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Half a Soul

by Olivia Atwater

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2020 Β· 304 pages Β· ~5h 4m read Β· Fiction

In Regency England, Theodora Ettings lives with only half a soul after a faerie's curse left her unable to feel strong emotions. When she meets Elias Wilder, the enigmatic Lord Sorcerer of England, she is drawn into a world of strange magic and high-society scandals. This charming 'Regency Faerie Tale' blends the manners of Jane Austen with whimsical fantasy, exploring themes of empathy and social justice while delivering a heartwarming, unconventional romance that challenges the rigid expectations of the era.

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Atmosphere: FantasticalVibe: LightPacing: Relaxing
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Notable Quotes

"There is such a thing as evil in this world,” Elias told her quietly. β€œIt does not help to look away from it. It does not even help, necessarily, to look at it.” His fingers brushed through her hair, and she shivered. β€œBut sometimes, when you cannot force the world to come to its senses, you must settle only for wiping away some of the small evils in front of you."
"I have known many human beings with a full soul to their name who do not have half so much compassion or practicality as you."
"She had little effort to spare for making unpleasant men more comfortable."

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