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

3/5 ⭐️s

Practical Magic meets Bewitched in this fun story of three cousins navigating their witchy powers!

Gwen, Trudy, and Milo each receive an ominous letter from their cousin Tannith, sending them into a tailspin of worry and panic. While learning how to master the powers their family is banned from using, they each have to navigate their own romantic entanglements along the way.


What I Liked:
I enjoyed this book! Especially the first half of it. It was fun, hilarious, and felt like watching Practical Magic (if Practical Magic had been a sitcom). This would be a great book if you’re looking for a fast read around Halloween!

There’s a lot of interesting world building introduced in this book (though it’s not very fleshed out). I’d love to read more in this universe and learn about the witch council and Watchers.


What I Didn’t Like:
None of the characters are very fleshed out. They each have jobs that feel as authentic as the fake snow in Hallmark Christmas movies (not at all), and none of them seem to be motivated past the need to gossip about their cousin’s threatening letter. The romances also felt lackluster, but that probably had a lot to do with these characters not feeling genuine.

There’s so many different plots trying to converge together by the end of the book; it feels like a bit of a train wreck. Nothing is given the time it deserves, and everything feels rushed. I was especially frustrated with how Esme’s story ends. I felt like it blindsided me while reading. Maybe there’s going to be another book for Esme’s story to continue?

The climax of the book was just plain frustrating. It felt like the plot indicated a gravity to their situation that none of them comprehended. They were still making cupcakes up to the very end, for crying out loud! I also hate when the protagonists are passive players in their own story, and (with the exception of that one moment) all three of these protagonists were practically wallflowers during that final confrontation.


Overall:
I’d recommend this if you’re looking for a lighthearted and fun read, but I would suggest not taking it too seriously!

This book was a very chaotic and fun reading. I enjoyed so much the plot, it’s perfect to read on one afternoon.

My only problem with this book is that some characters are not very well developed, I wished we had more about a couple of them.

But it was a very fun read, very fast paced in my opinion. If you’re looking for a quick read, and wants to read a story that feels like a breath of fresh air, than this is your book.

I didn't have any expectations going into this book, but I have to say I actually really enjoyed it! It was cute, fun, and made for a super easy read.

The plot follows 3 cousins, Gwen, Milo and Trudy. All born into a family of witches who are forbidden to practice magic due to a magical mishap caused by a relative many years prior. A fourth cousin, Tannith writes a bitchy letter designed to get them into a panic and what ensues is a whole bunch of accidental magical mayhem caused mainly by bad communication generally resulting in making the situations fundamentally worse. This is all whilst trying to conceal and rectify their screw ups from their partners, police and nosy neighbours.

If you are looking for something light and entertaining this is the read for you!

Special thanks to NetGalley and to Kensington books for the ARC in return for an honest review.

A letter to Three witches from the points of view Griz and Gwen. It takes place in Zenobia, New York a small quaint town. Very isolated, when troubling letter comes from a mischievous cousin Tannith. With a mysterious puzzle. Gwens family isn't allowed to practice magic due to a Witch edict that is passed down from generation to generation. It brings " It's complicated with Family " To a whole other level. This book was interesting told from different perspectives and the idea of how they have to hide their identities being witches. Soon things happen and incidents happen and not to put a pun on anything. Cats soon out of the bag!

I recommend you check out this book January 22 2022. It was supplied to me by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I adored this story. Like a good chick flick or a favorite Tv show I can see this book being one I go back to when I need a quick pick me up. The humor and hijinks that ensue with 3 cousins after a letter threatens that by the end of the week one of their significant others will leave them for their fourth, beautiful but mean cousin we’re well developed and fun. I couldn’t put the book down

A Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass it was a lot more confusing than I expected it to be. The story centers around four witches who are not supposed to be using their powers because of the mistakes of their great-grandfather. However they all are breaking the rules in their own ways. Normally I’m a sucker for family and friends driven plot lines driven plotlines but I found this plot to be unnecessarily confusing. I really liked the main character but I didn’t understand her motivations, she’s constantly fighting for people who aren’t good for her or to her. I wanted to love this book but I wound up just liking it. That being said I took this to the beach with me and finish before I came home which is exactly what you want when going to the beach! #Netgalley

I was unsure of what to expect from this book, but have to say I actually really enjoyed it. It was cute and fun, and as long as you didn’t think to much about the glaring plot holes it was a super easy read.

