Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!
Appreciate what the author was trying to do here and that was unique and the writing way very good, with thought out themes and characters. Unfortunately the vibe of the book wasn’t quite for me.

Dnf at 30%. I just could not connected to the main character or the story line at all. Maybe just not in the mood, wouldn’t say anything bad about the book.

This is a lovely and surprising book from Stacy Finz, a favorite author of mine. There are aspects of mystery and the supernatural that I don’t normally see in her work. It’s a wonderfully spun tale with a twist. The ending feels like a set up for another book so I hope that happens. Great character development and vivid regional descriptions of LA, San Francisco and the eastern mountainous region. I found the book fact paced and read it in 2 sittings. Very enjoyable.

Can you live in the past, present and future, apparently Chelsea could and she did. It’s an engaging book and the story line will catch the reader from the beginning. There is no slow start and the story reaches out and grabs you. Chelsea thinks she’s living her best life and yet maybe she isn’t. Shouldn’t life have magic and yet her life seems devoid of real meaning.

This is a tale of human emotions and the impact they have on Chelsea’s life and the lives of those she interacts with. Living can be hard work to be fulfilling.

Ms Finz writes a compelling novel that embraces human emotions and how important they can be to leading your best life. Its one of those stories I think you need to read more than one to get all the nuances and I plan on doing just that.

A love story and more. Loved the setting, loved the characters and loved the little twist. I fell in love with the town of Ghost and with Knox.

This book definitely started off as a cozy, fall vibe, but took a sharp turn…for the good! I was shocked!!
I completely fell in love with the small town of Ghost and after finishing this, I feel like I’m missing it and everyone in it.

I loved how all things intertwined and it really felt magical in certain parts. The title is very fitting.

A marriage counselor finds herself after an accident, but how she finds herself is super unique.

This book took me a little bit to get into, but once I sat back and stopped trying to figure out where it was going it took off.

Such a unique spin to a book!

Nothing Less than Magic is a beautiful and charming story.
It centers on Chelsea, a newly divorced marriage counselor who has recently suffered a head injury, and the journey she takes to achieve the life she thinks is worth living.

I enjoyed following along on Chelsea's path to reflection. This story puts many elements into perspective: family relationships, careers, love, and the choices you would make to achieve the life you want.
I would say this is more women's fiction with a smidge of romance, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. The writing style had me glued to the pages.
I don't want to give too much away; it's better to experience it going in blind.

Thank you, NetGalley, Stacy Finz, and Kensington Publishing, for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

I read this as part of a review and also my first read from this author. I honestly had no idea what to expect but by the end if the last page I was stunned and smiling! It definitely puts things into perspective, your life, choices..I even thought about repairing my broken relationship with my sister. This book shows us to live the life that truly makes us happy and not the one we are expected to live or the life we just accepted as is for ourselves.
To summarize, Chelsea has a tragic accident that has left her with head injuries, one could say. I do not want to give the entire plot away! But it took.this accident for her to re evaluate her life and make bold decisions that not everyone has the courage to do, even to better their lives. This title is definitely perfect for this book! Just read it!

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Not often am I done with a book and just sit here and think...evaluate, think back over the book, how I relate and how I can change things in my life also! I was happily surprised and this is a book that I would buy a physical copy for my little library!

Nothing less than magic was such a charming story. I love magical realism and this was done so well. Such a beautiful story full of love, family, and moving on. I loved the city of Ghost and all the fun Halloween vibes. So cozy!