Modern Divination

A bewitching dark academia with a magical love story

A Discovery of Witches meets The Atlas Six in Modern Divination by Isabel Agajanian, a dark contemporary fantasy from a brilliant new talent. Modern Divination is the first book in the Spells for Life and Death duology.

The colour of magic was gold . . .

Twenty-three-year-old witch Aurelia Schwartz has always had to carefully balance her human life with her secret magical one. With a place at an elite Cambridge University college, she almost has everything she could possibly want within her grasp. Just so long as she follows the rules: make no promises. Tell no one what you are. And never stay the night.

Except Aurelia’s gift of green magic has begun to fade. Worse still, someone is hunting witches – and stealing their powers. Reluctantly, Aurelia needs the help of fellow witch – and dreadfully arrogant classmate – Theodore Ingram. Together, they seek refuge among his family in the remote corners of an already-desolate town. But as she grows closer to Teddy, the power-hungry witch-killer, too, draws nearer. And they threaten to destroy everything Aurelia holds dear . . .

Modern Divination by Isabel Agajanian is a magical cosy fantasy with witches, featuring an academic rivals-to-lovers romance, found family and yearning.

Praise for Modern Divination

‘Lush and atmospheric, full of magic and yearning’ – Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six

‘The cosy contemporary fantasy of my dreams’ – Ava Reid, New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

‘A gem of a book’ – Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of The Foxglove King

Reseñas de la Crítica

<b>Lush and atmospheric</b>, full of magic and yearning (Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six)

Stylish, moody, with an atmosphere thick enough to drown in, <i>Modern Divination</i> is<b> the cosy contemporary fantasy of my dreams</b>. I promise you, too, will be drawn in by its gorgeous and aching warmth (Ava Reid, New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning)

With high stakes, deft romance and intriguing magic, <i>Modern Divination</i> is <b>a gem of a book</b> (Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of The Foxglove King)

<b>Cosy like a favourite sweater</b> and thick with atmosphere like fog on a winter night, <i>Modern Divination</i> beautifully captures the romance of small intimacies, hard-won vulnerability and, of course, academic rivalry, Agajanian's debut had me under its spell from start to finish. <b>Utterly magical</b> (Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic)

As suspenseful, magical, and dangerous as it is tender, indulgent and deeply romantic. <b>A skillful, soaring debut </b> (Sarah Underwood, New York Times bestselling author of Lies We Sing to the Sea)

In <i>Modern Divination</i>, Isa Agajanian <b>crafts a vivid, delightful world of academic rivalry, hidden secrets and reluctant alliances - all with a delicious undercurrent of magic.</b> Readers will be drawn through the pages like a spell, immersed in a cosy atmosphere of slow-burn romance, endless cups of tea and the sound of rain over cobblestones (Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge)

<b>Exquisite, lovely and vicious</b> in equal measure. <i>Modern Divination</i> is <b>a hot cup of tea on a stormy night</b> (Sophia Slade, author of Nightstrider)

Enchanting. <b><i>Modern Divination</i> casts its spell from the very first page</b>, inviting the reader to dive deep into its academic heart. The characters are breathtakingly tender, their romance stitched tight with lingering glances, guarded hearts and a love that&rsquo;s slow to simmer, but quick to ignite. Set against rain-slick streets, <b>Agajanian crafts a gorgeous world where even the magic itself glitters gold. An absolutely stellar debut</b> (Skyla Arndt, author of Together We Rot)

This dark contemporary fantasy has <b>a mesmerising blend of high stakes drama, magic and rivals-to-lovers romance</b> (Cosmopolitan)