This witchy romance was such a delightful read, with a playful tone and hilarious characters.

Jessica is a witch, and a fellow witch named Derrick comes to town to let her know she is The Chosen One. She reacts in a very sarcastic manner, and eventually learns that her town could be destroyed if she and a young teenaged witch don’t find a way to save it.

Jessica is a funny witch, from her sarcastic banter to the way she reacts to strange situations to how she chooses to hide things in her house. She was easy to root for and fun to read about. She and Derrick have great chemistry, which bubbles up quite quickly and leads to some great commentary.

The side characters are fun, from Jess’ best friends to her worst enemies. The antics of her enemy Rosalie were entertaining and made for some fun conflict throughout the story.

The big conflict wrapped up a bit more speedily than expected, and the actual witchcraft in the book is quite minimal, but overall this was a cute, lighthearted witchy read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

4 1/2

Jess Gold has always believed in magic and witches and after her mother gifts her a book, “Goody Fletcher’s Book of Useful Household Tips” (which seems to have some extremely useful tips that you won’t find in any copy of Good Housekeeping), Jess uses the book to help herself become a witch. While others in her community believe that you can only be born a witch because of something like a family inheritance, Jess sets out to show that she can learn to be a witch. Unfortunately for her, her first major spell has intended and unintended consequences.

Years later, Jess is enjoying her life. She runs a chic boutique, “Enchantments,” has a cat, and is happy enough until Derrick Winters rides into town (on his motorcycle) proclaiming that she is the “Chosen One” who must save her small Connecticut town of West Harbor with the help of the “Bringer of Life.”

It seems like a lot to Jess. Having to save the world (no, just West Harbor), track down the Bringer of Light, and train her before the end of the world (no, just West Harbor), especially when Derrick keeps disappearing and doesn’t really appear to be any help at all, well, except to ignite her libido.

I am smiling just to remember the events, humor, and snark of Enchanted to Meet You.

The Bringer of Life is one Esther Dodge, who could just as easily be called the Bringer of Snark and Wow. Esther is powerful but untrained and frequently so funny that I looked forward to all of the scenes she was in.

I also loved main character, Jess, who may be plus sized (or chubby) but who is not fixated on her weight but accepts herself as she is. She’s one of the best representations I’ve encountered. I liked that it was a case of it is what it is and move on.

Derrick Winters is the fantasy that rides in on a motorcycle, chiseled cheekbones, hair tied back, with Mommy issues. And you would have them too if you knew who his mother was.

Enchanted to Meet You is a pleasure escape. It made me happy.

Many thanks to Avon and Netgalley for sending me a copy.

This was a little underwhelming for me unfortunately. I was excited for this new series by an author that I've been reading for 15+ years. A few of her books I've even read multiple times (plus let's not forget the Princess Diaries movies that will forever be amazing and re-watched year after year) so I was looking forward to this one as I think the books with a extra element (be that supernatural or murder mystery) are some of my favorites of hers. Unfortunately, it just didn't hit the mark. Maybe because of the random back and forth chapters from present to past not being clearly defined enough, maybe how lustful and sex-oriented the FMC was throughout, or the insta-love vibe, but it just didn't hit the boxes for me. If you liked The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling you'll probably like this one or if you just need an easy read for spooky season that's not actually scary this one has some nice fall vibes.

DNF at 20% because it is very clear how Meg Cabot actually views fat people (junk-food crazed unable to process emotion without binge eating). I’ve had enough with fat people portrayed this way in media. No thanks.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have been a fan of Meg Cabot’s since I was in high school which was quite a few years ago now. In fact, her The Mediator series is still one of my favorite book series so I was was super excited when I got approved for this ARC!

I loved this book! It totally put me in the mood for fall! This book gave major cozy witchy autumn vibes and I loved every second of it!

This story follows Jessica who is a cottage witch. She has been practicing witch craft since high school and is now a thirty something adult running a very popular clothing shop in her little town of West Harbor, CT. Life is going by as usual until a very sexy witch named Derrick shows up and tells her that she is the Chosen One and that she has to train another witch who is the Bringer of Light and together that they have to save the town from demonic forces.

Like all Meg Cabot books, the romance in this story was superb! The chemistry between Jess and Derrick was undeniable. I also loved that it was very much a grumpy/sunshine romance.

