A story were witches and magical beings live among us as every day people. Our main character is the daughter of a witch who owns a magic store, and yet she has no power save one: matchmaking. By looking in your eyes, she can see you true love, leading to a variety of good and bad results.

A fun YA magic and romance, the central premise is would you still put your heart out there if you can't k ow for sure it will work out or worse, if you think it won't.

I love the idea of this book, but I ended up not reading the entire thing because of the writing. It felt too young.

A cute premise with great potential that was squandered by a forgettable character voice and boring writing.

A lot about this world is never clear from the start, including many key points about our protagonist. Her voice fluctuates from sounding like a 13 year old to a 16 year old, I never get a clear picture of her—and in fact only find out she had funky colored hair about a third of the way through the book—and her slang is outdated. In fact, it goes from Amber saying "amazeballs" to saying "gag me".

There's a lot of overcorrection and inconsistencies in the narrative, which not only means it's annoying to the reader but also confusing. It feels like a waste of my time if the character spends a paragraph going "Well, actually...". On multiple occasions, Amber mentions that not a lot of people know about magic or the magical underworld of Chicago, and yet a majority of her high school population is some brand of fey or troll or magical being.

I wasn't invested in the story or even interested in really finding out what happens to the characters until nearly half way through the book. As a matter of fact, I was bored through most of it.

And even worse, the climax felt cheap as the threat never threatening at all. The one redeeming quality of the finale was Kim, as that would have been the only reason I would continue to read the story.

All in all, I didn't love it and I didn't hate it, and I was more intrigued by the concept than the actual story. Amber's voice irritated me and I didn't quite root for her during the story. I would read book 2, but I wouldn't buy it.

This book is fluffy, adorable fun.

This was definitely a different kind of book then I’m used to. I haven’t read anything paranormal in quite some time but the description and name of the book rally caught my eye. It was overall cute and entertaining take on the paranormal world and all the different types of inhabitants. I think the author did a wonderful job bringing you into this world throughout the city of Chicago with its magical tendencies.

We meet Amber, a matchmaker, who is just trying to go through the motions of life and hoping that one day she will be matched. Her best friend is a precog, who can tell the future, but they’ve made a pact not tell about each other’s lives. Which is all well and dandy for them but then a third party comes in and needs their help, or more specifically Amber’s help. Charlie, the mayor’s son, and quite the catch around town and especially in their school. He’s on a mission to find someone who is missing and has requested the help of Amber Sand.

They are adorable together, you see many different paranormal throughout the book and I like that Charlie really isn’t that affected by everything, if anything he thinks it’s pretty great that these beings exist and that he didn’t even know about it. I also enjoy that the Amber’s nemesis Ivy (who is an enchantress basically) has no effect on Charlie as well. It’s fun to watch all their interactions.

The book flowed very nicely and there was a bit of intrigue and even though everything was answered at some point in the book I can’t wait to find out what really happens next. I mean with Amani and her match of course, you’ll see what I’m talking about. It all sounds really interesting and I can’t wait to dig in, hopefully it’s the next book in the series.

I liked the setting, the location, the people, and the situations they got themselves into. There must be something in the air a lot of paranormal books tend to take place in places like Chicago, that must be a hub for real paranormal, note to self, go to Chicago to scope the place out.  I like the cover it’s very cute simple, interesting and mysterious. The book was in whole a great book to read and quick and easy, can’t wait to see what happens next.

I loved this! It really reminded me of Sarah Mylenowski's Bras and Broomsticks series that I read in high school. I would say that this is definitely targeted towards the younger side of the YA category, though I enjoyed using it as a break from the more serious and drama filled books I usually read. Can't wait for book two!

Although I received a copy of this eBook from the publisher, all opinions remain my own.

Loved the magic in this book. It was a perfect combo of teenage-drama and magic. Real life questions were brought up for me. Pondering if you can enjoy the person in front of you, even if they aren't who you are meant to be with. It's an interesting question.

