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Charlie Holmburg

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Born in Salt Lake City, Charlie N. Holmberg was raised a Trekkie alongside three sisters who also have boy names. She graduated from BYU, plays the ukulele, owns too many pairs of glasses, and hopes to one day own a dog.

Magic Bitter, Magic Sweet

Magic Bitter, Magic Sweet

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Maire is a baker with an extraordinary gift: she can infuse her treats with emotions and abilities, which are then passed on to those who eat them. She doesn’t know why she can do this and remembers nothing of who she is or where she came from.

When marauders raid her town, Maire is captured and sold to the eccentric Allemas, who enslaves her and demands that she produce sinister confections, including a witch’s gingerbread cottage, a living cookie boy, and size-altering cakes.

During her captivity, Maire is visited by Fyel, a ghostly being who is reluctant to reveal his connection to her. The more often they meet, the more her memories return, and she begins to piece together who and what she really is—as well as past mistakes that yield cosmic consequences.

From the author of The Paper Magician series comes a haunting and otherworldly tale of folly and consequence, forgiveness and redemption.

Giveaway!
 
Winner receives either a paperback or an ebook, whatever they prefer.

Make a comment to enter. After 24 hours, Charlie will contact the winner.

(Winner chosen using random.org via the comments.)


13 Comments

Tara Creel · August 12, 2016 at 11:33 am

I want to read this book so badly! It sounds amazing!

Kimberly Kessler · August 12, 2016 at 11:49 am

I loved the Paper Magician and can’t wait to read this book!

Yvie · August 12, 2016 at 12:12 pm

Sounds fab. Would love to read it!

    Charlie Holmberg · August 17, 2016 at 10:52 am

    Congrats Yvie! You’re the winner of the giveaway. I can’t find contact info for you, so could you please email me at charlienholmberg (at) gmail.com with your mailing address?

    Thanks!

Jill · August 12, 2016 at 12:29 pm

love that it starts with something as simple and easy to relate to as baking. Looking forward to reading this

Becky Hall · August 12, 2016 at 1:17 pm

This book sounds great, and I’d love to read it. I’m also a SLC resident. It’s nice to know about you Charlie!

H Elliott · August 12, 2016 at 1:18 pm

I so enjoyed Followed by Frost, and I’m eager to read this one! Thanks for volunteering for Pitch Wars, Charlie!

Lonna Seibert · August 12, 2016 at 2:08 pm

This book sounds fascinating! I’ll be reading it whether I win a free copy or not!

danielle hammelef · August 12, 2016 at 2:37 pm

This immediately reminded me of the Littmus Lozenges from Because of Winn Dixie, but with a magical twist. I adored the idea from Kate DiCamillo’s book and I can’t wait to read this one.

April Burch · August 12, 2016 at 2:40 pm

Sounds intriguing

Annette R Burrell · August 12, 2016 at 3:59 pm

The title was already enough to make me want to read it. I’m sure you’ll make a wonderful mentor in Pitch Wars!!!

Summer Doster · August 12, 2016 at 5:03 pm

This sounds awesome! Love The Paper Magician!

Heidi Kneale (Her Grace) · August 24, 2016 at 9:37 pm

Baked goods infused with magic? I’m sold.

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