Subversive

Name: Subversive
Brand: Findaway Voices
Availability: InStock
Author: Colleen Cowley
ISBN: 9798882405020

Author: Colleen Cowley

Series: Clandestine Magic #1

Narrator: Leanne Woodward

Unabridged: 11 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Slender Sky Books

Published: 06/23/2021

Categories: Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Gaslamp

Synopsis

A wizard. An unwilling assistant. An explosive secret.In an America controlled by wizards and 100 years behind on women's rights, Beatrix Harper counts herself among the resistance—the Women's League for the Prohibition of Magic. Then Peter Blackwell, the only wizard her town has ever produced, unexpectedly returns home and presses her into service as his assistant.Beatrix fears he wants to undermine the League. His real purpose is far more dangerous for them both.Subversive is the first novel in the completed Clandestine Magic trilogy, set in an Edwardian-feeling 21st century that appeals to fans of gaslamp fantasy, fighting the patriarchy, intrigue and slow-burn romance with some steam.If you're a reader who prefers to know certain information upfront, including whether any tropes you hate are waiting to spring, find those at the author's website.Praise for Subversive“I read this book in a day. I could NOT put it down.” — My Heart is Booked Blog"Readers who enjoy fantasy stories with strong female protagonists, magical powers, intriguing political plots, and a great love story will love Subversive." — One Book More"A spectacular story of magic, politics, social classes, and the uncompromising need to do what you think is right." — Bookshelf Adventures

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cece on July 18, 2024

**I was provided with an ARC for an honest review.** Repeat after me.... magic feminists mAgIc FemInIsTs MAGIC FUCKING FEMINISTS! That’s just brillaint I can’ttttt Meet Beatrix Harper, she's principled. she's protective. and she's angry at how life has constantly given her the short end fucking same g......more

Goodreads review by Julie on September 19, 2020

The first book in the Clandestine Magic Trilogy, Subversive focuses on a woman and a man who find themselves on opposite sides of a resistance. Beatrix is a member of the Women’s League for the Prohibition of Magic, and Peter is a powerful wizard who has returned home to serve as the town’s omnimanc......more

Goodreads review by Emma on February 25, 2021

4.5 stars. This was a fantastic freebie on kindle and I will definitely be reading the series, also available on KU.......more

Goodreads review by Christina on December 20, 2020

Colleen Cowley shines with her debut novel “Subversive,” a 444-page political fantasy set in an America controlled by wizards, yet one hundred years behind women's rights. Beatrix Harper is an integral part of the resistance as her young sister leads the women’s fight for the prohibition of magic, b......more

Goodreads review by JB on September 12, 2020

I am so lucky that I got a copy of this one! This book was set in a world where magic is a commodity and only a few (only men) can wield it. Obviously there would be: • Omnimancer- official town magician where townspeople can request help for ailments, potions and stuff • A wizard tired of the secre......more