This is a solid 3.5, but I rounded up!!
I really enjoyed this cozy, witchy read. I loved this small town and the family dynamics at play throughout the story. This was really sweet and I thought the writing was really good!! We get a lot of “will they/wont” they (but actually just “when will they” lol)

This mainly just lost a start for me because the ended made me mad and I wish we had a bit more of a conclusion hahahaha

This book had kind of a low rating for me, mainly because I didn’t particularly enjoy the book. I don’t think it’s a bad book I just don’t think it’s for me. The characters felt juvenile and just kind of plain annoying. Everyone didn’t really seem to understand the idea of accountably or communicating about problems. The dialogue was weird and didn’t feel like they were conversations between adults (even if it was meant to be a rom-com). I also don’t think I really understood some of the references and I don’t really know how to describe it other than being really millennial and it just wasn’t for me.

The characters felt very stereotypical and didn’t really have any personality, they just felt kind of 2D to me. I didn’t feel invested in any of the relationships and wasn’t really bothered by the whole on again, off again thing.

The writing was fine. Sometimes it felt like the book was overwritten. There was a lot of focus of the descriptions but they were just kind of overwritten and slightly jarring for me. But I will say overall it was easy to read.

The plot was alright. I wasn’t surprised by it and it felt pretty standard. I liked that the trees and the earth played a part in the magic system but this was the only real saving grace for me.

"Impractical Magic" by Emily Grimoire is a delightful and whimsical tale that brings a fresh twist to the world of witchcraft and friendship. The characters are quirky and relatable, each bringing their own unique charm to the narrative. Grimoire's writing is infused with humor and warmth, making it an enjoyable read from start to finish. The themes of self-discovery and the importance of community shine through, adding depth to the enchanting plot. Overall, this book is a fun and magical escape that will leave readers eager for more adventures.

This book was a cosy witchy mystery.
I loved the concept of this book, with its small-town vibes, mystery magical curses, and second chances, but I felt that it fell a little flat.

I’d like to have had more from the characters' interactions. Some were a little under developed and weren’t needed for the story.

This book was a pretty quick read for me and if you enjoy a cosy, Autumn feeling Witchy Mystery then I recommend.

Thank you to the Publisher, Author and Netgalley for an eARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review for "Impractical Magic" by Emily Grimoire

I really wanted to enjoy Impractical Magic, especially since it was described as a cross between Gilmore Girls and Charmed. It had all the elements that should have made it a fun read—quirky characters, small-town charm, and a bit of magic. However, it just didn’t quite hit the mark for me. The story felt a bit too predictable, and I struggled to connect with the characters as much as I had hoped. That said, it might still appeal to those who enjoy lighthearted witchy reads for the autumnal season.

Thank you for letting me review!

I found this book quite hard to get through if I’m sadly honest. The characters left me wanting more interactions/development with. The story moved a bit slow. I really wanted to love this book but sadly I didn’t. Hopefully it might suit someone else

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Emily Grimoire for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for Impractical Magic coming out October 1, 2024. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This is the first book I’ve read by this author. It took me a while to finish it. I’m obsessed with all kinds of witch stories. I love Salem and learning about all of that. I thought this would be like some of the older witchy movies. However, I feel like something was missing from it for me. I wasn’t super connected to the characters. I think Nate and Scarlett were the most fleshed out. I didn’t care for the ending. I’m sure other people will enjoy this book more than me. I would check out other books by this author.

DNF’d at 41%

Lovely, cozy concept but at almost halfway through the book, there wasn’t much character development or plot. Too slow for me.

I had a hard time getting into this book. I decided this book wasn't for me and DNF it. Characters needed more depth for me and my liking.

3.5 Stars

This book was a cosy witchy mystery.
I loved the concept of this book with its small town vibes, mystery magical curses and second chances but I felt that it fell a little flat. I liked the mystery of the magical curse but felt that it did start to drag in the book.

I’d like to have had a little more from the characters interactions. I felt that some were a little under developed and weren’t needed for the story.
I love that the second chance romance was a background to the main plot of the story.

I did enjoy this part of the book as it was super sweet.
This book was a pretty quick read for me and if you enjoy a cosy, Autumn feeling Witchy Mystery then I recommend.

