This one was such a cozy slow burn romance and perfect for the fall. I love a good witchy romance and this one hit the spot!

Thank you to Netgalley & Avon Books UK for the chance to read in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy! I just couldn't get in the mood for this one, but I do love this author!

𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕚𝕤𝕥:
Scarlett Melrose receives a distressing call from her estranged sisters about a curse plaguing their mother’s inn, compelling her to return home despite her anxiety as the conflicted middle child. Upon her arrival, she unexpectedly encounters Nate, her charming old flame and handyman, which complicates her already tumultuous emotions. When a spell intended to break the curse backfires spectacularly, Scarlett yearns to escape back to her quiet life in San Francisco. However, realizing she can't keep running from her problems, she must gather all the help she can to untangle the magical chaos and confront her family's challenges head-on.

𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕞𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕋𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕤:
💫 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘺 𝘷𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘴
🏡 𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘯
💞 𝘚𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴
🔮 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘴

𝕊𝕚𝕞𝕚𝕝𝕒𝕣 𝕍𝕚𝕓𝕖𝕤:
📚 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 ʙʏ ʙʀᴇᴀɴɴᴇ ʀᴀɴᴅᴀʟʟ

𝕄𝕪 𝕋𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤:
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 was a fun mix of 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹 meets 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 with a sprinkle of 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱. This is a nice, cozy fall read with lots of witchy vibes.

Overall, I have mixed feelings about this one. There were some things I really enjoyed; the sisterhood dynamics, the mystery element, and the overall autumnal atmosphere. However, some things really fell flat for me. I wanted more from the characters in general; they all felt a bit flat and one-dimensional in my opinion. The conflicts also seemed to get a little repetitive and appeared to just magically wrap up in the end.

Overall, this really did have great 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 vibes, and was an enjoyable low-stakes, magical fall read.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄.

𝕄𝕪 ℝ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (𝟹.𝟻/𝟻)

𝕊𝕡𝕚𝕔𝕖 ℝ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘:
🫑 (𝚏𝚊𝚍𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚕𝚊𝚌𝚔)

Unfortunately, I was unable to finish the book before it was archived. However, what I read was quite lovely!

Impractical Magic by Emily Grimoire is a delightful and enchanting read that effortlessly blends humor, romance, and a touch of magic. Grimoire's storytelling is both whimsical and heartwarming, making it a perfect escape for readers who love a good magical adventure.

The protagonist, Lily, is a charming and relatable character whose journey of self-discovery and magical mishaps is both entertaining and inspiring. Her quirky personality and the colorful cast of supporting characters add depth and humor to the story. The romantic subplot is sweet and well-developed, adding an extra layer of charm to the narrative.

Grimoire's writing is vivid and engaging, painting a magical world that feels both fantastical and grounded. The plot is well-paced, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers hooked. The blend of everyday life with magical elements creates a unique and captivating atmosphere that is sure to delight fans of the genre.

Overall, Impractical Magic is a wonderfully whimsical read that will leave you smiling and believing in the magic of everyday life. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a lighthearted and enchanting story!

This book had potential but ultimately didn’t hit the mark for me. The premise of "Gilmore Girls turned witches" sounded intriguing, but it just didn’t work out. The characters felt flat, and the magic system wasn’t as engaging as I hoped. Honestly, I found myself wondering if the author had even watched the show, as the vibe just didn’t match. It didn’t fully capture the charm I was expecting and left me feeling disconnected from the story.

"Impractical Magic" is a charming contemporary cosy fantasy. Set in the matrilineal magical small town of Oak Haven, New England, the story follows Scarlett Melrose, the screw-up middle child who returns home after a decade to confront her past mistakes and resolve a magical crisis.

Grimoire's enjoyable writing style brings the cosy setting to life. The fluffy novel blends family drama, second-chance romance, and a hint of magical mystery, creating an engaging story that explores self-discovery, reconciliation, and standing up for yourself. The book reminds me of My Big Fat Greek Wedding in the best way.

The book's strengths include its quirky characters, atmospheric writing, and quick world-building. One nitpick: the use of "muggle" for non-magic users feels slightly unoriginal, and could invoke negative feelings for some readers. It's a minor flaw in an otherwise enjoyable read.

Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls and Practical Magic, this cosy autumnal tale offers an ideal blend of magic and small-town charm. It's best enjoyed on a crisp autumn day with a warm blanket and a pumpkin spice latte.

Three and a half stars! A cute, witchy romance about a woman coming back to her home town, reconnecting with the man she loves, and trying to not screw things up more than they already are. An enjoyable read.

