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The Spells We Cast

by Jason June

Nigel won't let anything get in the way of winning the Culling. Not even his soulmate.

The first in a duology of rollicking, queer contemporary romantasies written by a best-selling author and perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys and Carry On.

"The most magical and swoony page-turner I've read in ages."
--Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times best-selling author of They Both Die at the End

Nigel Barrett has spent his whole life preparing for the Culling, a spell-casting competition that determines which of the world's teenage magicians will be stripped of their powers to preserve magical balance. But nothing could have prepared him to face Ori Olson, a broody rival whose caustic wit cloaks a painful past. 

From the moment Nigel and Ori meet, sparks fly. Their powers are stronger, more thrilling, the closer they get--not that they can risk becoming attached. Because as the field narrows and the Culling grows more dangerous, Nigel and Ori realize there's more at stake than just their powers. The greatest threat to magic, their future, and all of humanity might be the connection growing between them. . . .

With cinematic action and a Texas-size serving of camp, Jason June spins a spell-slinging, lasso-swinging, star-crossed romance that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.
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Pages:

352

Published:

6 Oct 2026

Format

Paperback

Publisher

Disney Publishing Worldwide

Imprint

Melissa de la Cruz Studio

ISBN:

9781368094047

Nigel won't let anything get in the way of winning the Culling. Not even his soulmate.

The first in a duology of rollicking, queer contemporary romantasies written by a best-selling author and perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys and Carry On.

"The most magical and swoony page-turner I've read in ages."
--Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times best-selling author of They Both Die at the End

Nigel Barrett has spent his whole life preparing for the Culling, a spell-casting competition that determines which of the world's teenage magicians will be stripped of their powers to preserve magical balance. But nothing could have prepared him to face Ori Olson, a broody rival whose caustic wit cloaks a painful past. 

From the moment Nigel and Ori meet, sparks fly. Their powers are stronger, more thrilling, the closer they get--not that they can risk becoming attached. Because as the field narrows and the Culling grows more dangerous, Nigel and Ori realize there's more at stake than just their powers. The greatest threat to magic, their future, and all of humanity might be the connection growing between them. . . .

With cinematic action and a Texas-size serving of camp, Jason June spins a spell-slinging, lasso-swinging, star-crossed romance that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.
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