Something wicked this way comes...

...but with the wicked, comes a whole lot of cute.

When readers arrive in the town of Zenobia, we are first introduced to wicked witch Tannith, who has purposely sent her coven of cousins into panic mode. Due to an edict from the dust bowl years, none of them are allowed to practice witchcraft even though they have the gift; a rule Tannith delights in disobeying.

But Gwen and her cousins, Trudy and Milo, are in trouble for other reasons. Mainly, Trudy has - accidentally of course, in a fit of rage - turned her soon-to-be ex-husband into a bunny.

The adventures the cousins have trying to rectify Trudy's situation and to stay one step ahead of Tannith really are delightful and truly funny. There are witty plays on words, there's fun dialogue, there's likable characters to meet along the way. I could definitely see influences from Sabrina the Teenage Witch - the old, campy, lighthearted version.

The very end is a bit of a sticking point; it felt rushed and some of the relationships wrapped up a little too neatly. But it did leave room for another book in the series; if that's the case, this reader will be visiting Zenobia again.

Thank you Netgalley for the preview!

Rating: 4/5
 
I was given eARC for my honest opinion.
 
Yet magic may still be alive and not so well in Zenobia. Gwen and her cousins, Trudy and Milo, receive a letter from Gwen’s adopted sister, Tannith, informing them that she’s bewitched one of their partners and will run away with him at the end of the week. While Gwen frets about whether to trust her scientist boyfriend, currently out of town on a beetle-studying trip, she’s worried that local grad student Jeremy is secretly a Watcher doing his own research.
 
This book took me by surprise, if you love the TV show Charmed, I think it might be your ally.
After I got into the first few chapters I was wondering, what I did get myself into, it was slow to the start, seemed a bit boring and lacked overall magic. However, I am so happy that I kept with it cause wow this book took off. It really is a fun, romcom with witches who have no clue what they’re doing and just trying to put everything back together. I really did enjoy the POV of Griz, I just thought that was hilarious and just darn right cute, I did like how Gwen’s development in the book, I do wish that it wasn’t all just at the ending for me.
Overall, this is a fun, quick, romcom with great humor. Release date for the book is 1.24.22
 
I want to thank NetGalley and Kensington Books for this eARC for an honest review.

The vibes in A Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass were spooky; I got super Hocus Pocus vibes. I love witch novels, and this was one of the better ones I have read -- A Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass is a quick, comical, and light-hearted read. I thought it was a great fast read.

Who can resist a book with a Witch's Coven called the Cupcake Coven?
Milo, Gwen, and Trudy are cousins who are banned from using magic, due to an ancestor's disastrous accident. The coven receives notice from another cousin, Tannish, saying she is leaving and taking a loved one with her. Accidedental spells in their baked goods, great dialogue and a fun plot made this book a great summer day read.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this book in exchange for an unpaid, honest review.

Such a quick and light read.

This story centers on three cousins whose family has been banned from practicing magic. When a fourth cousin announces she is moving away and taking someone they love with her, the three cousins do what ever they can to figure out who else is leaving. While figuring this out, magic causes a little mayhem in their lives.

This was such a fun and quick read! I have been reading some pretty intense books lately, and this light and quirky book was just what I needed.

The story is centered around three cousins of the Cupcake Coven: Milo, Gwen, and Trudy. Their family has been banned from using witchcraft for generations because of a magic mishap caused by their great-great grandfather. After each of the cousins receive a letter from their bully of a cousin Tannith, the Cupcake Coven begins experiencing one magical mishap after another.

I’m giving this book three stars because although the plot was a bit weak at times, I still had a good time reading it. The characters were silly and likeable, and who doesn’t like a bit of witchcraft and romance?

A Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass is a magical, entertaining and sweet story with a unique plotline and quirky chaotic characters.

Set in the sleepy college town of Zenobia, New York, it centers around Gwen and her cousins Trudy and Milo, who belong to a family of witches banned from practicing witchcraft. Because of a catastrophic event caused by their great-great-grandfather a century ago.

But, when the cousins receive a troubling letter from Gwen's adopted sister Tannith, informing them that she will run away with one of their partners at the end of the week─ Gwen, Trudy, and Milo find themselves entangling in the world of spells, potions, and mysteries.

Things get wilder when Trudy accidentally started to enchant her cupcakes, creating havoc among her customers.

This was a very witchy read! I really enjoyed the seamless writing and the fast-paced narration from changing perspective between Gwen and Griz, the cat. The storyline is enthralling- the author blended comedy, romance, mystery, magic, and witches together and created situations where clueless witches accidentally transform humans and bewitch people with cupcakes.

