Boring and slow.. found it hard to connect to the characters. This book tried way too hard for vibes and lost it’s way a bit.

This book was a bit boring and hard to read. I had issues connecting with the main character and didn"t really love the romance either. This is an okay read for someone looking for a cozy fall book read.

Thank you Avon for granting me an ARC! This was super cute, cozy fall romance! While it contains a little spice, I wish it wasn’t such a slow burn.

This story has its’ charms. The setting is where the book shines. It’s a picture perfect autumn town (for the most part.) The people in it are charming and have their own quirks. I enjoyed the Inn that is run by the main family. But that was mostly it for me. As much as I enjoyed the setting, it wasn’t enough for me to really enjoy the book itself. I found the characters immature. The writing was simplistic, which will work for some. It felt a little too Hallmarky for me. (Not hating on Hallmark at all, just wasn’t what I expected from the book) The romance, though a second chance romance, wasn’t very convincing to me. A lot of the characters bickered like teenagers. Most of it just wasn’t for me. Amazing setting though, just wish the rest matched it.

If you want a cozy fall vibe, this book will hit that mark for you. Scarlett is from a family of witches, but happily living alone and on her own away from her hometown. One day, she gets a call from her sisters about their mother's inn - a curse has been placed on it, and Scarlett needs to return home to lift the curse. Scarlett reluctantly returns home to her estranged family, where she also runs into her former friend and flame, Nate. The curse that Scarlett tries does not work, and while she wants to run away to the comfort of her new city and apartment, she knows she must stay and kick this curse - even if that means relying on those she left behind. This was a fun read for a decent storyline with good characters. The lore was interesting and I loved the magic and spells. This book also incorporated the fall vibe very well.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Twee, cuddly and cozy.

The description of "perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls" is apt. This wasn't a book for me and I've taken that into consideration.

This is a very well written, low spice and low drama book for people who enjoy that kind of story, this is a great book.

I feel like publishers and authors know why like witchy autumn books and just keep pumping them out with mo thought to character depth or interesting plots. This was boring and the characters annoying. I wish the writing was more developed and more thought put into the way the story moved.

This is a cute cozy witchy book perfect in time for fall. It is a light easy read that has some fun New England and Gilmore Girls vibes. On the other hand I found the romance to be more of a sub plot that lacked development. I kept longing for something more to happen throughout but the vibes were good and that is very important with mood reading.

This was not a fun read for me. I would have DNFed if it wasn't an arc and that's saying something because it's really difficult for a witchy read to not at least entertain me.

The main character was so annoying and I really couldn't stand her. Miscommunication should be her middle name, and most everything could have been resolved with a conversation or common sense. The family squabbles were grating, repetitive, and stupid. The fun sister was the only positive character, and she should have been the main character. The FMC's romance was also nonexistent and yet also completely predictable. I have little to say about the MMC because there's little to say about him. The author describes him as Tom Hardy and that's all I can remember because he's so boring.

The writing was fine but very millennial humor with way too many trite pop culture references. (It should be forbidden for the same Taylor Swift "the problem is me" lyric to be referenced ever again.) A much better version of witch who left magic behind and hasn't been back to her magical town, comes back years later to deal with a town issue only she can handle being from her specific family, and interconnected townie family and ex drama is Payback's a Witch. The witchy town is much better, too. Just read that.

Thank you, Avon Books, for the arc!

Did not like the female main character and not my favorite read, but I did finish it and did enjoy the fall vibes.

After having some trouble connecting with anything I’ve been reading lately, I’m glad I picked this baby up. She was light, she was fun, and she made me feel like I was in Stars Hollow…. With magic, of course.

The character development was pretty light and the emotions of the MC were very middle-grade in my opinion.

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

The perfect fall read! I immediately became obsessed with the characters and story line. Recommending this to all my friends for a fun fall read!

Thank you for providing me with this ARC!

I was immediately hooked when I saw Gilmore Girls and Charmed, but ultimately the story fell flat for me.

Starting with the pros. The setting was very cozy & autumn vibes which I am a sucker for. There was some witty dialogue. The overall premise of the book had great potential.

As for the negatives, the relationships in this book felt toxic and I found a lot of the characters annoying. There is a lot of juvenile dialogue. The story was a bit predictable.

Overall I think it had much better potential but sadly I didn’t love it!

I really liked the idea of this book and the premise of the magic town and witch sisters. I just had a hard time following the story and the dialogue had a hard time keeping me hooked.

If you want a fun magical read, then I would recommend this book just know going in it can be a little rough to read.

thank you to netgalley & avon books for the e-arc

i was drawn in by the concept of it being like gilmore girls meets charmed. growing up on both shows this book seemed like a no brainer.

the plot seemed like such a good idea that i was drawn in only to be let down a little by the writing style - it felt very juvenile and rushed.

the characters were all lovable apart from the main character :/ i really didn’t get on with scarlett and longed for little glimpses of someone else. she felt very woe is me and i couldn’t shake that feeling the whole book. but i did like her little character development towards the end

the romance is not a big storyline in this at all and i was a little disappointed by it - i wanted more of nate and scarlett (with less scarlett at the same time)

the ‘plot twist’ i felt coming from a mile away but felt a little rushed when explained. same with the ending, it suddenly all just happened within a short period of time

i had fun whilst reading but also felt like it had so much promise that was just missed a little bit

Thank you, NetGalley & Avon Books, for approving this ARC.

This is such a great autumnal cosy read, it's low stakes, closed door rom com set in a cosy magical small town.

Scarlet left her hometown 10 years ago after she blamed herself for her father's death following a spell that went wrong until she is asked to coke home by her sister with an emergency they need her help with.

Scarlet not only has to face her family and the guilt she feels but also her best friend Nate, who, prior to her leaving, were going to see if the friendship could become more.

If you liked the pumpkin spice cafe, freedom valley series & the Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic books you will really enjoy this book.

A perfect autumnal, magical read.
I felt so cosy reading this, I could really imagine the setting and the goings on, I liked the characters and so enjoyed it the lightness of the book.

DNF at 50%. I tried. The writing was actually kind of witty, but the storyline took one too many wrong turns.

The author bio is so strange and has to be fabricated, especially the last line which I think refers to Emily from Gilmore Girls and her relationship with Lorelai and Rory. Along with a pen name? You can’t find anything out about the author online. All around strange to me.

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Impractical Magic by Emily Grimoire was a delightful read. I really hope this becomes a series, maybe even a family saga! The banter between the sisters was fun, and there was a great spark between Scarlett and Nate. I loved how the book explores the town’s history and made me feel like I had walked through it many times. The story is open and inclusive, and while there aren’t many surprises since the plot is hinted at throughout, I found the ending very satisfying. It tied everything together beautifully and stirred up strong emotions while addressing even the smallest problems.

The main character does tend to worry a lot and often blames herself, but her thought process was clear. I didn’t care much for the mother character, as she seemed pretty unlikable. Overall, I give it 4.5 stars. I enjoyed the story a lot and will definitely read the next one if there is one, but it didn’t fully capture my heart.

I don’t normally read magic books but I did love this.. A story of 3 magic sisters and how they come home to help their town. Lots of nice twists, a mother who is not what you expect. Some funny bits and a good ending and some romance thrown in and a sullen teenager. Loved it.