This is a delightful and uniquely titled story that pairs a strong and capable witch with a gruff hunk of a delectable man. Oh, and there are three younger witches and other cool characters too! lol

But seriously, Mandanna has penned a story that is not only fun to read but offers a steamy slow-burn romance simmering across the pages. Perfect for women’s fiction and romance readers alike, this story offers many levels of interest from loneliness, family bonding, friends to family, heartwarming antics, and steamy delight! It hits so many buttons, that it is hard to rate!

This is my first book by this author and I enjoyed it so much! A fun yet comforting story that will add a spark to your library!

I absolutely fell in love with this book! It was the perfect witchy, fall read. I enjoyed the world building as well! The cast of character is absolute perfection!

“WITCH WANTED. Live-in tutor wanted for three young witches. Must have nerves of steel. Previous teaching experience not necessary. Witchiness essential.”

This book is a new favorite. I’m so glad I received this arc. I didn’t know what to expect going in but it was wholesome and hilarious. The kids are adorable and thankfully not annoying. I loved the adults too, especially Ian, the flamboyant one. This book is very diverse too which is always a plus. I love the found family trope in this and the grumpy sunshine romance. It’s a light romance though.

~Mika Moon was adopted by another witch named Primrose. However, she was raised by nannies and tutors. When they inevitably learn that she’s a witch, Primrose would have their memories erased. Mika grew up lonely, she never lives in once place longer than six months. She’s never had friends or a family either. So when she has the opportunity to help three little witches learn to control their magic, she accepts. All witches are orphans due to a curse

~These girls however have an unusual family. Four adults, two being a gay couple, one being a grumpy man who somewhat like a father figure (Jamie) and a woman who is motherly to everyone. The witch that adopted them is never around and doesn’t teach them anything. Which is why Mika can’t leave them even though it’s risky for witches to be together. Magic is mischievous when there’s multiple witches in one room, hence why they grow up alone. Magic needs to be controlled and the girls need her.

10/10 highly recommend and I don’t even read YA

This was so cute and wholesome!! The atmosphere was so perfect and I loved Mika, Jamie and basically everyone else. If there's one thing Sangu Mandanna can NOT disappoint, it's found family and this book did it so well. There were times when the descriptions were too heavy but I was too gripped by the plot to pay attention to any of it.

The setting was unique and I adored this book! Full review to come up on my blog!

I'm not exaggerating when I say this is one of my favorite books so far in 2022! The setting, the magic, the romance, the representation and diversity — this story was a GIFT. This book felt like a warm hug, and I didn't want it to end! The grumpy/sunshine trope was in its finest form. The children were so distinct and I loved their relationship. The found family was TOP TIER. I couldn't recommend this more!

Mika Moon knows the rules that come with being a witch: hide your magic, don’t socialize with other witches, and don’t draw attention to yourself. But when a stranger messages Mika, desperately asking her to teach three young witches how to control their magic, she decides to help despite the risks. But magic isn’t the only danger in the world, and Mika will soon need to decide what other risks she’s willing to take.

This was such a sweet and cozy read. It approaches the heavier topics softly and in a way that doesn't bring down the lightness of the book. A very enjoyable story.

This book feels like a warm hug in the most wonderful way. I truly have never read a book so cozy and uplifting. The found family offers unique but realistic characters and beautifully done representation of different races and sexualities. With each page I read, I desperately wanted to abandon my current life and move to Nowhere House,
finding myself absolutely enthralled with the family dynamics and the magic systems. The character development was so honest and real, with past histories and mistakes that truly create dynamic characters. Mika Moon's traumas with magic and family were handled so well that I found myself relating heavily to her character and her struggles even though I am decidedly magic-less. I did find myself waiting for the pin to drop throughout this book and hoping for a climax that was earned because it seemed too perfect of a storyline. Toward the end of the novel, I got my wish and the story was altered and taken in another direction that was somehow even better. Just the epitome of a feel-good, cozy, fantastical story set in the real world that I will find myself coming back to again and again when I need a perfect comfort read.
(4.5 stars rounded up)

Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group & Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I adored this book. It was magical, sweet, and something that I could se being just the right thing to bring someone out of a reading slump. I typically don't like giving other books or movies as comparisons for multiple reasons but the ones that are being assigned to this one are accurate all around, especially for the found family aspect.

Which isn't to say that there aren't a few blips on it since I was not a fan of Terracotta for most of the book. I'm not someone who hates kids in books but I do not like bratty kids who don't ever have to face the consequences of their actions. There's enough of that in real life to be frank so seeing them in novels tend to grate.

