I'm a Gay Wizard by V.S. Santoni (@VSSantoni) is now available!
You can order the book from Wattpad Books, Amazon, Indigo, Barnes & Noble, or your favourite independent bookseller. You can also borrow the book from your local library.
Don't forget! Make sure you shelve the book on Goodreads and leave a review.
You do magic once, and it sticks to you like glitter glue...
When Johnny and his best friend, Alison, pass their summer holidays dabbling in magic, they never expect it to have consequences. Sure, it'd be great if they could banish bullies or change their lives for the better, and what harm could come from lighting a few candles and chanting a few spells? They get their answer in the form of an earthquake unleashed at their behest, which draws the attention of the Marduk Institute, an age-old organization dedicated to fostering the talents of young wizards. Whisked away to the institute and told they can never return to their old lives, Johnny and Alison must quickly adapt to a new world shimmering with monsters, fraternities, and cute boys like Hunter and Blake. But when they're pulled into a dark, supernatural fight that could cost them their lives, they'll have to find strength they never knew they had as they battle for love, acceptance, and their own happy endings -- all with the help of a little bit of magic.
What reviewers have to say:
"For fans of Harry Potter, Carry On, and other magical world novels this is a definite addition, and one that twists some of the more common tropes associated with magic world stories and makes them far more menacing and uncomfortable. Could not recommend more. 10/10." — Ethan L, NetGalley reviewer
"It's so cool to see myself in a book that doesn't involve some stupid stereotype of latinx people. As a kid, this book would have made it much easier for me to come out and be myself, and now other kids will have it. I thought the writing was really good, and Melchior was a truly unsettling character... The writer definitely knows what it is to grow up Latinx and gay and I want to thank them for putting this book out into the world. It's really brave to look America in the face and have an unapologetic Latinx main character that's gay and the hero. This writer will save lives." —Manuel R., NetGalleyreviewer
"This was such a fresh and fun read that I wanted to [read] for pride month. I loved the writing style since it wasn't too pretentious (in a very good way). I found the characters likeable and overall interesting." —Simone F., NetGalleyreviewer
"This book was a lot of fun to read. The friendly/snarky banter between the characters gave me life and made me laugh out loud more than once. Santoni has come up with a clever concept... All in all, this was a fun read with some really likable characters. It's got a Gay wizard, monsters, epic battles, and a love story! What more could you want in a summer read? I will look forward to reading more by this author." —Kinzie Things
Mark Your Calendars!
I'm a Gay Wizard In the City of the Nightmare King by V.S. Santoni (book 2 in the series) comes out on October 27, 2020! You can pre-order your copy today.