Emma Mills (1) (1989–)

Author of First & Then

For other authors named Emma Mills, see the disambiguation page.

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Works by Emma Mills

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First & Then (2015) 420 copies, 32 reviews

Foolish Hearts (2017) 411 copies, 25 reviews

This Adventure Ends (2016) 250 copies, 15 reviews

Famous in a Small Town (2019) 137 copies, 14 reviews

Lucky Caller (2020) 103 copies, 12 reviews

Something Close to Magic (2023) 57 copies, 4 reviews

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Birthdate: 1989
Gender: female
Nationality: USA

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Something Close to Magic by Emma Mills

I’ve enjoyed Mills’ contemporary YA and I was eager to read this. Seventeen year old Aurelie is an unpaid baker’s apprentice who is approached by an unconventional young woman and asked to use her magical Seeking ability to track down a missing person. In the Underwood they cross paths with Prince Hapless, the king’s younger brother, who is under attack by men dressed as palace guards.

This was absolutely delightful. I liked the friendships and the banter, and the way elements of Cinderella are woven into the story but there’s a whole lot more going on than just the Cinderella plot points.

“So one either has it or they don’t.”
“I…” Aurelie thought of the time Mrs Basil went to the opera, how she spent the weeks that followed warbling arias in an uneven soprano. I think it’s like how some people are naturally good singers. And some people can take lessons.”
Hapless looked chagrined. “You could train me for a thousand years and I’d never be able to sing Faustival from Fugue and Fury. Some people are just hopeless.” He shook his head. “I may in fact be the worst magic scholar who ever existed.”
Aurelie smiled a little. “Well. At least you exist.”

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Herenya | 3 other reviews | Nov 29, 2024 |

Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills

4.25

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shamya.suresh | 24 other reviews | Aug 14, 2024 |

Something Close to Magic by Emma Mills

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This book was a delight. I really enoyed this book. This book gave me once upon a time vibes back in the early seasons. It was such a quick pace read!! I loved the love/hate dymanics between the main characters. I also really loved the banter and the writing of this read! I thought the world building was a bit flat and i wish it would have a been a bit expanded. I think this book was a so fun and loved seeing emma take on this world and hope she writess more in this genere. I realy loved both characters!! Def a new favorite!!

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I gott this book for review*
This book was a delight. I really enoyed this book. This book gave me once upon a time vibes back in the early seasons. It was such a quick pace read!! I loved the love/hate dymanics between the main characters. I also really loved the banter and the writing of this read! I thought the world building was a bit flat and i wish it would have a been a bit expanded. I think this book was a so fun and loved seeing emma take on this world and hope she writess more in this genere. I realy loved both characters!! Def a new favorite!!… (more)

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lmauro123 | 3 other reviews | Dec 28, 2023 |

Lucky Caller by Emma Mills

I really enjoyed this read. The one thing I love about emma miles books is how they focused on friendship and this friendship good developed in such a fun way. I thought the structure of this book the radio station was a really fun structure for it. I also really was invested in the mystery that was the through line of the read.I also was super invested in the step parent relationship the occurred in this novel. I also really liked the blast from the past romance. Such a fun read. Def high on my favorite reads from emma miles.… (more)

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lmauro123 | 11 other reviews | Dec 28, 2023 |

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