The Best Kind of Magic
Author: Crystal Cestari
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Release Date 5/16/2017
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Windy-City-Magic-Book-Best/dp/1484752724
4 Stars
Amber Sand comes from an impressive lineage of witches, but her gift is not like all of those before her. In a city where magic is around every corner she got the short end of the stick or so she believes. She is a matchmaker and can see love in the eyes of those around her. By day Amber’s a student but after school she works in her Mothers shop, Windy City Magic. When a friend of the family stops by the shop to seek help from her mother in desperation, curiosity gets the best of her and she sets off to prove she has what it takes to deserve the Sand name while finding a bit of trouble and love along the way.
I enjoyed this storyline; it’s both light and fluffy making it a quick read. The characters are well developed and engaging. A world set in magic, fairies, sirens, goblins and witches what’s not to love? There will be a sequel from what I understand and I am looking forward to wrapping my hands around it and probably devouring just as quickly as I did this one. The Best Kind of Magic is definitely worth adding to your bookshelf and safe for classrooms as well.

The Best Kind of Magic is a very cute and light read. I loved the way magic is incorporated into real life and of course it’s set in Chicago!

The store where the story tends to evolve around is called Windy City Magic and located at Navy Pier. I will be honest, this is a kind of store that I have shopped at all my life. There isn’t as many as there used to be so I wish this store really existed. Although I am with Amber and I tend to steer clear of Navy Pier as much as possible. I really liked the setting and I sure part of it is because I’m from the area but also because it was simple but fun. I really liked the underground restaurant for mystical and supernatural people. There was a bakery with cupcakes, I might have to go get some cupcakes of my own today.

The setting was fun but I also really liked the magic. It was more of an everyday kind of magic, you don’t need to put on a show to have. Amber’s mom is a witch with a coven. That doesn’t mean she runs around the city casting hexes on people. It means she is more connected with nature and can perform different spells. As well as creating potions, doing readings and that sort of thing. Maybe vampires and fairies are not real (I like to say maybe ha ha) but shops like Amber’s moms do exist.

I liked Amber. Her mom is a witch but Amber herself is a matchmaker. She can see who you are destined to be with but she can’t see the same for herself. She comes from this strong bloodline of witches but has none of their powers except for this. She is happy with who she is but she also has that little be of self-confidence issue that anyone would have in that situations. This also makes it different for her to date being that she can see who her boyfriend is going to be with and it’s not her. So that takes the fun and mystery out of it.

Amani, Amber’s best friend, is a precog. Her family does not have a magical lineage so she deals more with the side of things where her parents want her to suppress it. .I love her strong friendship with Amber and the fact that they get each other. Even if Amani is not using her talents.

Then there is Charlie. He’s the mayor's son and just discovering this world of mystical and supernatural. He was so cute in the way that he pursues Amber, both for her help and for her attention. They end up of having the cutest and complicated coupling.

The plot is fun and very light. They are working a missing person's case and I think find out things about themselves along the way. I liked having a more easy going book to read. I also like that there are a few issues besides the main one. Things with Amber’s mom and of course with her relationship with Charlie.

So if you are looking for a light and fun romance. I would say this is a good summer read.

The cover pulled me in and the premise sounded interesting and angst worthy. Amber Sand is no witch, but comes from a well-known family line of witches. But she's a matchmaker, capable of seeing someone's true match by only making eye contact.

She grudgingly goes about her life, surviving school bullies and going to her job at Windy City Magic, her mother's magic store. But when school cutie Charlie Blitzman, son of the mayor, comes to her form help, she says "why not?", and enters a pact that might be too much for her.

Amber is in the business of love and you would think she'd be more positive and nice. Yes, she's sarcastic and funny, but her sass also comes with a dose of mean. Amber's narration style is entertaining and her voice jumps off the page, but I ultimately didn't feel like supporting Amber in any way.

I also don't really know much about Amber. Her background, her feelings toward her mother. Her hobbies and ambitions are touched upon, but not enough to make me want to root for her.

Similarly, we don't know much about Amber's family and friends. Even Charlie, the love interest, doesn't get much characterization.

The pacing is fast and works for the type of story it is. Enough mystery, with a dash of action, and romantic pining.

My favorite aspect of this story is the inclusion of supernatural, mystical beings as an every day real life occurrence. Amber interacted with vampires, goblins, fairies, and elves. The school bully is a siren!

In the end, The Best Kind of Magic is a fun read, but Amber is a rather passive character who could've benefited from some character development along the lines of being a better, nicer person, and having confidence in herself.

Make note, there are some language usage (like "bastards").

I am obsessed with anything related to witches, and The Best Kind of Magic is one of my best “witchy” books I have read in a long time. As a first-person narrative story, told through the eyes of Amber Sand, I was fully wrapped in the thoughts of a teenage protagonist entwined with the realities of high school and the consequences of magic. Even though, at first, I thought Amber was going to come off too angst-y for my liking, I really liked that she matured as the book progressed.