The plot follows 3 cousins, Gwen, Milo and Trudy. All born into a family of witches who are forbidden to practice magic due to a magical mishap caused by a relative many years prior. A fourth cousin, Tannith writes a bitchy letter designed to get them into a panic and what ensues is a whole bunch of accidental magical mayhem caused mainly by bad communication generally resulting in making the situations fundamentally worse. This is all whilst trying to conceal and rectify their screw ups from their partners, police and nosy neighbours.

If you are looking for something light and entertaining where you don’t have to brain too much, you should give this a shot.

Special thanks to NetGalley and to Kensington books for the ARC in return for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Gwen is a witch. Except, not really. Her entire family is prohibited from practicing because of a mistake her ancestor made ages ago. However, an ominous Letter from her adoptive sister and an emergency meeting later, everything seems to be not quite right. Magical, even. Now, Gwen is scrambling to put out one fire after the other, all while making sure the council of witches doesn't make another of her family members disappear...
A Letter to Three Witches is the kind of story that makes you happy for no reason: Quirky, Sweet and Silly. The perfect light-hearted fall read. I could basically smell the rain and pumpkin spice! Great as a pick me up or to get out of a slump. Especially since the characters are pretty diverse and I personally love to dive into feel good stories where I feel seen. This is not a mega high-stakes action filled fantasy. But it is a witchy and fun low-fantasy novel with a plot that kept me reading way past my bed time :D Sometimes, lighthearted, fun books that keep you reading are food for the soul. This book is exactly that.
However, I'm afraid the story might be a bit forgettable. Especially certain characters. Honestly, the only discernable difference between the two love interests is that one is an asshole and the other isn't. Also, I would be very interested to hear the opinions of Wiccan reviewers, as inspiration is obvously there, though I think this is more along the lines of halloween cartoon witches and sabrina the teenage witch than actual wiccan culture. I don't know wether that is good or bad, but I think it is definitely worth mentioning.
Overall, I definitely had fun with this lighhearted read.
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I will start by saying that this book is a perfectly delightful read for the genre. I don't typically read cozy mysteries but I thought that the supernatural bent of this one might make it work. The book follows our main protagonist, Gwen, as she and her two cousins receive mysterious letters from their other black sheep of the family cousin stating that one of them will lose a partner to her by the end of the week. The plot is a bit on the convoluted side and, overall, lacked any real stakes.

There are some witty moments but it was not my favorite read. That being said, I wouldn't hesitate to pick up another novel by Elizabeth Bass if I just needed something really light to read.

A Letter to Three Witches is a fun, quick, lighthearted rom-com.

The story is about three cousins who are banned from practicing witchcraft due to an unfortunate event (The Dust Bowl) caused by their great-great-grandfather. Each cousin receives a letter from their adopted sister/cousin alerting them to her upcoming move from their sleepy town to NYC, and just to make it interesting, she will be taking one of their partners with her!
Of course, no rom com is complete without a few misunderstandings between partners, and there are plenty in this magical story.
Lots of fun magic and three clueless witches trying to stay under the radar will keep you entertained whether on your couch or the beach. If you loved Bewitched or Practical Magic you will enjoy the characters in A Letter to Three Witches.
Bonus: The ending hints at a sequel and I for one will read it

I love all things witch, and this was so good for my soul as I was coming off a really bad book hangover!
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for sharing this digital review copy with me.

Cute, light, and quirky filled with magic and fun! Less romantic than I anticipated, but fun nonetheless! Reading it made me long for crisp fall days.

Nearly a century ago, Gwen Engel’s great-great-grandfather cast a spell with catastrophic side-effects. As a result, the Grand Council of Witches forbade his descendants from practicing witchcraft. The Council even planted anonymous snitches called Watchers in the community to report any errant spellcasting…

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.

Cousin Trudy is so stressed that she accidentally enchants her cupcakes, creating havoc among her bakery customers—and in her marriage.

