Wolfwood by Marianna Baer

"artistic colonization" don't you mean "artistic Colin-ization"
I wish the magic had like...been explained more, but that's not necessary for the story.
Hey look. Trauma.
Also art and magic. and art.
Just a heads up. this dark.
384 Pages

The Buried and the Bound by Rochelle Hassan

It's contemporary fantasy, and like....Leo forgetting his true love.
I will protect Tristan with everything in me.
Also there's fae and magic and witches.
384 Pages