I remember when first hearing about I’m a Gay Wizard thinking that it sounded like a fun adventure! Once I was part-way through this urban fantasy though, I found that it was considerably darker than I had expected. The dark aspects of the story definitely fit well with the plot! Everything was just different from what I was expecting. All that aside, though, I will say that this story felt unique to me. I have not come across a world quite like this one, and now that I know that there is a sequel, I’m curious to see what the author will do with the world since there is a lot of potential there.

The characters were interesting and definitely dynamic and memorable…and I feel like they might have been my favourite part about this book. I hope that I get to spend more time with them in the sequel, I’m a Gay Wizard: In the City of the Nightmare King, and that I get to witness how they continue developing (as well as how the relationships between the characters will develop). Overall, this was a fun read, and despite it being a little darker than I had expected, I also laughed out loud at times. I’m hoping to read and review the sequel for you all this coming month!

⤖ About the Author ⬻

V.S. Santoni is a Latinx, gay, nonbinary guy who spends way too much time daydreaming. When he isn’t thinking up queer dreampunk stories and scouring YouTube for retro-anime movies, he’s sobbing to sad, old punk songs with his best friend, a Chihuahua named Darla. He lives in Nashville with his husband.

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