Of Feathers and Thorns

By: Kit Vincent

Narrated by: James Fouhey

Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

After manifesting thorned magic and nearly destroying his hometown, Kieren Belltower is summoned to join the Magic Service—an institution in charge of magical affairs—and start an apprenticeship with a high-ranking magician. But instead of the mage assigned to teach him, Kieren is greeted by his haughty and annoyingly handsome senior apprentice Esten, who clearly has more important things to do than chaperone some newbie.

Their teacher has disappeared on a secret assignment, leaving Esten no instructions other than a warning not to trust a soul. But as Kieren's unruly magic proves too dangerous to leave unattended, Esten has no choice but to involve him in the matter. Together they retrace their teacher's last known mission—an investigation into the illegal use of magic and its connection to the devastating phenomenon known as the sludge, which has plagued the country for weeks.

But as Kieren and Esten grow closer, they uncover a plot that thrusts their lives into danger and threatens to shatter everything they know about magic and the world they were born into.

Set in alternative 1900s America, Of Feathers and Thorns is perfect for fans of Carry On and A Marvelous Light.

©2022 Kit Vincent (P)2022 Kit Vincent

Critic reviews

“Packed with adventure, swoony romance, and of course, magic. This book will enchant you!” (Adriana Mather, NYT best-selling author of How to Hang a Witch)

Exciting and Approachable

I meant to listen to a bit of this book and wanted to save the rest. I failed. I listened to it from one evening and into the next day. I sampled plenty of fantasy novels and most of the narrators were painfully distracting from the content. James Fouhey delivered the story masterfully. Kit’s writing was approachable while still building a world full of magic. I was rooting for the protagonists and hoping stage antagonists reaped whatever karmic Justice was owed to them—I noticed a lot of parallels between the current climate we live in, but it wasn’t distracting. This has a little bit of everything, and I’d say it’s well worth the read or listen. I’m excited to read more from Kit.

Hoping for more!!!!!

I saw this title as a suggestion on my Amazon books list. Thought I would give it a shot fell in love, I read it all in one sitting cannot wait for more.

Excellence!

Narrator did wonderfuly, the story was extremely well written and very creative. I could picture everything as it was read. I was really sad when it ended because I want more! Buuuut also very pleased with the ending. Indeed! Well done!

this was a win … !!!

I exclusively read gay novels and hadn’t used my audible credits for a while. When I launched the app to see what I might try, audible recommended this to me I’m guessing because it was a gay fantasy.

It was incredible! Love how this was written more as a coming of age/into one’s own and not a coming out story. Love the narrator. Love the story, Love the characters. Loved the architecture of the magic. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Fun read

A fun twist on magic, America and the greater world can wait to read more from this author

an excellent choice of narrator!

I really hope there is another book on the way. This book was refreshing in ALL THE RIGHT WAYS! There has to be a book 2! After all, there are body parts that still need to be found! <3

Written so well the scenes come alive in the mind

This book is a master class on cultivating a rich set of diverse characters

Great Book

Great book, a little light in the world building department but still a fun read.

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awesome one best gay theme magic hairy Potter type of story but much better.

4.5 stars

I think this book is good if you're in the mood for a fantasy thats not too action oriented but also still constantly progressing. Its a chill read and I enjoyed it very much. Magic system is cool and the characters were likable~