This was such a quick and cute story i flew through this and loved it! my only complaint is that it is marketed as a romance but i felt like the romance was more of a side plot that i was really not super invested in.

I received this book for free for an honest review from netgalley #netgalley

I love this book so much it's one of my favorite so I thought from that galley. It kept me on the edge of my seat for the entire ride!

A Letter to Three Witches follows a group of cousins who have been banned from practicing magic as they discover their powers and fight against an evil witch.
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This was such a fun book! It is very light hearted, and it was just amazing. All of the characters were fully fleshed out, and I just had such a great time reading it.
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The only thing that I did not care for was how some of the chapters were done from the perspectives of the cat. The very first chapter is from this perspective, and it was very jolting and not a good way to enter into the story.
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Other than that, this would be the perfect book to read for the fall season! Full of magic and whimsy, this is not one to miss!
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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Cute story about three cousins who just happen to also be witches and their narcissistic arch-nemesis. They fend off her quest for revenge in this story set in a small town with memorable characters. My favorite part was "Cackle", the witches version of Twitter.

A Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass is a light-hearted witchy read. It has a bit of romance, with a copious sprinkling of fantasy, comedy, family drama and magic.

Set in the sleepy college town of Zenobia, New York, the story transcends the boundaries of time and reality. Gwen, her parents, cousins Trudy and Milo, and adopted sister Tannith belong to a family of witches but are leading regular lives amongst other humans. About a 100 years ago, Gwen’s great-great-grandfather’s magical spell had led to catastrophic events, forcing the Grand Council to ban future descendants from practicing witch-craft. But a letter from Tannith, warning of an impending doom, sends a wave of panic amongst the cousins as they find themselves in the world of charms, hex and spells–a world from which they have been banned from entering!

The storyline is unique, and the narration is enthralling. I especially liked the characters in this story. Gwen, Trudy and Milo are just like the people we meet and know in our daily lives – they are kind, caring, and witty. The familial relationship they share is so warm, fuzzy and real. These witches don’t wear hats or cloaks. They are not out there to cast evil spells on others; instead, they bake cakes, run an odd job service, or a landscaping design business.

Though the central characters are the trio, there are other quirky and memorable characters who made this story even more delightful – Griz, the cat, Aunt Esme or the suspicious assistant Jeremy. I even enjoyed the few chapters which are narrated from Griz’s POV.
There are a lot of events happening simultaneously, but Bass has tied up all the threads together seamlessly. I loved how the setting is so contemporary, especially the references to Brew Tube, Cackle (the witch world’s Twitter) was well done.

The ending indicates we can expect more from the author. I am looking forward to the series (if any!) with each focusing on the other cousins or Tannith.

A Letter to Three Witches is magical, mysterious and entertaining. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fast-paced, funny, low fantasy novel.


I received an ARC from NetGalley and Kensington in exchange for an honest review!

Loved every page. Great writing style. Recommend for a book club for women of all ages and races. Thanks for the opportunity to read this.

This was a really enjoyable middle grade read. It’s not a serious book in any way, but it’s obviously not supposed to be. It has a really cute storyline and likeable characters and its honestly a really lovely read for younger readers, or if you just need a break from serious novels!

I gave this book 3 stars because I feel like it's a good middle ground for how I feel. Honestly, there wasn't anything wrong with the writing, or the content, or the story, per se. This book just didn't do anything for me. The most interesting part of the book was the beginning and, after that, I really had to make myself finish it. As fast-paced as the story was, I don't feel like any of the characters were really fleshed out at all and I didn't have enough of an investment to actually care about anything that happened to them. It may be that this just isn't the type of writing style that I prefer to read. I feel like it had the potential to be great with the original story, but the whole book itself was mediocre, unfortunately. Not my cup of tea.

I was a little hesitant to pick this book up after reading so many 3 star reviews - I'm glad I went ahead and read it anyway!

This isn't deep soulful reading, it's not meant to be a "serious" novel. It's a cozy mystery with a quirky storyline and fun characters. The way it ended kind of felt like this could be the beginning of a series, and I hope that it is!

Thank you Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for and honest review. All opinions expressed, are mine and mine alone.

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