I also feel some readers may roll their eyes at the very end, specifically how everything came together, since it was a bit too convenient . However, it also made sense in a way especially given the other reveals that were made.

All in all highly recommend and it's perfect for for Fall for the witchy vibes of Winter for the winter holiday ones. Although any time of the year, although it would also be great.

I can't say enough good things about this book! This is such a charming, heartwarming story of found family and finding your place in the world. Has strong echoes of The House in the Cerulean Sea and Kiki's Delivery! Characters are quaint and oh-so-lovable, and reading this book will feel like receiving a warm hug. I really can't praise it enough!

This was just so fun! In England, witches are not supposed to interact with one another except for very specific meetings - the rules for witches are rigid and Mika has followed them all her life. Aside from an online video account where she poses as a witch. Until someone sees said account and realizes the truth. And then asks for her help. When Mika arrives, curious and cautious, at Nowhere House, she is greeted by a ragtag family with three young witches at its center. This thrown together family is absolutely wonderful and Mika wants nothing more than to help the girls master the powers. But there is so much more at work here - a nasty solicitor, a missing guardian and Mika and Jamie’s (the librarian) obvious attraction.

An absolute gem of a book that was a joy to read. I finished it in less than a day (perfect to binge at the beach or on vacation!) but was sad to put it down! It was a clever take on a widely used trope (hidden witchcraft) with a cute romance and who doesn’t love found family stories? Highly recommend!

Witch Rule states that witches are not to interact with each other except for their scheduled meeting once every three months. This Rule is to protect them and keep their existence secret from the humans. Mika Moon is breaking the Rules.

Mika lives in a constant state of temporary. She never lives in one place for long, never keeps the same job, and never develops close attachments. After growing up with a series of nannies and very little contact with her guardian Mika has learned to be on her own. Despite this she maintains an optimistic, sunshiney personality.

When she takes a short-term position tutoring three young witches she has no idea that she is about to find the family she never had and never dared dream for. Nowhere house contains an eclectic mix of people, all gathered by the eccentric (and absent) owner of the house. Included are a boisterous retired stage actor and his husband, a level-headed housekeeper, a secretive and grumpy librarian, and three young witches with no control over their magic. One of those children may or may not have murderous intent toward Mika.

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches will give you all of the warm and fuzzy feelings. In settling into Nowhere house, Mika finds the family she never expected to have. She finds a partner she never expected, and a chance to use her magic in the open without fear of rejection or consequences. But nowhere house is filled with secrets and some of them may destory her newfound happiness.

I love this book. I am a huge believer in found families and finding people who love and support you for who you really are. There were more than a few moments with one of the young witches, Terracotta, that I had to stop and text my mom because she sounded just like I did around that age. She made me laugh out loud in multiple places throughout the book. There were a couple of plot twists at the ending that I didn’t see coming and made the book all the better. I honestly went into this with zero expectations and ended it filled with joy. It’s the perfect happy book to help balance all of the crap in the real world.

Absolutely AMAZING!!! I loved the books twists and banter, all the characters were lovable and best part I couldn’t predict what was gonna happen! Plus Jamie what a man ! This is a must read for any romcom lover MUST!

Great book!! I loved the South Asian representation and the idea of witches in this world was so cool! I kind of went into the book thinking it was a romance, but it is definitely not centered around the romance at all. The main theme of this book was found family, raising children, and learning to accept one's own identity. A really sweet book that I think is a perfect, cozy fall read!!

Ugh, this book was so incredibly sweet.

It gave me warm and fuzzy vibes and I just wanted to join this weird little family. If you liked The House In The Cerulean Sea, pick this one up.

I really loved Mika figuring out how to be part of a family and learn to let go of her fears. I loved her interactions with the girls & her romance with Jaime.

Basically this was just a super enjoyable read and I definitely recommend.

This is a wonderful magical or you can say witchy fantasy which interwines many things such as family, adventure, mysteries, comedy and other amazing things.

First of all, this novel has an extraordinary fantasy. I’m just amazed at writer’s imagination. The setting of this witchy novel, the characters, their nature, flying broom everything is awesome. The historical references regarding witches sound very very realistic to me.

To me, a fantasy based novel which seems true to life despite knowing that it’s totally unnatural, is a successful read. Same goes for this novel too. The magical realism is great.