Although Amber does not have the powers of a typical witch, she does have the gift of “matchmaking,” in which she is able confirm with couples if they are perfect for each other. In The Best Kind of Magic, matchmaking is on the lowest step of the magical realm ladder, but Amber still takes pride in her magical ability. I liked Amber as a storyteller and being in her head throughout the story. She is funny, smart, rational, and has a cautious nature in her reactions to most situations. Amber often questions why people get mad when she tells them that they are not with their soulmate, but as the story unfolds, she starts to empathize with these people and understand heartache more.

I was also a big fan of Amber’s friends, Amani and Charlie. Amani is a great best friend, and as the series continues, I look forward to reading more about her pre-cog gift and how her life unfolds, especially in the romance realm…EEEK. I also liked Charlie because he is classy and mature, and I think he has a good head on his shoulders. I really liked that he doesn’t runaway from his problems or conflicts–instead he faces them with open communication and an open mind.

The Best Kind of Magic leaves room for all the characters to grow and understand life’s ability to throw you into loops. This story is quick-paced, lighthearted, and often times hilarious, but the book also focuses on serious matters. I enjoyed that the novel does not set up a heroine on her way to a happily ever after ending. Instead, reality is complicated and through Amber’s eyes we see her ponder real life complexities and worries. Amber faces difficulties in a story that questions fate and predestination. Do the “powers-that-be” control our lives or do we in fact have choice to control our own lives? Are there truly soulmates or do we control our own destiny with love? As these themes and questions are explored, the story unfolds in some unexpected turns.

Overall, The Best Kind of Magic is a great introduction into a series that I know I will continue to read. The book has a lot of sassy and sarcastic banter, which I love in young adult novels. There is also mystery, great friendship dynamics, and a slow burn of swoons *sigh*. I cannot wait for book two to come out; I’m not a big fan of book twists but I’m excited to see how the series continues.

INITIAL THOUGHTS

The last few books I have read have just been “okay, whatever, let’s move onto the next one.” But I had a feeling about this one. When I saw the cover, I just knew. I was like, “Ooohhh, pretty. I must have it.” This is not news. I often judge books by their cover. And in this case, I’m glad I did!

WHAT I LIKED

The writing. O.M.G. Okay, I don’t even know how to put this into words, but here is my attempt. Sometimes you just know from the first page of a book whether an author has IT or not, IT meaning a natural born talent to write. I knew instantly that this author does. I remember reading the first page and being blown away. It had nothing to do with the plot. It was just the writing. So creative yet professional yet simplistic. I was beyond impressed. And I stayed impressed for the entire book. It wasn’t one of those start strong and finish weak kind of books, which I have noticed a lot of. It started strong and finished strong, maybe even stronger. I absolutely loved it. Crystal Cestari just might be my new favorite author.

The concept. It’s no secret that I’m a hopeless romantic. The tattoo on my wrist is of the Chinese symbols for “true love.” So, as I was reading the story, I kept thinking, “This book was made for me.” Amber can see everyone’s true love. How badass is that?! And of course, you can only imagine the complications that could arise with this type of gift as well. But I LOVED IT. It is such a unique ability to have. I was so intrigued, and I couldn’t wait to see how everything turned out.

The characters. Amber made the book for me. She had this sarcastic, snarky side to her that I loved. I got the feeling that she didn’t give a crap about what people thought of her, which is admirable. I just kept thinking, “I wish this girl was real. We’d be best friends.” And her soft side came out too, especially when she began falling for Charlie. Speaking of Charlie, he was swoon worthy! I couldn’t get enough of him. He was a trooper. He was thrown into this supernatural world and just kind of learned to accept it without freaking out or judging. And he’s a hot guy…with glasses. How often do we see this in books? Not very often. I love it! Then there’s Amani, Amber’s best friend. I really liked her. I could see her story developing further. That would be awesome.

Amber and Charlie’s relationship. This was perfect, in my opinion. It started with Charlie needing Amber’s help. It was nothing more than that. Acquaintances, if anything. Then, they gradually became friends. And from there, feelings started to grow. Such perfect pacing. Again, the author’s talent truly showed here.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE

Nothing! There wasn’t anything that I didn’t like. This book was so good!

