I don't know if I just wasn't in the mood for this or what, but this book dragged for me. I loved the forced proximity trope and the books started off strong with them moving in as roommate. It was pretty obvious they had the hots for each other, and it was just a matter of time. The book almost had three story lines going on. The Bax being a Guardian who needed to protect Olive and the weird conflict with his father and the GAA. The sister become Prima and the disappearance of their grandmother, and the school project with the Olive completing her Docket list. I kept waiting for something big to happen while she was completing her list so that Bax would save her explaining why he was assigned her Guardian Angel.
Maybe I would have liked this book better if I had read the first two sisters books. Although their stories weren't pivotal to this story there seemed to be lots of items that I was missing and maybe I would have felt more of the sisters connection if I had read the early books.
I couple things that I loved about this book. I loved the chapter titles. I always love cute and witty chapter titles that give you a little glimpse of what is going to happen in the chapter. Why don't more books do this?
I loved the witty banter between Olive and Bax. They were a sweet couple.
I think I was missing a little bit of the world building. (Maybe because I haven't read the first two books).
Overall, I really like the world and the love story. I wish there had been a little more action, or more of a climatic blow up scene. Something to really bring them together.

Good to be back in this world. The dialogue is still not my favorite with the way the characters talk, but I do feel it has improved with each book in this series!

dnf @25%

I was really looking forward to this set of characters and was hoping that I would be able to get through the writing style. I didn’t love the first book and despised the second, but I hoped that Olive and Bax would save it. Alas, I was so beyond bored I couldn’t finish. I kept putting it down and picking it up and I just accepted that I wouldn’t finish it. This author is just not for me.

*A special thanks to St. Martin’s Press for early access in exchange for a review. all opinions are my own.*

This book was just not for me. I have not read either of the previous two novels in the Supernatural series so I do not have another book to compare this one too, but it worked fine as a standalone. I just wanted a lot more supernatural elements and felt that this part of the writing was lacking. If you like super smutty this book is for you, but it just didn't work for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for granting me a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

4 stars for this cute witchy romance. I have not read the previous two in the series but that did not affect much since they are all connected standalones. I just adored Bax, the sweetest mushiest brownie cake. I love books where the guy falls first, and I also was a big fan of Olive, she was smart and funny and had spunk. If you're looking for an easy, funny, supernatural romance, this is the one. Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read in return for an honest review.

Are you ready for a bewitching blend of romance and fantasy? “Not Your Crush's Cauldron" by April Asher is an addition to the Supernatural Singles series and in this novel, Asher weaves together magic, romance, and unexpected connections in a way that will leave readers craving more.

Meet Olive Maxwell: a pragmatic witch who prefers teaching about the supernatural rather than diving headfirst into it. When she moves in with her long-time crush and secret heartthrob, her life takes an unexpected turn.

Meet Baxter Donovan: a tattooed Guardian Angel with a penchant for rule-breaking. He is tasked with keeping Olive out of trouble. Will sparks fly and feathers ruffle? Will they get to discover how love doesn't always follow the rules? Trust me, you want to know.

I found Asher's writing to be enchanting! She balances humour, mystery, and sizzling chemistry, and I’m normally a clean romance girly! The novel does explore themes of risk, vulnerability, and the courage to step beyond comfort zones. However, readers should prepare for magical mishaps, daring stunts, and heartwarming moments.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Not Your Crush's Cauldron is an enjoyable read in the Supernatural Singles series. It's by far the most enjoyable story in the series.
Olive and Bax have amazing chemistry that jumps off the page in the first chapter. This story felt steamier than the two prior books but it worked well for this couple. As a fan of the series, it's always nice to go back and revisit /incorporate prior couples in to the story. The interactions between Olive, Harper and her sisters are written with lots of love and humor that made me laugh out loud on multiple occasions.
Here's hoping that Harper is getting a book because no way can this series be complete with her falling-and falling hard!

Thank you for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

3.25⭐️

Happy late release to Not Your Crush's Cauldron! This novel is the third installment of the Supernatural Singles series, but can also easily be read as a standalone:)

I liked this book, the romance between Olive and Bax grew organically, but we did have a few questionable moments. This book reminded me of the love I have for the characters in the series, especially the Maxwell sisters and Harper.

The stakes did not seem too high in Bax's Guardian assignment, and because of that the plot felt a bit slow at times. The magic and fantasy elements were not as pronounced in this book, but there are many cute and spicy scenes to make up for that! As a romance, the book was still enjoyable.

The lesson learned by Olive by the end is definitely one that can be applied to anyone, and if you like found family and soulmates, then this series for sure falls under those tropes. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

A story full of quirky characters that will have you laughing out loud .
If you haven’t read the first 2 books in the series, you should start now.
A cute read.
A cute series.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

⭐️3.5

Olive and Bax are so cute together. Seeing them step out of their comfort zones together and growing into the people they were meant to become was quite lovely. What I don’t understand is what did Olive do to warrant being assigned a guardian angel? I guess I was just anticipating some sort of true danger that ever occurred. I’m hoping that Harper gets to have her story told.

Not Your Crush’s Cauldron is the third book in April Asher’s paranormal romance series, Supernatural Singles, and it focuses on the youngest Maxwell sister, Olive. Unlike her sisters who are major players in the magical community, Olive has chosen to teach about the supernatural rather than to actively take part. When she assigns a project to her students that requires them to step out of their comfort zones, she decides that it’s time for her to do the same and creates a to-do list of challenging tasks that will accomplish just that.

Bax Donovan, a Guardian Angel, is Olive’s friend, long time secret crush, and now also her roommate. Bax is the pierced, tattooed, motorcycle-riding opposite to Olive’s shy, introverted personality but the two of them still have amazing chemistry.