All the characters in the Nowhere House were amazing especially the children. They had totally different personalities and I love each of them. Apart from Mika, Terracotta is my most favorite one. Although she was rude in the start but she really became a sweet girl.

There are many character representations in the novel such as Mika Moon an Indian basically and other characters are represented as black, Vietnamese and Palestinian.

Although Mika lived most of her life in loneliness but it was nice to see how she developed bond with the members of Nowhere House. Every members have their own personality but it was great to see how they perfectly blend in that house.

This novel is full of sarcasm and comedy. I honestly couldn’t stop myself smiling at some moments. My favorite moment were the actions of the girls at the end of novel😂

The plot twists were really surprising. In the middle things started to change. I was suspicious from the middle but later it startled me. I won’t say how because it’s a spoiler free review 😅. But I hope you will find it soon.

I loved this sweet paranormal book so much! It almost had a cozy vibe, but it was just exactly what I needed in terms of found family (my favorite trope ever), magic, and a side of romance.

Mika Moon is a witch who was raised by strangers after her parents’ death and has always spent most of her time alone. She makes videos about being a witch, with the general public assuming they're fake. Ian Kubo-Hawthorn has seen her videos and thinks she could be the answer to a big problem he has in the form of 3 young witches who need to learn how to use their magic. Mika decides to agree to this and moves into the house while teaching them.

Everyone at the Nowhere house are just magical, from Ian who cracked me up at every turn to Jamie, who wants to follow every single rule, but also wants the young witches in his care to learn how to use their magic safely. But the real stars are definitely Rosette, Teracotta, and Altamira. The combination of these three interacting with Mika is funny and emotional and tender at different times.

This is the perfect book to read when you need a sweet escape.

The one thing I would note is that the 3 young witches are Vietnamese, Palestinian, and Black, and the family at the Nowhere house are mostly white. Mika is South Asian, and Ian is Japanese. There's a backstory about why all of the witches are orphans and it's integral to the story but it could be a potential issue for some readers.

I LOVED this cute witchy romance! Anything with a school for magic automatically snags my interest and this one is so incredibly funny. These characters are eccentric and the events are crazy. Definitely a fun, witchy read!

A lovely addition to the growing witchy romance genre! This book is a hybrid between contemporary women’s fiction and romance. The cast of characters is multicultural and a few identify as LGBTQIA+. I’d recommend this to anyone who loved the Fix It Witches series—small town, sweet hero, and a supportive group of secondary characters.

"A warm and uplifting novel about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family - and a new love - changes the course of her life.

As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon knows she has to hide her magic, keep her head down, and stay away from other witches so their powers don’t mingle and draw attention. And as an orphan who lost her parents at a young age and was raised by strangers, she's used to being alone and she follows the rules...with one exception: an online account, where she posts videos "pretending" to be a witch. She thinks no one will take it seriously.

But someone does. An unexpected message arrives, begging her to travel to the remote and mysterious Nowhere House to teach three young witches how to control their magic. It breaks all of the rules, but Mika goes anyway, and is immediately tangled up in the lives and secrets of not only her three charges, but also an absent archaeologist, a retired actor, two long-suffering caretakers, and...Jamie. The handsome and prickly librarian of Nowhere House would do anything to protect the children, and as far as he’s concerned, a stranger like Mika is a threat. An irritatingly appealing threat.

As Mika begins to find her place at Nowhere House, the thought of belonging somewhere begins to feel like a real possibility. But magic isn't the only danger in the world, and when peril comes knocking at their door, Mika will need to decide whether to risk everything to protect a found family she didn’t know she was looking for...."

British witches! Sqwee!

Mika Moon was born a witch, only no one knows this beyond a few other witches she is able to interact with every third month of the year. This is because being a witch must remain a secret and interacting with each other would draw too much attention. Though Mika is lonely, she follows the rules and never remains in one job or one place for too long. That’s how she ends up in Nowhere House, living with an eccentric retired actor, two caretakers, and the house librarian, and most definitely not following the rules by teaching three young witches magic. When trouble starts brewing will Mika be able to protect them all?

Oh my gosh what a fun, sweet and charming book! I went into this one expecting a cozy witch story, but was surprised to find so much more between these pages!

The characters- especially the children- are so funny and cute. Some of the magical oops moments had me laughing out loud. Everyone was well rounded and the diversity and inclusion was terrific.

With a lovely message of what truly makes a family and learning to grow woven throughout this was just a wonderfully wholesome book and I truly enjoyed it.

*Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group & Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.