The Entanglement of Rival Wizards. Deluxe Edition

That book left me speechless. I expected a funny and entertaining story, with some tension but an overall fluffiness. And it was - but so much more. First of all, the humor is hilarious. But as much as you have to laugh ... there is so much unexpected depth to the characters it makes you want to cry too. The friendship between Sebastian and Orok is the golden standard and so heartwarming. It's really nice to see a protagonist's friend not just as a side character but as an essential part of the story. And Sebastian and Elethior? Sparks are flying. I liked that the development from enemies to lovers did not take the majority of the book but felt well timed. While their pain feels like a punch to the gut, it is so sweet to see how they save each other from drowning. The emotions are raw and so human in this book. I'm happy book 2 is already announced and looking forward to Orok's story.