Homegrown Magic - by Jamie Pacton & Rebecca Podos (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A delightful queer romantic fantasy full of friends-to-lovers chemistry, found family, rival family drama, and cozy garden magic from two acclaimed YA authors making their adult debut

Yael Clauneck is more interested in drinking and flirting than joining their powerful family's business. They're on the precipice of a predetermined life when they flee their own graduation party, galloping away in search of . . . well, they're not sure, but maybe the chance to feel like life can still be a grand adventure.

Margot Greenwillow--talented plant witch, tea lover, and greenhouse owner--has never felt further from adventure in her life. She's been desperately trying to keep what remains of her family's magic remedies business afloat. So when Yael, her childhood friend and former crush, rides back into her life, she's shocked. But perhaps this could be a good thing. After all, Margot could use an assistant in the greenhouses.

Yael has no experience or, honestly, practical skills, but they're delighted to accept the job. They can lay low for a while, flirting with Margot and figuring out what to do next. Meanwhile, Margot has plans of her own--but plans are notoriously unreliable, and unlikely to survive a swiftly blooming mutual attraction, not to mention the machinations of parents determined to get their heir back . . . no matter the cost.

Review Quotes

"Homegrown Magic is an absolutely enchanting read: as sweet as strawberry jam, as comforting as your favorite tea blend, and brimming with charm and queer joy. I fell in love with Yael and Margot, and so will you!"--Allison Saft, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of A Dark and Drowning Tide

"A lovely queer romance that feels like drinking tea in a cozy cabin . . . extremely relatable but with wonderful world-building that makes you want to learn more about the universe Pacton and Podos have lovingly created. I can't wait for the next one!"--Kimberly Lemming, author of That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf

"Full of flirty dialogue, strong conflict, and a heartwarming love story, this book feels like drinking a warm cup of tea and is perfect for fans of cozy queer romantasy."--Library Journal

"Magic, demons, spells, and legacies . . . this novel has it all! Yael and Margot's sizzling spice and adorable charm had me turning pages so fast."--Rebecca Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea

"Beautifully written, wildly original, and impossibly charming, Homegrown Magic is the gorgeous queer fantasy I didn't know I needed. You'll fall head over heels for Yael and Margot's simmering romance and unforgettably magical story, and leave hungry for more--along with a distinct craving for heartbreak-healing strawberry jam."--Lana Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Payback's a Witch

"Bewitchingly cozy and deliciously queer . . . Love blossoms on every page, as sweet as homemade strawberry jam, as warm as a stolen kiss with a childhood friend, with the indomitable joy of building a home alongside the people who help you flourish."--S. A. MacLean, author of The Phoenix Keeper

"Charming, sexy, and beautiful, this wonderful story is a flower-filled delight! I loved it! I wish I could live in Bloomfield!"--Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

"Full of flirty dialogue, strong conflict, and a heartwarming love story, this book feels like drinking a warm cup of tea and is perfect for fans of cozy queer romantasy."--Library Journal

About the Author

Jamie Pacton is a bestselling, award-winning young adult and middle grade author who lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family. Her YA contemporary books include Furious, Lucky Girl, and The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly. Her YA fantasy novels include The Absinthe Underground and The Vermilion Emporium.

Rebecca Podos is the Lambda Literary Award-winning author of YA novels including From Dust, a Flame and Furious, co-written with Jamie Pacton. By day, she's an agent at the Rees Literary Agency in Boston.