This book was so sweet and full of heart!
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Sirena is a plus sized witch who is wholly confident in her body & does NOT need your reassurance, thank you very much. What she does need reassurance in is her magic. Sirena is a kitchen witch, and her magic has been funky lately. On Halloween, she makes a wish for “another chance”. If only she knew how fortuitous that wish would be….
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August “Gus” is a magician who isn’t really all that into doing magic anymore. He’s found joy in working at the local historical society. His sister plans a surprise birthday party for him — on Halloween…..
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I absolutely LOVED this book and devoured it! It’s sweet and perfect for the season.
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Thank you to NG & the publisher for my review copy!

Forever (Grand Central Publishing) | Forever and NetGalley provided an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed here are solely my own.

Deja Brew is the third book in the Caraway witches series set in the fictional supernatural friendly town of Freya Grove. You definitely need to read the first two books in the series before this one in order to have the best reading experience.

Sirena and Gus are likable and the autumn/Halloween themed time loop was cool, but this really could have been a novella. There are lots of random details about the magical small town without any true “world building” and there is too much interaction with family and friends that doesn’t truly move the plot along. I did still enjoy the ending, I just wish the path to get there had less detours.


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I can’t believe our time in Freya Grove with the Caraways has come to an end. This is the third contemporary romance in the series which can be read as a standalone but if you love a cozy, fall romance why not go read the other two books? This is my favorite of the three but I constantly go back and comfort read the other two stories.

I loved the slow burn. Sirena and Gus were made for each other and watching them finally find their way was the best part of the journey. I feel like this whimsical romance was relatable and also had a good lesson that the reader can learn about themselves.

If you like a small town romance, witchy things and fall vibes run and grab this book.

An adorable low stakes cozy fantasy romance - and I think maybe the best couple of the three books in this series. The book starts off slow and it did take me about 20% of the way in until I fully engaged with it. But Celestine Martin doesn’t disappoint. The storyline is sweet, with a lot of character development for both MCs. This is really a story where the characters feel so real and so lovable. Also Gus? DREAM man. Like in the other stories, the family element was strong in this one and made me tear up a little. I definitely think it could have been paced a little better, but overall I thought it was so lovely and I’m really happy I read it. Thank you to NetGalley and Celestine Martin for the ARC.

What good is a kitchen witch who is a disaster in the kitchen? Sirena Caraway has a serious problem. Something is completely off with her magic. Ever since her recipes were stolen, she has been determined to get back everything she has lost only to end up with a complete mess. All she needs is a do-over.

August (Gus) Dearworth is also looking for a do-over. Born into a magical and performing family, he wants to be anything but the “Good Time Gus” the world got to see through his family’s reality tv show. He wants peace and quiet. Greya Grove is just the place for that as it is a haven for magical creatures.

This is the third book in the series. I was hooked as I have been awaiting Sirena’s story. Both Sirena and Gus are relatable characters. I laughed so much with this book.

This book has all of the fall vibes going and the atmosphere was great, so it delivered on those fronts. I LOVE a good slow burn but I was kind of wondering when the burn would speed up a bit. This was a true slow burn all the way through the book and I found it difficult to connect to the characters.

First book I’ve read by this author, will definitely be reading picking up the first two in this series. Fell completely in love with August & Sirena. Love how the author describes the characters & the towns. The merpeople and gnomes, everything about the book & spice is top tier. A must read thanks to netgalley & the publisher for the ARC copy.

LOVE! Deja Brew is a sweet, cozy magical storyline. I adore Celestine writing and the way she writes her characters.

Deja Brew by Celestine Martin is a great contemporary romance that is the third book in the Elemental Love series. It left me totally looking forward to Autumn.

I have enjoyed the previous two books in this series, but I have to admit that this is the best one yet. Sure it can be read on its own, but why miss out on the first two?

Gus and Sirena are a great couple of MCs and their interactions, chemistry, and compatibility just really set this book on another level. Pair that with the October vibe and feel…and one has got themselves an excellent contemporary romance.

4/5 stars

Thank you NG and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) | Forever for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 10/1/24.

Deja Brew is my favorite type of contemporary romance - magical, body-positive, and diverse. This small-town romance gives all of the autumn vibes from fabulous fall beverages to truly magical Halloween parties. Lots of delicious slow-burn pining. Grab your favorite fall treat and let this cozy book snuggle you. This insta-attraction couple gives so much support to each other that it overflowed my heart.

I quite enjoyed the story that was crafted here. There is depth, layers provided for these characters. It’s technically the third book in a series, but it’s easy to step in without having read the previous two. I like this enough that I want to go back and read the aforementioned first two.

