This book was such a delight! I laughed, I cried, and I wished it would never end. Alas, all good things must come to an end. Thank goodness this is the first book in a new series!! I'm already craving more!

First off, this book was hilarious. All the crazy things that happened to Lucky and Ransom were gold. And just when I would think, "Surely, things can't get worse," they did. There was also the creative and fun humor of the three fairy godmothers. I so enjoyed getting their POVs every so often. As well, Lucky's best friend had some great comments and thoughts that had me laughing out loud.

But what good is "com" without "rom" in front of it. The romance was so wonderful. At first, I thought Ransom and Lucky were rekindling their feelings for each other too quickly. But as the book progressed, I could see why the author chose to put them back together so swiftly. And, their romantic conflict and troubles were really good and very valid. Sometimes I feel as though the author just sticks some character with an insecurity to ensure they break up with their romantic partner. In this book, however, their conflict had a purpose and truly needed to be gone through so Ransom and Lucky could progress and become the people they needed to be.

Along the same lines, I loved that both Lucky and Ransom had to find themselves, figure out who they were alone, before they could figure out who they were together. They had to fight personal demons and overcome their own battles before they could climb the mountain to be together. It was truly so well plotted and written and had me tearing up at the end.

My only complaint (and it's a small one) is that I wish their had been more descriptions between dialogue. Sometimes, I'd get confused about who was talking, or wouldn't understand what the character was doing, etc. Also, I think it would have helped me to understand some of the character's motives and thoughts a little bit easier and sooner in the book.

Overall, this contemporary, fantasy rom-com is one you do not want to miss! It's incredibly funny, sincere, and a great start to, what is sure to be, a fabulous series. I can't wait to see what the fairy godmothers cook up in the next book!

Fairy Godmothers is a whimsical, fairy-tale-themed romance, that slips frequently into twee. The premise is that the town Ever After is fuelled by magic, and that this magic comes from the power of love. The town has been failing for a while, so the three Fairy Godmothers, Petunia, Bluebonnet and Jonquil, decide to orchestrate a fake marriage between two of their charges, with the goal being to turn the town into a wedding destination. As their charges, Ransom and Lucky, were in love before, the Godmothers are also hoping they will fall in love again and have a proper happy ever after.
This story really didn't work for me. I liked the fairy tale town setting, and thought the premise, while corny, was quite cute, but I found the story itself frustrating and depressing. Lucky is plagued by epic bad luck that has left her isolated from all but her best friend and her Godmothers, and as a result, she spends much of the book having awful things happen to her. The way this thread is resolved was also utterly demoralising, as it involved her giving up all the things that were good in her life (yes, to ultimately regain them, but there was far more time spent on the misery than on the triumph). Ransom's response to this is to promise to embrace her no matter what, and then leave when things get bad, which Lucky describes as her worst fear. In my view, he doesn't do enough to redeem himself from this.
The story also stretched credibility far beyond breaking point. The big scandal in Ransom and Lucky's past is an attempt at sex that led to Ransom gaining international infamy as The Boy Who Missed. I honestly do not understand how two college students insulting each other after bad sex could make international headlines that are still with them ten years later, but there you go. This is also rather typical of the kind of humour in this story – there is a lot of slapstick and a lot of supposedly humourous embarrassment of various characters which just made me cringe.
Overall, it felt like the kind of RomCom that has me leaving the room because I feel so awful for all the characters involved. It's a pity, because the premise was fun, and I enjoyed the setting and the appearances of various fairy-tale characters in the story.

DNF at 25%

After getting a quarter of the way through I couldn't keep going. I liked the fake dating trope and love some magical realism but the character names were confusing and the 'incident' referred to several times just felt like a weird thing to base a story on.

If you really like fairytales and don't mind some suspending disbelief you may be better suited for this one!

I read a preview of this book on Bookish First and it sounded wonderful so I wrote a review based on my first impression. Then, I found the book on Netgalley and requested an ARC. Soon, I was gifted an ARC from Bookish First. What I’m saying is, I have two sources to thank. When Bookish First chooses to give you an ARC, they mail a copy of the book (in this case, a softcover). When you get an ARC from Netgalley, it’s an ebook. I’ve gotten used to reading ebooks, but I decided to switch things up and read the physical book this time. I think I’ll stick with ebooks when I have the option.

This book is so much fun! I love the characters and the plot. The fairy godmothers, Petunia, Bluebonnet, and Jonquil might be a little overdone at times, but it’s hard to fault them for that. Lucky and Ransom (love that his last name is Payne) are sweet. I thought it was a bit silly that the thing that haunted Ransom was the nickname of “The Boy Who Missed,” but since it’s a silly book, I suppose it’s as good a motivation for him as any. Clearly, he needs to overcome his desire to avoid looking foolish. Lucky has to overcome her belief that she is unlucky, which is difficult to do when everything seems to indicate that’s exactly what she is.