The plot of this book was also great! I loved all the characters and thought they all were really well developed. The twists toward the end of the book took me totally by surprise which I really enjoyed! My only complaint is that I felt like the end conflict was resolved a little too easily. I would have liked just a bit more action, but otherwise I really loved this book!

Definitely get yourself a copy of this book when it comes out on September 5th if your looking for a witchy romance to get you in the autumn spirit!

I am a Meg Cabot girly. I have been one since I was a preteen, and I will be one as long as she keeps writing books. Literally, she can do no wrong for me. Her most recent series Little Island was delightful and some of my favorites rereads during Covid. I have also been really enjoying the trend of witchy rom-coms that have been published a lot recently, so I thought Enchanted to Meet You was right up my alley! There were so many really cute parts of this book and the writing was really well paced but it just didn’t pull me in like her previous books have. Just because it wasn’t my favorite book ever doesn’t mean I’m not going to continue to read the series because I will (and everything she writes going forward!)

Thank you #Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

When I heard Meg Cabot was writing a new paranormal novel, I found myself hoping for something along the lines of her Insatiable novels. Instead, we got a romance with a witchy-ish twist.
I have unfortunately, not too long ago, already said this about a Meg Cabot book but there was absolutely no reason for these two characters to be together other than "the parts fit." Girl meets guy, it's been approximately 24 hours, why fight the non-existent tension any longer?
Also non-existent, for the most part, was any paranormal aspect. Other than a few witchy-ish moments it really didn't have much going for it, probably because it was too busy focusing on the main characters lusting (rather blandly) for one another and trying to convince themselves it didn't mean forever despite that that's what they both want, because why not?

A great wholesome witchy romance. I enjoyed the twists and turns we took with Derrick and Jess through their journey, it was nice that the story kept you guessing! I also really enjoyed that Derrick and Jess are basically regular people despite being witches. This made them much more relatable as characters!

This was an overall cozy fun and fast paced magically adventure.Lots of excellent banter, magic, Adventureland spunky side characters. Loved the plus sized witchy fmm and endearing protective mmc.

This was a fun, witchy book - perfect for Halloween season coming up! I liked the setting and the relationships between Jessica and Derrick and Jessica and Esther. I really liked Esther and wished she had been featured more. The climax felt a little too easy - I wish there had been some more meat to it. Overall, this was enjoyable and I would recommend it to those who like witchy reads!

Thank you to the publisher - I received a complimentary eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a cute Halloween book! I liked that it had a little suspense, but wasn’t scary at all! I love books that can get me into the holiday spirit and this is definitely one of them! Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

If you are looking for a new book to read to start of Witchy season then this is the book for you. Enchanted to Meet you is sweet, funny, and had me smiling the entire time I was reading it. You will get pulled right into this magical journey. I recommend this book!!


Thank you NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for allowing me to read this ARC in advance for my honest opinion.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager. I'm voluntarily leaving a review, and all opinions are my own.

Genre: Paranormal Romance, Romance
Spice Level: High (Full sex scene on the page.)
Representation: LGBTQ+ (two lesbian couples)
Tropes: Plus-sized MFC and a handsome stranger
Content Warnings: Mild stalking, references to witch trials and deaths, unethical usage of magic, sexual references and scenes. Some magical violence. (These are listed at the beginning of the book.)

I'm always torn when it comes to a Meg Cabot book: I love her writing and find it so engaging, but I also don't like sex scenes and know I will skip a few pages around 50%. That was true of this book too. There were also some crude sexual references that I didn't think were necessary. But I may be in the minority on that.

The town of West Harbor, Connecticut is fun and has that small-town feel. This is a fast-paced, plot-driven story with lovable (and hatable) characters. Jessica is incredibly relatable and has a fun posse of friends. Derrick has bad-boy vibes with his black clothes and brooding expression. He's got a *secret* too. But I won't let the tea spill on that one. I loved both Jess and Derrick. Esther was another character that was interesting—I'd completely misjudged what she was going to be like.

Magic is also fun in this book because there are a select few who are aware of it. The magically gifted try to keep their powers hidden from the regular humans.

I had a lot of fun reading this book and couldn't put it down.

If you love Cabot's books, this one is something not to miss.

I recommend this book.

Happy reading!

It's good to know that Meg Cabot, one of my very first favorite writers, is still out there writing delightful books. Enchanted to Meet You is equal parts goofy, lovely, fun, and witchy, which is pretty much everything I'd hoped it would be.