That being said, however: I know this is an ARC, and there are still edits to be made, but WOW, I have never read even an ARC so full of typos and mistakes. It wasn’t even a matter of just 2-4 I can list here; it’s every chapter. Typos, words missing, words repeated, the wrong character named… this is a mess. It was so bad I had to deduct a star for it. I’ll gladly update my review, assuming the final published copy is properly fixed.

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙂𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝘼𝙍𝘾 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I enjoyed this book and think you will to.

Deja Brew is a second chance romance perfect for the autumn season! It reminded me a lot of Halloweentown, where witches and magicians are a normal part of everyday life, and had the same cozy small town atmosphere and a lot delicious food! I rated this book 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟 and would recommend to anyone looking for an autumn romance! 🎃🕸️🖤

However, I much prefer closed door romance and this gets pretty spicy, so be aware going in! 🤣🌶️

This book publishes October 1, 2024!

Thank you @netgalley, @grandcentralpub, @readforeverpub for an advanced copy! 🧡

I enjoyed the character growth and healing both the MCs underwent, and I really liked the kitchen magic stuff!

The slow-burn kinda slow-burned till the very end though, and I'm not sure I liked that too much? I wanted more resolution from their romance.

TWs - burn out, past death of a beloved grandparent

-- ty to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy!

This book was fall perfection! I loved Sirena, I loved Gus, I loved the premise. It is such a cozy, lovely fall romance with witchy and small town vibes. Just delicious .

Sirena has been having the crappiest month ever, which she just wishes to repeat again. And that wish comes true, so Sirena is going to live up to her best ever by getting her cooking skills back. Thankfully, she gets help from Gus, the cutest yet shy historical warden. And she may start exploring her crush with him.

Gus is more than willing to help his secret crush, Sirena, and spend more time with her. He has always had a crush on her. And he is more than willing to pursue his crush. He just needs to be ready to fall in love.

Honestly, this book ate so much. I literally love all of it. I can’t complain at all. I just knew that this book was going to be everything and more. It’s literally made for cozy, magical romance girlies. It has all the elements: diverse characters, a plus-size main character, shy yet adorable male interest, slow-burn romance, and much more. 

If you ever love halloween town and gilmore girls, then read this book asap. It’s literally the best cozy romance read ever, and it has the best representation with a plus-size main character and diverse characters as well. This is the best cozy, magical romance read for the fall season.

This book had it all cozy, family, sexy, teas, slow burn, flirting, push and pull I can't even!
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Imma need all romance recs that have this vibe, because this is the only way I'm taking my romance, warm and full of hope.

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You know it had me when I messaged @_lbee2ndl_ and told her: this book is as addicting as the passion sauce Sirena was cooking lol. I need to study and it won't let me go!

I actively told her to let go of that TBR and let the grove take her in.

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I just loved everything about it and August, oh August we loved him, as much as Sirena loved him. Except we definitely knew without a doubt that we loved him first lol

The atmosphere was so beautifully captured, the intimate moments so lovingly described, the love of family that could be felt through the pages.

It's official, I'm moving to the grove!💕
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Thank you Netgalley and @readforeverpub
For the digital copy!

Sirena es una chef que vive en Freya Grove y está perdiendo su chispa en la cocina.
En octubre todo le salió mal, entonces él último día fel mes pide un deseo: una segunda oportunidad. Si deseo se cumplió y regresó en el tiempo hasta el 1ro de octubre.

Gus hace trucos con su magia, todo le iba bien hasta que se divorcio y regreso a su ciudad natal. Ya no quiere estar en el mundo del espectáculo, desafortunadamente trabaja con su familia y su mamá quiere que regrese a actuar. Su matrimonio fue por convivencia, sin embargo, se enamoró de su esposa y cuando le declaró sus sentimientos ella lo dejó.
Él es el único que se da cuenta que algo raro ocurrió porque tiene pequeños recuerdos de lo que hizo en ese mes.

Sirena fue muy confusa, no entendí muchas de sus reacciones y de su relación con Gus. Muchas cosas que pasaron después del 60% me dejaron con la sensación de que están incompletas porque no tenían sentido.



No entendí porque Diane aceptó ser la dama de honor de Jess y lo que es peor, se hizo su amiga, ¿en dónde quedó la lealtad?





Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Celestine Martin did it again! Deja Brew was just as cute as Watchful Thinking and Kiss and Spell. I am infatuated with this family and love to hear as each sister/cousin finds love and happiness.

Déjà Brew is a spelled binding romcom. It has a bit of magic and is a great story talking about 2nd chances. This is the perfect book for the upcoming fall spooky season.