There’s a lot of talk about fairy tales and princes and princesses, and someone asks why it always has to be a prince saving a princess. After that, “Roderick (Ransom’s best friend) nodded along but then he said something that surprised RAnsom. ‘Sometimes, when princes save the princess, they’re really being saved, too.’” It’s a bit of foreshadowing, naturally, but it’s not just that Ransom has to save himself, but also that Lucky needs to save herself (and maybe him as well). In other words, both H&h need to experience the hero’s journey, and because there is an HEA, both of them do.

The entire book was amusing and it never feels heavy-handed in the “lessons/morals” department, but there was one scene in particular that made me laugh out loud. I hate to use that phrase because it’s so cliche, but it’s true. I really did. Lucky doesn’t know that Ever After is truly magical and her godmothers are fairy godmothers. She wanders through the dress shop looking for Rosebud and happens upon a scene from Cinderella. There, she sees a beautiful dress on a dress form, surrounded by mice with bobbins, a doe watching through the window, a bunny also perched on the windowsill, and a fat cardinal holding a needle in his mouth. They all freeze, until finally the cardinal drops the needle and says “Caw?” And it sounds like a human making fun of a bird. His next comment is, “Shit, that’s not it.”

The town is made up of fairy tale characters who each make appearances—Red and Grammy, Hansel, Rosebud (the seamstress), Ravena (the “evil” witch), and Prince Charming, currently in the form of a frog. Apparently, he’s a really disgusting-looking frog, and I love the backstory for how/why he ended up that way, but this cracked me up: “The frog made a sound that might’ve been a “ribbitt” on a smaller creature, but this one sounded like the doorbell to the underworld.”

Overall, I love the book and I highly recommend it. I think it’s appropriate for adults and teens—anyone who likes whimsy and fantasy and true love.

What's not to like?

Fairy godmothers. A second chance at love.

Lucky's fairy godmothers want to change her luck for the better, They hatch a plot to make that happen.

Highly recommended for fans of fairytales.

Note: I received a free digital copy from NetGalley and the publisher Kensington Books in exchange for an honest review.

The first in what promises to be a really charming (ha!) new series, Fairy Godmothers Inc introduced the town of Ever After, a small town that may seem perfectly normal to outsiders but is secretly filled with magic and fairy tale characters. This surprisingly spicy story features three fairy godmothers (who I could not stop picturing as Flora, Fauna, and Merriwether) who concoct a plan to have their godchildren pose as a couple getting married to sell the town as an ideal destination wedding spot. Lucky and Ransom tried to get together years before but there were many...mishaps that ultimately called it off. The world in this story is just as enjoyable and entertaining as the romance. It's lighthearted and silly at points, but it's super sweet and I really liked the characters and the lovely setting. I am hoping the series will continue to follow a lot of the other characters in Ever After.

Fairy godmothers increase their magic with LOVE! What a wonderful premise. I've always loved the idea of fairy tales and fairy godmothers so i knew this was going to be delightful read. It was quick and easy and despite all the characters with very unique names, I still really enjoyed it. Thank you NetGalley and team.

This is a tough review to write. The premise of this book was so intriguing and I couldn't wait to read it. I loved the setting and I typically enjoy books about fairy godmothers/angels. The fairy tale references were fun and interesting, but as a whole, this book did not excite me as much as I anticipated. It took me a long time to read it because I was bored through some of it. I would still recommend this book to those who love fun, sweet, light romances.

Cute and fun. The fairy tale parts were very clever. Perfect if you are looking for a rom-com with some magic.

What a sweet, fun, light-hearted, and sarcastic book! I want to live in Ever After, Missouri. I love the growth progression in all of the characters as the story goes along! The godmothers’ meddling is fun, and I love how their personalities work together. Definitely recommending this book to similar readers!

I found everything to be incredibly average about this book. The story on paper seemed to be very intriguing, but in practice I found myself bored.

Rating and reviewing this book is difficult. The premise of this book is great. I loved the idea of Ever After, Missouri where the 3 fairy godmothers lived. But really the book was not for me. The book is 2 1/2 stars up to 3 stars for Goodreads. It took me forever to read this because it didn't call me to keep picking this up. I wasn't crazy about either of the main characters and many of the secondary characters, except for the 3 godmothers. I really doubt I will continuer with this series.

I normally dont read romances, but i absolutely loved this one! Its full off Fairytale references, it hads lots of humor, i really liked the characters and the world building. And the love interest owns a chocolate company, What else do you need in a book ?

If your looking for a fluffy whimsical fairytale romance you should definetly try this book!

Ever After is a little town in Missouri, its actually a real magic fairytale town hidden for ''normals'' unfortunaly they run out of love , and thats here the magic runs on. So the godmothers decide they need to attract loving normals to the town and they do have a very specific plan for that! So they will be meddling alot in the affairs of there charges Lucky who has a lot of bad luck in live and Ransom Payne the owner of a huge chocolate company.