Bax finds himself in an uncomfortable situation when something on Olive’s to-do list puts her on the Guardian Angel Affairs radar as needing protection and they make her Bax’s assignment. Bax is not allowed to tell Olive she’s his assignment, so he decides to accompany her as a friend to help her complete the tasks on her list.

There’s just one problem with that - the more time they spend together, the more Bax and Olive realize they have more than friendly feeiings toward each other, which is another no-no for Bax as her Guardian Angel. Is an HEA possible for them?

This one was so much fun! I enjoyed being back in this world and seeing Olive’s sisters again, and I also really loved the chemistry, and especially the fun banter between Bax and Olive. They’re just so cute together. I also loved that underlying tension that comes with forbidden love. It really made for a fantastic read that I couldn’t put down.

The third book of the Supernatural Singles series is an amusing story of stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing those in your life, including the sexy motorcycle riding guardian angel you've long been friends with and who offers you a room to stay in. Once again stepping into this magical world is an entertaining escape from reality and celebration of family and self discovery.

Olive the third Maxwell witchy sister is the bookworm college professor or the boring one. She likes her outfits preselected, staying home and avoiding her attraction to Baxter but after moving in with him it's become increasingly difficult to ignore. After overhearing a disparaging conversation about her Olive decides to do an assignment with her class about doing things you normally wouldn't, like joining a circus or doing something spontaneous. Her family and friends and one suddenly ever present angel decide to help her complete her list but being thrown together causes sparks to fly.

This entry is a light hearted one compared to the two previous more angsty ones with this having more interactions between the sisters (which I loved) and more humor. Olive and Bax are hot and it was cute to see their romance slowly bloom through various activities and settings. There is not a big amount of tension which I found made the book flow well and easy to put down and pick right back up, perfect for reading in between events or days. This one is a good one for friends to lovers fans with two likable leads and I can't wait to read the next one.

For the final book Not Your Crush's Cauldron is Olive's story of finding love and hello angel hotness, it delivered.

"I want you to sit not hoover angel..."

Olive is stepping out of her comfort zone and its enough to get Bax, her sexy as heaven roommate, assigned to her as a guardian angel. This assignment takes a hidden chemistry and slowly builds the fire as they both step out of their comfort zone. Tats, motorcycles, sexy teacher time and the Tentacle Teaser 2000 are just the tip. And we all know how frustratingly teasing that can be.

This wasn't as hilarious as the first two but it is totally cheesy grin worthy with stellar funny bits. I felt this was more swoony and slower to build in a good way. Have I mentioned that I absolutely love the trio's bff, Harper? She needs her own book!

I found a new witchy romance trilogy to adore all thanks to the author 💋
I cannot thank smpromance enough for gifting a digital copy. It was the catalyst into the first two books and I'm smitten.

A great read, the story of Olive and Bax. I liked how it was told from both points of view. I hadn't read the other books in this , but don't think it mattered.

The third installment in the Supernatural Singles Series. This series is fun, witty witchy RomCom. It's a quick read with a rather light-hearted storyline. It features cameo's from the previous books and continues the happily ever afters we come to expect in this series. I throughly enjoyed the supernatural world set against the backdrop of NYC. I'd love to be a part of this friend group.

Thank you, St. Martin's Press.

3.5 Another fun, witchy romance from April Asher! Olive Maxwell (youngest of the sisters) and Bax Donovan are clearly meant for each other. The characterization in this was great (it helped having some background from the previous books) and the development of the romance not too fast not too slow. What I did struggle with is the lack of plot and everything really coming together cohesively-too much going on that felt more thrown in. I enjoyed the first two sister's stories more, but Not Your Crush's Cauldron was a fun romp.

April Asher returns to the supernatural world to finish the Supernatural Singles series. The heroines of the stories are the Maxwell sisters who are witches and triplets. Olive is the studious sister who enjoys teaching college. Who doesn’t love a witch who wears glasses. At the end of the second book, Not Your Ex’s Hexes (Feb 2023), it is clear she has feelings for Baxter Donovan. Bax is a Guardian Angel, who is tattooed and pierced. He also is Olive’s new roommate.

I love friends to more romance. Bax is trying to salvage his job where he’s accumulated a list of violations. But his new assignment is to guard Olive. She is usually quiet and safe but has taken on the task of doing a Dare list. Bax decides to protect her by joining her doing the tasks. Of course the big rule for guardian angels is not to become involved with the person they are guarding.

I don’t read supernatural/fantasy books often. But I’ve enjoyed this whole series. Yes some of the banter and antics can seem juvenile. But I love the sisters, their mates and friend group. This is a fun and steamy romp with good world building. I was looking forward to Olive’s romance and this did not disappoint.

For everyone feeling a book hangover after reading Bride by Ali Hazelwood should consider picking up April Asher and the Supernatural Singles series. The witches' vibes and paranormal romance will enchant you to get deeper into the magical worlds. Not Your Cauldron will surely fill that void you have been feeling. I adored this final book in this series and this might of been my favorite of the three. April Asher is a great comfort paranormal read.

Tropes:
-Friends to Lovers
-Paranormal Romance
-Forced Proximity
-Witch/Guardian Angel

Arc received from the publisher; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

4 star

The story has laughs, and heartbreak.

This is Olive and Bax's story. This is the first book I have read by this author. This is part of a series but I had no trouble following without reading the others. Bax had been put in charge of keeping Olive safe but this might just be his hardest task ever. Best friends that are feeling more but can it last?


I recommend this book.

I am so thankful to have received this book as a gift to read in exchange for an honest review! I absolutely loved it! Olive is such a great female main character and I loved seeing her growth throughout the story. Bax is the best winged man there is! I would love to stick in this world for as many books as the author releases in it! The vibe is immaculate!!!