OVERALL THOUGHTS

What a perfect blend of love and magic, of contemporary and paranormal. And what brilliant writing. I can’t say enough about the writing. It was incredible. I fell in love with the author and these characters, and I really hope there’s more to Amber’s story. This could potentially be an amazing series. I already am looking into buying a physical copy of this book. I must have it on my bookshelf so I can stare at its beautiful cover, especially now that I know that the story is equally beautiful! More please!

My expectations weren’t super high going into this book. I thought I’d like it, but maybe around a 3. I ended up liking it much more than I thought I would and I think that’s because the main character (Amber) is super likable. Her narration was enjoyable to read and she had this great sense of humor that made everything a lot more fun.

The setting of this book is fantastic. I’m already 100% in love with Chicago, but this book just made the city feel that much more magical. Sometimes books are set in a specific “destination” but actually, it could have been set anywhere because the book doesn’t really include any specifics–just super vague language to describe the city. That is NOT the case with this book. The author throws in all kinds of fun details like descriptions of Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile. The author also mentions both Lou Malnati’s and Giordano’s which are both well-known Chicagoan deep dish pizza joints. It just made me fall in love with the city all over again. It really felt like Chicago without the character having to visit every single touristy thing (like the Cloud Gate or something). Also, this book made me want to eat all of the baked goods. I’m seriously craving Amber’s homemade blueberry muffins right now.

Unfortunately, I’m not entirely sold on the magic aspect of this book. I mean…does everyone just accept that magic exists? Because all of Amber’s classmates are approaching her about their soulmates. Do they actually believe that Amber can tell them who their soulmate is? Or do they see her as just another psychic of sorts? And shouldn’t Amber be trying to keep a low profile and not let her classmates know about her power? How secretive is the magical society trying to be? Because it honestly doesn’t really seem like they’re trying to be that secret. Anyway. I just had a ton of questions about the magical community, etc. (Vampire attacks? Goblins? How is the public not noticing any of this???)

There were some other things I didn’t love as much from the book. The plot was just okay. It was more used as a device to get Amber and Charlie together which I’m not necessarily super mad at, but it made the plot not very exciting. Speaking of Charlie, he seemed a little too mature for who he was supposed to be. I feel that a lot of teenage boys from YA are written a lot more mature than they actually should be. I mean…I know the guys I went to high school with…and they’re nothing like these YA love interests. Amber’s mom was another kind of weird character that I wasn’t sure about. I just don’t feel like we ever got a clear picture of her motivations at all.

Overall, I thought this book was pretty great. It’s a light fantasy with some romance and I guess it’s going to be a series? I’m not really sure where it’s going to go from here, but I’ll definitely be reading!

Overall Rating: 4
Language: None
Violence: Mild
Smoking/Drinking: Mild
Sexual Content: Mild

This was a very cute romance with supernatural elements and a little mystery to it. I thought that sometimes the story felt a little forced and dragged, but overall a fun read.

I needed this book in my life right now. I was sort of feeling like I was in a reading slump, partially because I’ve just been busy and tired, and I really needed the sort of book that hooked me in and didn’t let go. This book kept me guessing about where exactly it was going and how things were going to work out, and that was perfect. I was wrapped up in Amber’s life and I loved every minute of it!

What Fed My Addiction:

Expectations.
Amber feels like a disappointment to her mom and the rest of the magical community because she’s just a matchmaker—she feels like she constantly has to compensate for her lack of “real” magic and she struggles to prove herself to the magical community. Her mom holds coven meetings at their family magic shop, and while everyone is welcoming to her, she’s not allowed in on any sort of magical business. She’s always left on the sidelines. But the nice thing about this book is that Amber doesn’t wallow in self-pity. Sure, she sometimes wishes she had magic or that she wasn’t seen as a second-class magical citizen, but for the most part, she’s made the best of her lot in life and she’s happy with it. Amber’s real because she isn’t all sunshine and rainbows but she’s not a whiner or a quitter either. I really loved that about her.

Family relationships.
I adored the relationship between Amber and her mom. They certainly aren’t perfect, but they have an obvious love for each other and it was nice to see a YA mom who’s involved and caring—and also a little flawed. It felt like real parenting to me. (And as the mom of a teenager, I can say it’s not always easy!)