Thank you to the Publisher, Author and Netgalley for an eARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for an ARC of this book, in exchange for honest feedback.

I wanted to love this book, it had all of the makings of a great fall read. I love a good cozy, small town book this time of year. Add witches, even better! I just really didn’t click with any of the characters… A lot of the banter seemed overdone. The MFC was pretty much emotionally abused by her family, and then all of a sudden they were a loving family. It was just off. I did however love the vibe of the town, loved the “mystery” scenario that was incorporated, as well as a little bit of a romance happening. I also loved the pop culture references!

2.5 stars. Happy I read this, but was not exactly what I had hoped!

Really great premise, really bad execution. The writing was just...not good. The cover is super cute though - and the premise of the Gilmore Girls, but with magic is pretty accurate...the problem is that most people love the Gilmore Girls, and this book is not going to live up to those standards.

🪄This is a pretty typical “Something went wrong with the magic in a witchy small town” read. I looked it up and I think it’s actually 9th in the Myrtlewood Mysteries series.

🪄Scarlett, a rather chaotic middle child, left home ten years ago when her father passed. She hasn’t been home to Oak Haven since. She gets called back by her family when the magical town’s magic begins to degrade. All of a sudden the town has normal squirrels and not perfect weather, so you know it’s bad. 😁

🪄Scarlett also left behind Nate, another resident of Oak Haven from a well-known magical family just as they were about to cross over the “will they or won’t they” line. No surprise that when Scarlett returns to town, familiar feelings return and the slow burn begins!

🪄I did like that this small town has a spell for forgetting that means any non magical person who leaves (EVEN if they’re a resident of the town and married to a Magical resident of the town) will immediately forget the town and their life there. This added a little to the overall plot.

🪄 It does have a cute small town vibe - some interesting characters and some bizarre ones, like Louise the time witch.

🪄I really, really didn’t love the path it took at the end and it took a few stars off. The book itself didn’t totally grab me but I found myself a little disappointed with where it went. It came back together then but there was a short but significant part of the book I really didn’t love.

I do think this is good for those who love:
✨ Slow burn romance
✨ Grumpy x sunshine
✨Witchy aesthetic
✨ Cozy small town vibes

Loved this title. Amazing cosy witchy book. Easy read and wonderful characters. I needed something light to read that did not take a lot out of me as I have a lot on. The characters were chaotic and I liked how it explored female relationships.

It was a struggle for me to get through this book. I almost DNF’ed a few times but I wanted to be able to check it off my October TBR. I liked the fall vibes but I was not wowed by the plot or characters.

In Oak Haven witches lead, even those who have tried to get away.
Scarlett Melrose wants a normal life but when her family is threatened she comes back to try and help, but she has to struggle to do so.
A good story with lovely characters as well as a coming home tale.

I really wanted to like this book but instead a found it lacking. The story lost me has so much potential but something is missing.

I’m torn. Grumpy sunshine, a sloooooow burn, witches and fall vibes plus a small town are generally my wheelhouse. But while Scarlett and Nate were a powerhouse couple, Oak Haven still feels like it was pulling too hard at the Gilmore Girl heartstrings.

It has everything you want in an October read: magic, fall, gourds. It makes you want to step into Oak Haven and never leave. Cute pun-worthy business names for the town shops and lovable characters give it charm we remember from Gilmore Girls.

The family dynamic, especially if you've even been or felt like the black sheep of the family, was so relatable.

I honestly could have done with some plot and character development. It feels like there were enough loose ends left that we could see a sequel, but there were odd attempts to tie them up so it's unclear. Either way, it would not have hurt. I mean, the magician/witch rivalry? Violet's plot point? What was the plan for Scarlett? And I would love some more character development of our side characters -- we had such a large cast and so many interesting characters that could've done with more time on the page as so many had interesting backstories. The Earls, Aphra, the time witch, Zahir, Dayo ... just to name a few of the top ones.

Overall, it was a fun read and great for October. Would 10/10 recommend.

I was glad to dive into this delightful small-town witchy romance that enchants at every turn, but this time, prepare for an unexpected twist that adds an exciting layer of intrigue!