Review of Evocation—Faustian Bargains and Found Family

The Gothic Library reviews Evocation, S. T. Gibson’s first book in the Summoner’s Circle series. The novel follows David Aristarkhov and Rhys McGowan, former lovers and members of a secret sorcerer society who reunite when David experiences mysterious blackouts. They discover that an ancestor made a Faustian bargain with the Devil, and David must now face the consequences of this family curse. Beyond its complex magic system, the book explores multiple forms of love: a second-chance romance between David and Rhys, the devoted relationship between Rhys and his wife Moira, and David’s developing bond with Moira. The story emphasizes how David’s found family may help him escape his inherited curse. The reviewer recommends Evocation to readers interested in complex magic systems and stories of found family and non-traditional relationships.

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