The Cottage Around The Corner is such a cozy romcom about a witch and mage who start as enemies and you guess it, turn to lovers. The battle between small store witchcraft and large firm mage magic in Owls Hollow reminded me immediately of You’ve Got Mail and when the author compared Charlie to Kathleen Kelly I about screamed.

Once I read about the broom sibling and the spunky moms, I was on board. I highly recommend this book for those looking for a magical, feel-good romcom.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this one - thanks NetGalley for the advance copy. Very cute enemies to lovers romance with magic! I liked that the world building wasn't too complex and we could get right into the characters. There was a little element of mystery, a nice cast of characters and a well thought out setting. I would read more stories from this town and I will definitely look for more from this author.

This was cute and heavy on the witchy vibes. I'm sure a lot of readers will love it. For me, I didn't really see much inspiration from You've Got Mail or The Shop Around the Corner other than the basic bigger-moves-smaller out of business. Charlie's first person narration was too rambling for my taste and I would never have guessed her to be in her 30s since she came across as 20. Thanks to the publisher for the opportunity to read.

Owl’s Hollow is such a cozy world and I enjoyed getting to live in it while reading The Cottage Around the Corner!

Charlie Sparrow is a young witch who is dedicated to her family’s spellshop, Chanterelle Cottage. Business has been TOUGH for her family recently. A burglary depleted their inventory, and the bank is hesitant to restructure their loan. She is struggling, to say the least!

To make matters worse, a new magecraft firm, Maven Enterprises, opens in town. The competition, Fitz, threatens the very survival of her beloved spellshop.

The chemistry between the characters is on FIRE. I will say, the romance is not the central focus, but this book does have some sweet moments!

The book balances elements of romance, humor, and mystery. The magical system is fun and I enjoyed that the characters were not in their early 20s!

Fans of cozy mysteries and light romance will absolutely adore this book!

Thanks NetGalley and Random House Publishing- Ballantine for this ARC in enhance for an honest review.

Ughhh this book was so cute! I stayed up until 5:00 in the morning finishing it.

Charlie is a force to be reckoned with. She’s strong, independent, filled with self-doubt, and stubborn beyond belief. She’ll go to great lengths to prove herself to her parents and the small town of Owl’s Hollow. What she won’t stand for is anyone getting in the way of her family’s generations-old witch’s cottage thriving long into the future.

Fitz is a tall, handsome, brooding, outsider. His escape to Owl’s Hollow is a chance to start fresh with his own company. But when his company threatens the livelihood of Charlie and the rest of the town witches, his feelings on the matter aren’t as black and white as Charlie would like them to be.

This book is cute, cozy, has a great magic system, adorable romance, and great banter. I cried at some parts and was overwhelmed with joy at others. I can’t wait for everyone looking for a cozy read to pick this up in the fall. And I might just have to explore more by this other.

The Cottage Around The Corner by D.L. Soria is a super cozy, enemies-to-lovers about a witch, a mage, and a cursed town. Charlie and Fitz, although magical and business rivals, must set their differences aside in order to save Owl's Hollow from a string of curses. Turns out they have more in common than they thought, and it's that connection (and Charlie's brilliance) that makes the duo powerful enough to stop the destruction.

I love how cozy this book feels. The humor and witty comments are everything! I also appreciated that the characters are in their thirties and still figuring out life, a bit of realism to bring it home. Additionally, I love the personalities of Charlie's moms. Mama and Mim are hilarious and great supporting characters.

Thank you, NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine, for early access to read The Cottage Around The Corner in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed it!

This was a fun, cozy mystery with light romance. I had a good time reading it and loved all of the characters. I do wish the romance would've started a little sooner than it did. Overall, it was a delightful read. Highly recommend!

Cozy play on "Shop Around the Corner" or the remake "You've Got Mail" but with witches and mages in competition in a cute small town, shall they work together? Is fraternization acceptable? Well, you will find out!

When Fitz, a mage, moves to Owl’s Hollow and opens a magecraft firm, Charlie Sparrow’s world starts spinning off its axis. Her family magic shop’s livelihood is threatened by the new competition, but she can’t stop thinking about the dimple in his cheek when he smiles. Thrown together to solve three town wide curses, Charlie and Fitz’s relationship grows romantic.

This cozy, witchy, enemies to lovers book is like the first sip of your favorite warm beverage. Delicious, comforting, and leaving you wanting more.

Things I enjoyed:

- Charlie’s moms, Alicia and Ruby, were adorable and provided some much needed humor among the drama.
- The chemistry between Charlie and Fitz is very well done. Spicy, sweet, and believable.
- Humorous jokes/good banter and the world gave cozy Stars Hollow vibes.

I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be buying a copy to reread and display on my bookshelf (the cover is gorgeous).

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Del Rey who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

If you want a cozy, witchy, mid-angst level romance, then this book should be on your "Kick Off to Spooky Season" reading list.

Featuring lots of queer representation, a diversity of characters and protagonists who are fully formed adults (mostly) [book:The Cottage Around the Corner|201750863] is such an enjoyable read. Charlie is an oddball hot-mess without straying too far into "quirky girl" territory. Fritz was a bit more archetypical as a uptight grump with a tragic past...but we love that trope for a reason. I'll allow it.

The conflict is reasonable within the world built by Soria. The mystery is easily solvable, but the reader never feels like the characters are struggling just for plot expansion. The romance is sweet and spicy, but realistic. No out of pocket Insta-love/lust and the HEA happens they way adults actually resolve conflicts- not by everyone suddenly acting out of character. (Can you teel what my reading pet peeves are? This book handled all the trope-pitfalls so well.)

