"Rutherford's enchanting world has a delectable, cozy atmosphere that shifts when the characters enter the exciting, high-stakes competition, which is fraught with political intrigue and magical sabotage. Bastian and Winnie make a charming pair whose teamwork and evolving grumpy/sunshine relationship is a pleasure to witness...Enthralling and delightful." - Kirkus

"An unexpected magical bond throws two teens' futures into jeopardy in this cozy, whimsical romantasy from Rutherford...Those seeking fresh spins on familiar fantasy tropes will rejoice in this delightful offering." - Publishers Weekly

"A fun and fast-paced romantasy read filled with lighthearted high jinks and plenty of misunderstandings." - School Library Journal

"Sweet, swoony, and utterly magical, My Unfamiliar had me giggling and kicking my feet in pure delight." --Alechia Dow, author of Until the Clock Strikes Midnight

"Utterly enchanting, Rutherford's cozy fantasy easily hits every note, from the whimsical world to the swoon-worthy romance. I adored Winnie and Bastian as individuals and loved seeing their connection grow. Absolutely delightful!" - A.T Qureshi, USA Today bestselling author of the Baby Dragon series

"Wonderfully whimsical and hearts-a-flutter romantic, My Unfamiliar left me pink-cheeked with delight. I absolutely and in every way adored this story, and it's the perfect match for booklovers of all things cozy." --Heather Kassner, author of Spellwright

"My Unfamiliar has everything I love in cozy fantasy: a sweet opposites-attract romance; an atmosphere rendered in florals and pastels; and a world where love is real magic. You will be spellbound." --Allison Saft, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Starlight

"A page-turner brimming with mystery and simmering with slow-burn romance, My Unfamiliar is cozy but not too cozy, sweet but not too sweet, and perfectly, deliciously fantastical. It had me at miniature unicorn, and kept getting better and better. It's one to keep on hand to cure bad moods and make up for insufficient pinkness." - Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Daughter of Smoke & Bone

Praise for A Curious Kind of Magic:

"A Curious Kind of Magic is like a rare find in a curiosity shop--unique, intriguing, and irresistible. With a feisty heroine, a budding friendship, a warmhearted romance, and a risky hunt for a mysterious grimoire that leads to adventures and revelations, this story held me spellbound."--Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest King's Daughter

"A Curious Kind of Magic enchanted me from the first page. Brimming with so many bits and bobs of treasure--just like Willow's almost-magical shop!--this is a book for readers who want to root for their heroines and soak in the coziness of a slow burn fantasy. I adored it."--Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of House of Roots and Ruin

"This is cozy fantasy at its best: a charming concept; an earnest, endearing heroine; and her equally lovable found family. Reading A Curious Kind of Magic feels like sipping rose hot chocolate while nestling under a fuzzy blanket on a rainy day. It made me so happy, and I can't wait for my own copy!"--Shveta Thakrar, author of the Andre Norton Nebula Award finalist Star Daughter