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Heroine archetypes
Synopsis
From "a master storyteller"(Booklist (starred review) comes more magic, knitting, and love in the delightful follow-up to Casting Spells.Knit shop owner and sorcerer's daughter Chloe Hobbs felt the Fates finally got it right when she met Luke MacKenzie. And no one could have convinced her otherwise—including the trolls, selkies, or spirits who also call Sugar Maple, Vermont, home. But then out of nowhere Luke's ex-wife suddenly shows up, claiming to see the spirit of their daughter, Steffie—a daughter Chloe knows nothing about.Steffie's spirit is being held hostage by a certain Fae leader. And if Chloe weaves a spell to free her spirit, her nemesis will also be free—free to destroy her yarn shop and all of Sugar Maple. But if she doesn't, Steffie won't be the only one spending eternity in hell. Chloe'll be joining her, cursed with a broken heart.
Is Laced with Magic appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This paranormal romance features magical threats and the spirit of a deceased child being held hostage, plus relationship drama with an ex-wife. Content is mostly mild with light romantic content and magical peril rather than graphic violence.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death of child, and heartbreak.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Readers will enjoy the magical small-town setting full of trolls, selkies, and spirits, plus a knit shop owner who must use her powers to save a child's spirit.