I absolutely adored this book! It’s definitely perfect for those who loved practical magic the movie.

There’s family drama, hidden doors with portals and second chance romance. I love how the story unfolds and the challenges the FMC has to face. She has to over come her own grief and face herself head on. I swooned over these characters. If I could slip into Oak Haven and live out my days I would tmrw. I loved it. I really enjoyed the way the author writes it was easy to follow and immersible. I felt apart of the story.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. I was able to find the audio version through my local library. I was excited to read this book. It says on the cover "Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls " etc... but what I didn't know is that the author literally took scenes from the show and put them in her book.. I love the feel of a good cozy quirky town like "Gilmore Girls" but I don't want the story lines or scenes stolen from the show and put in here.
The book had some really graphic language that did not need to be in there at all. The MFC was just annoying and not funny at all. I get it that the author was creating a Lorelei character but this one was a complete miss. I got half way through and this is a DNF for me personally :(.

Also I really hate it when authors put the most feminist, liberal woke crap in books now. They just shove it down the readers throats. We are tired of it and don't want to read it. Just bring back good writing..not a message that clearly shows what your beliefs are...and guess what just like all the actors and entertainers out there.. your audience does not care! It actually makes us not want to read or watch another from them ever again.

My first Emily Grimoire book and this was so cute and cozy! I know with any book that gives strong Stars Hallow/cutesy small town vibes it tends to draw in more readers for a quick fluffy read, but I think it’s great to invest real emotion and real characteristics (the FMC deals with guilt and self-sabotage and her behavior shows it!) into the book too.

Looking forward to the next read from her.

It promised witchy gilmore girls vibes and it delivered. I thought the mystery was fun, and I really enjoyed the sister dynamics. The romance took me a little while to get into, and it’s pretty straightforward—just a sweet second-chance, friends-to-lovers story.

Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls and Charmed?! That's me! I was sooooo pumped to read this book. I should have known better. I got no GG or Charmed vibes. In fact, I found the characters to be all quite flat. Overall, it was a somewhat cozy romance, but not for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advanced Reader's Copy!

Unfortunately, Impractical Magic by Emily Grimoire was a bit of a miss for me. This was definitely a cute story with cozy small town vibes. It really did have a lot of potential. The writing just wasn't for me. The characters were bland and felt unfinished. Descriptions were way over the top for unnecessary things but nonexistent for fairly important stuff throughout the story. The writing made it very difficult to finish.

Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Oof, this one was not for me! I read Gilmore Girls meets magic and was like yesss! But it just didn't work for me. The writing was really juvenile and started bothering me right away. I kept reading to see if it would bother me less, and it did not. I considered DNFing at around 10% but kept reading for some reason.

I think the premise had potential and I liked the autumnal and witchy vibes! The writing just did me in and the plot/characters weren't enough to make up for it.

If you're a HUGE Gilmore Girls fan and are desperate for more content, give this a try! Otherwise, steer clear. 2.3 stars from me rounded down to 2. Thank you to Avon Books and NetGalley for the eARC, my thoughts are my own!

This was a fun cozy fantasy romcom that’s perfect for autumn. It could have done with a bit more world building but as a cozy read it was enjoyable.

It was enjoying this, until I came across the Donald Trump reference….

Also, the FMC was self sabotaging the entire time which was quite exhausting & frustrating to read.

I couldn't help but root for Scarlett as she dealt with everything going wrong in her life. Not only her life, her family's as well. When she gets the call, she knows she has to figure out a way to put things right at her mother's inn.

This book had so much potential. Was definitely falling in love with Oak Haven and the Inn. The dynamics between the Melrose women is what lost me. I get due to the accident with saving the town that cost them their father splintered the family however it seems like they collectively blamed Scarlet while harboring their own sense of guilt and continued to go in on her really hard, like I do not understand why Scarlet stayed to help. Also the Trump reference really hated, hope that was taken out in the final publication. Also don't think it should have taken a year to find the 13th bird, under the bridge should of been searched.

Can I just start by saying that every time I look at this cover art I can't help but smile - it's whimsical and fun and sets the mood for this cozy witchy read. Now on to the review. I wish I could rate this higher but it's a 3 for me. I found the book cute, the plot line was superb but then came the characters and the pace. It felt very rushed and very thrown together, like it just needed a little more to make it deeper - richer, something.....more. But overall still this was a fun and enjoyable weekend read. I'd say fans of Fae Cafe would enjoy this book - and that is one reason I picked it up in the first place.