Dam Breakers

What if everything you believed about magic was a lie?

Jared's life is already complicated—balancing college, living alone, and keeping his sexuality a secret. But when a mysterious mage begins speaking to him through his wardrobe mirror, everything he thought he knew is shattered. Magic is real, and it’s about to turn his world upside down.

As Jared is drawn into a fantastical journey that spans two worlds, he must confront not only supernatural forces but also the secrets he's kept hidden deep inside. With the fate of two worlds in his hands, Jared’s choices will define both his own future and the future of those he loves.

Join Jared in a tale of magic, love, and the transformative nature of change. Only one thing is certain: Nothing will remain unchanged.

Sweet gay fantasy romance

This is a fun adventure fantasy with a sweet gay romance between the two main characters. The world building and magic systems are unique and fascinating, and the characters are memorable, lovable, and adorkable young men. There were some very exciting and unexpected twists, and a few very emotional, touching moments. The gay plot tackles internalized homophobia compassionately and realistically without ruining the romance (yay)! The middle sags a little but stick with it because the ending is so, so worth it. The author is German and there are a couple of minor grammar errors here and there but nothing that will slow you down (and I imagine that’s also why it’s narrated by AI, which I was okay with as an accessibility tool for a non-native English speaker writing in English).

This is one of my new favorite books and I highly recommend it.