Although ofcourse you can see what happends in the end, you still want to read the story and see how they get there, Both Lucky and Ransom have a personal journey they need to go true. I didnt just love the main characters. I also really liked all the side characters both main characters have great friends. And i love all the Fairytale people.

I really liked Saranna DeWylde here magical and humorous writing, and i cant wait for the second book!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Kensington Books for gifting me this e-arc in exchange of an honest review.

This was a cute romantic comedy set in a fairy tale town called Ever After (surprisingly located in Missouri, who knew?). I love when the mundane world crosses paths with fairy tales and magic so that was a cute spin for this book. The plot was pretty predictable but it was a sweet escape into a magical world. The main characters were engaging and I was totally rooting for Lucky. I liked that the story was about more than romance. Both Lucky and Ransom have some work to do on themselves on their adventure to try to find their own happily ever after. I cheered extra hard for lucky as I really felt her pain at feeling “cursed” bad luck seems to follow Lucky around and attack those around her. This has kept Lucky from many things including a relationship with her college sweetheart Ransom. This book was full of magic, fairy tale favorites, and humor.

I enjoyed this story. It was whimsical. There were laugh out loud moments and serious parts. You follow Lucky and Ransom on their journey to love with the help of their godmother. There are side characters that leave you wanting for their stories too.

I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a cute, enjoyable romance that involved fairy godmothers, chocolate, and some wacky characters. Everything ends up well enough and there's definitely plans for a sequel.

I loved it. It was whimsical, cute and funny. The whole concept was cheesy so you should be aware of that going in but I still very much enjoyed it

Thank you to NetGalley for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Oh my gosh I adored this one! Sometimes I hesitate at picking up a romance because a lot of them feel the same, but this one combined contemporary romance with fairytales and I just ate it up.

In this world, Ever After is a magical town that's flown beneath the radar for a long time. There are many familiar characters here with slightly different names - Red Riding Hood, Grandma, Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent, seven dwarves named after seven beers (my personal favorite), and of course, the three fairy godmothers. These fairies are godmothers to two people who have loved each other for a long time, even though it didn't work out before.

Now, just wait. You know what's gonna happen, I know what's gonna happen, we all know what's gonna happen. However, that doesn't take away from the humor and details that make this book what it is. For those of you that have read it, "The Boy Who Missed" made me laugh out loud. For those of you who haven't read it, you owe it to yourself to see what I'm talking about.

This was adorable. Yes, the thought of a girl named Lucky who is unlucky might make you want to groan. Yes, a boy named Ransom Payne might make you want to slap the pretentiousness out of his name. But this was such a cute little gem. I had such a fun time reading it and I will no doubt tune in for more stories that take place in this world.

Fairy Godmothers Inc.: A Hilarious and Charming Feel-Good Read is the first in a new series by Savanna DeWylde. Lucky Fujiki feels like she has a dark cloud over her head and wonders how it is possible that with a name like Lucky disaster has always loomed large over every aspect of her life. She just can’t get past “that” disaster with Ransom and vows to avoid him forever. Then her three godmothers need her help in saving their hometown Ever After and she can’t turn them down. But why does their plan have to include a fake marriage to Ransom? Clearly Lucky is not over Ransom and being in Ever After only seems to heighten her feelings for him. Ransom is just as smitten with her. Is that magic crackling in the air? Will the godmothers help love find a way?

This book was a laugh out loud, delightfully fresh take on romance. I was utterly enchanted from the very first chapter and recommend this book as pure magic. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy and all opinions are my own.

2.5/5

I'm sad this book didn't turn out the way I thought it would :(

Lucky just isn't that lucky... quite literally everything goes wrong when she's around. Ransom has grown up and is now the CEO of a large chocolate company but as much as he's moved on, he hasn't forgotten her...
Now, their godmothers are calling them in for a HUGE favor; they need to get fake married in their town Ever After otherwise, the magic is going to run out and the fairy godmothers will cease to exist. Will this wedding generate enough publicity to save the town? Will old feelings be enough to bring these two together against all odds?

Now listen, I'm all for fairytales and everybody getting a HEA but this book took it to another level. It was all very "oh everything is bad now but they're made for each other and the power of love will overcome it all!" All magic aside, it just didn't seem very realistic and that made it hard for me to generate any feelings towards the characters. The conversations would be packed with so much useless information that I would get lost and ultimately have no idea what was going on. There was no suspense, nothing to keep you on your toes because the godmothers would all reveal everything beforehand. It was like watching a movie and 20 minutes in someone tells you everything the main character is going to do and why they do it. There was nothing for me to figure out myself. There was a lot of humor but I felt like the jokes fell flat. I like romantic comedies quite a lot but I don't know, something about the jokes in this book just didn't make me laugh. I felt bored while reading it.

Overall, it was a sweet book and definitely a quick read. There were some really nice themes throughout, especially about family and love, but this just wasn't my cup of tea.

Thank you Netgalley and Zebra Books for giving me this ARC!