It's an interesting read. Learned about few magical creatures and the tension of how the FMC wins the competition is just right. Lot of predictable twists results however, the MCs are loveable in some way so was able to tolerate the cringy stuff.

Love Boris the Badger, sassy familiar 😅

I would like to thank netgalley and Bonnie Doon Press for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Enjoyable.

Thank you to the publisher for the arc.


This just wasn’t for me. The characters were bland, and I didn’t care for the romance at all

Thank you to Net Galley and the publishers for sending me a copy in exchange for a review.

This was a really cute romance with witchy-ness thrown in! I really enjoyed the world, the characters, the romance, and especially Boris the badger familiar who just wanted to eat bacon sandwiches.
It had all the feels of a romance book with some Harry Potter-esque creatures and magic mixed into the plot.
I will say that the romance was really good, very slow burn, but the spice level was pretty minimum so if you're expecting a steamy time, you may be disappointed.

A thoroughly enjoyable romance with a magical twist!
I like the fact that the magic was very matter of fact and hidden within the real world without a big deal being made of it. The story flows well as a result and you will be rooting for the garden to end up in the right hands as the true powers of one competitor are revealed!

The Modern Girl's Guide to Magic was such a fun read! Like honestly, I loved it. I read it in a single sitting, it was that entertaining. The thing that set it apart from so many other witchy romances was the world. The plant magic was so extremely fun, and Boris the familiar was an amazing secondary character. I can't wait to return to the world of Charming Cove in future books!

Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

I love a good magical witch story; however, I had mixed feelings about this one.
There were moments in the story that was really good, I love the town Charming Cove. I want to visit this town and feel all the magic.
There were parts where it dragged and left me bored, the competition in the town was weird. I didn't feel like there was much of spark between the main characters. If felt rushed or pushed, however I did like the main character Aria, she was relatable, and her Gran was too cute.

Aria is a witch, but her magic is a disaster. but her family and town need her. There is competition she must win to save her families magical potion shop. However, things get a bit crazy and there is a sexy billionaire mage, but he is not going to get in her way of winning. His handsomeness will not detour her from the prize she needs.

Can she save her families business, get her magic in order, and not fall for sexy mage?

Thank you NetGalley and Bonnie Doon Press for a copy of this book for my honest review.

Rating: 4.25/5 ⭐️

Thank you @victoryediting & @netgalley for the eARC of The Modern Girl’s Guide to Magic which is out NOW and on KU! 😉

The Modern Girl’s Guide to Magic is a lighthearted, romcom with a witchy twist! The book itself is very fast paced, however, it took me a little bit to become invested in the story. I had to set this one down and come back to it but once I was hooked, I was HOOKED.

Aria and Callan (the MCs) were cute, but my favorite parts of TMGGTM were the plot and the magic that Hall came up with for this book. The story follows a competition consisting of several trials and I found each task increasingly interesting and exciting. I also just love witches and anything magical!

TMGGTM is the type of book that you want to read while curled up in a chunky sweater and fuzzy blanket on a rainy or wintery day. It’s lighthearted, fun, and cozy all in one!

Overall: TMGGTM is a light, mood booster for a rainy day! ☔️🩵

LIKES:
👥 Dual POV (Aria & Callan)
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 English setting
🫶🏽 Found family
✨ Witchy
⚔️ Enemies to Lovers
🌱 Plant centered
🔮 Magical realism
🩷 RomCom
🏆 Competition plot

I loved it, cute and witchy! The exact vibes I like to read about. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my eArc of this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an arc of this book. I loved it so much. The characters were great and I really enjoyed getting to know them.

if you are looking for a magical small town feel good rom-com, then this is exactly what you need!

struggling to fit in due to her rampant and unpredictable magic, Aria has fled her community in favour of the busily bustling metropolis of London, hoping to disappear in the anonymity of the city's streets. when Aria is fired from yet another job and her grandma comes knocking on her door, its time to throw in the towel, admit defeat and return to the seaside village of Charming Cove. But what is this about a magical contest, and why does her grandma seem to think that Aria has any chance of winning it? especially against the incredibly powerful and annoyingly handsome Callan Hawthorne?

this book was such a joy to read. I loved every second of this cosy, low stakes fantasy rom-com. the beautifully tranquil descriptions of the scenery and setting of the book, infused with the light and humorous banter between the characters brightened up my day. I cannot wait to dive back into this world with the sequel and anticipate rereading this novel many times over the course of my life.

Flew through this book, it was very eventful and fun!

I enjoyed the setting, even though a small town really isn’t all that rare to find in books. The characters were well thought out and the plot was paced in a way that made sense. I would recommend this book to others and would enjoy reading other novels by this author, as they are so breezy and easy to get through!

The title is a bit misleading since there was not much of a magical guide. Aria leaves her small town of Charming Cove shortly after her grandpa's passing. She is in the human world & has trouble controlling her magic. Her grandma convinces Aria to go back home & join a competition to win an enchanted garden. Callan is also a competitor & is someone Aria has a strong dislike for. However, they must join forces to excel at the competition.
The book is a light, cozy, & quick read. It did read a bit more young adult & Aria came off very immature. She seemed more of a teen than a 20 something year old. Other than Aria sticking her tongue at people, the story itself was pleasant. It reminded of those games you play where the character comes back to save the town & you have little challenges to do.
I'll be interested in reading the next book in the series. I woukd recommend to those who are looking for a comfy & magical read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Aria has always felt left out by the magical community because she has no control of her magic. She has tried separating herself, but when her grandmother’s shop is in danger of having to close, she is called back to try to win the contest that could save it. The means being forced to encounter frustratingly handsome and arrogant Callan.

Magical enemies-to-lovers romance, centered around family and plant magic? Yes please. Modern Girl’s Guide to Magic is a cozy magical romance, which I’m glad is emerging as a whole genre now. I really enjoyed the small town setting, and the magical green houses. The pacing was a little slow, but I enjoyed reading about the tasks for the contest. There was maybe a little lack of character development for the male love interest, which took away from the chemistry between them. I liked Aria’s support system who were always around to lend a hand. If you’re looking for a sweet romance in the vein of The Ex Hex and Payback's a Witch, give this one a try!

Really couldn’t get into it. Maybe I didn’t read the blurb as closely as I should but I just wasn’t expecting it to be so… cosy? I wanted a bit more romance and it was just too cutesy right from the beginning. Not for me.

I didn't finish this story in it's entirety because I didn't have time due to travel and work training, but on my gosh what I read was ABSOLUTELY PHENONOMENAL!!!!! I will be purchasing this book to finish it out and the rest of the series to read it in it's entirety! I am absolutely OBSESSED with this book and it's characters! 100% recommend this story!

Typically, Romantic Comedy isn't my type of genre, but since it had a touch of magical realism, I thought I'd give it a try. Surprisingly, I found it to be a fun read. I plan on reading book two in the series.

This was a cute witchy book. I think it could be classified as a young adult book. I thought the initial mention of the ages was uncomfortable, I wish she would have been 18 instead of 17. Other than that, it was cute and fluffy.

Thank you #NetGalley and Bonnie Doon Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All the above opinions are my own.

This was absolutely adorable! I love witchy romcoms and I think there should be more of them. This book was the perfect combination of light and fluffy, with adorable characters and setting. As a person who loves plants, I really enjoyed that aspect as well. If there are more books set in this small town, I will be sure to pick those up!

Thank you, netgalley, and the publisher for this ARC!

This was a quick and easy read! I loved all the magical plants. I just wish that there was more of a backstory for Callan.