Mint and Mist, Maurilio Velasco
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Seventeen-year-old Aster crafts enchanted herbal soaks at a floating hot spring retreat—but doubts their own magic. When they meet Neri, a gifted perfumer who believes deeply in Aster’s talent, everything begins to change. A cozy, heartwarming queer fantasy about self-discovery, creative courage, and finding belonging without needing to be perfect.
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Mint and Mist
By Maurilio Velasco — Paperback, November 25, 2025
At a floating hot spring retreat suspended above swirling mists, seventeen-year-old Aster spends their days preparing enchanted herbal soaks meant to soothe weary travelers. Each carefully crafted sachet—lavender for calm, mint for courage, chamomile for healing—carries the promise of magic. But inside, Aster feels anything but balanced. Their blends follow other people’s recipes, their work never feels quite right, and their confidence dissolves with every tiny mistake.
Everything changes when the Lantern Night Festival brings Neri, a confident young perfumer whose gift allows her to sense emotions through scent. Neri is warm, intuitive, and utterly fearless in her craft. Where Aster follows rules, Neri trusts her instincts—and her unwavering belief in Aster may be exactly the spark they’ve been missing.
As lanterns rise and the festival draws near, Aster begins to explore the magic that lives within their own hands. Failures that once stung reveal unexpected beauty. Courage grows in small, steady breaths. And with Neri’s support—and perhaps something blooming beyond friendship—Aster starts shaping a creation that feels authentically, wonderfully theirs.
Set amid floating pools, glowing lanterns, and lush herbal enchantments, Mint and Mist is a gentle, affirming YA fantasy about self-trust, queer connection, and the quiet freedom of embracing imperfection. Perfect for readers seeking cozy world-building, soft romance, and emotional warmth wrapped in steam, scent, and shimmering magic.
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