So I do strongly suggest reading book #1 first.Ī huge amount of the book focuses heavily on Karina’s first kiss actually it focuses on kissing in general, which does nothing to move the story along. I was incredibly confused for the first few chapters, as the characters mention past events, people they have met and like/dislike, and Karina longs for a way back to Whyland. However, I do not recommend reading it before the first book, or even alone. What could go wrong?įirst of all I would like to just say that when I started reading Kissing Magic I had no idea that it was the second book in the series, since the description said that it can be read alone I assumed that it was a standalone or spin off to a series. Trust Sian, the guy who says he’s no hero. If Karina wants to find answers, she’ll have to trust him.

Sian offers to keep her safe and deal with the castle and its dark magic once and for all. And now Karina’s being hunted by strange, creepy creatures and has no idea why. Sian’s been enchanted in a mysterious, ancient castle where dark magic has been awakened. But risking a broken heart is the smallest of her problems. She’s smart enough not to fall in love- or at least to tell herself not to. But when Karina is called to break his spell with a kiss, she accepts. Greedy, cunning, and selfish, Sian is not someone to be trusted. Based in Whyland, the story follows 16 year old Karina, who is from Earth, in the third person narrative. Kissing Magic by Day Leitao, is the second book in the young adult, enemies-to-lovers, romantic fantasy series Portals to Whyland and can be read on its own. Warning: This review may contain spoilers, although I have tried hard to exclude anything that could ruin the story for another reader.