BFFs.
The friendship between Amber and Amani is also a bright spot in the book. These best friends know each other incredibly well and they’re always there for each other, no matter what. It was nice to see a friendship that never wavered, even when they disagreed on something.
Hooked on the romance. From the start, we know that Charlie and Amber are not meant to be—she’s seen his true love and it isn’t her. Amber has a hard time doing anything more than the most casual of dating because every time she looks into the boy’s eyes, she sees scenes of his soulmate flashing before her. You have to admit, that would be hard to get past. Still, as the book went on, I found myself wishing that maybe Amber could be wrong. And throughout the book, the idea is thrown out there—what if Amber’s magic isn’t as reliable as she always imagined? She feels torn over that idea because that would mean that she’s possibly been leading people astray. But it also might mean that she has a chance for happiness even without seeing herself as someone’s match. I spent the entire book wondering how it would all play out. Would Amber and Charlie get a happily ever after? Some elements of the romance played out in ways that I was expecting, but there were a few surprises as well …

The Chicago setting.
As a Chicago native (well, I’m from the suburbs), I loved the setting, especially since Amber’s shop is on Navy Pier!

FOOD!
Amber is a baker and she makes the most scrumpdillyicious sounding desserts. I want them all!!!

What Left Me Hungry for More:

Not much.
The very beginning of the book was a bit of a slower read for me, but as I mentioned, I’ve been exhausted lately and I think that affected my reading. Other than that, the only reason this book doesn’t get a full 5 stars is because it just isn’t any sort of life-changing book that’s going to make you see life differently. It was sweet and perfect and gave me the feels, though!

This is the type of book that makes you fall in love with love and just makes you plain happy. I can't wait to find out what happens in the next book! It earns 4.5/5 stars from me.

When I started reading this book, I wanted a light story that I didn’t have to think about too much, and that’s pretty much exactly what I got.

The publisher’s description of the novel is spot on, so I’m not going to recap the plot. What interested me about the book were the two dilemmas facing Amber. One of them revolves around Amber’s personal approach to romance. She doesn’t date, since her visions always reveal that the guys asking her out aren’t her true match. (Amber can’t see her own match or even know for sure that she has one.) That raises an interesting point—is the only reason to date to find “The One,” or does the romantic journey have its own rewards? The other issue facing Amber is her insecurity about her worth as a magical being, since matchmakers have very little power, and how she tries to address those feelings. Both of these themes do get addressed over the course of the story.

The world building felt a little weak to me, though. Amber’s high school classmates come to her for readings, and they seem to believe her magic is real, enough so to get angry if she tells them something they don’t want to hear. At the same time, the ordinary humans are surrounded by magical beings like sirens, werewolves, and goblins; there’s even a vampire-run nightclub. Yet most regular people don’t know that this world exists, even with practitioners like Amber clearly out in plain sight? It just didn’t quite gel for me.

To me, this was an OK read. Other readers looking for a light YA fantasy might also enjoy it.

An ARC of this novel was provided by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Amber Sand (love the name!) did not hit the witchy lottery in her family. Her only power is that of a matchmaker, as Amber can see everyone's true love, except her own, that is. When her friend's soon-to-be stepmother goes missing, his father enlists the help of Amber's mother, who keeps her out of the loop. Looking to help Charlie, she finds herself falling for him, even though she can see who he is really destined to wind up with. Enlisting the help of her reluctant precog BFF, Amber finds herself in more trouble than she could have ever imagined. She will have to come to terms with her powers and not let it control her happiness. Really a fun magical read.

Amber's not the happiest person on the planet. Coming from a line of powerful witches she isn't thrilled with being a lowly matchmaker that witches look down on. She isn't allowed into the coven or into any of the witch traditions because she isn't considered to a be a witch...*Ouch*. But when the mayor's son comes to her for help to find his future step mom who's suddenly gone missing, she can't help but agree and prove to everyone that a lowly matchmaker managed to be a hero. But she already knows who Charlie's true love is and the more time she spends with him, the more she falls for him...and the more she gets visions of his true love and their future together.

The blurb of this book caught my attention instantly and i knew i just had to sign up for this tour! I mean come on a girl falling for a guy while she can see his soulmate the entire time? Consider me intrigued!

"Do you know how hard it is to make out with someone when all you can picture is his wedding to someone else? I'd have to be blackout drunk to keep those visions from coming, and what would be the point of that?"

