The Anatomy of Magic, J.C. Cervantes
The Anatomy of Magic, J.C. Cervantes
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The Anatomy of Magic

Author: J.C. Cervantes

Narrator: Diana Bustelo

Unabridged: 8 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/11/2025


Synopsis

A young woman learns to embrace all the messy imperfections of life and love with some help from her magical family 

Lilian Estrada seemingly has it all: an ob-gyn star on the rise, a master at balancing work with whirlwind romances and part of a family of fiercely loyal and exceptional women, all bound together by an extraordinary secret. The Estrada women each possess a unique power, and Lily shines with the rare gift to manipulate memories. Yet not even her mystical abilities can shield her from a harrowing event at the hospital, one that sends her powers—and her confidence—spiraling out of control. 

Seeking solace, Lily retreats to her family's ancestral home in Mexico, only to find herself face-to-face with a ghost from her past—Sam, the first love she never forgot. Nearly a decade since she last saw him, Sam is hardly the boy she once knew, and as old flames spark to life, Lily must navigate the mysteries of their shared history and the depths of her own heart if she hopes to control her unpredictable magic. 

About J.C. Cervantes

J.C. Cervantes is a New York Times bestselling author of books for children and young adults. Her books have appeared on national lists, including the American Booksellers Association New Voices, Barnes and Noble’s Best Young Reader Books, as well as Amazon’s Best Books of the Month. She has earned multiple awards and recognitions, most recently the 2021 New Mexico Land of Enchantment Readers’ Choice Award.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kristen's on March 13, 2025

This story was a perfect companion to The Enchanted Hacienda! I hope the author keeps giving us stories for all the sisters and cousins! A look back into the lives of the mom and aunt would be fantastic too! I even would love a novella about the owner of the coffee shop, Pasaporte. Based on the previ......more

Goodreads review by Emily on December 21, 2024

The Anatomy of Magic is a multicultural fantasy second chance romance about Lily and Sam. They grew up together and had a secret love affair that ended suddenly with the words "I dont love you anymore." Years later Lily is in emotional turmoil, her medical career is in chaos and her heart is protecte......more

Goodreads review by Christina on October 09, 2024

3.75 stars (rounding up) This is Ashley Poston meets ENCANTO in an adult romance with magical realism. Thank you to NetGalley & Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. SUMMARY: Lily is an OBGYN and after a tragic event at work, she runs home. But she’s b......more

Goodreads review by Maggie on April 16, 2025

4 stars! The magical realism in this book was like Encanto meet The Good Witch and I ate these vibes up. There’s romance, heart break (and healing), family dynamics, loss, and love. Overall, a really wonderful story to get lost in. Side note: I did not know this was a companion novel/interconnected......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on March 01, 2025

4.5 Stars Lily Estrada finds herself returning to her family home in Mexico, following a tragedy with one of her patients in Los Angeles. Lily comes from a long line of women with unique magic, and her memory magic has been affected by what happened at the hospital. Returning home is hard for Lily, s......more