Entwined: The Entwined Duology by H. M. Long

(Thank you to Titan Books for providing me with a copy of this book!)

about book: (summary from Goodreads)

Three sisters join the hunt for a stolen magical artefact in the start of this Gilded Age fantasy duology. 

Ottilie Rushforth hides from the mighty Sorcerer’s Guild as secretary to a has-been detective. She is Entwined – threads of magic run beneath her skin, and the Guild would trap her in service. 

But Ottilie has a plan to escape the Guild forever with her estranged fiancé, the enigmatic poet, soldier and smuggler Lewis Illing. All she must do is track down a mysterious artefact, claim the bounty, and leave the city forever. But Ottilie's sisters – Pretoria, a quick-witted sorceress and thief recently emerged from exile, and Madge, a guild mage to the core, appear to make equally unwelcome offers. A new life at the cost of everything she has ever wanted, or prestige and safety in a gilded cage. 

With her life on the line, Ottilie must track down the artifact in a city torn apart by prejudice and violence, and choose between the two sides of herself – the fugitive and the Entwined.

my thoughts:

Love, love, loved this first book in H. M. Long's new duology, Entwined. Sisters. Magic. Artefacts. Romance. And, fantasy. How awesome does that all sound? Especially, when family drama is at the core. Yep, three sisters that are not all on the same page at all. Ottillie is entwined and she wants out. She wants to find a magical artefact and cash in on the bounty, then she can peace out with her fiancé. Except, her sisters, Pretoria and Madge, have plans of their own and let's just say they can definitely complicate matters for Ottillie. Yikes! And, that is all I will share about this exciting new story. It's a definite must-read and one I would happily recommend to anyone and everyone looking for their next great read. You are going to fall in deep with Ottillie and the Guild. Plus, there is a still a second book to come that you just know is going to fill in all the blanks in a thrilling and fun new story. I can't wait!

Make sure to grab a copy ASAP. Happy reading!

Thank you to Titan Books for providing me with a copy of this book!