Jessica Gold is a self-taught witch who mostly uses her magic to help people find the perfect outfits at her clothing store. She learned her lesson about meddling any more than that in high school when a love spell situation went horribly wrong. So, since she's minding her own business, she's a little surprised when sexy, broody Derrick Winters shows up and tells her that she's the Chosen One and it's up to her to train the teenage witch who will save their town from the forces of evil.

Jess and Derrick had great chemistry from the outset, and Jess's other relationships - with her friends, with her nemesis, with the teen Bringer of Light - all have that trademark Meg Cabot charm. The dialogue was snappy, there were shenanigans, and, of course, there was magic. Basically, this book was super enjoyable.

It did, at times, feel a little rushed, though. I would have liked the tension between Jess and Derrick to slow burn a little more, since the fake dating element was so fun. And the climactic battle ended up feeling... a little anticlimactic after so much build up. The solution felt so simple - if earnest - that I ended up wondering what all the fuss was about.

Still, I had a lot of fun reading this book, and gobbled it up in just a couple of sittings. What more can you really ask for?

3.75/5

This was a delightful paranormal romance.

It had all of the lightness and joy that Meg Cabot brings to all of her books. The town of West Harbor had all of the small town vibes you would expect and you really felt like you knew what kind of town this was.

The romance was very cute and it definitely had some great banter in it. And I loved the body positivity that this book had.

I will say that I was really hoping that it would delve more into the magic system and we could learn more about the classes of the system itself. I do know that this is only the first book, so maybe we'll get more of that in later books.

It's definitely a very fun start to what I hope is a very fun series.

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyager for an arc of this book.

The last time I read Meg Cabot was 5th grade, The Princess Diaries. Although, it's a brand new release, reading Enchanted To Meet You felt very nostalgic. This is the first book of Witches of West Harbor series. Jessica Gold is a witch who made a few questionable magic choices in her youth. To her surprise, Derrick Winters, is a witch that claims Jessica is the Chosen One who will save her small town of West Harbor. They join forces to find & guide the "Bringer of Light", a teen witch named Esther to stop the evil from destroying the town.

This book is the perfect read for people from my generation. There were so many pop culture references that made me reminisce to my teen years. It's a fast-paced & sweet book with a few surprising twists. I loved the relationships with the characters. The banter was fun. Jessica is a plus size MC, but unlike other books it's not something that's constantly brought up, which was nice. This was a great start to the series & I'm looking forward to reading more from this world.

(This review is based off of an uncorrected e-galley of this novel)

I grew up reading Meg Cabot's books and was super excited to see this one come across my NetGalley feed. Unlike most of Cabot's other novels, Enchanted to Meet You is a novel for adults which was also exciting. However, despite the characters being in their 30s, they read much younger than that. I feel like this novel may be better suited as a new adult novel with some slight editing. Overall, a must read for fans of Cabot's past novels.

Thanks to NetGalley, Avon, and Meg Cabot for an e-ARC of this novel.

I thought this was a cute spooky season read. I did like the first half more than the second half. It had an interesting plot that at times was a little out there for me. But still a cute read.

This quick and delightful read was the perfect pre-fall treat. While romance isn't the central focus, it adds a touch of sweetness to the story without overshadowing its enchanting plot.

Exploring the different types of witches one could be was such a refreshing aspect. Although, I must admit, I wished for more development in terms of the magic system. I found myself yearning to delve deeper into the intricacies of this enchanting world.

The chapter headings as "spells" from the Grimoire were a delightful touch that added a whimsical element to the narrative.

The ending took me by surprise, yet I couldn't help but find it a bit lackluster considering the build-up. And speaking of mysteries, the notion of the other towns left me puzzled. Is that the ultimate solution for them all? If so, the vagueness surrounding the "Chosen One" discovery left me scratching my head.

Overall, "Enchanted to Meet You" is a delightful journey into a magical world, a perfect read to usher in the fall vibes. While a few elements left me wanting more, the book's charm and creativity shine through. If you're up for a light-hearted escapade, give this one a try!

Thank you to Meg Cabot, Harper Collins, and NetGalley for a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

We could’ve had it all…

This was a cute read. Unfortunately I found the plot to be incredibly confusing at times, somethings started to piece together at the end but overall I didn’t understand everything that was happening. The Romance was also very scarce*cue the crying* Derrick was so cute and Jess was so funny, I loved them both but I felt as though they had zero romantic chemistry and I just couldn’t picture them together😭

Thank you to Avon for my review copy, I’m very thankful!!