Алина Melanchallina || И миллион мелочей 18+

In Lindsey Olsson's debut fantasy, the hunt is on for the most dangerous criminal in a generation: the Witch.

In this world, magic is an illegal and potent drug with unpredictable side effects. Anyone who ingests pure magic dies a painful death, so dealers scrape it from trees and dilute it in saltwater to sell it to the highest bidder. Each generation, a single Witch is born with powerful, inherent, and dangerous magic. When she is found, the Witch must be drowned.

Nes is cunning and willing to do whatever it takes to get what she wants. With her unique ability to sniff out magic, she earns a living finding people magic imbues with useful powers for her boss’s underground fighting operation.

Toran was once proud to serve as the Prince's Crown, but that was before he lost everything he loved in the hunt for the Witch. Now his aim in life is to drown himself in drink.

When guards begin showing up dead, Nes and Toran become unlikely allies in a dangerous mission. The Witch they seek is a formidable foe, and they must use all their wits and skills to bring her to justice, all while navigating their growing attraction for one another and trying to overcome their painful pasts. They must learn to trust each other if they have any hope of succeeding.

OF BLOOD AND BRINE is a thrilling duology-opener of magic, romance, and betrayal. Readers will be on the edge of their seats as they follow Nes and Toran's quest to catch the Witch. With an unexpected twist that turns everything on its head, this book is a must-read for fantasy and romance lovers.