This book was a quick, funny, and light-hearted read. I loved the chapters told from the cat's pov─it was cute and hilarious. The book has some witty and delightful characters; the cousin's trio was my favourite.

However, I did not get the romance part─it was odd and not very convincing. Also, I think it was a bit rushed near the ending, I am still unclear about certain characters and what happened with them.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this book. If you are looking for a quick and fun read, I would recommend it.

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Books for this ARC.

A Letter to Three Witches draw me like magic after seeing its cover and reading its snippet. I was searching something like this: light, funny, magical and easy. I was searching something like this: light, funny, magical, easy. And this book exactly this.

If you like light and easy fantasy reads, A Letter to Three Witches might easily be for you.

I wasn't a huge fan, but overall it was okay. Definitely not something I'd read again. The characters felt half done and predictable.

Gwen, Trudy and Milo are cousins born into a family banned from practicing magic as punishment for a spell cast centuries ago by their ancestor. The trio has never gotten along with Gwen’s adopted sister Tannith. So when Tannith sends a letter advising she has bewitched one of their partners and will run away with them by the end of the week, shenanigans ensue.

It is definitely a quirky read and jam-packed with charm and a few chuckles but nothing particularly stands out about the plot and the character that really sold the book for me was Griz, Tannith’s cat. Yes, the story is told from a cat’s perspective at times.

It’s a cute family drama with a dash of romance that kind of reminded me of a rosier version of Practical Magic.

If you enjoy fast-paced, light and funny reads you should definitely check this out. I’m a little sad this is coming out in January because I think this would have been a perfect beach read for those starting to crave the PSLs and cooler weather. I could very well see this exact plot featured on the Hallmark Channel.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun romantic fantasy about a family of witches that have been banned from practicing witchcraft.
Gwen has her own business Abracadabra Odd Jobs Service where she mostly helps people by cleaning out their garages and attics. She lives in a small town called Zenobia with her new boyfriend Daniel.

Gwen is surrounded by family members, her parents, adopted sister, two cousins and her Aunt. Gwen gets on well with her two cousins but Gwen’s adopted sister Tannith, is always causing trouble.

Tannith sends a letter to Gwen and her two cousins implying that she has left town with one of their partners. This sets off a chain of events that Gwen tries to solve with the help of her eccentric Aunt Esme.

I loved the humour and the situations that developed as Gwen tried to put things right.

The premise sounded great, and the book had several elements that could make a really interesting book.
Most of the book was from Gwen's perspective and she was the most boring basic character.
After their family member sends them three letters, three witches go into a tailspin.
I wanted more "magic" and fantasy. The world was very small town USA and the magical elements didn't really lift it up unfortunately.

Also without giving a spoiler - but there is a very fine line between a stalker and a person in love and this book did not convince me that that was cute.

I received this book as an ARC through NetGalley.

This book follows a witch and her cousins but they are not allowed to practice magic due to their relatives from the past. Their cousin sends them a letter predicting that something bad will happen at the end of the week that puts the cousins all in a tizzy. Throughout their week some unexpected and unintentional magic occurs that makes everything more dangerous because they might be getting watched by the council that oversees witches.

This book was fun and had some good little plot twist. The beginning of the book was very slow and I didn't finish the book quickly. I put it down and came back to it a few weeks later. It ended up being a good book but it was not anything special in terms of making me feel things. I enjoyed the POV of the cat, and I think there could have been more character development for the main characters.

It is set up for a second book.

I really liked this! The story was cute and very fast paced. It was hilarious and so entertaining. I only wish that the characters would have been a bit more fleshed out.

This book started off really strong. The characters were well developed and the whole set up was very believable. The setting was also vivid and i adored the whole atmosphere of the book. Witches are one of my favourite people fictional characters, and i have a special thing for witchy stories set in the modern world. They're always really witty and humourous, with the right amount of coziness. And this book served that really well. This is the perfect fall read, to consume while cuddled up in a blanket and drinking a hot cocoa.

For the most part of the book the vibe was very consistent. I enjoyed how magic didn't overwhelm the book, it just complimented it. The same goes for romance. Yes the book had a cute lovestory, but it didn't over shadow any of the other amazing content. The main couple reminded me of Mal and Ben from descendents, so descendents fans should give it a go.

A Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass is a cute book but I just was waiting for more. I liked the characters, but would have liked to see more development in them. I felt like we were just starting to get to know them. The story itself was good, but again I just wanted a bit more. It will be interesting to see where the next book takes us, and I’m definitely interested in seeing how the story continues. It’s a light, easy going read that I think many will enjoy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to read this book for an honest review.

A Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass is a charming story about sisterhood, empowerment, and choice. When a cryptic letter is sent to the family members of a witchy family, their worlds begin to fall apart as the truth of desire and temptation emerges, brewing toil and trouble and conjuring frogs, rabbits, and dangerous cupcakes oh my!

The story is funny and bewitching in a women's fiction type of way. It is not a standard dark fantasy nor is it a sweet romantic comedy. It is somewhere in between, with its mischievous witchcraft (a bit stereotypical which was the point) and cheeky sense of humour. This is a light read that is a lovely reprieve from the heavier witchy fiction that may or may not appeal to those readers. Big points to the author for writing some chapters from the perspective of the cat, I have never read something like it before.

I could not put this down as I fell in love with the story and characters and thought the author did a great job evoking whimsy and mystery in this unique book. I agree with many reviewers that a sequel or potential series would be a fun idea, because somehow I don't think the three witches are quite ready to fly off into the sunset on their broomsticks....

A Letter to Three Witches is a paranormal romantic comedy perfect for fans of Charmed (both the original and remake) and Practical Magic.

A quick overview: Set in the small college town of Zenobia, New York, the only supernatural element a resident can find is in the name of Gwen Engel's business (Abracadabra Odd Job Service). However, Gwen's family is a different story. About a century prior, Gwen's great-great-grandpa casts a spell that has completely catastrophic side effects, earning him and his descendants a lifetime ban on practicing magic from The Grand Council of Witches. The Grand Council even has spies that report on any spellcasting in the area to ensure that Gwen's family follows the rules. When Gwen and her cousins (aka the "Cousin Coven") receive a mysterious letter from her adopted sister, Tannith, their world is promptly turned upside down. In the letter, Tannith lets the cousins know she has bewitched one of their partners and will be leaving Zenobia with them at the week's end. The cousins all let their stress manifest in different ways, but Gwen's cousin Trudy perhaps has the worst accidental reaction of all; enchanted cupcakes. That's right, magical cupcakes. These delectable baked goods are the cause of chaos and confusion for Trudy's customers, her marriage, and even Gwen, who finds herself developing an attraction to Jeremy (the graduate student studying with Trudy's husband).

My thoughts: After a fairly slow start, this book had me hooked. I binged Charmed and this overall gave me the same feeling of family bonds. The storyline kept me hooked, and the way that Bass had different characters as narrators throughout the book really ensnared my attention. The fact that this book is grounded in the contemporary really spoke to me, and when Bass referenced Brew Tube and Cackle (YouTube and Twitter respectively) I thought it was a nifty way to include technology and social media platforms that audiences are familiar with. Despite the sheer number of plot points, I felt that Bass tied them up rather well, and definitely think that this is the perfect book for a fun, no thoughts attached read. The family drama was really engrossing to read, and I think that the number of unexpected events that occur create a twisty and unexpected read. The ending seemed to open up the potential for more books focusing on this family, and I think it would be a great idea. I would love to see more of the hijinks they get up to, or maybe even see more from the meddling cousin Tannith (gasp, I know). This is a book that I can't wait to curl up with when it's chilly outside, as it would go perfectly with some popcorn and the hot drink of your choice.

Overall rating: 4/5

A Letter to Three Witches will be available for purchase on January 25, 2022. Be sure to add it to your Goodreads shelf. Also, be sure to check out Elizabeth Bass’s website!
I was lucky enough to be able to read this Advanced Reader's Copy through my partnership with NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

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What a cute story. This is like a very mild version of a chick lit romance that you’d see in the airport with a cartoon cover, except the twist that the characters are involved in witchcraft. What a delight.

I love the characters finding themselves along the way, and the strong theme of us being blind to what’s before our very eyes, about ourselves, our families and our relationships.

This story will be great for adults looking for a mystery that combines romance and witchcraft. While I like my romance with a heavy dose of 🔥 sexy, the lack of it in this book didn’t negatively impact my enjoyment, and it’ll open it up to readers who like their sexy reads implied rather than eXXXplicit.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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Generally a fun book. Three cousins who have their lives unbalanced by a rouge cousin who puts their romantic lives in upheaval. Each of the main characters has a pretty clear voice. It is fun and very light reading. I wish that there was more magic in in. Although it does have some, it is mostly in error, or them trying to figure out what to do since they haven't had the magical upbringing of other witches. To me, it reads a little as the story being unfinished. There is some good humor, lots of silliness that wasn't always engaging for me, and definitely some plot holes. I wish the romance had been crafted better, I didn't really care for Jeremy.

I didn't love this book, but I did enjoy it. Give it a try if you are looking for something lighthearted that doesn't require to much presence.