My only note is that sometimes the witchcraft aspect seemed to just resolve major crises a little too easily. I understand that the growing and changing magic is a metaphor for the romantic pairing's growth (both personal and as a couple), but some resolutions felt a bit rushed. That said, why have magic if you can't handwave away a few problems?

All together, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it for fans of quaint, witchy romances.

I loved this book from start to finish. As soon as I finished it on my Kindle, I went to pre-order the paperback. I need this book on the shelf, and I can't wait to read it again.

The characters have good personalities, and while it reads to me like a cozy read, it had a great fantasy rom/com vibe.

This was my first book by D.L. Soria and their other books are now on my TBR.

This is a unique cozy fantasy including elements of mystery and romance. The cottage gave me homey vibes, making me wish I could visit. The element of mystery drives the plot while keeping the story lighthearted. I appreciated the diversity among the characters and types of magic.

First shout out to the artist for the great work! The cover immediately catches the eye and will decorate any bookshelf! And that was the reason I requested an e-ARC.

From the very beginning of the book, we find ourselves in a cozy Chanterelle Cottage and a small town Owl’s Hollow, which are very close to the big cities, but feel like in a special universe. I absolutely loved the atmosphere and both main and side characters.

Charlie is already an adult (which is rare in contemp romcoms), but she strives to show herself and prove that she is worth something, it's great to watch her groth as she feels very realistic with her complexes and problems. I adored how she was willing to save the business and help the whole town. Fitz is a cinnamon roll and I loved watching his relationship with the sister. But I would like to know more about him as a person and his story. Their relationship is very sweet and touching, although I felt tension since the first meeting. I loved to watsh their development from rivals to allies to lovers.

I'd also like to mention Mom and Mim as a characters and parents. They are very attentive and caring, and their jokes and humor made me laugh so many times!

- What I especially like about this book:
- the atmosphere of a cozy small town
- jokes and banter
- strong characters

I really want to give 5 stars, but it seemed that the book was a little too long.
But to anyone who is looking for an easy and funny witchy rom-com, I can safely recommend The Cottage Around the Corner

Thanks to Netgalley, Random House Publishing Group and Ballantine for this ARC.

You’ve Got Mail meets The Ex Hex in this cozy fantasy about a cursed town and the rivalry between a witch and a mage.

I loved everything about this book! The strife, the romantic banter, and the amazing townspeople of Owls Hollow. Charlie was extremely relatable - constantly doubting her skills and wanting to prove herself as a capable witch and businesswoman. The Cottage Around the Corner checked all my must haves for a fun and engaging read!

Thank you to Netgalley, Del Rey, and Random House for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Are you looking for a cozy, witchy romance? Look no further! In this classic business rival beginnings story there is a slightly erratic witch and a super cinnamon roll MMC rival in the magic business. There are strong family ties, a FMC that doesn't know exactly what she is doing, and a cozy small town feel. While reading this adorable tale I could picture a Hallmark movie and for me served as a perfect pallet cleanser. There is also a great representation of characters and relationships that was so well done I loved them as much as the main characters.

I have a confession to make: I do judge books by their covers :O

This book gave me all the cozy vibes I was looking for.

It did drag a little bit here and there but the witchy ride it took me on is definitely worth a try!

I adore witchy romances! Charlie was such a fun character and while Fitz was a bit underdeveloped I enjoyed their chemistry together! Thank you NetGalley!

I’ve dabbled in a few witchy romcoms but none have completely knocked it out of the park for me recently. I’m happy to say that this one did! I was intrigued by the title because of my love for the black and white Christmas movie Shop Around the Corner and of course You’ve Got Mail. From page 1 this book had my heart with the mentioning of an animated my broom gone wrong and one of my favorite childhood film’s Sword in the Stone. (Also the two Taylor Swift references in the book made me even more inclined to love it) What made me go completely head over heels were the character. I adored Mom and Mim. They are the parents that one could only dream of. Loving, supportive, and hilarious. I found myself laughing out loud multiple times reading this book and even sharing excerpts with my husband. Charlie grows so much as a character from the start of the book. I loved her relationship with the MMC. They fit so well together naturally. I loved the parallels between their relationship and Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan’s relationship in You’ve Got Mail. The side characters were great, each having their own charms and quirks. This is exactly what I was looking for in a witchy romcom. Any other ones I read after this one will have a tough time competing with it.

This book destroyed me in the best way possible! The characters were amazing, the plot was great, and the romance with a touch of humor was perfect!

I found Charlie to be such a relatable character and while she could be annoying and doubt herself at times, don’t we all? I think her and Fitz were the perfect balance and really brought out the best in eachother. I was so happy with the ending and constantly felt myself grinning throughout.

First what drew me in on this book was the cover and the description. I needed something witty with banter. This is exactly what you get, it does not fall flat. The lines in this made me giggle from the MFC not being afraid to speak the truth and what is on her mind, to the MMC poking her with little sly comments.

I loved the elements of closed door, Rivals to lovers, Small town, Magical elements but not too much to have to dive into a whole lore, adventure and research names to figure everything out, it is very clearly written and no need to dive further in. The writing is clean, inviting, cozy, and swoon worthy for a nice read indoors. I appreciate the ages of the characters to be older, while still have a bit of immaturity from the MMC, but you get to watch them grow. I definitely felt a bit of You've got mail lingering!