A Rival Most Vial: Potioneering for Love and Profit

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A Rival Most Vial: Potioneering for Love and Profit by R.K. Ashwick

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Two potion shops, one heated rivalry…until hate bubbles over into something else. Any adventurer worth their sword knows about Ambrose Beake. The proud, quiet half-elf sells the best, and only, potions in the city—until a handsome new shopkeeper named Eli opens another potion shop across the street, throwing Ambrose’s peace and ledgers far off balance. Within weeks, they’re locked in a war of price tags and products—Ambrose’s expertise against Eli’s effortless charm. Toil leads to trouble, the safety gloves come off, and right as their rivalry reaches a boiling point… The mayor commissions them to brew a potion together. The task is as complex as it is lucrative, pushing both men to the limits of their abilities and patience. Yet as the fires burn and cauldrons bubble…they find a different sort of chemistry brewing.

AdultDiversity Representation/LGBTQ+Fantasy/Romantic and EroticFantasy/Sword and Sorcery

Content Warning: romance, non-explicit sex scene, mentions of past child neglect, pain/injury, two brief mention of blood, fire, underground caves


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Reviewed by theislandalien avatar theislandalien on :

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

Reviewed by kevinscorner avatar kevinscorner book blogger on :

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

Bringing a fantastical touch to a grumpy+sunshine/ rivals-to-lovers romance, A Rival Most Vial is a heartwarming and charming queer cozy fantasy romance.

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Reviewed by SteveWestenra avatar SteveWestenra writer on :

Worldbuilding: Didn’t add anything
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Matches the story well

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