From the moment i started the book with Amber's narration, i knew this would be good. She's snarky and hilarious and quite bitter. I liked that balance in her character. Some characters in books are sarcastic and bitter just for the sake of it but Amber's backstory really explained why she was like that. Although she had full trust in her powers, she was completely excluded from her family heritage because she wasn't considered worthy enough to be a witch. She's happy with who she is but she just wants to be included but her mom and the rest of the coven still wished she was something other than a matchmaker. And all that kind of pushed her to be this character who masks her hurt with dry humor and sarcasm.


"'Maybe you're not a witch, but you're definitely a bitch.' Remind me to get that on my tombstone."


The romance really had this "doomed from the start" thing going on but you just couldn't help but like it-it was just so adorable! Amber can't see her own true love but she does believe in love. It's hard for her to watch people come to her to confirm that they are indeed dating/marrying their true love while she feels like she'll never have that. Being rich Charlie has had his fair share of girls throwing themselves at him but he prefers to stay clear of it all. He was a very "no BS" guy who was perfectly content with his own company. Both of them come out of that solitude they confined themselves too and start to get to know each other better.

Charlie was so cute! He wasn't your typical bad boy that we usually see in YA but a kind and kind of solitary guy that happens to be insanely rich and wears glasses! I had to point out that he wears glasses cause we don't see a lot of people with glasses in YA!

I really really hope Amani, Amber's best friend, gets her own book at some point! She a super interesting character that has visions of the future but the visions aren't really a happy experience for her. She doesn't really like her magic and so she tries to avoid it. Add that to sexy, rich and flirty vampire bar owner as her true love with a little plot twist and this book would rock!

If you're looking for a heavy book filed with plot twists, wars and complications then this isn't it. But if you want a fresh, light, funny and sweet contemporary read with a dash of supernatural and adventure then i would highly recommend this one! It can be read as a standalone but the author left a little plot twist in there and i'm definitely keeping up with book 2 because i'm really invested with these characters and i can't wait to see what's gonna happen to them next!

The Best Kind of Magic by Crystal Cestari is the first book in Windy City Magic series. Amber Sand is a teenager living in Chicago, Illinois with her mother, Lucille and grandmother, Edith. Both her grandmother and mother are witches. While Amber is not a witch, she has the ability to see true love. She is a matchmaker. It only takes a few seconds of looking into a person’s eyes for Amber to see that individual’s true love. Amber is working in the family shop, Windy City Magic when Mayor John Blitzman visits. John is looking for her mother and seems upset. John nor her mother will tell her what is wrong. Soon, John’s son, Charlie pays Amber a visit. The two run in different circles at school and rarely interact. Charlie tells Amber that his soon-to-be stepmother, Cassandra is missing. Unlike John who wants her found, Charlie wants Cassandra to stay missing. Cassandra is a gold digger according to Charlie, but John cannot see it (sounds suspicious). Amber wants to prove to her family that she is just as capable as they are and sets out to help Charlie. Charlie is about to discover a whole new side of Chicago when he is exposed to the supernatural. Amber enjoys spending time with Charlie, but she knows that she is not his soul mate. Is it wrong to have a relationship with Charlie knowing that she is not his true love? Can they find Cassandra and what has she been up to?

The Best Kind of Magic is a young-adult novel. It was easy to read and can be finished in a few hours. While there is some mystery in the story with the search for Cassandra, much of the book is a romance. A lot of time is devoted to Amber’s thoughts and feelings. I was disappointed that there was not more of the magical element in the story. I give The Best Kind of Magic 3 out of 5 stars. This book was a little cliché and predictable. It reminds me of many novels that I have read. I felt that the author could have done more with the story. It would have been a great paranormal suspense book with the vampires, witches, goblins, and a siren. Instead, readers are subjected to the many thoughts of a teenage girl with her many insecurities and thoughts of boys. The Best Kind of Magic is best read by tweens and teens (which is the target audience).

Amber somehow got skipped by the witch gene that flows through her family. Even her best friend has more powers than she does! Luckily, she did get one special talent: the ability to see true love. While working at her mother's magic shop, she has seen so many happy endings - except her own. Until the day that the most popular boy in school comes in for help finding his father's missing girlfriend and she finds that she's falling for him. Too bad she's not his perfect match - someone else is. What do you do when the one you want isn't the one the fates seem to have in store?

I wasn't a huge fan of this book. I didn't connect with the characters and the story didn't suck me in, like most YA books do. I really liked the idea behind it, but the writing just seemed kind of flat and amateurish and I had a hard time continuing with the story. I just wasn't interested enough and had other books to read.